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4. Maintenance of the Machine
4.1
Daily Maintenance
For good press results
it is important to keep the press surfaces
clean. Wipe the surface of the heat plate with a dry non-abrasive
cloth before use when the plate is cold.
When heat plates are hot and not in use, keep open position away
from the silicone pad.
4.2
Periodic Maintenance
Put a few drops of oil
onto the various pivot pins and the pressure
adjusting screw every three months.
Periodically clean the TEFLON
coated heat elements with a non-
abrasive piece of cloth. Stubborn stains may be cleaned, when the
elements are cool, with mineral 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 spirits are flammable, use precautions at all times and keep
away from sparks, flames or hot heat platen.
4.4
Interchangeable size platen areas
How to do it?
To exchange one size pad plate and pad for another, unscrew the
knurled knob
27
on Exploded Diagram
(Page 17),
remove the pad
plate and pad substitute the new pad plate and pad screw on the
knurled knob. Adjust the fore and aft position as required.
