Adkins Beta Maxi A2 Manuel de service
HEAT PRESS TECHNOLOGY
All products within the ADKINS range are labelled with CE marking and are manufactured and tested to comply with EC safety regulations.
BETA MAXI A2
©2018 A. Adkins & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved. E&OE. V1.0.
All products within the ADKINS range are labelled with CE marking and are manufactured and tested to comply with EC safety regulations.
©2018 A. Adkins & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved. E&OE. V1.0.
Operators Handbook
Rev B - 03/12/18Rev B - 03/12/18
Preface
Dear User
Welcome to the growing group of Beta Maxi A2 Press users. The
product you have purchased has been carefully designed and
manufactured to ensure that you, the user, will gain the maximum
benefit.
All A. Adkins & Sons Limited products are specifically designed to
ensure ease of use with particular attention to safety requirements.
Should you discover any fault or damage upon receipt of this
product, you should immediately contact your local supplier.
Contents
1.
Introduction Beta Maxi A2 Press
1
1.1 What did you receive? 2
1.2 Specifications of the Beta Maxi A2 Press 3
1.3 Safety 4
1.4 Safety tips 4
2. Installation 6
2.1 Transport instructions 6
2.2 Installing the machine 6
2.3 Electrical requirements 6
2.4 Adjusting the pressure 7
3. How to operate the Beta Maxi A2 Press 8
3.1 Starting with the Beta Maxi A2 Press 8
3.2 Working with heat transfer materials 8
3.3 Pressing pad assembly 9
3.4 Shutting down the machine 9
3.5 Fault diagnosis 9
3.6 Hints and tips 10
4. Maintenance of the Machine 12
4.1 Daily maintenance 12
4.2 Periodic maintenance 12
4.3 Cleaning 12
5. Machine Drawings, Diagrams and
Declaration
13
5.1 General layout 14
5.2 Control unit operation 15
5.3 Exploded diagram and parts list 16
5.4 Machine - electrical diagram 17
5.5 Controller - electrical diagram 18
6. Design Change 19
7. Guarantee 20
Declaration of Conformity 21
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1. Introduction Beta Maxi A2
Press
The Beta Maxi A2 Press is a manually operated heat press for transfer
printing and material fusing. It is ideal for medium volume production.
The work area of the Beta Maxi A2 Press is 42 cm x 61 cm (16.5 in x
24 in), but machines may have, to special order, optional smaller sized
interchangeable worktables of any size and various shapes.
The Beta Maxi A2 Press is produced in one version, nominally 230
Volts AC for the European market.
The Beta Maxi A2 Press has a heat plate which swings away from the
operating position to clear the worktable for loading and unloading.
After loading the work piece, and with the correct settings for
temperature, pressure and dwell time, the heat plate is swung to the
operating position with the handle provided. The cycle is started by
pulling out the handle release knob allowing the handle to be pressed
down to the locking position. The micro switch is made which starts the
timer. When the set time elapses, the buzzer sounds. The handle-
locking knob can then be pulled out to permit the handle to be raised to
the vertical locked position. The heat plate may then be swung to the
unloading position.
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1.1 What did you receive?
The Beta Maxi A2 Press has been placed in a cardboard box, and held
in place with foam and banded onto a pallet. The following articles
should have been delivered:
Beta Maxi A2 Press complete with mains cable and plug
Beta Maxi A2 Press Users’ Handbook
Any extra items ordered
If there is any damage or any article is missing, please contact your
supplier immediately.
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1.2 Specifications of the Beta Maxi A2 Press
The Beta Maxi A2 Press is a manually operated heat press for
transfer printing and material fusing. It is ideal for medium volume
production.
The work area of the Beta Maxi A2 is 42 cm x 61 cm (16.5 in x 24 in),
but machines may have, to special order, optional smaller sized
interchangeable worktables of any size and various shapes.
Specification
Power consumption 3 kW
Power supply 230 Volts AC
Working temperature 70 - 235oC (158 - 455oF)
Display timer range 0 – 9.59 min
Machine height open 65 cm (25.5 in)
Machine height closed 35 cm (14 in)
Machine width 94 cm (37 in)
Machine width, loading 110 cm (43 in)
Machine depth 89 cm (35 in)
Machine depth, loading 120 cm (47 in)
N
et weigh
t
50 Kg (110 lbs)
Gross weight 57 Kg (125.5 lbs)
Press pad dimensions 42 cm x 61 cm (16.5 in x 24 in)
Fuses 16 A
A-weighted noise level <70dB(A)
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1.3 Safety
The Beta Maxi A2 Press has been equipped with various safety
features to ensure operator safety.
a. A thermal cut-out on the heating element shuts off the power
to the element if the temperature exceeds 235oC 15oC (500oF
± 27oF).
b. The time/temperature controller has a built-in facility giving
error messages in the event of faults with the element heating
and control system.
c. A safety locking system is fitted so that a handle release knob
needs to be operated before the actuating handle can be moved
to lower or raise the heat plate.
1.4 Safety Tips
If required, our customer service team can arrange maintenance
service.
The Beta A2 Press meets the European Legislation standard.
Under normal conditions accidents are rare. However, listed
below are some practical points to ensure your safety.
Always switch off and isolate the mains supply (i.e.
remove plug) before undertaking any maintenance
work.
Keep other people away from the machine during use.
Ensure that there is sufficient space around the
machine. Cables and connections must not get jammed.
Although the heat radiation of the press is low, there
should be enough space for cooling down.
Avoid contact with the press element.
DO NOT REMOVE THE TOP COVER UNLESS
QUALIFIED TO DO SO - touching internal parts is
dangerous and may cause shock hazard.
PROTECT THE MAINS CABLE - damage to the mains
cable may cause fire or shock hazard. When unplugging, hold
by the plug only and remove carefully. Take care that the
mains cable does not come into contact with the heat plate (or
moving parts of the mechanism) during operation of the
machine.
OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE - the
operating ambient temperature range is 0oC - 35oC (32oF -
95oF), and humidity of 20 - 80%. This heat press
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Safety Tips (cont.)
is fitted with a thermal cut out to ensure that it cannot operate
above 235oC 15oC (500oF
27oF).
MACHINE FUSES - type: ultra rapid (FF) fuses 1¼”. (230
Vac max. 16 Amps Maxi A2)
WARNING - THIS APPARATUS MUST BE
EARTHED (GROUNDED)
CAUTION
This machine gets hot whilst operating. Take care not to touch
any surfaces that are labelled “Caution this plate is HOT”.
MACHINE OPERATION
Only suitably trained personnel should operate this
machine.
This machine is designed to be operated by one operator
only.
For safety use both hands to move the handle up or down.
Keep fingers away from trapping points in the arm-lever
toggle mechanism. Using both hands on the handle keeps the
hands safe.
Do not allow the handle to move upward, by the effect of the
spring effect, use both hands to control movement.
Contact your print media suppliers to ascertain whether fumes
are given off during the process, and if so what precautions are
needed for operator safety. These may include air extraction
and / or masks for personnel.
Please refer to page 14 for an illustration of the Beta Maxi A2 Press.
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2. Installation
2.1 Transport instructions
The machine comes to you, in a cardboard box, and held in place with
foam and banded onto a pallet. If you have to transport the machine at
any time it is recommended that you use a similar box and packing
methods. Please let the machine cool down, lower the handle to the
locked position and remove the swing head handle.
2.2 Installing the machine
2.2.1 Remove all packaging from the heat press.
2.2.2 Check to ensure that no damage has been caused to the
machine during transit.
2.2.3 Place the machine on a sturdy horizontal surface that is within
easy reach of the operator. Due to the weight we recommend
that this be a 2-person task. There must be sufficient space for
the machine’s head to swing to the right until it hits the built-in
stop and for the operating handle to be raised to its full extent.
Ensure that no items vulnerable to heat radiation are too close
to the machine and that local lighting is adequate.
2.2.4 Under some circumstances the machine becomes unstable
when the heat plate is swung to the side for loading. A suitable
bolt is provided with the machine to allow the machine to be
fixed in place using the hole in the front legs casting.
2.3 Electrical requirements
The Beta Maxi A2 Press should be connected to the mains supply,
(nominally 230 Volts AC for the European market) by the mains cable
provided and a suitable plug. A qualified person should carry out this
work.
The press is designed for 230 Volts AC 50/60 hertz and requires
exclusive use of a power outlet rated for at least 13 Amps (Europe).
Ensure that the supply rating on the machine specification plate
corresponds with your local supply and that the correct plug is fitted.
Wiring the plug for a 230 Volts AC machine. The wires in this mains
lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow: EARTH
23O VAC Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
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2.3A Wiring the plug for a 230 Volts AC machine
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:-
1. The wire, which is, coloured green and yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug, which is marked by the
letter E, or by the safety earth symbol coloured green, or green
and yellow.
2. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal,
which is marked with the letter N, (Neutral connector)
3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal,
which is marked with the letter L, (Live connector)
NOTE: Replacement of the mains cable must be done by a competent
service engineer.
2.4 Adjusting the pressure
This press is fitted with a pressure-adjusting unit, which enables the
heat plate assembly to be raised or lowered by use of a pressure
adjustment knob located on the top of the machine:
a) To increase pressure or to use thinner materials turn knob
clockwise.
b) To decrease pressure or to raise the heat plate assembly to
enable thicker materials to be used, turn the adjustment knob
anticlockwise.
NOTE
DO NOT adjust the pressure when the machine is clamped shut
CAUTION
Never increase the pressure to the extent of requiring undue force
to lower the toggle/heat plate assembly into the lock position, as this
will place excessive stress on the press frame, resulting in
permanent damage to the press.
Please refer to page 15 showing the operation of the control unit.
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