1. With the press in the closed (but not locked) position,
turn the power switch ON. The control pad will be
activated.
2. Normal operating temperatures of the press are
170-300°F (38-149°C). Refer to the specific instruc-
tions provided with supplies being used and set the press
temperature display to stabilize the press at the
Recommended Temperature setting.
NOTE: When mounting or laminating color photos or
delicate materials, a temperature slightly lower than the
Recommended Temperature may be used (no less than the
Minimum Temperature setting for the specific
adhesive or laminate). For heavier or thicker materials,
or for faster results, a temperature slightly higher than
the Recommended Temperature may be used (for best
results, use lower temperaturewith longer dwell time).
3. Press the “SET MINUTES” key to increase the
minutes to the desired setting. Press the “SET SEC-
ONDS” key to increase the seconds to the desired
setting. Press the “UP” arrow key to increase the
temperature to the desired setting. Once the desired set-
ting is reached, the actual temperature of the press will
be displayed within 5 seconds and will increase to the
desired setting.
4. The press will reach the selected operating temperature
and be ready for use in approximately 20-30 minutes.
The degree symbol in the temperature display will blink
rapidly until the operating temperature is reached…
enough time should be allowed for it to stop blinking
rapidly (slow blink to solid) before initial use to be
certain that the platen temperaturehas stabilized.
5. Pre-dry the artwork and substrate (if needed) and
assemble the materials to be processed. Refer to the
specific instructions for the supplies being used.
6. Check the pressure adjustment of the press by placing
the assembled materials inside and closing (but not
locking) the press. The lever arms should be at a 45°
angle. Adjust the pressure, if needed, then close and
lock the press.
7. Press the “START/STOP” key to start the cycle.
NOTE: Assure that the temperature in the display is
at the desired temperature.
NOTE: See following section on PressureAdjustment
Procedures for proper pressure adjusting directions.
8. Leave the assembly in the press long enough to heat the
materials to at least the Minimum Temperature indicated
on the instructions provided with the
adhesive or laminate being used (refer to the Time Chart
in the instructions with the adhesive or
laminate being used).
9. Open the press, remove the assembled materials and
cool them under a Bienfang®Weight to reduce bowing
and improve the bond strength.
PROCEDURES FOR USE
Lever Arm
Approx. 45º
Closed (not locked)
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PROCESSING OVERSIZE MATERIALS
Materials substantially larger than the press platen can
often be processed in multiple sections using the
following precautions:
•Check that the pressure adjustment has been made to
accommodate the thickness of materials.
• In the case of impressionable substrates (i.e. foam board)
aRelease Boardor other buffer sheet slightly larger than
the press platen may be placed over the materials; this
helps prevent the possibility of platen lines appearing on
the materials.
•Materials extending out of the press should be supported so
that they do not bend or flex.
•When processing in sections, it is recommended to start
in the center of the work and then work out towards the
edges.
Pre-Drying Materials:
In humid, moist or damp conditions, certain porous materials
absorb water and need to be pre-dried; this removes the
excess moisture that would otherwise possibly interfere with
good bonding or affect the finished appearance of the results.
To pre-dry, place the materials inside a folder of smooth,
porous paper or between 2 pieces of Kraft paper, and process
for a shorttime.
