HIX TT-180 Installation Manual

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TT-180

Exposure Units

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Installation / Setup ..................................................................................... 2

CONTENTS

BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:

Loading Screen / Starting Vacuum ............................................................ 3

Expose Screen........................................................................................... 4

Determining Exposure Time ...................................................................4-5

Glass Cleaning .......................................................................................... 6

Bulb Replacement ..................................................................................... 6

Lid Realignment .........................................................................................7

Blanket Replacement .............................................................................. 8-9

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 10

Optimum Exposing Time Chart................................................................ 11

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

(Effective January 1, 2007)

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

WARRANTY

If the equipment was not purchased directly from HIX, but through a distributor (either domestic or

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.

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 RECEIPT TO THIS WARRANTY and keep

Date Purchased: ______________________ From:__________________________________

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

Model #: ____________________________ Serial #: ________________________________

sas, U.S.A. HIX warrants to the original purchaser, its Conveyor Dryers, Heat T ransfer Presses, Mug

Presses, Mug Glazer, Retensionable Screen Frames, Textile Printers, Spot Heaters, and Exposure

Units against defects in workmanship and material, except for wear and tear for a period of “One

In the event of a defect, HIX, at its option, will repair, replace or substitute the defective item at no

Y ear” from the date of purchase. HIX warrants its Accessories, Reten S plines/Hardware/Tool Kit, and

Shuttle for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. DoughXpress and Thermatrol products are

In the case of heat transfer presses (except the Mug Press, Hobby Lite, and FH-3000 Flat & Cube

covered under separate warranty.

cost during this period subject to the limitations of insurance and shipping costs stated below.

Press), HIX warrants the 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 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.

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

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

the prior written authorization by HIX. This warranty is the sole 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.

tacted during regular business hours to discuss the problem and verify an existing warranty. HIX

personnel will assist the customer to correct any problems which can be corrected through operation

or maintenance instructions, simple mechanical adjustments, or replacement 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 of the customer, and not that of HIX, and HIX shall

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

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

not be responsible for improper handling or damage in transit. HIX offers a reconditioning service

and a core exchange/credit policy on some models. HIX customer service personnel may be con-

tacted for complete return authorization and reconditioning information.

implied, including but not limited to those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and

constitutes the only warranty made by HIX Corporation.

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

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.

state to state.

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

©2006 HIX Corp. 12 TT062907

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COUNT COLOR BRAND METHOD TIME

DATE MESH EMULSION EMULSION COATING EXPOSURE

OPTIMUM EXPOSING TIME CHART

Use and copy this chart for recording your shop’s popular emulsions and exposure times.

EYE IRRA TION OR BLINDNESS. TO PREVENT

read these instructions thoroughly. Disconnect all

electric power before performing maintenance on

the unit. Never operate this equipment with the

power supply cover removed. If you find that this

should be necessary, contact a licensed electri-

cian. Make sure the circuit for this unit is well

grounded.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Before installing or operating the unit be sure to

DAMAGE TO YOUR EYES AND SKIN, AVOID

WARNING: ULTRA VIOLET LIGHT CAN CAUSE SKIN AND

DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LAMP WHILE IT

IS ON.

circuit to be used.

Installation

1. Carefully uncrate exposure unit from its shipping container .

2. Place exposure unit on a level surface close to the wall

2

ductor. Maximum length, 25’ (7.62m).

sure all foreign objects, such as packing material, have been

removed. Clean top side of glass to remove any dust.

WARNING: When using an extension cord, use 14 ga.-3 con-

3. Check unit over for any transportation damage and make

to read and follow all instructions included with the pump.

4. Remove vacuum pump from shipping container. Be sure

180 exposure unit.

5. Plug pump into receptacle located on the back of the TT-

side of the exposure unit lid.

6. Connect vacuum hose on pump to fitting on the back right