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Digital Combo
Multi-Purpose press
Страница 1: ...1 Digital Combo Multi Purpose press ...
Страница 2: ... pedestal 10 Cap Holddown Device 10 included with cap attachment only 10 Interchangeable Tables 10 Programmable Presets 11 User Options Menu 12 Fahrenheit Celsius 12 Timer Counter 12 Recorded Pressings 12 Pressure Height Gauge Calibration 13 Height Gauge High Point 13 Height Gauge Low Point 13 Pressure Height Gauge Sensitivity 14 Drop Sense 14 Beep 15 Alarms 15 Maintenance 16 Troubleshooting 17 Tr...
Страница 3: ...n using this press and in your heat pressing applications Throughout this manual many areas and components of this machine will be referred to by specific names Please refer to the illustrations below in order to become familiar with some of the terminology used in this manual Handle Pressure Knob Top Head Power Inlet Clamp Linkage Heat Platen Stop Collar Height Sensor Lower Table Silicone Pad Ped...
Страница 4: ...n use Basic Use Setting Time The time setting is always editable in the default operating mode of the controller The left two digits of the time display are minutes The right two digits are seconds This can be changed to Hours Minutes in the User Options Menu Use the Up Down arrow keys to change the time Hold the Up or Down arrow key down to increment the values quickly After a brief pause the val...
Страница 5: ...range of the controller is from 150 F to 550 F 65 C to 288 C During the first heat up cycle of the press the controller will display 150 F 65 C until the heat platen temperature rises above that temperature The Set Point temperature is the temperature the operator sets the press for This is the value the press will regulate the Current temperature based on The set point temperature may be changed ...
Страница 6: ...ack post and let it drop back down This will force the PRS display to appear The gauge displays a reference value based on the height of the heat platen in relation to the lower table The closer the heat platen is to the substrate on the table the heavier the pressure The further away the lighter the pressure The amount of actual force exerted depends on the thickness of the item being pressed and...
Страница 7: ...emoved before heating When pressing tiles and other hard inconsistent shaped materials with beveled edges it is often necessary to use a heat conductive pad This heat conductive mat is included with the Digital Combo and is only used for tile and related surfaces and requires an additional 35 F to be added to the temperature Woods metals and plastics usually do not require the heat conductive rubb...
Страница 8: ...can be safely disconnected with the machine on However thermal gloves or oven mitts must be used when handling hot heat platens Unplug the modular connector 1st figure above This is done by unscrewing the safety lock and pulling the connectors apart Lower the heat platen so it rests on the bottom table and do not clamp it Pull out the quick release pin from the linkage It is easiest to remove when...
Страница 9: ...rear guide fork holds onto the guide pin in the back post of the frame This holds the heat platen in a straight position and keeps it from rotating Reattach the quick release pin through the linkage and the heat platen shaft Reconnect the modular connector An Err display might read on the controller if in the Normal operating mode If this is the case once the heat platen is reconnected turn the ma...
Страница 10: ...s a 1 2 moon cap holddown device for stretching the cap over the curved bottom table Simply pull the back strap of the cap behind the pedestal and under the 1 2 moon shaped bracket This will hold the cap in place for proper printing The table can be easily adjusted in a straight position if the heat platen does not correctly line up with the pressing surface The pedestal the table rests on can sli...
Страница 11: ...gs in the presets based on the best results for every application When those presets are selected the user is immediately returned to the proper settings without time consuming experimentation and risk of unsuccessful applications From the default operating mode to select a preset press PRG Use the Up Down arrow keys to select a preset 00 70 Press PRG to update the current settings and return to t...
Страница 12: ...hrenheit Celsius The Current Set Point and Preset temperature values can be displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius To change the value to F or C use the arrow keys Press PRG to move to the next menu item Timer Counter The timer displays as factory default Minutes Seconds This can be changed to Hours Minutes To change to value to HR hours mins or MIN mins secs use the arrow keys Press PRG to move to th...
Страница 13: ... The digital pressure height gauge is calibrated from the factory to recognize the lowest and highest pressure points settable on the press By defining the highest and lowest points of adjustment the controller is then able to accurately calculate and display the current heat platen height pressure as the operator turns the pressure knob It may become necessary to recalibrate the digital pressure ...
Страница 14: ...the pressure Conversely sometimes the operator may adjust the pressure knob but the PRS value does not display unless the knob is turned very quickly By lowering the value the display will activate based on smaller and slower changes to the pressure setting Use the arrow keys to change the PRR sensitivity setting Press PRG to move to the next menu item A temperature alarm is available for warning ...
Страница 15: ...erent alarms available to choose from These alarms are sounded at the end of the timing cycle as well as if the Drop Sense feature is enabled Use the arrow keys to change the values or to turn the alarm off Please note the different alarms below denotes a short beep _ denotes a longer beep denotes infinite loop Alarm Alarm Pattern Off No alarm 01 _ 02 _ 03 _ 04 _ 05 06 07 _ 08 _ 09 10 shorter ...
Страница 16: ...white lithium or WD 40 to lubricate the clamp linkage assembly Check the power cord and heat platen connector cords regularly to make sure there are no visible signs of damage Make sure the modular cord does not come in contact with the underside of the heater The modular cords should travel from under the head back away from the machine The silicone pad on the lower table can degrade after much u...
Страница 17: ...ver of the timer switch should move down and the contact button click out The timer switch may need to be loosened and moved along the bracket to a position that allows for the heat platen cover to trigger the switch When tightening the switch against the bracket do not overtighten the switch housing can crack very easily Q The control displays Err when it first comes on and I can not set the temp...
Страница 18: ...linkage assembly Make sure there is no tension on the electrical connections from the heat platen to the top head Thoroughly clean the posts that come out of the heat platen as well as the pins the holes the pins pass through and the holes the heat platen posts pass through Relubricate the posts pins and all holes areas in the clamp assembly that receive motion and reconnect the assembly Q The pre...
Страница 19: ... on site component replacement is deemed not possible by Geo Knight Co A return authorization must be granted by Geo Knight Co prior to its return If a press covered by the one year limited warranty must be returned to the factory for repairs Geo Knight Co shall make every effort to repair buyer s press However Geo Knight Co reserves the exclusive right to determine whether to repair or replace a ...
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