Adkins Beta Swift User manual

Operators Manual
Beta 'Swift' Heat Press

Copyrights
©2015, Adkins Labelling Solutions, High Cross, Lancaster Road,
Hinckley, Leicestershire. No part of this publication may be reproduced
by any means without the prior written permission of Adkins Labelling
Solutions
Adkins Beta Swift is a registered trademark of Adkins Labelling
Solutions.
Please read this manual carefully and keep it with your machine at all
times for reference.

Preface
Dear User
Welcome to the growing group of Adkins Beta Swift 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 Swift 1
1.1 What did you receive? 2
1.2 Specifications of the Beta Swift 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
3. How to operate the Beta Swift 8
3.1 Starting with the Beta Swift 8
3.2 Applying Adkins Laundry Labels 8
3.3 Pressing pad assembly 9
3.4 Shutting down the machine 9
3.5 Fault diagnosis 9
4. Maintenance of the Machine 10
4.1 Daily maintenance 10
4.2 Periodic maintenance 10
4.3 Cleaning 10
5. Machine Drawings, Diagrams and
Declaration 11
5.1 General layout 12
5.2 Control unit operation 13
5.3 Exploded diagram and parts list 14
5.4 Machine electrical diagram 15
5.5 Controller electrical diagram 16
6. Design Change 17
7. Guarantee (Limited Warranty)
Declaration of Conformity
18
19

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1. Introduction Beta Swift Press
Initially designed for use in the laundry industry, the Beta Swift has
now been developed for more wide ranging use.
Featuring a strong, light, aluminium construction, the Swift is fitted
with self-aligning spring mounted silicone pressure pad to ensure
correct pressure and an audible buzzer on the timer mechanism. The
simple, robust machine is powered by a microprocessor for control of
both heat and dwell accuracy and ease of operation and requires
minimal operating space.
Each Swift Press is produced in one version, nominally 230-240 VAC
for the European market.

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1.1 What did you receive?
The Beta Swift has been shrink-wrapped or shrink-wrapped and
placed in a box and held in place with foam. The following articles
should have been delivered:
Beta Swift complete with mains cable and plug.
Beta Swift Operators Manual.
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 Swift
The Beta Swift is a manually operated heat press for transfer printing
and material fusing. It is ideal for medium volume production.
Specifications
Power consumption 0.5k
W
Power supply 230-240 Volts AC
Working temperature 70-235oC
Machine height open 61 cm (24 in)
Machine height closed 28 cm (11 in)
Machine width 23 cm (9 in)
Machine depth 47 cm (18.5 in)
N
et weigh
t
10 kg (22 lbs.)
Press pad dimensions 13.5 x 9.5 cm (5.25 in x 3.75 in)
Fuses 10 A
A-weighted noise level <70dB (A)

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1.3 Safety
The Beta Swift 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.
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 Swift meets the European Legislation standard.
Under normal conditions accidents are rare. However listed
below are some practical points to ensure your safety.
Always using both hands on the handle when pressing
will ensure 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 BASE BOARD, CONTROLLER
OR INSULATION COVER UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO
SO - touching internal parts is dangerous and may cause shock
hazard. All electrical connections inside covers are live. Never
operate Press with any covers and/or guards removed.
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 31.75 mm
(1.25 in). 230 VAC max 3.15 A.
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.
Do not allow the handle to move upwards, by the effect of the
spring, use both hands to control movement.
Keep Fingers away from the trapping points in the arm-lever
toggle mechanism.
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 12 for an illustration of the Beta Swift machine.

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2. Installation
2.1 Transport instructions
The machine comes to you in a box or shrink-wrapped. 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 lower the handle to the locked position.
2.2 Installing the machine
2.2.1 Remove all packaging from the heat press.
2.2.2 Check to ensure that no damage has been caused to the
machine during transit. The machine is light enough for
handling by one person
2.2.3 Place the machine on a sturdy horizontal surface that is within
easy reach of the operator and allow space for the handle to
move up to the loading position. Ensure that no items
vulnerable to heat radiation are too close to the machine and
that local lighting is adequate.
2.3 Electrical requirements
The Beta Swift Press should be connected to the mains supply,
(nominally 230VAC for the European Market or 110VAC for America)
by the mains cable provided and a suitable plug. A qualified person
should carry out this work.
The press is designed for 230-240 VAC ±50/60 hertz and requires
exclusive use of a power outlet rated for at least 8 amps (Europe), OR
for 110 VAC 12 amps (America).
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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Electrical requirements (cont.)
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 coloured green and yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug, which 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,
which is marked with the letter N, (Neutral connector).
3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal,
which is marked with the letter L, (Live connector).
NOTE:
Replacement of the mains cable must be done by a competent service
engineer.
HEATING ELEMENTS
The heating elements fitted to these presses are rated at 500 Watts.
Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different
voltage/frequency from that on the machine data plate.

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3. How to Operate the Beta
Swift
3.1 Starting with the Beta Swift
3.1.1 Plug into your supply outlet and switch supply on.
N.B. Please ensure the mains plug is easily accessible to the
operator so that in the event of a fault the machine can be
unplugged.
3.1.2 Turn on the Beta Swift; the on/off switch is to the right of the
controller. When the set temperature is steady in the display
the machine is ready to use.
3.2 Applying Adkins Laundry Labels
3.2.1 The Beta Swift Heat Press is pre-set with a temperature of
200ºC and a time of 12 sec. (A label is affixed to the front of
the press with these settings)
N.B.
If either of the above is not the case please refer to Page 13 -
Control Unit Operation, and programme using the settings
above
3.2.2 Place the garment on the pressure pad, removing all wrinkles.
3.2.3 Place the label in the desired position.
3.2.4 Using both hands gently pull the handle forward into the
locked position, ensuring the work piece is firmly clamped
between the heat plate and pressure pad.
3.2.5 When the pre-set dwell time has been reached, a buzzer will
sound. The heat plate should then be lifted by pushing the
handle back to its full extent, again using both hands.
3.2.6 For safety reasons, it is necessary to push the handle into the
locked position after it is lifted. This will ensure the accidental
lowering of the heat platen handle.
3.3 Pressing Pad Assembly
The pressing pad normally supplied with this machine is silicone

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Pressing Pad Assembly (cont.)
rubber. The pressing pad must be maintained in good condition at all
times and replaced when showing signs of wear. A worn pressing pad
will always affect the quality of printing/fusing. Do not insert items
into the machine, which would tend to cut the pressing pad, i.e. buttons,
pins, press-studs or zips.
Never allow the hot heat plate to rest on the pressing pad when the
press is not being used as the pad may be damaged.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The pressing pad supplied with the machine is of the correct thickness.
Using a thicker pad may invalidate your warranty.
3.4 Shutting Down
To shut down the machine, turn off the green illuminated rocker
switch to the right of the controller. The handle should be in the up
position.
3.5 Fault Diagnosis
This machine has a built in fault diagnosis. The display may show the
following:
1. Heat Fault
If the element of the heat press, or the thermal cut-out go open
circuit, after approximately 20 minutes the display will show
“Heat Fault”. If this display is seen, contact your machine
supplier immediately.
2. Probe Fault
If the probe goes open circuit, the display will show “Probe
Fault” immediately. Contact your machine supplier
immediately.
3. “CAL” Fault
If “CAL” appears in the controller display the controller will
need to be recalibrated. Switch off the machine and contact
your supplier for an instruction sheet.
CAUTION
In all fault conditions switch off the power to the machine and unplug
the machine from the electrical supply before contacting your machine
supplier.

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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 heat plates are hot and not in use, keep open position away from
the silicone pad.
4.2 Periodic Maintenance
Put a few drops of oil onto the various pivot pins 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.
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.

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5. Machine Drawings and
Diagrams
On the following pages are the schematic diagrams for the Beta Swift
machine.
5.1 General Layout…………………………….. Page 12
5.2 Control Unit – Operation…………………. Page 13
5.3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List………... Page 14
5.4 Machine Electrical Diagram……………… Page 15
5.5 Controller Electrical Diagram……….…… Page 16

ACT TEMP
SET
TIME
5.1 General Layout of the Beta Swift Press
MACHINE OPERATING
HANDLE
ON/OFF SWITCH
(ON REAR OF CASTING)
TIME/TEMP
CONTROL UNIT
MODE
BUTTON
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ACT
ACT
TEMP
TEMP
SET
SET
TIME
TIME
Setting Temperature
Setting Time
5.2 Operation Of Control Unit, Setting Time and Temperature
(The head must always be in the up position before the controller is set)
Page 13
ACT
ACT
TEMP
TEMP
SET
SET
TIME
TIME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Switch on Press; Display and
'TEMP' indicator will light up.
Press 'MODE' button to select 'Set'
on indicator.
The Display will start flashing.
Use the 'UP' and 'DOWN' arrow
buttons to set the required
temperature.
When you have set the required
temperature the Display will stop
flashing and the 'SET' indicator will
go out.
Press the 'ON/OFF' button to start
the Press heating to the selected
temperature. The 'ACT' indicator will
light up.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Switch on Press; Display and
'TEMP' indicator will light up.
Press 'MODE' button twice to select
'SET' and 'TIME' on indicator.
The display will start to flash.
Use the 'UP' and 'DOWN' arrow
buttons to set the required time.
When you have selected the
required time the Display will stop
flashing and the 'SET' and 'TIME'
indicators will go out.
Press the 'ON/OFF' button to start
the Press. The 'ACT' indicator will
light up.

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5.3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List
6
7
8
9
1
2931
28 27
2
3
4
5
101112
13
14
15
16
17
18
10
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
ACT
ACT
TEMP
TEMP
SET
SET
TIME
TIME
ITEM DESCRIPTION QU. PIN No.
1 20 mm FUSE (3.15 A) 1 SWC51
2 BASE BOARD 1 SWC32
3 COMBINED MAINS/FUSE/SWITCH 1 SWC36
4 SPRING 1 SWC24
5 LEVER HANDLE PIN 1 SWC7B/NEW
6 LEVER HANDLE PIN 1 SWC7A/NEW
7 THERMAL CUTOUT 1 BM338
8 TOGGLE PLATE 2 SWC9/NEW
9 HANDLE 1 SWC3
10 LEVER/HANDLE BUSH 3 cm (1.25 in) 2 SWC5
11 TOGGLE BUSHE 2.2 cm (0.875 in) 2 SWC6
12 TOGGLE PIN 2 SWC8/NEW
13
INSULATION COVER 15.5 (6.125) x 11.7 (4.625) x 5.7 cm (2.25 in) 1 SWC4
14 LEVER 1 SWC2
15 HEAT PLATE GASKET 1 SWC11
16 CLAMP PLATE 13.3 (5.25) x 9.5 (3.75) x 1.27 (0.5 in) 1 SWC13
17 TYPE 'K' THERMO COUPLE 1 FP3057
18 ELEMENT 240V x 500W 1 SWC14
19 HEAT PLATE 13.3 (5.25) x 9.5 (3.75) x 1.27 (0.5 in) 1 SWC12
20 SILICON PRESSURE PAD 1 SWC21
21 SILICON PRESSURE PAD PLATE 1 SWC22
22 PRESSURE PLATE + STUDS 1 SWC18
23 SPRING 1 SWC20
24 PRESSURE PLATE BASE 1 SWC16
25 BODY 1 SWC1
26 OVERLAY FACIA 1 SWC101
27 POWER BOARD 1
BMC322/B
28 FRONT BOARD 1 BMC322/A
29 MAINS INLET FILTER 1 AMC348
30 MAINS LEAD AND PLUG 230 V (UK) 1 BMC618
MAINS LEAD AND PLUG 120 V (USA) 1
BMC618/A
MAINS LEAD AND PLUG 230 V (EU) 1 BMC620
31 FASCIA PLATE 1 SWC102
USA UK
EU
30

T.T.U. = Time/Temperature Unit
SW2
GN/Y
GN/Y
GN/Y
240V
Element
Probe
W W
Thermal Cut Out N.C.
BN
BL
BU BN
Cycle Start
T.T.U. Live In (J4) T.T.U. Neutral In (J7)
Earth On Line Filter Earth On T.T.U.
Main Earth Stud On Casting
T.T.U. Live Out (J5) T.T.U. Neutral Out (J6) RT+ RT- GND DI12
Earth Stud On Heat Plate
5.4 Electrical Diagram
For element and fuse ratings F1 and F2 see specifications on page 3
BN
BU
BN
SW1
BU
Line Filter
F1
F2
12
3
4
Live In Neutral In
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5.5 Controller Electrical Diagram
DI1 GND DI2 GND RT+ RT-
J4 AC L
Heat Sink XS1
XS2
XS1
XS2
To Controller Facia
J3 1. Jumper 'ON' for Manual Press 2. Jumper 'OFF' for Auto Press
J7 AC N J6 J5
N
To
Element
1. Connect to 'Push Button 1' if installing in an 'Automatic Press' 2. Connect to 'Microswitch' if installing in a 'Manual Press'
To Mains Earth Stud
'Ribbon Cable'
Sockets
Buzzer
+
Green
(Probe) -
White
L
N
from Mains
(via Switch)
L
J8 J9 J10
AIR PGND
MAIN BOARD
POWER BOARD
J2 1. Jumper 'ON' for Centigrade 2. Jumper 'OFF' for Farenheight
J1
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