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THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED BY ONE OPERATOR ONLY 

 

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Congratulations! 

Your selection of the Insta Graphic Systems (IGS) 
heat seal machine is a sound business decision.  
IGS equipment is the result of the highest quality 
engineering and time-tested design.  Your new 
machine combined with IGS's reputation of 
innovation in the heat-sealing field, insures the 
continuing capability of delivering the best-
decorated substrates possible. 
 
This manual describes installation, operation, and 
maintenance procedures for your new  200 series 
machine, as well as easy to use instructions for on- 
the- spot maintenance.  
 
Your 200 series machine will have a long, trouble 
free life.  Read this manual.  Keep it with your 
machine; it's your key to proper operation and 
lasting service. 
 

Installation 

 

 

 

DOMESTIC

 

Use a 

separate

 15 amp AC circuit.  

Only industrial extension cords with 
proper wire size should be used: size 
16/3 wire for distances up to 25 feet, 
and size 14/3 for distances up to 50 
feet. 
 

 

 

 

INTERNATIONAL

 

Use a 

designated

 16 amp AC cir-

cuit.  Only industrial extension 
cords with proper wire size (2.5 sq. 
mm) shall be used. 

 

Limited Machine Warranty 

Insta Graphic Systems (IGS) warrants this heat seal 
machine, when operated under normal conditions, 
to be free from manufacturing defects in material 
and workmanship for a period of one year on parts 
(lifetime on the heating element) and 90 days on 
labor from the invoice date. 
 
This warranty will be effective only when IGS 
authorizes the original purchaser to return the 
product to the factory in Cerritos, California, 
freight prepaid, and only when the product upon 
examination has proven to be defective. 
 
This warranty does not apply to any machine that 
has been subjected to misuse, negligence or 
accident. 
 
IGS shall not be liable for the injury, loss or dam-
age, direct or consequential, arising out of the use 
or the inability to use the product. 
 
No claim of any kind shall be greater in amount 
than the sale price of the product or part to which 
claim is made. 
 

This is the sole warranty given by the company, it is in 
lieu of any other warranties, expressed or implied, in 
law or in fact, including the warranties of merchant-
ability and fitness for a particular use, and is accepted 
as such by the purchaser in taking delivery of this 
product. 

Specifications 

Voltage 

115/120 Volts AC

 50/60 Hertz 

Model 218A 

12.5 Amps 

1500 Watts 

Model 228A 

14.6 Amps 

1750 Watts 

 
Voltage 

230/240 Volts AC

 50/60 Hertz 

Model 218A 

6.25 Amps 

1500 Watts 

Model 228A 

9.6 Amps 

2200 Watts 

 
Weight Model 218A 

75 Pounds (34.1 KG) 

Weight Model 228A 

94 Pounds (42.7 KG) 

Summary of Contents for 218A

Page 1: ...MODEL 218A 228A MNL90009 08 31 05 Rev F Operation and Maintenance Manual...

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Page 3: ...al machine when operated under normal conditions to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year on parts lifetime on the heating element and 90 days on labo...

Page 4: ...pull handle up slowly and move upper platen handle to its full open position This technique will avoid transfer paper cover from being pulled off prematurely due to suction from the separating platens...

Page 5: ...lication Timer display is minutes seconds Range is 00 00 to 10 00 Colons flash while timer is running NOTE The timer or buzzer may be stopped while the handle is in the down position by pressing both...

Page 6: ...r WARNING Avoid touching hot surfaces while operating the machine CAUTION During normal operation the base of the machine needs to be installed or placed above the wall socket CAUTION When servicing o...

Page 7: ...e Post d Upper Pin Area In addition occasionally apply a few drops of heavy machine oil to the upper portion of the cam assembly To lubricate the pressure adjustment raise cover an inch or two and app...

Page 8: ...OWN RED GRAY YELLOW WHITE PURPLE WHITE COIL NO C 12 Vac 5 2 6 8 7 11 12 1 TRANSFORMER WHITE WHITE GN YEL TRANSFORMER BLUE 12 Vac 230 Vac 5 2 6 8 7 11 12 1 BROWN BLUE BROWN GREEN YELLOW TERMINAL BLOCK...

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Page 10: ...EW ROUND HEAD 4 40 x 0 75 LONG MHSR44034 MHSR44034 MHSR44034 MHSR44034 41 SCREW SOCKET HD 5 16 18 x 0 75 LONG MHSSH5161834 MHSSH5161834 MHSSH5161834 MHSSH5161834 42 RING SNAP MPSR268 MPSR268 MPSR268 M...

Page 11: ...SH142012 MHSSH142012 103 CLAMP CABLE METAL 3 8 IN MHCC38 MHCC38 MHCC38 MHCC38 105 SCREW PAN HEAD 8 32 x 0 375 IN MHSP83238 MHSP83238 MHSP83238 MHSP83238 106 BUSHING GUIDE POST MPSB070 MPSB070 MPSB070...

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