j&a 3030 Operator's Manual

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OPERATORS MANUAL

Insignia House, Vale Road, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5HE

Telephone +44 (0)1790 752757

www.ja-int.co.uk

J&A (International) Limited

CONTENTS

2 GETTING STARTED 3 CHANGING THE SETTINGS 4 CHANGING THE PLATES & HEAT SEALING BEST PRACTICES 5 HEAT SEALING BEST PRACTICES & GOOD IDEAS

6 HEATSEAL PARAMETERS FOR TRANSFERS 7 HEATSEAL PARAMETERS FOR BADGES

8 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION 9 SERVICING, REPAIRS & TROUBLESHOOTING 10 WIRING DIAGRAM 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - ARM ASSEMBLY 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - BASE ASSEMBLY 13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PLATENS 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - OPTIONAL PLATENS

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SETTING UP

1 Carefully remove the 3030 from the delivery box.

KEEP THE BOX AND PACKAGING! You will need it for return-to-base servicing and repairs.

2 Place the 3030 on a solid, level surface at a

comfortable working height. 3 Plug the 13 amp fused plug in to a 240V power supply. 4 Switch on at rear of machine base. 5 The 3030’s display shows the temperature (PIC A)

of the heated plate and the target temperature.

You will note that the head temperature will now start to

rise toward the target. Once at the target temperature the

machine will regulate itself and keep the head temperature

at +/- 5

C of the target temperature. When the temperature is out of operating temperature range the light will display red and turns green once the machine is within range. Only commence a heatsealing process when the light is green. If the light is red when a heatsealing cycle is started the warning buzzer will sound and the display will read ‘FAULT: WAIT NOT WITHIN BAND’

6 CARE - the heatsealing head will become hot.

The base will also become hot with use.

7 The various parameters i.e. temperature, pressure and

length of heatsealing time recommended for various J&A heatseal products are given on pages 6 & 7.To change the various parameters on the 3030, see page 3.

HEATSEALING

1 Practice on some scrap garments or cloth before tackling

something of value! Some handy practical advice is given on pages 4 & 5 and if you are new to heatsealing we recommend familiarising yourself with this first.

2 Swing the heatsealing head out of the way (PIC B)

to give a clear view of the working area.

3 Check the display is showing the correct parameters for the

type of decoration and change if necessary - see No5 above.

4 Place the garment/item to be decorated over the base pad

(PIC C)

5 Carefully position the badge or transfer on the garment. 6 Grip handle and swing head back across as far as it will

go so that it lines up with the base pad.

7 Pull the handle down as far as it will go. It will remain ‘locked’

in this position throughout the heatsealing dwell time and does not need to be held down. You can however stop the heatsealing at any time during the dwell period by simply lifting the handle up.

8 When the dwell period is complete a buzzer sounds. Lift the

handle and swing the heatsealing head out of the way. During the heatsealing process it is possible to see how many seconds of the dwell time remain by selecting the ‘count down’ read-out. (see page 3)

CARE

AFTER HEATSEALING, THE BASE PAD AND GARMENT WILL BE HOT

10 If the applied decoration is a transfer, peel away the transfer

release paper. Check with page 6 to see if this needs doing straight away or when the garment and decoration have cooled.

PIC A

PIC B

PIC C

GETTING STARTED

CHANGING THE SETTINGS

GENERAL

The three important factors for a heatsealing process are time, temperature and pressure. The correct settings for each J&A product are given on pages 6 & 7. Each of the three settings may be changed on the 3030 as below.

Generally, the left (

3) and the right (4) buttons

move the display from one parameter to the next. The Up (

5) and Down (6) buttons increase

and decrease respectively the displayed setting .

TIME

Press the (4) button until the time screen is displayed (shown below). Press (

5) or (6) until the desired dwell period (in seconds) is shown.

When heatsealing, the count down display counts down from the dwell time to zero at which time the buzzer sounds and the display reads “FINISHED RAISE HEAD”.

TEMPERATURE

Press (4) until the temperature screen is displayed (appears as below). Press (

5) or (6) until the desired temperature (in Celsius) is displayed.

PRESSURE

CARE BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM HEAT PLATES

BECOME HOT DURING OPERATION To increase the pressure between the heat plates rotate the bottom plate

anti-clockwise. To decrease the pressure, rotate the bottom plate clockwise.

COUNTER

The count registers the number of cycles completed and may be reset to zero as follows: Press the (

4) button until the following screen appears:

NB The cursor is at the left of the digits.

Now press the (65) buttons together.

WARNING MESSAGES

WAIT NOT

WITHIN BAND

Machine temperature is more than +/- 5˚C outside of set temperature

Raise head and wait until

light turns green.

DISPLAY READS

THIS MEANS

ACTION TO TAKE

Probe is broken or become

detached from earth connection

Return machine

to J&A for repair

OVER TEMPERATURE

Temperature reading from head

is in excess of 250˚C

Switch off. Allow to cool

NB - if the displayed temp is more than 15˚C above set temp - there is probably

a fault - switch off & return 3030 to J&A

BROKEN PROBE

COUNT DOWN nnnS

DWELL TIME nnnS

HEAD Temp = nnnC

TARGET = nnnC

Representation of display screen

COUNT nnnn

PASSWORD >0000

Representation of display screen

BOTTOM PLATE

TO REMOVE EXISTING BOTTOM PLATE Swing head of machine to the side to give clear working access

to the bottom plate. Rotate the bottom plate anti-clockwise. This in effect simply unscrews it and after several turns can be lifted away.

TO INSTALL REPLACEMENT PLATE Insert post of bottom platen into the receptacle on the

machine base. Rotate bottom platen clockwise until the required pressure is achieved between the plates.

TOP PLATE

The top plate can only be changed by returning the 3030 machine to J&A (International) Ltd.

CHANGING THE HEAT PLATES

HEAT SEALING BEST PRACTICE

Basically the heat seal procedure comprises three essential elements of time, temperature and pressure.These elements need varying for different fabrics, products etc. The tips and hints below will help you to achieve perfect results every time.

DON’T FORGET THAT J&A WILL BE ONLY TOO HAPPY TO GIVE ADVICE AND TEST FABRICS/GARMENTS FOR YOU

DIFFERENT TYPES OF BADGES/TRANSFERS

The correct heat seal parameters for each type of decoration supplied by J&A (International) Ltd are given on the product packaging and on the ‘Heat Seal Parameters’ chart available on request from J&A. A version correct at time of printing is shown on pages 6 & 7.

The parameters quoted above are guidelines which are satisfactory for most fabrics but do please read the points below and bear in mind they may occasionally dictate that parameters are set outside usual ranges. J&A (International) Ltd accept no liability for goods damaged by the heat sealing process.

DIFFERENT FABRIC TYPES

Differing fabrics require differing heat seal parameters to ensure good adhesion of the decoration and prevent marking/damaging the fabric/garment. J&A (International) Ltd have built up an extensive data-base of optimum parameters for various fabrics and will be pleased to advise and recommend settings.

FABRIC THICKNESS

Principally, the thicker the fabric, the longer the dwell time required. There is no exact formula to determine the time required - simply experiment with the particular fabric you are using as to what dwell works best.

OPENING OUT GARMENTS

Wherever possible, only heat seal onto one thickness of fabric This, for example, entails opening out garments and putting only either the front or back, as appropriate, over the base plate.

FABRIC FINISHES

Modern fabrics can be coated or finished with a variety of different chemicals to achieve different fabric properties and performances. Most do not affect the strength of adhesion of J&A heat seal products. On the rare occasions that the adhesion is not as strong as would be expected and fabric coatings are suspected as the cause, try heating the area of fabric to be decorated using the heat seal machine before applying the badge or transfer as this can evaporate away or “burn off” the finish in this area.

ADHESIVE SHOWING ROUND EDGE OF TRANSFERS

This can sometimes be seen when applying transfers to darker garments. In such cases the visible adhesive can be greatly reduced by removing the transfer release-paper in the normal manner after heatsealing and then sealing the transfer again for about 5 seconds.

‘DELICATE’ FABRICS

Some fabrics with a low melt point can show an imprint of the heat plates after heat sealing. This effect can be reduced / eliminated by, prior to sealing, covering the transfer and whole area of the garment that will be touched by the top plate with a sheet of silicone paper. Also reduce temperature to lowest possible for the type of product used.

GARMENT SEAMS, STUDS ETC

Wherever possible, make sure that any raised or thick parts of the garment, such as seams, buttons, studs etc fall outside of the heat area as shown below. Such factors entail reduced pressure and unsatisfactory adhesion which is not always immediately apparent.

INCORRECT POSITION

CORRECT POSITION

HEAT SEAL PARAMETERS - TRANSFERS

Hot

Cold

Hot

Warm

Cold

Warm

Cold

Medium

High

Medium

High

Low

Medium / Low

High

Medium / Low

Medium

Medium / Low

15 - 20

12 - 18

10 -12

7 - 10

200ºC / 392ºF

210ºC / 410ºF

165ºC / 329ºF

210ºC / 410ºF

160 - 180ºC 320 - 356ºF

140 - 180ºC 284 - 356ºF

160 - 180ºC 320 - 356ºF

210ºC /410ºF

140 - 180ºC 284 - 356ºF

160ºC /320ºF

140 - 180ºC 284 - 356ºF

INTERPLATEN

TEMP

DWELL TIME

(SECS)

INTERPLATEN

PRESSURE

PAPER

RELEASE

Where Medium/Low Pressure is stated this is fabric dependant.

DISCLAIMER: Modern garments are coated and finished in many different ways. We recommend testing the best combination of heatseal parameters before applying the decoration. J&A (International) Ltd accept no liability for incorrectly applied decoration.

PSI

BAR KGF / CM

PASCALS

LOW PRESSURE

MEDIUM PRESSURE

HIGH PRESSURE

8 - 11

12 - 16

OVER 17

0.54 - 0.75

0.82 - 1.09

OVER 1.16

0.56 - 0.77

0.84 - 1.12

OVER 1.20

55000 - 76000

83000 - 110000

OVER 117000

TRANSFERS

CLEAN ROOM

ENDURA

FLOCK

FR TRANS

GLITTER TRANS

RADIANCE

SILVER REFLECTIVE

TRADEMARK

TRIMAX

Tramax names are Cold Peel

TRIMAX PLUS

TRIMAX GLOSS

TRIMAX KOLORMAX

PRO FLEX

PRO FLEX PLUS

HOLOFOIL

HEAT SEAL PARAMETERS - BADGES

N / A

Cold

N / A

High

Low

High

Medium / Low

Firm

15 - 18

12 - 15

12 - 18

15 - 20

10 - 12

210ºC / 410ºF

140 - 180ºC 284 - 356ºF

210ºC / 410ºF

160 - 180ºC 320 - 356ºF

210ºC / 410ºF

INTERPLATEN

TEMP

DWELL TIME

(SECS)

INTERPLATEN

PRESSURE

PAPER

RELEASE

Where Medium/Low Pressure is stated this is fabric dependant.

PSI

BAR KGF / CM

PASCALS

LOW PRESSURE

MEDIUM PRESSURE

HIGH PRESSURE

8 - 11

12 - 16

OVER 17

0.54 - 0.75

0.82 - 1.09

OVER 1.16

0.56 - 0.77

0.84 - 1.12

OVER 1.20

55000 - 76000

83000 - 110000

OVER 117000

BADGES

CLASSIC

OPTIMA

RADIANCE

SECURITY POCKET

SILVER REFLECTIVE

For Industrial Wash badges (RL) remove carrier before application.

HOT STITCH

Apply heat to reverse of badge.

TAPE

IDENTA

PREMIER

PRIMA

210ºC / 410ºF

Medium

N / A

3D (DOME)

Allow to cool before flexing

160 - 190ºC

320 - 374ºF

Medium

N / A

3030 not working? - see the trouble shooting guide on page 9

Occasionally clean top and bottom heat plates with a solvent such as J&A Superspray and a clean, dry cloth.

Regularly check that the temperature between the heat plates is the same as is reading on the display. To measure the inter-plate temperature you will require a digital thermometer fitted with a thin thermocouple.

PROCEDURE

Set the dwell time to 60 seconds. Place a thermocouple between the plates and pull down head. The thermometer reading will rapidly rise and then level out. If the reading is still rising at the end of the 60 second dwell period simply repeat until it does level out. The temperature indicated on the thermometer should be within +/- 3˚C of the set temperature. If not, calibrate the machine as below.

CALIBRATION

Carry out the test above to determine if machine needs calibrating. In order to access the ‘temperature adjust’ mode a four digit

password must be entered to match the password set by the manufacturer at “0101”. Change the display by pressing the

4button until the following screen appears:

The ‘<’ symbol indicates that the right hand two of the four digits may be adjusted by using the

5 and 6buttons.

Then press the

4button to change the display to:

Indicating that the left hand two of the four digits may be adjusted using the

5 and 6 buttons.

Enter the password 0101 and wait for about 10 seconds. The display will then change to:

The4button may now be used to advance to a previously unavailable screen showing:

This screen is displaying the temperature between the plates and can be adjusted to read the same as the thermocouple by using the

5 and 6 buttons.

Once the temperature has been calibrated the ‘Gain adjust’ screen may be disabled again by simply reverting to the password screen and altering the displayed digits to be anything other then the password (0101).

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

COUNT nnnn

PASSWORD 0000<

COUNT nnnn

PASSWORD >0001

COUNT nnnn

PASSWORD XXXX

GAIN ADJUST

nnnC

Representation of display screen

Where a machine is owned (rather than rented on the J&A Seal-Deal scheme) the J&A annual service is recommended. This full return-to-base, strip-down and return system gives your machine a complete overhaul with change of key components for a minimal fixed outlay each year.

Probably the most attractive part of the service is that if the machine needs repair during the following 12 months all parts and labour are free of charge regardless of whether or not the faulty components were changed at the annual service. (Excludes structural damage to machine chassis and other non wear and tear breakages). This means no unexpected repair bills during the year.

If needed, whilst your 3030 is being repaired or serviced, J&A will lend you a replacement machine free of charge (except carriage) to keep you working.

SERVICING

TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART

NB - Seal Deal customers - please simply return the machine to J&A (Keep in mind repairs to non wear and tear damage is chargeable under the Seal Deal agreement.

MICRO

SWITCH

SOLID STATE RELAY

HEATER

MAINS,FILTER,FUSE

CONNECTOR

AND SWITCH UNIT

–

CHASSIS

CARRY SLEEVES

AND SCREENS

TO ENDS

WIRING DIAGRAM

1 Sleeve, rubber 2 Circlip 3 Handle 4 Lever 5 Pin, roller bearing 6 Roller bearing 7 Bush 8 Cover Type A 9 Sleeve, rubber 10 Nylon Washer 11 Badge

ARM ASSEMBLY

12 Arm 13 Guide 14 Screw, Counter sink/sunk 15 Arm Stop 16 Counter sink/sunk 17 Spring RH 18 Spring LH 19 Pin, lever pivot 20 Pin, roll 21 Pin, roll 22 Micro switch

} 127010 Pair

1 Base 2 Bush 3 Cover, base 4 Screw 5 Pad, rubber 6 Nut, domed 7 Adjuster 8 Collar 9 Spring Bolt 10 Nut, half 11 Screw, cap

BASE ASSEMBLY

12 Retainer, arm 13 Screw 14 Nut Locking 15 Screw adjusting 16 Relay 17 Switch/plug 18 Buzzer 19 Control Panel 20 Decal, control panel 21 Decal, pressure 22 Decal, serial plate

1 Bearings, Shoulder 2 Mount, Heated Platen 3 Screw, Round 4 Washer, Plain 5 Shield, Heat 6 Spacer 7 Cover, Element 8 Element

ORDER NUMBERS

6x6 127011 10x10 127012 12x8 127013

9 Retainer, Element 10 Teflon

ORDER NUMBERS

6x6 127004 10x10 127005 12x8 127006

PLATENS (STANDARD)

11 Decal, ‘hot’ Large 12 Decal, ‘hot’ Small 13 Pad Rubber

ORDER NUMBERS

6x6 127007 10x10 127008 12x8 127009

14 Platen, Bottom 15 Screw, Counter Sink 16 Knob 17 Screw, counter sink 18 Adjuster, Platen pressure 19 Adhesive (tube)

BASE

ORDER NUMBERS - see page 12

250mm x 250mm 10” x 10”

300mm x 200mm 12” x 8”

OPTIONAL PLATENS

1. Cover, Type B

2. Top platen 250mm x 250mm

3. Base platen 250mm x 250mm

4. Top platen 300mm x 200mm

5. Base platen

ORDER NUMBERS - For base plattens

6x6 127001 10x10 127002 12x8 127003

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