MAINTENANCE
AIR CYLINDER
No maintenance.
IF THE HEAD DOES NOT OPEN WIDE
This indicates that one of the reed switch disks has been rotated on the cylinder shaft. Check diagram
for which disk.
EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON
The emergency stop button is connected to a reserve air tank. In case of air or electrical failure, or
both at the same time, the air in the tank will return the head to the full open position (110 degrees).
AIR FILTER
The plastic bowl has a manual petcock which should be drained daily. If there seems to be an exces-
sive accumulation of oily water, the air storage tank may need to be drained or the compressor may
have bad rings that need to be replaced. Dirty air is one of the chief causes of excessive maintenance.
If the air filter cartridge appears to be stopped up, it can be taken out and cleaned, usually by just
blowing it clean with an air hose. CAUTION: Remove all air pressure from the machine and air lines
before removing the filter bowl. If the bowl appears cracked or damaged, it should be replaced.
PADDING
No press will turn out quality work with inferior or worn-out padding. Padding that has been packed
down too much slows down both buck steam and vacuum. Low spots also tend to show up, giving
unequal pressure and poor quality.
We recommend cleaning the combination pads (those with sponge rubber inserts) every two weeks
by making heavy suds with a clothes type detergent (Wisk, etc.) and spreading a thick coating of suds
only no water to the surface of the pads. Scrub with fiber bristle brush. Let the press set over a
weekend. When returning to work, beat the surface of the pad with a round object, such as a broom
handle, WHILE VACUUM IS ON. This will loosen and remove any dirt, or buildup. CAUTION:
Never use any solvent that will attack rubber.
GRID (HEAD) PLATE
The grid plate should be removed when it becomes soiled. It can be cleaned with a mild detergent
and water. Cleaning solvents may also be used. The grid plate should be thoroughly dry before
replacing on the head.
REPADDING THE BUCK
Center the pad over the buck and bring head down against the pad to keep it from moving. Pull the
drawstrings just tight enough to hold the pad in place. If the drawstrings are pulled too tightly, the
pad will have a tendency to pull away from the pressing head around the edges. When installing
spring hooks, be sure that they are not pulled so tightly underneath the buck that grooves are notice-
able in the surface of the pad. The spring hooks should hook around the wire rods that fit the draw-
string track of the covers. The wire rods will prevent the springs from causing puckers in the pad-
ding.
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