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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:
i. Use ammonia based cleaners with clean towel to gently
remove dirt/debris.
!WARNING
ii. Do NOT clean platens with a ammable solution.
!CAUTION
iii. Do NOT use water to hose down the Aero 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.
5. Visually inspect silicone pads.
Visually inspect silicone pads. Pads should be free of dirt/debris
in order to obtain a quality nished 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.
6. Remove top beam:
a. Loosen all four press connector bolts.
b. Using top beam handles located on end caps, remove top beam
from press.
!HeAvy ObjeCT
Depending upon width and weight of the press you have, you may
require assistance from another person.
c. Place beam on side, do not place the beam with the platen
facing down. It is important to keep platens in good working
condition. Resting the beam on the side will protect the
platens from scratching or from getting dirty. Beams have
rubber stripping along the length of the press to protect from
scratching (see photo).
7. Insert prepared belt ends into the press:
a. Lay clean silicone pad over clean bottom platen. Use care to
laysiliconepadat;wrinklesinsiliconepadwillimpactthe
nished appearance of the splice. Silicone pads are used to
prevent belt material from sticking to the platens of the press.
b. Lay prepared belt ends on the bottom platen.
Note:eheatedzoneisinthecenter130mmwidthofthe
platen;outsideofthisareatheplatensareintheintegrated
cool zones. Be sure splice area is centered properly. ere is
some ‘heat loss’ on the outside areas of the heated zone, which
is dependent upon the belt type. Typically the ‘melt zone’ is
approximately120mm.Preparedngerspliceand/orply
separation must be within the ‘melt zone’, as material outside of
the melt zone will not become molten.
c. Ensure prepared belt ends are tight together. If installing a
nger splice, make sure that the nger tips are fully meshed
withoutgapsbetweentopandbottomofthengers.Heattack
in place if needed.
d. Iflm/foilisneededforthesplice;applytopreparedbeltend.
e. It is important to use ‘bumpers’. Bumpers prevent the melted
material from owing outside of the belt width and also provide
stability in the press.
!CAUTION
e bumpers must be to a width that will ll the balance of the
press to ensure even pressure and prevent damage to the press.
f. Install clamp bars, ensuring that ngers remain tightly meshed.
g. Lay clean silicone pad over the prepared splice, using care to
avoid wrinkles in the silicone pad.
