IGS 218A User manual

MODEL 218A/228A
MNL90009
08/31/05Rev. F
Operation and Maintenance Manual


THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED BY ONE OPERATOR ONLY
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Congratulations!
Your selection of the Insta Graphic Systems (IGS)
heat seal machine is a sound business decision.
IGS equipment is the result of the highest quality
engineering and time-tested design. Your new
machine combined with IGS's reputation of
innovation in the heat-sealing field, insures the
continuing capability of delivering the best-
decorated substrates possible.
This manual describes installation, operation, and
maintenance procedures for your new 200 series
machine, as well as easy to use instructions for on-
the- spot maintenance.
Your 200 series machine will have a long, trouble
free life. Read this manual. Keep it with your
machine; it's your key to proper operation and
lasting service.
Installation
DOMESTIC
Use a separate 15 amp AC circuit.
Only industrial extension cords with
proper wire size should be used: size
16/3 wire for distances up to 25 feet,
and size 14/3 for distances up to 50
feet.
INTERNATIONAL
Use a designated 16 amp AC cir-
cuit. Only industrial extension
cords with proper wire size (2.5 sq.
mm) shall be used.
Limited Machine Warranty
Insta Graphic Systems (IGS) warrants this heat seal
machine, when operated under normal conditions,
to be free from manufacturing defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one year on parts
(lifetime on the heating element) and 90 days on
labor from the invoice date.
This warranty will be effective only when IGS
authorizes the original purchaser to return the
product to the factory in Cerritos, California,
freight prepaid, and only when the product upon
examination has proven to be defective.
This warranty does not apply to any machine that
has been subjected to misuse, negligence or
accident.
IGS shall not be liable for the injury, loss or dam-
age, direct or consequential, arising out of the use
or the inability to use the product.
No claim of any kind shall be greater in amount
than the sale price of the product or part to which
claim is made.
This is the sole warranty given by the company, it is in
lieu of any other warranties, expressed or implied, in
law or in fact, including the warranties of merchant-
ability and fitness for a particular use, and is accepted
as such by the purchaser in taking delivery of this
product.
Specifications
Voltage 115/120 Volts AC 50/60 Hertz
Model 218A 12.5 Amps 1500 Watts
Model 228A 14.6 Amps 1750 Watts
Voltage 230/240 Volts AC 50/60 Hertz
Model 218A 6.25 Amps 1500 Watts
Model 228A 9.6 Amps 2200 Watts
Weight Model 218A 75 Pounds (34.1 KG)
Weight Model 228A 94 Pounds (42.7 KG)

THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED BY ONE OPERATOR ONLY
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Operation
1. It is recommended that you review the "How to
Apply Instructions" (on our Product
Information Sheet) before beginning heat
sealing operations.
2. Turn the power on by pressing the POWER
button on the controller.
3. Set desired temperature and time. Swing the
upper platen arm to its fully open position,
away from lower platen.
4. Allow the machine to warm up until the
selected temperature is reached.
5. Set the desired pressure by adjusting the
pressure adjust lever on the top of the
machine. To increase pressure, pull lever
forward.
6. Place the substrate on lower platen, smoothing
out all wrinkles.
7. Position transfer or lettering on substrate.
8. Swing the upper arm into position directly over
the lower platen.
9. Close machine by pulling handle down into
locked position.
10. The timer will start automatically and a buzzer
will beep at the end of the time cycle.
11. Lift safety lock and pull handle up slowly and
move upper platen handle to its full open
position. This technique will avoid transfer
paper (cover) from being pulled off
prematurely due to suction from the separating
platens.
NOTE
For safety purposes, it is necessary to
push the handle into the locked position
after it is lifted. This will eliminate the
accidental lowering of the heat platen
handle.
12. Swing away arm to the extreme right hand
position and remove substrate.
Operation Timer/Temperature Control
Solid State Controller
This controller has three (3) control features:
1. Temperature - Temperature may be set from
225-450°F (107-232°C).
2. Time - Time may be set from 1 second to 10
minutes.
3. Counter - Cycle counter counts the number
of applications from 1 to 9999 (see additional
Notes - Counter).
Controller Operation
1. If the temperature is not being displayed,
press the MODE button until temperature is
displayed.
2. Push and hold SET button and
simultaneously push UP (↑) or DOWN (↓)
arrow buttons to the desired temperature
setting.
3. Press the MODE button until time is
displayed.
4. Push and hold SET button and
simultaneously push UP (↑) or DOWN (↓)
arrow buttons to the desired timer setting.

THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED BY ONE OPERATOR ONLY
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Temperature
NOTE
Fahrenheit/Centigrade (Celsius)
Conversion
The temperature controller can be
programmed to display either °F or °C.
To change:
Press the MODE button until the
temperature is displayed, then push and
hold the SET button for 10 seconds.
Timer
• The controller has a count down timer that
automatically activates a buzzer at the
completion of the application.
• Timer display is minutes:seconds. Range is
00:00 to 10:00, Colons (:) flash while timer is
running.
NOTE
The timer or buzzer may be stopped
while the handle is in the down
position by pressing both the DOWN
(
↓
) arrow button and the UP (
↑
)arrow
button simultaneously. The timer will
automatically reset after the handle is
raised.
Counter
The controller has a built in cycle counter.
• Press MODE button until the counter is
displayed.
• Counter display range is 0000 to 9999.
• To reset the cycle counter, display the counter
reading, then push and hold both UP (↑) and
DOWN (↓) arrow buttons for 3 seconds until
the counter resets to zero (0000) on the
display.

THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED BY ONE OPERATOR ONLY
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Safety Summary
WARNING
In case of power cord damage, do
not attempt to repair or replace the
power cord. Contact the manufac-
turer or the local distributor.
WARNING
Avoid touching hot surfaces while
operating the machine.
CAUTION
During normal operation, the base
of the machine needs to be installed
or placed above the wall socket.
CAUTION
When servicing or cleaning the
machine, make sure that the power
cord is removed from the wall
socket.
International Symbols
O
Power Off
I
Power On
Hot Surface
Risk of Electrical Shock
Protective Earth Terminal
Ground
Caution - Warning

THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED BY ONE OPERATOR ONLY
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Preventive Maintenance Suggestions
The IGS heat seal machines are relatively
maintenance free. For long trouble-free life, the
following preventive maintenance should be
followed:
1. Do not heat seal items such as buttons, pins,
snaps, or zippers that tend to cut the silicone
rubber pad or scratch the Teflon heat platen.
2. 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 spirits.
3. When the heat platen is hot and not in use,
keep in open position (away from the silicone
rubber pad).
4. To prevent soiling of substrate, periodic wiping
of the 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 and keep away
from sparks, flame, or hot heat platen.
5. The Model 218/228 machines require periodic
lubrication with a high-temperature, non-
melting grease (MPPL023).
A. Lubricate the post, handle and cam
assembly depending upon usage.
(Once every month if used
continuously.)
B. There are four (4) points of lubrication:
a) Post
b) Lower Cam
c) Guide Post
d) Upper Pin Area
In addition, occasionally apply a few drops of
heavy machine oil to the upper portion of the cam
assembly. To lubricate the pressure adjustment,
raise cover an inch or two and apply heavy
machine oil to slide mechanism.
General Maintenance
It is recommended that you have the following
items available:
A. Regular screw driver
B. Phillips head screw driver
C. Small adjustable wrench
D. Needle nose pliers with insulated
handle
E. Set of Allen wrenches
F. Grease gun
G. Special high temperature grease
MPPL023
With the above items you should be able to
accomplish most repairs.
WARNING
Power cord replacement should be from
the manufacturer only (because it
requires a specially prepared cord).
Replacement of Silicone Rubber Pads
1. Make sure heat platen is cool.
2. Use tube of MPPC006 adhesive to bond
silicone rubber pad to metal platen.
NOTE: Read instructions on the tube package.
3. Be sure that the surface of the silicone platen is
clean. Use a mild solvent such as mineral
spirits.
4. The pad and metal must be thoroughly dry and
clean, before starting the bonding operation.
5. Apply adhesive sealant to the metal platen.
Spread a thin even coat and apply pad
immediately. Apply pressure and position pad
making sure that there is no air entrapment.
NOTE: A serrated blade such as used for laying down
rubber floor tiles would be helpful.
6. Allow to cure overnight under low pressure at
normal room temperature.

HEAT PLATEN
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
RELAY
BLUE
12 Vac
INPUT
OP-1
SENSOR
OP-2
N/C
TIMER
START
CNO
MICRO
SW\ITCH
7
3
5
6
4
2
1
+12V
GN/YEL
BROWN
RED
GRAY
YELLOW
WHITE
PURPLE
WHITE
COIL
NO
C
12 Vac
5
2
6
8
7
11
12
1
TRANSFORMER
WHITE WHITE
GN/YEL
TRANSFORMER
BLUE
12 Vac
230 Vac
5
2
6
8
7
11
12
1
BROWN
BLUE
BROWN
GREEN/YELLOW
TERMINAL
BLOCK
218A 228A Wiring Diagram - 10/08/04
WHITE
(BLUE-EUROPE)
BLACK
(BROWN-EUROPE)
RTD
BLACK
TAN
GREEN
(GN/YEL-EUROPE)
TAN
GREEN
GN/YEL
1
2
GND
BLACK


MODEL MODEL MODEL MODEL
218A 218A 228A 228A
NO PART NAME 120V AC 240V AC 120V AC 230V AC
1SHROUD, HEAT MPSS218 MPSS218 MPSS228 MPSS228
2SCREW, PAN HD #10 x 1.00 LG MPSS143 MPSS143 MPSS143 MPSS143
3INSULATION, FIBERGLASS MPSP251 MPSP251 MPSP254 MPSP254
5TUBING, SHRINK TFE AWG7 MPPS131 MPPS131 MPPS131 MPPS131
6INSULATORS, SPACER (4/SET) MPSI089 MPSI089 MPSI089 MPSI089
8SENSOR, TEMPERATURE REPLACEMENT KIT MPPS210 MPPS210 MPPS210 MPPS210
9POST, GUIDE MPSP085 MPSP085 MPSP085 MPSP085
11 PIN, PIVOT PLATEN MPP0139 MPP0139 MPP0139 MPP0139
14 PAD, SILICONE RUBBER MPPP030 MPPP030 MPPP031 MPPP031
15 SCREW, PHILLIP PAN HEAD 10-24 x 0.5 LONG MHSP102412 MHSP102412 MHSP102412 MHSP102412
16 HOUSING, INSTRUMENT MBAH90000 MBAH90000 MBAH90000 MBAH90000
18 LABEL, CONTROLLER OVERLAY MPSL128 MPSL128 MPSL128 MPSL128
19 LABEL, SCALE OVERLAY (PRESSURE ADJ.) MPPL012 MPPL012 MPPL012 MPPL012
20 KNOB, PRESSURE ADJUST MPPK019 MPPK019 MPPK019 MPPK019
21 WASHER, SAE 5/16" I.D. MHWSAE516 MHWSAE516 MHWSAE516 MHWSAE516
23 CONTROLLER, DIGITAL MPC90003 MPC90003 MPC90003 MPC90003
25 HANDLE, SWING AWAY MPH90002 MPH90002 MPH90002 MPH90002
26 WASHER, WEDGE MPSP010 MPSP010 MPSP010 MPSP010
27 SWITCH, MICRO MPPS043 MPPS043 MPPS043 MPPS043
28 SPRING, TENSION MPSS200 MPSS200 MPSS200 MPSS200
29 SCREW, BOLT HEX 1/2-13 x 3.00 LONG MHBH12133 MHBH12133 MHBH12133 MHBH12133
30 SCREW, FLAT HD 5/16-18 x 2.00 LONG MHSF516182 MHSF516182 MHSF516182 MHSF516182
31 CAM WEDGE MPSP001 MPSP001 MPSP001 MPSP001
32 SCREW, SOCKET HD 1/4-20 x 0.5 LONG MHSSH142012 MHSSH142012 MHSSH142012 MHSSH142012
33 KNOB, HANDLE (MUSHROOM) MPPK017 MPPK017 MPPK017 MPPK017
34 CAP, VINYL BLACK 5/16" x .281 LONG MPC90006 MPC90006 MPC90006 MPC90006
35 RELAY MPPR200 MPPR200 MPPR200 MPPR200
36 SCREW, BUTTON HD 1/4-20 x 0.875 LONG MHSB142078 MHSB142078 MHSB142078 MHSB142078
37 BLOCK, TERMINAL MH11096914 MH11096914 MH11096914 MH11096914
38 CLAMP, CABLE 5/16 IN MHCC516 MHCC516 MHCC516 MHCC516
39 TRANSFORMER MPPT700 MPPT700 MPPT700 MPPT700
40 SCREW, ROUND HEAD 4-40 x 0.75 LONG MHSR44034 MHSR44034 MHSR44034 MHSR44034
41 SCREW, SOCKET HD 5/16-18 x 0.75 LONG MHSSH5161834 MHSSH5161834 MHSSH5161834 MHSSH5161834
42 RING, SNAP MPSR268 MPSR268 MPSR268 MPSR268
45 SCREW, CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 x 2.750 LONG MHBC51618234 MHBC51618234 MHBC51618234 MHBC51618234
46 PRESSURE ADJUST LEVER (LH) MPSP2201 MPSP2201 MPSP2201 MPSP2201
47 PIN, PIVOT (LOWER) MPSP2211 MPSP2211 MPSP2211 MPSP2211
48 CLIPS, "E" MPSC240 MPSC240 MPSC240 MPSC240
49 PIN, CAM PIVOT (UPPER) MPSP262 MPSP262 MPSP262 MPSP262
50 NUT, PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT MPSP2209 MPSP2209 MPSP2209 MPSP2209
51 SPRING, CAM MPSS201 MPSS201 MPSS201 MPSS201
52 SAFETY LOCK MPSL241 MPSL241 MPSL241 MPSL241
54 FITTING, GREASE (SHORT) MPSF145 MPSF145 MPSF145 MPSF145
55 PIN, ROLL (SAFETY LOCK) MPSR141 MPSR141 MPSR141 MPSR141
56 PRESSURE ADJUST LEVER (RH) MPSP2200 MPSP2200 MPSP2200 MPSP2200
57 CAM MPSC218 MPSC218 MPSC218 MPSC218
58 SCREW, BUTTON HD 5/16-18 x 1.00 LONG MHSB516181 MHSB516181 MHSB516181 MHSB516181
59 NUT, HEX JAM 5/16-18 MHNHJ51618 MHNHJ51618 MHNHJ51618 MHNHJ51618
60 RING, "O' POST MPSS273 MPSS273 MPSS273 MPSS273
63 FEET, RUBBER (6/SET) MPF90004 MPF90004 MPF90004 MPF90004
68 BRACKET, POWER CORD MPSS163 MPSS163 MPSS163 MPSS163
69 STRAIN, RELIEF MPSS168 MPSS168 MPSS168 MPSS168
70 SCREW, PHILLIP PAN HEAD 10-24 x 0.375 LONG MHSP102438 MHSP102438 MHSP102438 MHSP102438
71 POWER CORD (USA MODEL) MPPW141 MPPW142 MPPW141 MPPW142
71A POWER CORD (EUROPEAN MODEL) N/A MPPW202 N/A MPPW202
71B POWER CORD (UK MODEL) N/A MPPW203 N/A MPPW203
72 WIRE HARNESS MPW90011 MPW90011 MPW90011 MPW90011
75 POST, ARM ASSEMBLY MPSP235A MPSP235A MPSP235A MPSP235A
78 INSULATION, MICRO SWITCH MH700214 MH700214 MH700214 MH700214
79 WIRE, HEATER MPPW700 MPPW700 MPPW700 MPPW700
82 WASHER, SAE 5/16 I.D. MHWSAE516 MHWSAE516 MHWSAE516 MHWSAE516
83 PLATE, REAR POST MPSP2303 MPSP2303 MPSP2303 MPSP2303
87 SCREW, SOCKET HD 1/4-20 x 4.0 LONG MHSSH14204 MHSSH14204 MHSSH14204 MHSSH14204
88 PLUG, BUTTON 7/8 IN MHPB78 MHPB78 MHPB78 MHPB78
89 CLEVIS, UPPER PLATEN N/A N/A MPSP221 MPSP221
90 BOLT, HEX 5/16-18 x 1 IN LG STAINLESS N/A N/A MH51618S MH51618S
91 SCREW, SET 3/8-16 x 0.5 IN MHSST381612 MHSST381612 MHSST381612 MHSST381612

MODEL MODEL MODEL MODEL
218A 218A 228A 228A
NO PART NAME 120V AC 240V AC 120V AC 230V AC
92 NUT, HEX 6-32 MHNH632 MHNH632 MHNH632 MHNH632
93 WASHER, SHIM #6 (.031) MH311150019 MH311150019 MH311150019 MH311150019
94 SPACER, LG NYLON 0.166 ID x 1/4 IN MH110969111 MH110969111 MH110969111 MH110969111
95 PLATE, CONTROLLER MPP90011 MPP90011 MPP90011 MPP90011
96 SCREW, PAN HEAD 8-32 x 0.25 IN MHSP83214 MHSP83214 MHSP83214 MHSP83214
97 SCREW, PAN HEAD 8-32 x 0.5 IN MHSP83212 MHSP83212 MHSP83212 MHSP83212
100 SCREW, PAN HD 8-32 x 0.375 IN MHSP83238 MHSP83238 MHSP83238 MHSP83238
101 WASHER, #8 SAE MHWSAE8 MHWSAE8 MHWSAE8 MHWSAE8
102 SCREW, SOCKET HD 1/4-20 x 0.5 IN LONG MHSSH142012 MHSSH142012 MHSSH142012 MHSSH142012
103 CLAMP, CABLE METAL 3/8 IN MHCC38 MHCC38 MHCC38 MHCC38
105 SCREW, PAN HEAD 8-32 x 0.375 IN MHSP83238 MHSP83238 MHSP83238 MHSP83238
106 BUSHING, GUIDE POST MPSB070 MPSB070 MPSB070 MPSB070
107 FITTING, GREASE (LONG) MPSF144 MPSF144 MPSF144 MPSF144
109 WASHER, WAVE 0.5 IN MH5806282 MH5806282 MH5806282 MH5806282
110 SCREW, SET 8-32 x 0.1875 IN LG MHSST832316 MHSST832316 MHSST832316 MHSST832316
111 WIRE, GROUND MPW90125 MPW90125 MPW90125 MPW90125
112 SCREW, PAN HD 6-23 x 0.25 LG MHSP63214 MHSP63214 MHSP63214 MHSP63214
A1 PLATEN, HEAT ASS'
Y
MPP218A1
A
MPP218A2
A
MPP228A1
A
MPP228A2
A
A2 PLATEN, HEAT (WIRING ONLY
)
MPP218A1
W
MPP218A2
W
MPP228A1
W
MPP228A2
W
A
3
HANDLE, PRESSURE ASS'
Y
MPSH515 MPSH515 MPSH515 MPSH515
A
4
PLATEN, LOWER ASS'
Y
MASP010 MASP010 MASP007 MASP007
A
5
CAM / PRESSURE LEVER ASS'
Y
MPSC201 MPSC201 MPSC201 MPSC201
A
6
BASE ASS'
Y
MPSB204
A
MPSB204
A
MPSB204
A
MPSB204
A

®
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13925 E. 166th Street • Cerritos CA USA 90702-7900
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