HIX SwingMan 20D TWIN, SwingMan 25D TWIN Installation Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

For Models:

SwingMan 20D TWIN

SwingMan 25D TWIN

Shown on Optional Stand

Call 1-800-835-0606

Visit www.hixcorp.com

ext. 209, ext. 211, ext. 220, ext.221 or

For Customer Service, Call 1-800-835-0606

Receiving and Shipping ............................................................................ 2

Installation .................................................................................................3

CONTENTS

BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:

Operation................................................................................................3-4

Transfers ................................................................................................5-6

Maintenance and Repairs ......................................................................... 6

Removing Platen ....................................................................................... 7

Parts Identification (Exploded View / Parts List) .................................... 8 -9

Height Indicator ....................................................................................... 11

Warranty................................................................................................... 12

(Effective January 1, 2007)

HIX will automatically register the equipment on the date it was shipped to you or your

WARRANTY

distributor. If the equipment was not purchased directly from HIX, but through a distributor

(either domestic or foreign), please keep a copy of their sales invoice showing the serial

number and date it was sold/shipped to you with this warranty. In this case, we will use the

distributor’s invoice date as the beginning warranty date. STAPLE A COPY OF YOUR RE-

CEIPT TO THIS WARRANTY and keep in a safe place to provide verification of your warranty

should a problem occur. Thank you.

Please fill in the following information and attach a copy of your receipt for your records.

Date Purchased: _____________________ From: _________________________________

This warranty applies to equipment manufactured by the HIX Corporation (HIX), Pittsburg,

Model #: ____________________________ Serial #: ________________________________

Kansas, U.S.A. HIX warrants to the original purchaser, its Conveyor Dryers, Heat Transfer

Presses, Mug Presses, Mug Glazer, Retensionable Screen Frames, Textile Printers, Spot

Heaters, and Exposure Units against defects in workmanship and material, except for wear

In the event of a defect, HIX, at its option, will repair, replace or substitute the defective item

and tear for a period of “One Year” from the date of purchase. HIX warrants its Accessories,

Reten Splines/Hardware/Tool Kit, and Shuttle for a period of 90 days from the date of pur-

chase. DoughXpress and Thermatrol products are covered under separate warranty.

In the case of heat transfer presses (except the Mug Press, Hobby Lite), HIX warrants the

at no cost during this period subject to the limitations of insurance and shipping costs stated

below.

heat casting for the “Life” of the machine for the original purchaser. If a part becomes obsolete

at the time for repair, and/or cannot be reasonably substituted for, HIX will credit, at half the

This warranty does not cover belts, pads, mug wraps, mug press liners, canvas, rubber

then current list price or last recorded price, only that part toward a new machine or any

product HIX offers. This credit offer shall be the sole responsibility of the HIX Corporation in the

event of an obsolete part.

blankets, bulbs, glass, PTFE or finish, rod ends, turn buckles on printers, or mug press or

damages due to accident, misuse/abuse, alterations or damage due to neglect, shipping or

lack of proper lubrication or maintenance. HIX shall not be responsible for repairs or alterations

made by any person without the prior written authorization by HIX. This warranty is the sole

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In the case of a problem with the equipment identified herein, HIX Corporation should be

and exclusive warranty of HIX and no person, agent, distributor, or dealer of HIX is authorized

to change, amend or modify the terms set forth herein, in whole or in part.

contacted during regular business hours to discuss the problem and verify an existing war-

ranty. HIX personnel will assist the customer to correct any problems which can be corrected

through operation or maintenance instructions, simple mechanical adjustments, or replace-

of the customer, and not that of HIX, and HIX shall not be responsible for improper handling or

ment of parts. In the event the problem cannot be corrected by phone, and upon the issuance

of a return authorization by HIX, the equipment shall be returned to HIX or an authorized

service representative. All insurance and shipment/freight costs are solely the responsibility

This expressed warranty is given in lieu of any and all other warranties, whether ex-

In no event shall HIX’s liability for breach of warranty extend beyond the obligation to repair

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which

damage in transit. HIX offers a reconditioning service and a core exchange/credit policy on

some models. HIX customer service personnel may be contacted for complete return authori-

zation and reconditioning information.

pressed or implied, including but not limited to those of merchantability and fitness for a

particular purpose, and constitutes the only warranty made by HIX Corporation.

or replace the nonconforming goods. HIX shall not be liable for any other damages, either

incidental or consequential, or the action as brought in contract, negligence or otherwise.

Manufacturers of the Finest Quality Textile and Graphics Screen Printing and Heat Transfer Equipment

vary from state to state.

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HEIGHT INDICATOR

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DO NOT RISK COSTL Y SHIPPING DAMAGE!

SHIP ONLY IN SECURE CRATING.

Inspect your machine for hidden shipping damage.

Contact the delivery company immediately , should you find

RECEIVING AND SHIPPING

damage.

INSPECTION

NOTE:Save all of your shipping/packing materials.

SHIPPING OR RETURNS

1. Secure machine to crate base.

not swing around during shipment.

2. Make sure handle is tied down so that the heat platen will

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3. Put all liners and packing in place.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

, team lift with

OPERATION

heavy

14 ga.-3 conductor .

Maximum length, 25’ (7.62 m).

your legs when placing the machine.

NOTICE: These machines are

1. Plug the machine into the correct grounded electrical outlet.

WARNING: When using an extension cord, use 12 or

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The timer can be changed from “seconds” to “minutes XX.X”

display.

buttons in.

machine.

to scroll to the time setting. Adjust the time as necessary.

control will operate normally and reset to your setting each

time the handle of press is closed.

1. Make sure the machine power is “OFF”.

2. Press and hold down the “MENU” and the “DOWN” arrow

3. While holding the buttons in, turn the power on to the

4. Release the two buttons then press the menu button (twice)

TIME/DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS

5. Press menu again to lock in your settings. After this, the

Note: To change the resolution back, repeat steps #1-4 again.

BOLT

POINTER

HEIGHT

HIEGHT ADJUSTMENT

ADJUST

INDICATOR

HEIGHT

SCALE

INDICATOR

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The height indicator label(s) located on the back of the ma-

chine references for multiple pressure settings. The numbers

on the decal do not represent a pressure setting in PSI, they

are merely tools to help adjust pressure setting with substrates.

Record the number that matches the best pressure for the

current substrate you are pressing. This way you can refer

back to that number when using the same substrate.

TIP: Record these settings and attach to the rear of the press

for easy access or here within the manual (See page 1 1).

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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HEIGHT POINTER

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on the digital control. The light next to “TEMP” will light.

OPERATION

Press the up ▲, or down ▼, button to your desired setting.

TEMPERATURE & TIME INSTRUCTIONS

1. Turn on the machine by pushing the power button.

2. To change or set the temperature, press the Menu button

on the digital control. The light next to “TIME” will light.

Press the up ▲, or down ▼, button to your desired setting.

3. To change or set the time, press again, the Menu button

button a third time to lock in your settings otherwise

4. When you have your desired settings press the Menu

the controller will revert to the previous settings.

monitoring the display temperature until it matches the set

temperature. The heater On light will also cycle On and

Off.

5. Wait for the machine to reach your preset temperature by

PRESSURE

machine, should be set so that the heat head will lock

down firmly.

counter-clockwise and increased by turning it

clockwise.

1. The pressure control knob, located on the top of the

2. Pressure is reduced by turning knob (with machine open)

NOTE: Adjustments may be required from one garment to

another and will vary to achieve the desired result.

CAUTION: Excessive pressure can cause structural

damage, voiding the machine warranty!

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TRANSFERS

Fig. B

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Fig. A

apply.

TIME

1. Refer to your transfer manufacturer’s guidelines for the time it takes to

Parts List

temperature, pressure, pressing time, and whether to peel the transfer

hot or cold.

transfer for inkjet or sublimation transfers. Exception if you produce glass

tiles or image cutting boards, images should be right reading.

with the electrical cord or any other item.

TRANSFER APPLICATION

1. Check your transfer paper instructions to get the proper guidelines on

2. Make sure that you have “mirrored” your image before printing out the

BEARING, THRUST

RELAY SS 50A 3-32VDC 120v

3. Swing the heat platen all the way out making sure not to come in contact

for 16x20 ONLY

RELAY SS 25A 3-32VDC 220v

ROD END 3/8x3/8-24 RH

CONTROL HTM 120v

down to test your pressure setting. NOTE: Wrinkles may also be removed

by bringing heated platen in contact with the garment before the transfer

is positioned.

platen first, then the transfer is placed face up. Next, the single or multiple

tiles are placed face down onto transfer. (When doing sublimated transfers,

always cover your pressed item with a PTFE blanket, to protect the upper

platen. If a PTFE blanket is not available a piece of transfer paper will do.)

See Fig. A and Fig. B below.

4. Align item on the lower platen and swing heat platen back and clamp

for 20x25 or 16x20 220v

CONTROL HTM 220v

Tip: When making tiles the tile blanket/ or felt pad is placed on the lower

16x20

THRUST WASHER

BEARING

5. Swing heat platen back out and position your transfer where you want it

for 20x25 or 16x20 220v

to appear on the garment (or other item) with printed side down.

always place a sheet of transfer paper or a PTFE sheet between the

layers of garments so that bleeding through or reheating of the transfer

already applied does not occur.

6. Again, when doing double sided or sublimation transfers on garments,

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

PARTS LIST

A

33754 SWITCH ROCKER 220v

1 14036 PLATEN, 16x20 220v

1 31823 MICROSWITCH ASSY51 65897

1 62731

2 50545 PAD PRECUT 16x20

1 65322

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1 76752 FUSE MDA-10 AMP 220v

1 9243007 HEIGHT INDICATOR

1 1 70021 BEARING, THRUST 5/8 x 1

2 1 14044 PLATEN, 16x20 120v

3 1 68993

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6 2 29991

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8 1 65312

9 1 32581 SWITCH ROCKER 120v

10 2 70029 THRUST WASHER

11 4 69027 BEARING

12 1 69019 THRUST WASHER

13 1 69000

14 8 69035

15 1 13045 FUSE MDA-15 AMP 120v

Height Pointer

9 5 94684 SWITCH ROCKER 220v

2 1 9260110 PLATEN, 20x25 220v

7 2 50546 PAD PRECUT 20x25

15 1 83709 FUSE MDA-20A

PARTS FOR THE SWINGMAN 20”x25” ONLY

8 1 65322 CONTROL HTM 220v

REMOVING PLATEN

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16”x20” Platen:

Remove Two 5/16” Bolts from the bottom of the platen.

20”x25” Platen:

Call 1-800-835-0606

Remove T wo 1/4” Bolts from the bottom of the platen.

Note: BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:

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automatically start counting. A fter the designated time has elapsed,

timer will beep, open the machine.

TRANSFERS

7. Pull operating handle down locking the machine closed. Timer will

TRANSFER APPLICATION

8. First, remove the transfer as specified and then the product.

excessive wear on the silicone pad.

MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

CLEANING THE HEAT PLATEN

9. When not transferring, leave the heat platen up in order to prevent

1. Unplug the machine and allow to cool.

any excess material from the heat platen.

2. Swing the heat platen away for easier access.

3. Use a soap or detergent and nonmetallic scrubbing sponge to remove

LUBRICATION

1. Every 3 months, lubricate moving parts with ordinary household oil.