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2.3A  Wiring the mains plug 

 
 

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

 that is coloured green and yellow must be connected 

to the terminal in the plug that 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 that 

is marked with the letter N, (Neutral connector) 

 
3.

 

The  wire 

coloured  brown  must  be  connected  to  the  terminal 

that is marked with the letter L, (Live connector) 

 
NOTE:

 Replacement of the mains cable must be done by a competent 

service engineer  
 
 

2.4 

Pneumatic requirements 

 
 
The  Beta  Major  and  Minor 

should  be  connected  through  a  filter 

regulator  to  a  compressed  air  supply  capable  of  delivering  60  cu. 
litres/min at a pressure of 3.5-7 bar max.  

(2 cu. ft./min at 50-101.5 psi.).

  

The press will not operate if the pressure drops below 3.5 bar

 (40 Psi.)

Double hose clips should be used on the delivery hose. 

 
 
2.5

 

Adjusting the pressure 

 

 
This  press  is  fitted

  with  a  manually  adjustable  pneumatic  pressure

 

regulator on the right hand side of the front of the base.  To adjust the 
operating air pressure, and therefore the pressure exerted by the press on 
the work, the regulator is unlocked by pulling forward the black plastic 
knob.    Turning  the  regulator  knob  clockwise  will  increase  the  air 
pressure;  turning  anticlockwise  will  decrease  the  pressure.    When  the 
desired pressure is achieved the regulator is locked by pushing the knob 
back in.

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for BETA MAJOR

Page 1: ...with EC safety regulations BETA MAJOR 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...

Page 2: ...designed and manufactured to ensure that you the user will gain the maximum benefit All Adkins products are specifically designed to ensure ease of use with particular attention to safety requirement...

Page 3: ...2 Working with heat transfer materials 8 3 3 Material fusing 9 3 4 Pressing pad assembly 9 3 5 Shutting down the machine 9 3 6 Fault diagnosis 10 3 7 Hints and tips 10 4 Maintenance of the Machine 12...

Page 4: ...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 sta...

Page 5: ...lace with foam and banded onto a pallet or as requested The following articles should have been delivered Beta Major complete with mains cable and plug Beta Major Operators Handbook Any extra items or...

Page 6: ...size Specifications Power consumption 2 5 kW Power supply 230 Volts AC Compressed air supply 7 bar max 101 5 Psi max Compressed air consumption 60 cu litres min 2 cu feet min Working temperature 70 23...

Page 7: ...is available upon request The Beta Major meets the European Legislation standard Under normal conditions accidents are rare However listed below are some practical points to ensure your safety Always...

Page 8: ...itably trained personnel should operate this machine This machine is designed to be operated by one operator only If any hissing noises of pneumatic leaks occur the machine must be immediately shut do...

Page 9: ...p and back to the pressing position without creating trapping points against adjacent articles Screw into place the head swing aside handle which comes taped to the machine for safety during transport...

Page 10: ...ngineer 2 4 Pneumatic requirements The Beta Major and Minor should be connected through a filter regulator to a compressed air supply capable of delivering 60 cu litres min at a pressure of 3 5 7 bar...

Page 11: ...ings are usually within the following 180o C 200o C 350o F 400o F Heat Setting 10 30 seconds Time Dwell Setting 3 2 3 Wait until the set temperature has been reached signalled by the temperature on th...

Page 12: ...ote It is not advisable that this PTFE cover material be used when the press is being used for transfer printing 3 4 Pressing Pad Assembly The pressing pad normally supplied with this machine is silic...

Page 13: ...immediately and a buzzer will sound Contact your machine supplier immediately CAUTION In all fault conditions switch off the power to the machine and unplug the machine from the electrical supply befo...

Page 14: ...sting Double Image of Transfer Prints Check 1 Material being used has been correctly heat set for transfer printing 2 Material being used does not shrink during printing process i e measure material b...

Page 15: ...amount of molybdenum grease pumped into them annually Periodically clean the TEFLON coated heat platen with a non abrasive piece of cloth Stubborn stains may be cleaned when platen is cool with miner...

Page 16: ...re the schematic diagrams for the Beta Major machine 5 1 General Layout Page 14 5 2 Control Unit Operation Page 15 5 3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List Page 16 5 4 Electrical Diagram Page 17 5 5 Contro...

Page 17: ...5 1 General Layout of the Major and Minor Machine Page 14 EMERGENCY STOP TWO PUSH BUTTON CONTROL TO OPERATE MACHINE HEAD SWING AWAY HANDLE TIME TEMP CONTROL UNIT AIR PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT PRESSURE GAUGE...

Page 18: ...ed temperature When you have set the required temperature the Display will stop flashing and the SET indicator will go out Press the ON OFF button to start the Press heating to the selected temperatur...

Page 19: ...1 29 15 x 20 Heat plate inc loom BMC460 COMP 1 30 Non adhesive silicone pad 38 x 50 cm BMC341 1 31 Mains lead Maxi Major 2 pin BMC619 1 Mains lead Maxi Major 3 pin BMC617 1 32 Major table 15 x 20 AMC...

Page 20: ...it BU BN SW 1 ES 1 BU GN Y GN Y F1 8 OR 12 5 AMPS F2 8 OR 12 5 AMPS 1 2 3 4 240 V Element Probe W W Thermal Cut Out N C GN W BU BU T T U Live In LIVE IN T T U Neutral In NEUTRAL IN Earth On T T U Main...

Page 21: ...d 1 Connect to Push Button 2 if installing in an Automatic Press 2 No connection in a Manual Press 1 Connect to Push Button 1 if installing in an Automatic Press 2 Connect to Microswitch if installing...

Page 22: ...Page 19 5 6 Pneumatic Schematic AIR IN AIR PRESSURE REGULATOR GAUGE SOLENOID VALVE EXH QUICK EXHAUST VALVE SPRING RETURN CYLINDER...

Page 23: ...ant improvement and or modification to meet changing conditions the right is reserved to change the design and or specifications at any time without prior notification and therefore specifications may...

Page 24: ...d authorise a replacement press the warranty of the replacement press shall expire on the anniversary date of the original machines invoice to the customer In order for this warranty to be effective n...

Page 25: ...provided by enclosures BS EN ISO 13850 2015 Safety of Machinery Emergency Stops BS EN ISO 141211 2007 Safety of Machinery Principles for Risk Assessment BS EN 55011 2016 A1 2017 Class A Group 2 Equipm...

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