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3. How to Operate the Omega
Series 1000 Press
3.1
Starting with the Omega Series 1000 Press
3.1.1
Turn on the Omega Series 1000 Press;
the on/off switch is
on the front of the swing head. Set the machine controls as
necessary. See instructions for adjusting the pressure,
section
2.5
, and the operation of the time temperature unit,
section
5.2
.
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,
or left using the handles on the both sides 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
magnetic switch will enable the machine to cycle.
3.2.4
Start the sequence
by pressing the two green buttons
simultaneously (within 0.5 seconds). The heat plate
automatically drops to the table. (The process can be stopped at
any time by using the “EMERGENCY STOP” button on the
front of the press. This will automatically lift the heat plate).
3.2.5
At the end of the set time
, the heat plate lifts to the loading
position, allowing the head to be swung aside to permit
unloading.
