Adkins STUDIO CLAM 38 Service manual

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.
STUDIO CLAM 38
©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 - 23/01/19Rev B - 23/01/19

Preface
Dear User
Welcome to the growing group of Studio Clam 38 Press users.
The product you have purchased has been carefully designed and
manufactured to ensure that you, the user, will gain the maximum
benefit.
All A. Adkins & Sons Limited 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 Studio Clam 38 Press 1
1.1 Specifications of the Studio Clam 38 Press 1
1.2 Safety 2
2. Installation 3
2.1 Transport instructions 3
2.2 Installing the machine 3
2.3 Electrical requirements 3
2.4 Adjusting the pressure 4
3. How to operate the Studio Clam 38
Press 5
3.1 Starting with the Studio Clam 38 Press 5
3.2 Working with heat transfer materials 5
3.3 Pressing pad assembly 6
3.4 Shutting down the machine 6
4. Maintenance of the Machine 7
4.1 Daily maintenance 7
4.2 Periodic maintenance 7
4.3 Cleaning 7
5. Machine Drawings and Diagrams 8
5.1 General Layout 9
5.2 Exploded diagram and parts list 10
5.3 Control unit operation 11
5.4 General electrical diagram 12
5.5 Detailed electrical diagram 13
6. Design Change 14
7. Guarantee (Limited Warranty) 15
Declaration of Conformity 16

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1. Introduction Studio Clam 38
Press
1.1 Specifications of the Studio Clam 38 Press
The Studio Clam 38 Press is a manually operated heat press for
transfer printing and material fusing. It is ideal for medium volume
production.
The work area is: 38 cm x 38 cm (15 x 15 in).
Specifications
Power consumption 2.2 kW
Power supply 230 Volts AC
Working temperature 0 - 230oC (32 - 446 oF)
Display timer range 1 – 9999 sec
Machine height open 86 cm (33.8 in)
Machine height closed 34.5 cm (13.6 in)
Machine width 38 cm (15 in)
Machine depth 61 cm (24 in)
Working area 40(W) x 87(H) x 69(D) cm
(15.7(W) x 34.25(H) x 27(D) in)
Net weight 30.7 Kg (68.3 lbs.)
Gross weight 34 Kg (75 lbs.)
Press pad dimensions 38 cm x 38 cm (15 x 15 in)
Mains Fuse 15 A
Auxiliary Fuse 2 A

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1.2 Safety Tips
 If required, our customer service team can arrange
maintenance service.
 The Studio Clam 38 Press meets the European Legislation
standard. Under normal conditions accidents are rare.
However listed below are some practical points to ensure your
safety.
 Always use both hands when opening or closing the press
for positive control of the movement of the handle.
 Always switch off the current (and pull plug out of the
socket) when undertaking maintenance work or when
cleaning the machine.
 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 heat plate.
 DO NOT REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT 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.
 OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE - the
operating ambient temperature range is 0oC - 35oC, (32oF -
104oF) and humidity of 20 - 80%.
 MACHINE FUSES - type: ultra-rapid (FF) fuses 1¼” 240
Vac max. 15 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 persons trained to do so should operate this machine.

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2. Installation
2.1 Transport instructions
The machine comes to you either shrink-wrapped or in a box. If you
have to transport the machine at any time it is recommended that you
use a similar box and packing method. 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.
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.
2.3 Electrical requirements
The Studio Clam 38 Press should be connected to the mains supply,
(nominally 230VAC for the European Market) by the mains cable
provided and a suitable plug.
The press is designed for 230VAC 50/60 hertz and requires exclusive
use of a power outlet rated for at least 15 Amps.
Ensure that the supply rating on the machine specification plate
corresponds with your local supply and that the correct plug is fitted
(Europe).
MAINS LEAD
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green and Yellow: EARTH
Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
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:-

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Electrical requirements (cont.)
1. The wire 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,
which is marked with the letter N.
3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal,
which is marked with the letter L.
NOTE:
Replacement of the mains cable must be done by a competent service
engineer.
HEATING ELEMENT
The heating element fitted to the Studio Clam 38 Press is rated at 2.2
kW
Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different
voltage/frequency from that on the machine data plate.
2.4 Adjusting the pressure
This press is fitted with a pressure-adjusting unit, which enables the
heat plate assembly to be raised or lowered by use of a pressure
adjustment knob located on the top of the heat plate:
a) To increase pressure or to use thinner materials turn knob
clockwise.
b) To decrease pressure or to raise the heat plate assembly to
enable thicker materials to be used, turn the adjustment knob
anticlockwise.
NOTE
DO NOT adjust the pressure when the machine is clamped shut
CAUTION
This machine is designed to be used with a light to medium
clamping pressure. If the pressure of the machine is adjusted too
high this may cause damage to the machine and invalidate your
warranty. Other machines are available for high-pressure
applications. Please ask your supplier for details.

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3. How to Operate the Studio
Clam 38 Press
3.1 Starting with the Studio Clam 38 Press
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 Studio Clam 38 Press; the on/off switch is on
the side of the machine. Set the machine controls as necessary.
See instructions for adjusting the pressure, page 4 and
operation of Control Units page 11. Press the red on/off button
to activate and heat the Heat Plate.
3.2 Working with Heat Transfer Materials
Always ascertain from the supplier of material and transfer paper, that
the material to be used is suitable for, and has been prepared for transfer
printing.
3.2.1 Close the press to check the amount of closing pressure the
machine has been set at. If more or less pressure is required
then open the machine and turn the pressure-adjusting knob
located on top of the heat plate. For further instructions see
“pressure adjustment”.
3.2.2 Ensure that the heat controller is set to the correct setting for
the material being used. Before using the machine, preheat the
base pad of the machine by closing and re-opening the press a
number of times.
After pre-heating ensure that the machine is in the fully open
position.
3.2.3 Place the article to be transfer printed onto the pressing pad
and locate the transfer paper/substrate material on top in the
position required. Take care not to touch the heat plate to
avoid the risk of a burn.
3.2.4 Lower the heat plate by pulling down the handle.
3.2.5 When the required time interval has elapsed the alarm will
sound and the press should be opened by lifting the handle up
until it locks into position.
Unload the garment from the table of the machine taking
care not to touch the heat plate to avoid risk of a burn.

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3.3 Pressing Pad Assembly
The pressing pad normally supplied with this machine is silicone
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 the Machine
To shut down the machine, turn off the on/off switch at the side of the
machine. The handle should be in the up position.

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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 cloth before use when the
plate is cold.
4.2 Periodic Maintenance
Put a few drops of oil onto the various pivot pins and the pressure
adjusting screw every three months.
4.3 Cleaning
Clean the outside of the machine frequently with a clean, moist cloth.
This may conveniently be carried out before starting when the machine
is cool. First unplug the machine!