Insta 128 User manual

MODEL 128
MNL90001
04/07/03 Rev.F
Operation and Maintenance Manual

FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 model 128
machine, as well as easy to use instructions for
on-the-spot maintenance.
Your model 128 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 con-
ditions, to be free from manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one
year on parts (lifetime on the upper 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
merchantability 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 128 1750 Watts 14.6 Amps
Voltage 230/240 Volts AC 50/60 Hertz
Model 128 2200 Watts 9.6 Amps
Weight Model 128 98 Pounds (44.5 KG)
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 must 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.

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Operation
1. It is recommended that you review the "How
to Apply Instructions" (in our Product
Information Sheet) before beginning heat
sealing operations.
2. Turn the power on by pressing the POWER
button on the controller.
3. Set the desired temperature and time.
4. Lift handle so that the upper platen is away
from lower platen.
5. Allow the machine to warm up until the
selected temperature is reached.
6. Set the desired pressure by adjusting the
pressure adjust wheel located on the channel
handle assembly. To reduce pressure, turn
wheel to the right (clockwise).
7. Place the substrate on lower platen.
8. Position transfer or lettering on substrate.
9. Close machine by pulling handle down into
the closed, operational position.
10. The timer will start automatically and a
buzzer will beep at the end of the time cycle.
11. At the end of the operational cycle, lift the
handle slowly and move upper platen to its
full open position.
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.

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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.

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International Symbols
O
Power Off
I
Power On
Hot Surface
Risk of Electrical Shock
Protective Earth Terminal
Ground
Caution - Warning
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 which 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. Occasionally apply a few drops of light
machine oil (such as 3-IN-ONE) to the
moving parts and pressure adjustment
screw.
NOTE
Wipe off any excess oil.

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Replacement of Silicone Rubber Pads
1. Make sure heat platen is cool.
2. Use a tube of MPPC006 silicone adhesive
sealant to bond the silicone rubber pad to the
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.

470 F TEMP
LIMITER
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
128 Wiring - 01/14/03
WHITE
(BLUE-EUROPE)
BLACK
(BROWN-EUROPE)
RTD
BLACK
TAN
GREEN
(GN/YEL-EUROPE)
TAN
GREEN
GN/YEL
1
2
GND
BLACK

5
3
1
6
2
MODEL 128
8
7
10
40
42
50
12
9
49
15
11 17
20
18
22
26
24
25
70
30
31
35
38
13
14
12
16
16
16 36
27
28
29
23
:27
505 Fø
:15
37
41
21
47
33
45
A1
A2
A3
A4
31
43
61
23
63
65
64
54
61 60
58
59
60
61 59
31
52
53
48
72
69
31
68
44
31
46
55
19
71
56
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62
62
61

MODEL MODEL
128 128
NO PART NAME 120V AC 230V AC
1 SHROUD, HEAT MPS90000 MPS90000
2 SCREW, PAN HD #10x1.0 LG PHIL SH METAL MPSS143 MPSS143
3 INSULATION, FIBERGLASS MPSP254 MPSP254
4 STRAIN, RELIEF CABLE MPS90014 MPS90014
5 INSULATORS, SPACER (4/SET) MPSI089 MPSI089
6 POST, GUIDE MPP90000 MPP90000
7 SENSOR, TEMPERATURE MPS90015 MPS90015
8 SCREW, SET 3/8-16 x .50 LG. MPS90023 MPS90023
9 SCREW, SOCKET HD 5/16-18UNC x .750 LG. MHSSH5161834 MHSSH5161834
10 PAD, SILICONE RUBBER MPPP031 MPPP031
11 BRACKET, CLEVIS MPB90001 MPB90001
12 WASHER, 5/16 I.D. PRESSURE ADJ. MHWSAE516 MHWSAE516
13 SCREW, BOLT HEX HD .312-18x 1.00 LG. S.S. MPS90016 MPS90016
14 WASHER, LOCK 5/16" I.D. MPW90003 MPW90003
15 PIN, BOTTOM PRESSURE MPP90003 MPP90003
16 CLIPS, "E" MPSC240 MPSC240
17 LINK, LOWER MPL90000 MPL90000
18 PIN, HANDLE PRESSURE MPP90001 MPP90001
19 ASSY, BASE FRAME MBAF90000 MBAF90000
20 HANDLE, PRESSURE MPH90000 MPH90000
21 WIRE, HARNESS MPW90011 MPW90011
22 ASSY, CHANNEL HANDLE MBAC90000 MBAC90000
23 SCREW, SHOULDER BOLT .500-13 x.750 LG. MPS90007 MPS90007
24 BLOCK, PIVOT PRESSURE MPB90002 MPB90002
25 SCREW, SET 8-32UNC x .312 LG. MPS90012 MPS90012
26 ASSY, WHEEL ADJUSTING MBAW90000 MBAW90000
27 WASHER, SHIM 1/2" I.D. x .031 THK MPW90001 MPW90001
28 WASHER, WAVE 1/2" I.D. x .015 THK MPW90002 MPW90002
29 SCREW, SHOULDER BOLT .500-13 x .50 LG MPS90005 MPS90005
30 COVER, REAR MPC90008 MPC90008
31 SCREW, PAN HD 8-32 x .375 LG. PHILLIPS MHSP83238 MHSP83238
33 SPACER, NYLON MPS90010 MPS90010
35 CONTROLLER, DIGITAL MPC90003 MPC90003
36 NUT, HEX 6-32, DIGITAL CONTROL MPN90000 MPN90000
37 LABEL, CONTROL OVERLAY MPL90005 MPL90005
38 PLATE, CONTROL MPP90011 MPP90011
40 ASSY, PIVOT HANDLE MBAP90000 MBAP90000
41 BUMPER, PIVOT HANDLE MPB90004 MPB90004
42 PIN, ARM PIVOT MPP90002 MPP90002
43 FEET, RUBBER (5/SET) MPF90000 MPF90000
44 RELAY MPR90001 MPR90001
45 TUBE, PIVOT MPT90003 MPT90003
46 TRANSFORMER (USA MODEL) MPT90001 MPT90001
46A TRANSFORMER (EUROPEAN/BRITAIN) N/A MPPT700
47 PLUG, BUTTON SHROUD MPP90006 MPP90006
48 BRACKET, MICROSWITCH MPB90000 MPB90000
49 LEG, FRONT MMC90001 MMC90001

MODEL MODEL
128 128
NO PART NAME 120V AC 230V AC
50 SCREW, SOCKET HD .375-16UNC x 1.50 LG MPS90011 MPS90011
52 SWITCH, MICRO MPS90018 MPS90018
53 SCREW, PAN HD 4-40UNC x .50 LG. MPS90013 MPS90013
54 PIN, SPRING RETAINER MPP90007 MPP90007
55 GROMMET, RUBBER MPG90000 MPG90000
56 POWER CORD (USA MODEL) MPPW141 MPPW142
56A POWER CORD (EUROPEAN MODEL) N/A MPPW202
56B POWER CORD (GREAT BRITAIN) N/A MPPW203
58 SCREW, PAN HD 8-32UNC x 1.00 LG MPS90017 MPS90017
59 WASHER, FLAT #8 (.164 I.D.) MPW90006 MPW90006
60 WASHER, #8 INTERNAL LOCK MPW90007 MPW90007
61 NUT, HEX 8-32 MPN90002 MPN90002
62 SCREW, PAN HD 8-32UNC x .50 LG. MPS90019 MPS90019
63 OVERLAY, PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT MPL90004 MPL90004
64 SLEEVING, SILICONE COATED MPS90020 MPS90020
65 DISCONNECT POWER LABEL MPPL001 MPPL001
68 TERMINAL BLOCK MPB90006 MPB90006
69 SCREW, PAN HD 8-32UNC x .50 LG. MPS90019 MPS90019
70 COVER, FRONT (ONE PIECE) MPC90007 MPC90007
71 GROMMET, RUBBER, 5/8x3/8x3/16 MPG90001 MPG90001
72 NUT, HEX 4-40 MPN90003 MPN90003
A1 ASSY, UPPER PLATEN MBAP90001 MBAP90002
A2 ASSY, UPPER PLATEN (WIRING ONLY) MBAP90003 MBAP90004
A3 ASSY, LOWER PLATEN MBAP90005 MBAP90005
A4 ASSY, SPRING COUNTERBALANCE MBAS90000 MBAS90000

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