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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 POCKET

All products within the ADKINS range are labelled with CE marking and are manufactured and tested to comply with EC safety regulations.

Operators Handbook

Rev B - 03/12/18

Summary of Contents for BETA POCKET

Page 1: ...y with EC safety regulations BETA POCKET 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 18 Rev B 03 12 18 ...

Page 2: ...arefully 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 requirements Should you discover any fault or damage upon receipt of this product you should immediately contact your supplier ...

Page 3: ...h heat transfer materials 8 3 3 Material fusing 9 3 4 Pressing pad assembly 10 3 5 Shutting down the machine 10 3 6 Fault diagnosis 11 3 7 Hints and tips 11 4 Maintenance of the Machine 13 4 1 Daily maintenance 13 4 2 Periodic maintenance 13 4 3 Cleaning 13 4 4 Interchangeable size Platen 13 5 Machine Drawings Diagrams and Declaration 14 5 1 General layout 15 5 2 Control unit operation 16 5 3 Expl...

Page 4: ...ts and sleeves Two sizes of worktable are available This simple robust machine is powered by a microprocessor for control of both heat and dwell accuracy and ease of operation and requires minimal operating space The Beta Pocket Press is produced in one version nominally 230 Volts AC for the European market Two sizes of table are supplied as standard unless by arrangement ...

Page 5: ...in a box and held in place with foam The following articles should have been delivered Beta Pocket Press complete with mains cable and plug Beta Pocket Press Users Handbook Any extra items ordered If there is any damage or any article is missing please contact your supplier immediately ...

Page 6: ...Specifications Power consumption 0 5 kW Power supply 230 Volts AC Working temperature 70 235o C Display timer range 0 9 59 min Machine height open 80 cm 31 5 in Machine height closed 43 cm 17 in Machine width 28 cm 11 in Machine depth 52 cm 20 5 in Working area required 52 L x 28 W x 80 H cm 20 5 L x 11 W x 31 5 H in Press pad dimensions 10 x 8 cm 4 x 3 in or 8 x 6 5 cm 3 x 2 5 in Net weight 15 Kg...

Page 7: ... the current and pull plug out of the socket when undertaking maintenance work or when cleaning the machine 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 REM...

Page 8: ...HINE OPERATION Only suitable persons trained to do so should operate this machine This machine is designed to be operated by one operator only Use both hands to move the handle up or down for safety 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 springs use both...

Page 9: ...ading position Ensure that no items vulnerable to heat radiation are too close to the machine and that local lighting is adequate 2 3 Electrical requirements The Beta Pocket Press should be connected to the mains supply nominally 230 240 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 230 240 V...

Page 10: ... at 0 50 kW Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage frequency from that on the machine data plate 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 kno...

Page 11: ...eady in the display the machine is ready to use 3 2 Working with Heat Transfer Materials This section is divided into Transfer Marking Transfer Printing and Heat Bonding and Fusing First ascertain from the supplier of the material that it is suitable to be used and obtain the correct heat and time dwell setting for the material and transfer Approximate settings may be as follows 3 2 1 Transfer Mar...

Page 12: ...nted on the work table removing all wrinkles 3 2 8 Place the transfer paper in the desired position on top of the fabric 3 2 9 Gently pull the handle forward into the lock position using both hands for safety and ensuring that the work is firmly clamped between the heat plate and the pressure pad 3 2 10 When the pre set dwell time has been reached a buzzer will sound The heat plate should then be ...

Page 13: ... Assembly The pressing pad normally supplied with this machine is silicone rubber The pressing pad must be maintained in good condition at all times and replaced when showing signs of wear A worn pressing pad will always affect the quality of printing fusing Do not insert items into the machine which would tend to cut the pressing pad i e buttons pins press studs or zips Never allow the hot heat p...

Page 14: ... Hints and Tips Transfer Printing Extra care should always be taken to ensure that transfer paper is placed print down onto the article as mistakes will result in the heat plate becoming soiled with ink and spoiling following work When transfer printing it may be found to be advantageous to cover the press pad with paper to prevent strike through of surplus ink particularly when printing thin mate...

Page 15: ...used does not shrink during printing process i e measure material before and after printing 3 Transfer paper does not move after printing process upon lift off of the heat plate 4 If possible use adhesive coated paper particularly to overcome fabric shrinkage 5 By pre shrinking of material in press before transfer printing ...

Page 16: ...neral spirits 4 3 Cleaning First unplug the machine Clean the outside of the machine frequently with a clean moist cloth This may conveniently be carried out before starting when the machine is cool To prevent soiling of substrate periodic wiping of entire exterior machine including platens with a clean rag is recommended If necessary use mineral spirits for cleaning a cold machine Since mineral s...

Page 17: ...he following pages are the schematic diagrams for the Beta Pocket Press machine 5 1 General Layout Page 15 5 2 Control Unit Operation Page 16 5 3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List Page 17 5 4 Electrical Diagram Page 18 5 5 Controller Electrical Diagram Page 19 ...

Page 18: ...5 1 General Layout of the Beta Pocket Press MACHINE OPERATING HANDLE HEATING ELEMENT TIME TEMP CONTROL UNIT PRINTING PLATEN MAINS LEAD SOCKET ON OFF SWITCH PRESSURE ADJUST KNOB Page 15 ...

Page 19: ...d 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 temperature The ACT indicator will light up 1 2 3 4 5 6 Switch on Press Display and TEMP indicator will light up Press MODE button twice to select SET and TIME on indicator The display will start to flash Use th...

Page 20: ...6 15 PIVOT BUSH 1 NCC26 16 HANDLE WHEEL 1 BMC507 17 TOGGLE SIDE PLATES 2 NCC24 18 ARM PIVOT PIN 1 NCC15 19 LEVER PIVOT PIN 1 NCC28 A 20 TOGGLE PIVOT PIN 1 NCC14 21 NYLON NUTS 6 22 ARM TOGGLE PIN 2 NCC27 A 23 LEVER SIDE PLATES 2 NCC25 24 LEVER HANDLE 1 NCC23 25 HANDLE 2 BMC19 H 26 ARM 1 NCC22 27 INSULATION COVER 1 NCC65 28 THERMAL CUTOUT 1 BM338 29 HEXAGON NUT 12 30 CLAMP PLATE 1 NCC63 31 TYPE K TH...

Page 21: ...robe W W Thermal Cut Out N C BN BL BU BN Cycle Start T T U Live In T T U Neutral In Earth On Line Filter Earth On T T U Main Earth Stud On Fabrication T T U Live Out T T U Neutral Out RT RT D12 GND J4 J7 J5 J6 Earth Stud on Heat Plate BN BU BN SW1 BU F 3 15 Amps 1 2 Live In Neutral In Page 18 ...

Page 22: ...id 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 in a Manual Press To Mains Earth Stud Ribbon Cable Sockets Buzzer Green Probe White L N from Mains via Switch L J8 J9 J10 AIR PGND MAIN BOARD POWER BOARD J2 1 Jumper ON for Centigrade 2 Jumper OFF f...

Page 23: ...tant 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 vary and not be in accordance with this manual ...

Page 24: ... 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 no return of machine or parts may be made without prior factory authorisation This will exclude any travelling and or carriage costs which will be charged at our discretion This is the sole warranty given by the ...

Page 25: ...ry Electrical Equipment of Machines BS EN 60529 1992 A2 2013 Degree of protection 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 Equipment EMC Emissions BS EN ISO 61000 6 4 2007 A1 2011 EMC Conducted Emissions BS EN ISO 61000 6 2 2005 EMC Immunity A ADK...

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