Adkins BETA MAJOR Manual de servicio
HEAT PRESS TECHNOLOGY
All products within the ADKINS range are labelled with CE marking and are manufactured and tested to comply with EC safety regulations.
BETA MAJOR
©2018 A. Adkins & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved. E&OE. V1.0.
All products within the ADKINS range are labelled with CE marking and are manufactured and tested to comply with EC safety regulations.
©2019 A. Adkins & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved. E&OE. V1.0.
Operators Handbook
Rev B - 29/01/19Rev B - 29/01/19
Preface
Dear User
Welcome to the growing group of Beta Major Users. The product you
have purchased has been carefully designed and manufactured to ensure
that you, the user, will gain the maximum benefit.
All Adkins products are specifically designed to ensure ease of use
with particular attention to safety requirements.
Should you discover any fault or damage upon receipt of this product,
you should immediately contact your supplier.
Contents
1.
Introduction Beta Major
1
1.1 What did you receive? 2
1.2 Specifications of the Beta Major 3
1.3 Safety 4
1.4 Safety tips 4
2. Installation 6
2.1 Transport instructions 6
2.2 Installing the machine 6
2.3 Electrical requirements 6
2.4 Pneumatic requirements 7
2.5 Adjusting the pressure 7
3. How to operate the Beta Major 8
3.1 Starting with the Beta Major 8
3.2 Working with heat transfer materials 8
3.3 Material fusing 9
3.4 Pressing pad assembly 9
3.5 Shutting down the machine 9
3.6 Fault diagnosis 10
3.7 Hints and tips 10
4. Maintenance of the Machine 12
4.1 Daily maintenance 12
4.2 Periodic maintenance 12
4.3 Cleaning 12
5. Machine Drawings, Diagrams and
Declaration
13
5.1 General layout 14
5.2 Control unit operation 15
5.3 Exploded diagram and parts list 16
5.4 Machine electrical schematic 17
5.5 Controller wiring diagram 18
5.6 Pneumatic schematic 19
6. Design Change 20
7. Guarantee
Declaration of Conformity
21
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1. Introduction Beta Major
The Beta Major is a pneumatically operated heat press for transfer
printing and material fusing. It is ideal for high volume production with
low operator fatigue.
The work area of the Beta Major is 38 x 50 cm (15 x 20 in), but
machines may have to special order, optional smaller sized
interchangeable worktables of any size and various shapes within this
table size.
The Beta Major has a heat plate which swings away from the operating
position to clear the worktable for loading and unloading. After loading
the work piece, and with the correct settings for temperature, pressure
and dwell time, the heat plate is swung to the operating position with the
handle provided. The cycle is started by simultaneously pressing the
two white buttons on the front of the head, within ½ second. The
controller operates the timer and the solenoid valve and thus the
pneumatic cylinder. When the set time elapses the table is
automatically lowered, enabling the head to be swung to the right. The
worktable may then be unloaded and reloaded ready for another cycle.
The Beta Major is produced in one version, nominally 230V AC.
It is a simple operation to remove the worktable and replace it with
one of a different size.
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1.1 What did you receive?
The Beta Major has been placed in a cardboard box, and held in place
with foam and banded onto a pallet, or as requested. The following
articles should have been delivered:
Beta Major complete with mains cable and plug
Beta Major Operators Handbook
Any extra items ordered
If there is any damage or any article is missing, please contact your
supplier immediately.
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1.2 Specifications of the Beta Major
The Beta Major is a pneumatically operated heat press for transfer
printing and material fusing. It is ideal for high volume production with
low operator fatigue.
The work area of the Beta Major is 38 x 50 cm (15 x 20 in) but
machines may have, to special order, optional smaller sized
interchangeable worktables of any size and various shapes within this
table size.
Specifications
Power consumption 2.5 kW
Power supply 230 Volts AC
Compressed air supply 7 bar max (101.5 Psi max)
Compressed air consumption 60 cu. litres/min (2 cu. feet/min)
Working temperature 70 - 235oC
Display timer range 0 – 9.59 min
Machine height 52 cm (20.5 in)
Machine width 59 cm (23.2 in)
Machine width, loading 79 cm (31 in)
Machine depth 57 cm (22.5 in)
Machine depth, loading 104 cm (41 in)
Machine working area 80(W) x 52(H) x 105(D) cm
(31.5(W) x 20.5(H) x 41.3(D) in)
N
et weigh
t
69 Kg (152 lbs.)
Gross weight 77 Kg (170 lbs.)
Press pad dimensions 38 x 50 cm (15 x 20 in)
Fuses 12.5 A
A-weighted noise level <70dB(A)
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1.3 Safety
The Beta Major has been equipped with various safety features to
ensure operator safety.
a. A thermal cut-out on the heating element shuts off the power
to the element if the temperature exceeds 235oC ± 15oC (455oF
±27oF).
b. The time/temperature controller has a built in facility giving
error messages in the event of faults with the element heating
and control system.
c. A two button starting system ensures that the operator’s hands
are well away from the heat plate when the table rises.
d. Emergency stop button.
e. The machine table will only rise to pressing position when the
heat plate is aligned with it due to a micro switch safety
interlock
1.4 Safety Tips
Our customer service department has its own service
engineers and, if required, maintenance and advice is available
upon request.
The Beta Major meets the European Legislation standard.
Under normal conditions accidents are rare. However listed
below are some practical points to ensure your safety.
Always switch off and isolate the mains supply (i.e.
Remove plug) before undertaking any maintenance work.
Keep other people away from the machine during use.
Ensure that there is sufficient space around the machine.
Cables and connections must not get jammed. Although
the heat radiation of the press is low, there should be
enough space for cooling down.
Avoid contact with the press element.
DO NOT REMOVE THE TOP COVER UNLESS
QUALIFIED TO DO SO - touching internal parts is
dangerous and may cause shock hazard.
PROTECT THE MAINS CABLE - damage to the mains
cable may cause fire or shock hazard. When unplugging, hold
by the plug only and remove carefully. Take care that the
mains cable does not come into contact with the heat plate (or
moving parts of the mechanism) during operation of the
machine.
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Safety Tips (cont.)
OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE - the
operating ambient temperature range is 0oC - 35oC,
(32oF - 104oF) and humidity of 20 - 80%. This heat press is
fitted with a thermal cut out to ensure that it cannot operate
above 235oC 15oC (455oF
27oF).
MACHINE FUSES - type: ultra-rapid (FF) fuses 1¼”. (230
Vac max. 12.5 Amps)
WARNING - THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
(GROUNDED)
CAUTION
This machine gets hot whilst operating. Take care not to touch
any surfaces that are labelled “Caution this plate is HOT”.
MACHINE OPERATION
Only suitably trained personnel should operate this
machine.
This machine is designed to be operated by one operator
only.
If any hissing noises of pneumatic leaks occur the machine
must be immediately shut down for investigation.
If the air pressure is lost the table will lower. The machine
should be switched off immediately or the situation could arise
of the table rising under power without the operator’s hands
being safely on the two start buttons.
Contact your print media suppliers to ascertain whether fumes
are given off during the process, and if so what precautions are
needed for operator safety. These may include air extraction
and/or masks for personnel.
Please refer to Page 14 for an illustration of the Beta Major
machine.
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2. Installation
2.1 Transport instructions
The machine comes to you in a cardboard box, and held in place with
foam and banded onto a pallet. If you have to transport the machine at
any time it is recommended that you use a similar box and packing
methods. Please let the machine cool down, and remove the swing head
handle.
2.2 Installing the machine
Take the machine out of the box, due to the weight of the machine we
recommend that this be a 2-person task. Put the machine on a sturdy
worktable close to a suitable electric socket and compressed air supply
connection point within easy reach of the operator. There must be
sufficient space for the machine’s head to swing to the right until it hits
the built in stop and back to the pressing position without creating
trapping points against adjacent articles. Screw into place the head
swing aside handle, which comes taped to the machine for safety during
transport. (See Page 14 for the position of the handle). Ensure that no
items vulnerable to heat radiation are too close to the machine.
2.3 Electrical requirements
The Beta Major should be connected to the mains supply (nominally
230V AC) by the mains cable provided and a suitable plug. A qualified
person should carry out this work.
The press is designed for 230V AC 50/60 hertz and requires exclusive
use of a power outlet rated for at least 13 Amps.
Ensure that the supply rating on the machine specification plate
corresponds with your local supply and that the correct plug is fitted.
MAINS LEAD
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green and Yellow EARTH
230 VAC Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
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2.3A Wiring the mains plug
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:-
1. The wire that is coloured green and yellow must be connected
to the terminal in the plug that is marked by the letter E, or by
the safety earth symbol coloured green, or green and yellow.
2. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal that
is marked with the letter N, (Neutral connector)
3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
that is marked with the letter L, (Live connector)
NOTE: Replacement of the mains cable must be done by a competent
service engineer
2.4 Pneumatic requirements
The Beta Major and Minor should be connected through a filter
regulator to a compressed air supply capable of delivering 60 cu.
litres/min at a pressure of 3.5-7 bar max. (2 cu. ft./min at 50-101.5 psi.).
The press will not operate if the pressure drops below 3.5 bar (40 Psi.).
Double hose clips should be used on the delivery hose.
2.5 Adjusting the pressure
This press is fitted with a manually adjustable pneumatic pressure
regulator on the right hand side of the front of the base. To adjust the
operating air pressure, and therefore the pressure exerted by the press on
the work, the regulator is unlocked by pulling forward the black plastic
knob. Turning the regulator knob clockwise will increase the air
pressure; turning anticlockwise will decrease the pressure. When the
desired pressure is achieved the regulator is locked by pushing the knob
back in.
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