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3. How to Operate the Beta
Major
3.1
Starting with the Beta Major
3.1.1
Turn on the Beta Major;
the on/off switch is on the left side
of the front of the swing head. Set the machine controls as
necessary. See instructions for adjusting the pressure,
2.5
, and
the operation of the time temperature unit,
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. When the
set temperature is steady in the display the machine is ready to
use.
3.2
Working with Heat Transfer Materials
3.2.1
Ascertain from the supplier
of the transfer paper and/or the
suppliers of the material, that the material to be used is suitable
and has been prepared for transfer printing.
3.2.2
Obtain from the supplier
of the transfer paper, or material to
be used, the recommended temperature, time and pressure
settings for the material to be worked on.
Approximate settings are usually within the following:-
180
o
C - 200
o
C
(350
o
F - 400
o
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 the controller display becoming steady at
the desired figure. Swing the heat plate assembly to the right,
using the handle on the left of the machine. Place the work
piece on the pressure pad, removing all wrinkles. Place the
transfer in the desired position. Swing the heat plate into the
pressing position, to the stop, to ‘make’ the micro switch will
enable the machine to cycle.
3.2.4
Start the sequence
by pressing the two white buttons
simultaneously (within ½ second). The worktable
automatically rises up to the heat plate. (The process can be
stopped at any time by using the “EMERGENCY STOP”
button on the top of the press. This will automatically lower
the worktable).
3.2.5
At the end of the set time
, the worktable lowers to the loading
position, allowing the head to be swung aside to permit
unloading.
