Forbo siegling blizzard HP 160/1000 AIR, Operating Manual

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Visually inspect press for damage
Warning
Broken or missing components can cause an unsafe working environment and
will likely cause additional damage to press and possible bodily injury.
Danger
a. ensure all four press connector bolts are in good condition. do not attempt to
operate the press if a bolt is broken or missing.
b. inspect platens for potential damage.
c. ensure platens are free of dirt/debris. if dirty, follow these cleaning instructions:
– Use ammonia based cleaners with clean towel to gently remove dirt/debris.
Warning
– Do not clean platens with a flammable solution.
Caution
– Do not use water to hose down the heating press. If press needs to be cleaned,
use ammonia based solvent applied to a cloth and wipe down press. dry press
with clean dry cloth.
d. inspect all cables to ensure they are in good condition. if they are damaged,
do not use press until they are replaced.
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Checking the heating press works
Forbo siegling recommends inspecting the heating press twice a year.
tools required
– Temperature measurement device (accuracy ± 1 °C) including a temperature sensor
– Pressure measurement device including pressure sensor
– Straightedge
use the tools listed to check the temperature, pressure and flatness of your siegling
Blizzard heating press’s heating platens. if the heating press doesn’t comply with the
set parameters, we recommend sending in the heating press for calibration or repair.
please get in touch with your Forbo siegling contact for more details.
Warning
– Before applying the sensors, unplug the heating press from the power supply.
– Platen surfaces may be hot.
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Visually inspect silicone pads
Visually inspect silicone pads. pads should be free of dirt/debris in order to obtain
a quality finished splice. pads can also be cleaned using ammonia based cleaning
solution that is non-flammable and will not cause an adverse reaction with the splice.