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3.  How to Operate the Studio 

Large Format Clam Press  

 

 
3.1 

Starting with the Studio Large Format Clam 
Press 

 

 
3.1.1 

Plug into your supply

 outlet and switch supply on. 

 

 

N.B.  

Please ensure the mains plug is easily accessible to the 

operator so that in the event of a fault the machine can be 
unplugged. 

 

3.1.2

 

Turn on the Studio Large Format Clam Press;

 the on/off 

switch is on the back of the machine.  Set the machine controls 
as necessary.  See instructions for Adjusting the pressure  
page 4 and Operation of Control Units page 11. Press red 
on/off button to activate and heat the Heat Plate. 

 

 

3.2 

Working with Heat Transfer Materials 

 
 

Always ascertain

 from the supplier of material and transfer paper, that 

the material to be used is suitable for, and has been prepared for transfer 
printing. 

 
 
3.2.1 Close 

the 

press

 to check the amount of closing pressure the 

machine has been set at.  If more or less pressure is required 
then open the machine and turn the pressure-adjusting hand 
wheels located on top of the heat plate.  For further instructions 
see “pressure adjustment”. 

 
 
3.2.2 Ensure 

that

 the heat controller is set to the correct setting for 

the material being used.  Before using the machine, preheat the 
base pad of the machine by closing and re-opening the press a 
number of times. 

 

After pre-heating

 ensure that the machine is in the fully open 

position. 

 
3.2.3 

Place the article

 to be transfer printed onto the pressing pad 

and locate the transfer paper/substrate material on top in the 
position required.  

Take care not to touch the heat plate to 

avoid the risk of burns. 

 
 
3.2.4

 

Lower the heat plate

 by pulling down the handle.

 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Studio Large Format Clam

Page 1: ...2015 a adkins and sons limited all rights reserved Studio Large Format Clam Operators Handbook...

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

Page 3: ...tarting with the Studio Large Format Clam Press 5 3 2 Working with heat transfer materials 5 3 3 Pressing pad assembly 6 3 4 Shutting down the machine 6 4 Maintenance of the Machine 7 4 1 Daily mainte...

Page 4: ...9 5 x 19 5 ins Specifications European Machines Power consumption 7 kW Power supply 380 440 Volts 3 phase E N Max working temperature 260o C 500o F Machine height open 114 3 cms 45 ins Machine height...

Page 5: ...te DO NOT REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT COVER UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO touching internal parts is dangerous and may cause shock hazard All electrical connections inside covers are live Never operate Press wi...

Page 6: ...hat no items vulnerable to heat radiation are too close to the machine 2 3 Electrical requirements The Studio Clam Large Format Press should be connected to the mains supply 3 phase E N by the mains c...

Page 7: ...y 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...

Page 8: ...erial to be used is suitable for and has been prepared for transfer printing 3 2 1 Close the press to check the amount of closing pressure the machine has been set at If more or less pressure is requi...

Page 9: ...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 t...

Page 10: ...with a dry cloth before use when the plate is cold 4 2 Periodic Maintenance Put a few drops of oil onto the various pivot pins and the pressure adjusting screw every three months 4 3 Cleaning Clean t...

Page 11: ...pages are the schematic diagrams for the Studio Large Format Clam Press 5 1 General Layout Page 9 5 2 Exploded diagram and parts list Page 10 5 3 Control unit operation Page 11 5 4 General electrical...

Page 12: ...5 1 Machine General Layout Page 9 MACHINE OPERATING HANDLE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLLERS PRESSURE ADJUSTING HAND WHEELS PAD TABLE HEAT PLATE REAR VIEW MAIN ISOLATOR SWITCH ON OFF SWITCH...

Page 13: ...Controller 1 ASCL33 38 Power Warning Light 1 ASCL39 39 Silicone Pad 1 LFCL33 No Description Qty Part No 1 Fabricated Frame 1 LFCL1 2 Table 1 LFCL2 3 Cast Heat Plate 1 LFCL3 4 Insulation Cover 1 LFCL4...

Page 14: ...lly once required value is achieved Press START STOP button to start machine heating Switch on machine Press UP and DOWN buttons to change time values The unit stores automatically once required value...

Page 15: ...E RELAY TEMP SENSOR HEAT PLATE POWER INDICATOR MAIN FUSE 5 4 General Electrical Diagram Page 12 MAGNETIC SWITCH AUXILIARY FUSE SA R1 R1 S T R2 S1 T1 SSR N1 R4 R3 T S SSR N R S T 1 TEMPERATURE CONTROL...

Page 16: ...5mm 2 0 75mm 2 1 5mm 2 1 T S 3 4 3 STAR STOP TIMER TEMPERATURE 6 5 L3 S1 N1 1 5 mm 2 PROBE TIME TEMP CONTROLLERS MAGNETIC SWITCH HEATING ELEMENT M M RS MAIN CONTROL BOARD SOLID STATE RELAY CONNECTION...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...icester LE10 0AW United Kingdom Type of Equipment Studio Large Format Clam Heat Press Model Number Serial Number Year of Manufacture BS EN ISO 12100 1 2003 A1 2009 Safety of machinery Basic Technology...

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