Insta 418 User manual

MNL90418 Rev. H 02.27.19
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL 418

FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY
Safety Summary
International Symbols
Safety
Summary
WARNING
In case of power cord damage,
do not attempt to repair or
replace the power cord. Contact
the manufacturer or the local
distributor.
International
Symbols
Power Off
Power On
WARNING
Hot Surface. Avoid contact.
CAUTION
During normal operation, the
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Hot Surface
Risk of Electrical Shock
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CAUTION
The machine is to be operated by
one person only.
Protective
Earth
Terminal
Ground
Caution – Warning
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric
shock and injury to persons,
disconnect from power supply
before servicing and /or cleaning.
CAUTION
Wet conditions
CAUTION
Do not handle the plug with wet
hands, or machinery under wet
conditions.
NOTE
This machine uses a fuse to
protect against risk of fire and
protect
against
risk
of
fire
and
electrical shock. When replacing
the fuse, use a fuse of the same
type and rating.
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Congratulations!
Your selection of the Insta Graphic Systems heat
seal machine is a sound business decision. Insta
equipment is the result of the highest quality
engineering and time-tested design. Your new
machine combined with Insta'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 418 series
machine, as well as easy to use instructions for on-
the- spot maintenance.
Your 418 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.
Limited Machine Warranty
Insta Graphic Systems 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 Insta
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.
Insta shall not be liable for the injury, loss or
damage, 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 ac-cepted as such by the purchaser in taking
delivery of this product.

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IP54=IP
1st Digit5
2nd Digit4
1st
Digit Protection from solid objects 2nd Digit Protection from moisture
0 Non protected 0 Non protected
1Objects greater
than 50mm 1 Dripping water
2Objects greater
than 12mm 2Dripping water
when tilted up to 15
deg.
3Objects greater
than 2.5mm 3 Spraying water
4Objects greater
than 1mm 4 Splashing water
5 Dust protected 5 Water jets
6 Dust tight 6 Heavy seas
-- --- 7 .15m – 1m
immersion
-- --- 8 1m + submersion
Degree of Protection
IP (Ingress Protection) rating according to IEC
60529.
NOTE
IEC 60529 does not specify sealing
effectiveness against the following:
mechanical damage of the equipment;
the risk of explosion; certain types of
liquid conditions, e.g. those that are
produced by condensation; corrosive
vapours; funus; vermin
Installation
DOMESTIC – 418 SERIES
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 – 418 SERIES
Use a designated 16 amp AC circuit.
Only industrial extension cords with
proper wire size (2.5 sq. mm) shall be
used.
IMPORTANT
The appliance must be plugged into a
proper receptacle of the proper size
and rating. Equally important the line
voltage must be able to
accommodate this appliance as well
as other appliances operating on this
circuit.
Specifications
MODEL 418
120 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1000 Watts, 8.3 Amps
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1000 Watts, 4.4 Amps
Weight Model 418 29 Pounds (13.2 KG)

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Operation
1. Turn the power on by pressing the POWER
button on the controller.
2. Set desired temperature and time. Open the
upper platen arm to its fully open position, away
from the lower platen. (See Solid State
Controller Section)
3. Allow the machine to warm up until the selected
temperature is reached.
4. Set the desired pressure by adjusting the
pressure knob on top of the machine
counterclockwise to increase pressure.
5. Place the substrate on lower platen, smoothing
out all wrinkles. Push and hold the cap retainer
in the down position. For a cap, pull the
sweatband out, place the crown on the lower
platen.
6. Position transfer or lettering on substrate.
7. Close the machine by pulling handle down into
locked position.
8. The timer will start automatically and a buzzer
will beep at the end of the time cycle.
9. At the end of the time cycle, open the machine
by lifting handle to the full open position.
10. Unlock cap retainer and remove substrate.
NOTE
Thelowerplatenmaybeadjustedto
accommodatevariouscaps,sleeves,
pantlegs.Slidethelowerplatenz
bracketassemblybylooseningthelock
downknoblocatedinthebaseoftheof
thezbracket.Movethecomplete
lowerplatenassemblyforwardor
backwardtothedesiredlocation.Once
inposition,lockdownthecomplete
assemblybytighteningdownthelock
downknob.
Environmental Conditions
Only operate Insta heat seal machines under
suitable environmental conditions.
1. Placed on a even, non flammable surface.
2. Can support a minimum of 150 lbs. if placed
above a platform.
3. Do not restrict access to the main power
switch.
4. Maintain a clearance around any forms of
liquid.
5. Do not over extend the power cord.
6. The operational voltage should not be 10%
max/min of the rated value.
7. Avoid voltage spikes.

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Operation Timer/Temperature
Control
Solid State Controller
This controller has two (2) control features:
1. Temperature - Temperature may be set from
221-446°F (105-230°C).
2. Time - Time may be set from 1 second to 99.59
minutes.
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.
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 99:59, Colons (:) flash while timer is
running.
Temperature
Fahrenheit/Centigrade (Celsius)
Conversion
The temperature controller can be programmed to
display either °F or °C
1. Press the MODE button until the temperature is
displayed.
2. Push and hold the UP and DOWN buttons for 5
seconds.

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Preventive Maintenance
Suggestions
The Insta 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 418 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.)
WARNING
Power cord replacement
should be from the
manufacturer only (because it
requires a specially prepared
cord).
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.
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.

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Automatic Shut Off
Model 418
(418 - Controller P/N MPC90214; Rev. 4.73)
The Automatic Shut Off is designed to save electrical
consumption when the user is not engaged in the usage
of the Insta heat seal machines.
By default, the timer for Automatic Shut Off is set to 2
hours during activation and cannot be changed. Any
disturbance such as a key press or heat press cycle will
reset the timer.
The timer for Automatic Shut Off will begin after every
key press or heat press cycle.
-7 -
Automatic Shut Off
1. Turn on the machine by pressing POWER.
a) ONE beep indicates the Automatic Shut
Off is OFF.
b) TWO beeps indicates the Automatic Shut
Off is ON.
2. Press on the MODE once in order to display the
TIME SETTING.
3. With the TIME SETTING displayed, press and hold
the UP + DOWN ARROWS for 3 to 5 seconds.
a) ONE beep indicates the Automatic Shut
Off is OFF.
b) TWO beeps indicates the Automatic Shut
Off is ON.
4. Repeat step 3 in order to turn ON or OFF the
Automatic Shut Off.
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Safety and Danger Zone Diagram
8
Hot Surface.
Avoid contact
with Upper Platen
Shroud and
Aluminum
Casting
Keep hands clear
Do not handle the
machinery with
wet hands
Machinery should
be operated
under a secure
flat surface

TAN
GREEN
BROWN
GREEN/YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
12 Vac
7
8
11 12
BLUE
1
2
5 6
230V TRANSFORMER MODEL 418 WIRING DIAGRAM 0811
GROUND
GREEN/YELLOW
GREEN (GREEN/YELLOW-EUROPE)
BLACK
(BROWN-EUROPE)
WHITE
(BLUE-EUROPE)
1
2
BLACK
BLUE
GREEN/YELLOW
HEAT PLATEN
RTD
WHITE
WHITE
PURPLE
YELLOW
MICRO SWITCH
C NO
67
TIMER
START SENSOR
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
3
5OP-2
N/C
+12V
4
OP-1
2
12 Vac
INPUT
1
12 Vac
7 8
11 12
1
2
5 6
WHITE
WHITE
BROWN
GREEN/YELLOW
120V TRANSFORMER
TAN
RED
GRAY
BLACK
COIL
NO
RELAY
C
TERMINAL
BLOCK
MODEL 418
FUSE 1 AMP
250V

MODEL 418
79
81
12
33
19
29
30
32
18
56
16
53
18
27
25 52
3
38
20
15
11
8
17
1
70
63
9
47
46
21
24
34
2
35
48 54
55
37
36
4
14 49
41
75
28
39
10
33
42
5
507
31
50
77
57
60 61
62
63
69
67
68
66
64
65
63
64
65
6
63
70
13
26
80
74
71
15
76
70
64
65
64
65
51
22
78
70
45
82

MODEL
MODEL
MODEL
418
418
418 EUR
NO
PART NAME
120V AC
230V AC
230V AC
1
418 BASE
MPB90184
MPB90184
MPB90184
2
BASE UPRIGHT
MPB90183
MPB90183
MPB90183
3
CLEVIS ASSY, GAS SPRING
MPC90190
MPC90190
MPC90190
4
SCREW, BUTTON HEAD 1/4-20 x 5/8
MHSB142058
MHSB142058
MHSB142058
5
CARRIAGE BOLT 1/4-20 x 1.0
MHBC14201
MHBC14201
MHBC14201
6
KNOB, PRESSURE ADJUST
MPPK018
MPPK018
MPPK018
7
RETAINER, CARRIAGE BOLT
MPR90200
MPR90200
MPR90200
8
LOCKING PLATE CAP DEVICE
MPSC413
MPSC413
MPSC413
9
RELAY, SOLID STATE
MPR90217
MPR90217
MPR90217
10
SILICONE RUBBER PAD
MPP90194
MPP90194
MPP90194
11
INTER LOCK WASHER ¼
MHWL14
MHWL14
MHWL14
12
HANDLE
MPH90197
MPH90197
MPH90197
13
BREAK OVER ARM MACHINING
MPA90213
MPA90213
MPA90213
14
SHROUD, UPPER PLATEN
MPS90198
MPS90198
MPS90198
15
WASHER ¼
MHWSAE14
MHWSAE14
MHWSAE14
16
PIN, LOWER CLEVIS
MPP90201
MPP90201
MPP90201
17
CAP HOLD DOWN DEVICE ASSEMBLY
MPSR021
MPSR021
MPSR021
18
PIN, ROLL 3/8” x 2-1/2”
MHPR38212
MHPR38212
MHPR38212
19
GRIP, RUBBER
MPSH168
MPSH168
MPSH168
20
DIGITAL CONTROL
MPC90214
MPC90214
MPC90214
21
BOTTOM COVER ASSEMBLY
MPC90202
MPC90202
MPC90202
22
HEX NUT 1/4-20
MHNH1420
MHNH1420
MHNH1420
24
PAN HEAD SLOTTED SCREW 8-32 X 3/8
MHSP83238
MHSP83238
MHSP83238
25
HEX NUT 10-32
MHNH1032
MHNH1032
MHNH1032
26
CLIP E RETAINING 5/16
MPSC242
MPSC242
MPSC242
27
HEX NUT 4-40
MHNH440
MHNH440
MHNH440
28
SET SCREW 5/16-18 X 3/8
MHSST5161838
MHSST5161838
MHSST5161838
29
PIN, ROLL ¼ X 1-1/2
MHPR14112
MHPR14112
MHPR14112
30
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
MPS90203
MPS90203
MPS90203
31
HEX BOLT, 1/4-20 x 2-3/4
MHBH1420234
MHBH1420234
MHBH1420234
32
COLLAR ADJUSTMENT
MPSP247
MPSP247
MPSP247
33
SET SCREW 10-32 X 3/16
MHSST1032316
MHSST1032316
MHSST1032316
34
STRAIN RELIEF
MPSS168
MPSS168
MPSS168
35
SCREW, SOCKET HEAD 10-32 X ½
MHNH103212
MHNH103212
MHNH103212
36
OVERLAY, DIGITAL CONTROL
MPL90349
MPL90349
MPL90349
37
KNOB, BLACK
11088817
11088817
11088817
38
SCREW, BUTTON HEAD 1/4-20 X ½
MHSB142012
MHSB142012
MHSB142012
39
SENSOR, 2000 OHM
MPPS210
MPPS210
MPPS210
40
SCREW, PHILLIPS 6-32X1/4
MHSP63214
MHSP63214
MHSP632143
41
INSULATION
MPSP249
MPSP249
MPSP249
42
FOOT, RUBBER
MPF90004
MPF90004
MPF90004
45
MICRO SWITCH
MPPS043
MPPS043
MPPS043
46
TERMINAL BLOCK ASSEMBLY
MH11096914
MH11096914
MH11096914
47
TRANSFORMER
MPT90001
MPT90001
MPT90001
48
ZEE, LOWER PLATEN SUPPORT
MPSS471
MPSS471
MPSS471
49
SCREW, PHILLIPS 12-24 X 5/8
MHSP122458
MHSP122458
MHSP122458
50
SCREW, PHILLIPS 6-32 X 5/16
MHSP632516
MHSP632516
MHSP632516
51
SCREW, PHILLIPS 4-40 X 7/8
MHSR44078
MHSR44078
MHSR44078
52
POWER CORD
MPPW141
MPPW142
MPPW202
53
WIRE HARNESS
MPW90325
MPW90325
MPW90325
54
SCREW, SOCKET HEAD 3/8-16 X 1.0
MHSSH38161
MHSSH38161
MHSSH38161
55
WASHER, LOCK 3/8
MHWL38
MHWL38
MHWL38
56
PIN, ROLL 3/8 X 1-3/8
MPP90206
MPP90206
MPP90206
57
LOWER PLATEN
MASP469
MASP469
MASP469
60
WASHER, LOCK INTERNAL TOOTH #10
MHWLIT10
MHWLIT10
MHWLIT10
61
BUMPER
MH100455166
MH100455166
MH100455166
62
HI-TEMPERATURE LIMITER
MPPT045
MPPT045
MPPT045
63
HEX NUT 6-32
MHNH632
MHNH632
MHNH632
64
WASHER #6
MHWSAE6
MHWSAE6
MHWSAE6
65
WASHER #6 INTERNAL TOOTH LOCK
MHWLIT6
MHWLIT6
MHWLIT6
66
FUSE HOLDER
MPPF708
MPPF708
MPPF708

67
FUSE (1 AMP, 250V)
MPPF701R
MPPF701R
MPPF701R
68
SCREW, PHILLIPS 2-56 X 1/4
MHSP25614
MHSP25614
MHSP25614
69
MARKER STRIP
MS6992
MS6992
MS6992
70
SCREW, PAN HD 6-32 X 1/4
MHSP63214
MHSP63214
MHSP63214
77
SCREW, SOCKET HEAD 1/4-20 X 5/8
MHSSH142058
MHSSH142058
MHSSH142058
78
WASHER #1/2
MHWSAE12
MHWSAE12
MHWSAE12
79
WASHER WAVE #1/2
MH5806282
MH5806282
MH5806282
80
MTG. BRACKET MIRCO SWITCH
MH100455169
MH100455169
MH100455169
81
HELICOIL INSERT, 1/2"-13 X 1/2" LONG
MH11858CN500
MH11858CN500
MH11858CN500
A1
LINK ARM ASSEMBLY
MPL90211
MPL90211
MPL90211
A2
GAS SPRING ASSEMBLY
MPS90192
MPS90192
MPS90192
A3 LOWER PLATEN ASS’Y W/RUBBER MPSP468 MPSP468 MPSP468
A4 UPPER PLATEN, WIRING ONLY MPP4183W MPP4184W MPP4184W
A5 UPPER PLATEN COMPLETE ASSEMBLY MPP4183A MPP4184A MPP4184A
A6 LOWER PLATEN COMPLETE ASSEMBLY MPP90275 MPP90275 MPP90275

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INSTA GRAPHIC SYSTEMS
Heat Press Limited Warranty
This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given only to the original end-user/retail purchaser
(referred to in this warranty as “Original Purchaser”) of the accompanying product and
accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as “The Product”).
What is covered?
•“The Product” includes Machines, Parts and/or Accessories.
•Except as otherwise provided herein, Insta Graphic Systems (“Insta”) warrants that The
Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship when used under
normal conditions.
What is the length of the Warranty Periods?
•Machines: Life time on the heating element, one year parts and 90 days labor from the
original purchase date (end-user).
•Additional Parts and Accessory Items: 90 days from the original purchase date.
This warranty does not cover:
•Physical damage to the Product;
•Damage caused by improper installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or
accident (including but not limited to transporting The Product without the proper
preparation and/or packaging);
This limited warranty is VOID, if
•the Product has been altered or modified in any way (including but not limited to
attempted warranty repair without authorization from Insta and/or alteration/removal of
the serial number).
•the warranty period is expired,
•the serial number label is missing or unrecognizable,
•the defect was subject to abuse, improper use not conforming to product manual
instructions
•the defect was subject to Force Majeure, such as acts of God, flood, lightning,
earthquake, war, vandalism, theft, brownouts or sags (damage due to low voltage
disturbances)
What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service: Immediately report your
issue to se[email protected] or call Insta’s Service Center at 800-421-6971. Supply the
model, serial number and purchase date of the equipment.
What Insta will ask you to do?
After contacting Insta you may be asked to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or send The Product
properly packaged, freight prepaid, to Insta or Insta’s service center together with your bill of

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sale. A Return Authorization is required for all returned goods. Failure to obtain the RA will
result in the refusal of the shipment.
You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing of The Product and insurance (if
you desire). You are also responsible for loss or damage to The Product in shipping.
If The Product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period,
Insta shall, at its option and expense (except for shipping cost), repair the defective product or
part, deliver to the customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item. All
products that are replaced will become the property of Insta.
If The Product is not covered by this warranty, you will be charged for any service and/or
replacement parts/products at Insta’s then current published rates, as well as, for the freight.
What happens when Insta elects to replace your Machine?
When a replacement Machine is authorized by Insta, Insta will send a replacement Machine
and issue a Return Authorization for the return of the Product. The Purchaser will be charged
for the new machine at the time of the shipment. Once the machine is returned and the
warranty confirmed, The Purchaser will receive a credit/refund. The replacement machine you
receive (will be covered by the balance of the limited warranty period remaining on the original
product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the replacement machine that is sent
to you and your original machine shall become the property of Insta.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL,
WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION, DRAWING,
MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS ONE, WHETHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. INSTA
SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED FOR HEREIN.
This Limited Warranty (and Insta’s obligation to you) may not be changed in any way unless
you and Insta sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to The Product and your bill
of sale date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3) agree to make that change.
Important:
We recommend that you keep all original packing materials, in the event that you need to ship
the Product.

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