Hix Tt-180d User manual

WARRANTY

1201 E. 27th Terrace • Pittsburg, KS 66762 • U.S.A.

Web site: www.hixcorp.com • Phone: (800) 835-0606 • Fax: 620-231-1598

E-Mail: [email protected] • E-Mail: [email protected]

Design and Manufacturers of Graphic Imaging, Commercial Food, Industrial and Custom Drying Equipment

(Effective October 30, 2015)

HIX will automatically register the equipment on the date it was shipped to you or your distributor. If the

equipment was not purchased directly from HIX, but through a distributor (either domestic or foreign), please

keep a copy of their sales invoice showing the serial number and date it was sold/shipped to you with this war-

ranty. In this case, we will use the distributor’s invoice date as the beginning warranty date. STAPLE A COPY

OF YOUR RECEIPT TO THIS WARRANTY and keep in a safe place to provide veriﬁcation of your warranty

should a problem occur. Thank you.

Please ﬁll in the following information and attach a copy of your receipt for your records.

Date Purchased: From:

Model #: Serial #:

This warranty applies to equipment manufactured by the HIX Corporation (HIX), Pittsburg, Kansas, U.S.A.

HIX warrants to the original purchaser, its Ovens and Dryers, Heat Transfer Presses, Mug Presses, Mug Glazer,

Retensionable Screen Frames, Textile Printers, Spot Heaters, and Exposure Units against defects in workman-

ship and material, except for wear and tear for a period of “One Year” from the date of purchase. HIX warrants

its Accessories, Reten Splines/Hardware/Tool Kit, and Shuttle for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase.

Thermatrol and doughXpress products are covered under separate warranty.

In the event of a defect, HIX, at its option, will repair, replace or substitute the defective item at no cost during

this period subject to the limitations of insurance and shipping costs stated below.

In the case of heat transfer presses (except the Hobby Lite), HIX warrants the heat casting for the “Life” of the

machine for the original purchaser. If a part becomes obsolete at the time for repair, and/or cannot be reason-

ably substituted for, HIX will credit, at half the then current list price or last recorded price, only that part toward

a new machine or any product HIX offers. This credit offer shall be the sole responsibility of the HIX Corporation

in the event of an obsolete part.

This warranty does not cover belts, rail tape, pads, mug wraps, canvas, rubber blankets, bulbs, glass, rod

ends, turn buckles on printers or damages due to accident, misuse/abuse, alterations or damage due to neglect,

shipping or lack of proper lubrication or maintenance. HIX shall not be responsible for repairs or alterations

made by any person without the prior written authorization by HIX. This warranty is the sole and exclusive war-

ranty of HIX and no person, agent, distributor, or dealer of HIX is authorized to change, amend or modify the

terms set forth herein, in whole or in part.

In the case of a problem with the equipment identiﬁed herein, HIX Corporation should be contacted during

regular business hours to discuss the problem and verify an existing warranty. HIX personnel will assist the

customer to correct any problems which can be corrected through operation or maintenance instructions, simple

mechanical adjustments, or replacement of parts. In the event the problem cannot be corrected by phone, and

upon the issuance of a return authorization by HIX, the equipment shall be returned to HIX or an authorized

service representative. All insurance, packaging and shipment/freight costs are solely the responsibility of the

customer, and not that of HIX, and HIX shall not be responsible for improper packaging, handling or damage

in transit. Contact HIX customer service for complete return authorization information. Correct shipping boxes

are available from HIX.

This expressed warranty is given in lieu of any and all other warranties, whether expressed or implied, in-

cluding but not limited to those of merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose, and constitutes the only

warranty made by HIX Corporation.

In no event shall HIX’s liability for breach of warranty extend beyond the obligation to repair or replace the

nonconforming goods. HIX shall not be liable for any other damages, either incidental or consequential, or the

action as brought in contract, negligence or otherwise.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to

state.

70186 RV H_110115

Installation / Setup 2

Loading Screen 3

Expose Screen 5

Determining Exposure Time 5

Exposing Time Chart 6-7

Glass Cleaning 8

Bulb Replacement 8

Lid Realignment 9

Blanket Replacement 10

Troubleshooting 11

Warranty 12

TT-180D

OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:

Fluorescent Table Top

Exposure Units

For Customer Service, Call 1-800-835-0606 or

Visit www.hixcorp.com

TT-180D shown

RECEIVING & INSTALLATION

NOTE: The HIX TT-180D is not compatible with the M&R Trilok pin

registration system.”

CAUTION: Before installing or operating the unit be sure to read

these instructions thoroughly. Disconnect all electric power before

performing maintenance on the unit. Never operate this equip-

ment with the power supply cover removed. If you ﬁnd that this

should be necessary, contact a licensed electrician. Make sure

the circuit for this unit is well grounded.

WARNING: ULTRA VIOLET LIGHT CAN CAUSE SKIN AND EYE

IRRITATION OR BLINDNESS. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO

YOUR EYES AND SKIN, AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE

LAMP WHILE IT IS ON.

INSTALLATION

1. Carefully uncrate exposure unit from its shipping container.

2. Place exposure unit on a level surface close to the wall circuit to

be used.

WARNING: When using an extension cord, use 14 ga.-3 conductor.

Maximum length, 25’ (7.62m).

3. Check unit over for any transportation damage and make sure all

foreign objects, such as packing material, have been removed.

Clean top side of glass to remove any dust.

4. Remove vacuum pump from shipping container. Be sure to read

and follow all instructions included with the pump, especially ﬁll-

ing the pump with the supplied oil before use.

5. Plug pump into receptacle located on the back of the TT-180

exposure unit. Be sure the voltage switch on the pump is set to

the proper voltage for the unit (120v or 220v).

6. Connect vacuum hose on pump to ﬁtting on the back right side

of the exposure unit lid.

SETUP

1. Plug in your unit to your power source and turn on power

switch.

TROUBLESHOOTING

REPAIRS

NOTE: Mark from which side the aluminum strips were located so

that they can be replaced in the same location.

1. Begin with the lid in the open position. Remove the plastic cap

from the lid end of one of the gas springs. While holding the

lid, pull the end of the gas spring straight out and off of the ball

connector as you continue to manually hold the lid up.

Caution: It is important to do this operation with the lid up, failing to

do so could cause injury due to the sudden release of pressure

on the gas spring!

2. Remove the vacuum hose from the lid.

3. Gently lay lid back down onto glass. Using two 9/16” wrenches,

remove the 4 nuts and bolts holding the lid to the hinges.

4. Remove the entire lid assembly from the frame and lay upside

down on a ﬂat surface.

5. Mark from which side of the aluminum strips were located so that

they can be replaced in the same location.

6. Remove all screws from the aluminum stips.

7. Remove the blanket material and any adhesive still

attached to the lid frame.

8. Lay new blanket material across the lid in the proper orientation

allowing the material to sag down to your working surface.

9. Seal the rubber to the blanket frame with the included adhe-

sive.

10. Replace the aluminum strips on the same side that they were

removed. Tighten all screws securely. Caution: over tightening

screws may strip the threads in the lid frame.

11. Trim any excess blanket material by running a sharp utility knife

along the outside of the aluminum frame.

OPERATION

WARNING: During operation, make sure the lid is latched on both

sides to prevent UV light exposure to eyes or skin.

LOADING SCREEN / STARTING VACUUM

Maximum screen sizes:

23” x 31”

NOTE: Put the screen in the center of the glass. Keep at least 2”

from any edge of the glass to prevent damage to the vacuum

blanket rubber.

1. Raise the lid and place frame in center of glass, screen side

down.

NOTE: When using wood frames with tape and staples, be sure to

tape over tape and staples to prevent damage to class.

2. Place bleeder cord inside frame as close to the frame side as pos-

sible. (See illustration above) NOTE: This cord facilitates vacuum

and releasing or draining off the vacuum after exposure.

3. Close lid and latch with the rubber latch-hooks.

4. Turn vacuum pump power switch “ON”.

5. Check for proper draw down of blanket.

Bleeder Cord

Screen

OPERATION

DIGITAL TIMER

1. Turn Main Power “On”. Timer will illuminate.

2. To change time setting, press the button on the front of the

timer face. Timer will display “Minutes” and “Seconds”.

3. To program the desired number for the ﬂashing column, press

the button; once for each digit. The counter will loop from

0-9. To change to the next column, press the button and

again press the button until the desired number is reached.

4. Once the new time is entered, press the “MD” button on the

face of the timer to lock in this new setting. Failure to press

the “MD” button will not “lock” in the new setting.

5. Press the “Start” button on the control panel. This will start the

timer and turn the exposure lamp on.

6. Timer will count down and when time reaches zero, the expo-

sure lamp will extinguish.

7. If at any time you want to extinguish the exposure lamp before

time expires, you may do so by pressing the “RST” button on

the face of the timer.

NOTE: Read your emulsions exposure instructions.

1. Set for the optimum exposing time for the screen you are

going to expose. See “Determining Your Optimum Exposure

Time” below or your ﬁlled in chart in this manual if you have

already determined your exposing time.

2. Push start button to initiate your set exposure time.

3. At the end of the set exposure time as indicated by the timer

beeping, you can turn off the power switch, remove the weight-

ed board, rubber drape, foam block and the exposed scree

REPAIRS

2. Make sure vacuum pump is not plugged in.

3. Remove the oil drain cap and drain the contaminated oil into

a suitable container. Tilt the vacuum pump toward the oil drain

port.

4. Once all the oil has been drained, re-secure the oil drain cap

back onto the oil drain port.

5. Remove the exhaust/oil ﬁll cap and add oil until it is seen in the

middle of the oil sight glass. Re-secure exhaust/oil ﬁll cap.

LID REALIGNMENT

NOTE: The vacuum is sealed under the lid by means of rubber

gasket under the lid frame. This rubber gasket may compress

over time. If the vacuum does not occur, the rubber gasket may

be compressed. These problems can be alleviated by lowering

the hinges.

CAUTION: It is important to do this operation with the lid up, failing

to do so could cause injury due to the sudden release of pres-

sure on the gas spring!

1. Fully open the lid.

2. Using a pencil, tape, or other suitable indicator, place a mark on

the frame of the unit corresponding with a mark on the lower leaf

of the hinges.

3. Using a 9/16” wrench, loosen the four bolts fastening the lower

leaf of the hinges.

4. Let each hinge drop approximately 1/16” using the

indicator placed on the hinge in step 2.

5. Tighten all four bolts securely and test unit. If this does not work

repeat this process and drop the hinges another

1/16”

Warning: Lowering the hinges too much can place excess pressure

on the glass and frame of the unit and should be avoided. If

the lid is difﬁcult to close or does not stay closed under it’s own

weight, the hinges should be raised.

NOTE: If the blanket fails to pull a vacuum, check the Troubleshoot-

ing Chart for possible causes. If you determine that your blanket

has begun to leak, it needs to be replaced. New blanket material

can be ordered from HIX Corporation.

MAINTENANCE

GLASS CLEANING OR BULB REPLACEMENT

In order to maintain short exposure times, keep the unit’s ex-

posure glass clean. Dusting is usually sufﬁcient. If more clean-

ing is required use a soft cloth moistened with alcohol. A dusty

environment will require more cleaning.

When you notice your exposure times getting longer or if the lamp

fails to operate, check the Troubleshooting Chart.

To clean back side of glass or replace bulbs:

1. Carefully lift front of glass from the gasket (leave back of glass

resting on its gasket).

2. Remove old bulb, Insert new bulb.

3. Carefully replace the glass as it was before.

4. Clean underside and lay back down carefully.

WARNING: To lift glass use ﬂexible (non rigid) item such as

putty knife. If you lift the glass, do so carefully so as to not

scratch or break the glass. Never use a screwdriver.

VACUUM PUMP MAINTENANCE

It is recommended to change the vacuum pump oil after 50 hours

of usage. The purity of the oil will determine the ﬁnal vacuum level

achieved. Always use the CPS recommended vacuum pump oil

(VPOQ/VPOP/VPOG). The oil provided with the pump has been

specially blended to maintain maximum viscosity at normal running

temperatures as well as cold weather starts.

OIL CHANGE PROCEDURES:

1. Be sure the pump oil is warmed up. If not warm, turn vacuum

pump “ON” for 10 minutes.

Vacuum

Bleeder Cord

SCREEN EXPOSURE

DETERMINING YOUR OPTIMUM EXPOSURE TIME

NOTE: This procedure should be followed for each new emulsion

type, new mesh count or mesh type (i.e. yellow, orange, white).

This procedure should also be followed periodically since the

bulb intensity will lessen with age.

Exposure Calculator (Preferred Method)

See your emulsion supplier for an exposure calculator and follow

their instructions.

By Step Trial Method

Expose dried coated screen in 1 minute intervals as follows:

1. Place cardboard sheet between positive and glass leaving ap-

proximately 2” of positive exposed. After 1 minute, move card-

board approximately 2” more and now expose for 1 minute. Then

move cardboard a 3rd time approximately 2” expose once again.

Repeat at least to 4 minutes. Now you have 4 expose areas of

1, 2, 3 and 4 minutes.

2. Inspect your newly exposed screen for proper exposure.

Underexposed: results in weak stencil with poor emulsion

adhesion and reduced resistance to printing inks and wash up

solvents. Overexposed: results in loss of ﬁne detail.

3. Once you have determined the proper exposure for your emulsion

type ﬁll in the chart provided at end of this manual as a ready

reference. This will save you time in the future.

NOTE: This procedure should be followed for each new emulsion

type, new mesh count or mesh type (i.e. yellow, orange, white).

This procedure should also be followed periodically since the

bulb intensity will lessen with age.

EXPOSURE TIMES

MAINTENANCE

GLASS CLEANING OR BULB REPLACEMENT

In order to maintain short exposure times, keep the unit’s ex-

posure glass clean. Dusting is usually sufﬁcient. If more clean-

ing is required use a soft cloth moistened with alcohol. A dusty

environment will require more cleaning.

When you notice your exposure times getting longer or if the lamp

fails to operate, check the Troubleshooting Chart.

To clean back side of glass or replace bulbs:

1. Carefully lift front of glass from the gasket (leave back of glass

resting on its gasket).

2. Remove old bulb, Insert new bulb.

3. Carefully replace the glass as it was before.

4. Clean underside and lay back down carefully.

WARNING: To lift glass use ﬂexible (non rigid) item such as

putty knife. If you lift the glass, do so carefully so as to not

scratch or break the glass. Never use a screwdriver.

VACUUM PUMP MAINTENANCE

It is recommended to change the vacuum pump oil after 50 hours

of usage. The purity of the oil will determine the ﬁnal vacuum level

achieved. Always use the CPS recommended vacuum pump oil

(VPOQ/VPOP/VPOG). The oil provided with the pump has been

specially blended to maintain maximum viscosity at normal running

temperatures as well as cold weather starts.

OIL CHANGE PROCEDURES:

1. Be sure the pump oil is warmed up. If not warm, turn vacuum

pump “ON” for 10 minutes.

Vacuum

Bleeder Cord

SCREEN EXPOSURE

DETERMINING YOUR OPTIMUM EXPOSURE TIME

NOTE: This procedure should be followed for each new emulsion

type, new mesh count or mesh type (i.e. yellow, orange, white).

This procedure should also be followed periodically since the

bulb intensity will lessen with age.

Exposure Calculator (Preferred Method)

See your emulsion supplier for an exposure calculator and follow

their instructions.

By Step Trial Method

Expose dried coated screen in 1 minute intervals as follows:

1. Place cardboard sheet between positive and glass leaving ap-

proximately 2” of positive exposed. After 1 minute, move card-

board approximately 2” more and now expose for 1 minute. Then

move cardboard a 3rd time approximately 2” expose once again.

Repeat at least to 4 minutes. Now you have 4 expose areas of

1, 2, 3 and 4 minutes.

2. Inspect your newly exposed screen for proper exposure.

Underexposed: results in weak stencil with poor emulsion

adhesion and reduced resistance to printing inks and wash up

solvents. Overexposed: results in loss of ﬁne detail.

3. Once you have determined the proper exposure for your emulsion

type ﬁll in the chart provided at end of this manual as a ready

reference. This will save you time in the future.

NOTE: This procedure should be followed for each new emulsion

type, new mesh count or mesh type (i.e. yellow, orange, white).

This procedure should also be followed periodically since the

bulb intensity will lessen with age.

OPERATION

DIGITAL TIMER

1. Turn Main Power “On”. Timer will illuminate.

2. To change time setting, press the button on the front of the

timer face. Timer will display “Minutes” and “Seconds”.

3. To program the desired number for the ﬂashing column, press

the button; once for each digit. The counter will loop from

0-9. To change to the next column, press the button and

again press the button until the desired number is reached.

4. Once the new time is entered, press the “MD” button on the

face of the timer to lock in this new setting. Failure to press

the “MD” button will not “lock” in the new setting.

5. Press the “Start” button on the control panel. This will start the

timer and turn the exposure lamp on.

6. Timer will count down and when time reaches zero, the expo-

sure lamp will extinguish.

7. If at any time you want to extinguish the exposure lamp before

time expires, you may do so by pressing the “RST” button on

the face of the timer.

NOTE: Read your emulsions exposure instructions.

1. Set for the optimum exposing time for the screen you are

going to expose. See “Determining Your Optimum Exposure

Time” below or your ﬁlled in chart in this manual if you have

already determined your exposing time.

2. Push start button to initiate your set exposure time.

3. At the end of the set exposure time as indicated by the timer

beeping, you can turn off the power switch, remove the weight-

ed board, rubber drape, foam block and the exposed scree

REPAIRS

2. Make sure vacuum pump is not plugged in.

3. Remove the oil drain cap and drain the contaminated oil into

a suitable container. Tilt the vacuum pump toward the oil drain

port.

4. Once all the oil has been drained, re-secure the oil drain cap

back onto the oil drain port.

5. Remove the exhaust/oil ﬁll cap and add oil until it is seen in the

middle of the oil sight glass. Re-secure exhaust/oil ﬁll cap.

LID REALIGNMENT

NOTE: The vacuum is sealed under the lid by means of rubber

gasket under the lid frame. This rubber gasket may compress

over time. If the vacuum does not occur, the rubber gasket may

be compressed. These problems can be alleviated by lowering

the hinges.

CAUTION: It is important to do this operation with the lid up, failing

to do so could cause injury due to the sudden release of pres-

sure on the gas spring!

1. Fully open the lid.

2. Using a pencil, tape, or other suitable indicator, place a mark on

the frame of the unit corresponding with a mark on the lower leaf

of the hinges.

3. Using a 9/16” wrench, loosen the four bolts fastening the lower

leaf of the hinges.

4. Let each hinge drop approximately 1/16” using the

indicator placed on the hinge in step 2.

5. Tighten all four bolts securely and test unit. If this does not work

repeat this process and drop the hinges another

1/16”

Warning: Lowering the hinges too much can place excess pressure

on the glass and frame of the unit and should be avoided. If

the lid is difﬁcult to close or does not stay closed under it’s own

weight, the hinges should be raised.

NOTE: If the blanket fails to pull a vacuum, check the Troubleshoot-

ing Chart for possible causes. If you determine that your blanket

has begun to leak, it needs to be replaced. New blanket material

can be ordered from HIX Corporation.

REPAIRS

NOTE: Mark from which side the aluminum strips were located so

that they can be replaced in the same location.

1. Begin with the lid in the open position. Remove the plastic cap

from the lid end of one of the gas springs. While holding the

lid, pull the end of the gas spring straight out and off of the ball

connector as you continue to manually hold the lid up.

Caution: It is important to do this operation with the lid up, failing to

do so could cause injury due to the sudden release of pressure

on the gas spring!

2. Remove the vacuum hose from the lid.

3. Gently lay lid back down onto glass. Using two 9/16” wrenches,

remove the 4 nuts and bolts holding the lid to the hinges.

4. Remove the entire lid assembly from the frame and lay upside

down on a ﬂat surface.

5. Mark from which side of the aluminum strips were located so that

they can be replaced in the same location.

6. Remove all screws from the aluminum stips.

7. Remove the blanket material and any adhesive still

attached to the lid frame.

8. Lay new blanket material across the lid in the proper orientation

allowing the material to sag down to your working surface.

9. Seal the rubber to the blanket frame with the included adhe-

sive.

10. Replace the aluminum strips on the same side that they were

removed. Tighten all screws securely. Caution: over tightening

screws may strip the threads in the lid frame.

11. Trim any excess blanket material by running a sharp utility knife

along the outside of the aluminum frame.

OPERATION

WARNING: During operation, make sure the lid is latched on both

sides to prevent UV light exposure to eyes or skin.

LOADING SCREEN / STARTING VACUUM

Maximum screen sizes:

23” x 31”

NOTE: Put the screen in the center of the glass. Keep at least 2”

from any edge of the glass to prevent damage to the vacuum

blanket rubber.

1. Raise the lid and place frame in center of glass, screen side

down.

NOTE: When using wood frames with tape and staples, be sure to

tape over tape and staples to prevent damage to class.

2. Place bleeder cord inside frame as close to the frame side as pos-

sible. (See illustration above) NOTE: This cord facilitates vacuum

and releasing or draining off the vacuum after exposure.

3. Close lid and latch with the rubber latch-hooks.

4. Turn vacuum pump power switch “ON”.

5. Check for proper draw down of blanket.

Bleeder Cord

Screen

RECEIVING & INSTALLATION

NOTE: The HIX TT-180D is not compatible with the M&R Trilok pin

registration system.”

CAUTION: Before installing or operating the unit be sure to read

these instructions thoroughly. Disconnect all electric power before

performing maintenance on the unit. Never operate this equip-

ment with the power supply cover removed. If you ﬁnd that this

should be necessary, contact a licensed electrician. Make sure

the circuit for this unit is well grounded.

WARNING: ULTRA VIOLET LIGHT CAN CAUSE SKIN AND EYE

IRRITATION OR BLINDNESS. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO

YOUR EYES AND SKIN, AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE

LAMP WHILE IT IS ON.

INSTALLATION

1. Carefully uncrate exposure unit from its shipping container.

2. Place exposure unit on a level surface close to the wall circuit to

be used.

WARNING: When using an extension cord, use 14 ga.-3 conductor.

Maximum length, 25’ (7.62m).

3. Check unit over for any transportation damage and make sure all

foreign objects, such as packing material, have been removed.

Clean top side of glass to remove any dust.

4. Remove vacuum pump from shipping container. Be sure to read

and follow all instructions included with the pump, especially ﬁll-

ing the pump with the supplied oil before use.

5. Plug pump into receptacle located on the back of the TT-180

exposure unit. Be sure the voltage switch on the pump is set to

the proper voltage for the unit (120v or 220v).

6. Connect vacuum hose on pump to ﬁtting on the back right side

of the exposure unit lid.

SETUP

1. Plug in your unit to your power source and turn on power

switch.

TROUBLESHOOTING