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4. Maintenance of the Machine
4.1
Daily Maintenance
For good press results
it is important to keep the press surfaces clean.
Wipe the surface of the heat plate with a dry non-abrasive cloth before
use when the plate is cold.
When the heat plate is hot and not in use, keep open position away from
the silicone pad.
4.2
Periodic Maintenance
The grease nipple
(13 on the exploded diagram - on page 16) in the
rear of the base (11) needs to have a small amount of molybdenum
grease pumped into it annually.
Put a few drops of oil
on the pivot pins and pressure adjustment screw
every three months.
Periodically clean the Teflon® coated heat platen with a non-abrasive
piece of cloth. Stubborn stains may be cleaned, when platen is cool,
with mineral spirits.
4.3
Cleaning
First unplug the machine.
Clean the outside of the machine frequently
with a clean, moist cloth. This may conveniently be carried out when
the machine is cold.
To prevent soiling of substrate, periodic wiping of entire exterior
machine, including platens, with a clean rag is recommended. If
necessary, use mineral spirits for cleaning a cold machine. Since
mineral spirits are flammable, use precautions at all times and keep
away from sparks, flames or hot heat platen.
