Lotus Press LTS 500 User manual

Operating Instructions
Heat Press
LTS 500 / LTS 510
Operating Instructions for semi-automatic
Heat Transfer Press LTS 500 / LTS 510
LOTUS PRESS s.r.l.
LOTUS TRANSFER PRESS SOLUTIONS GmbH & Co. KG
Via Giambellino 14a
Anklamer Straße 38
20146 Milan ITALY
10115 Berlin GERMANY
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
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[e-mail] / www.lotuspress.it
[e-mail] / www.lotustransfers.de

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Thank you very much for buying one of our Lotus heat transfer presses. We are sure
you will capitalize on this excellent unit for years if you take the time to read these
instructions carefully.
Introduction
Please study these instructions carefully before transporting, mounting, using or
maintaining the transfer press, as they will give you important directions for a safe
handling. Moreover you will find information about how to order spare parts in this
manual.
Please retain these instructions for later reference in a safe, easily accessible place.
Please make sure that all operators of the transfer press have understood all instructions
and graphic symbols labelled on the press.
Accidents can also be avoided by strictly following the safety regulations according to
the machine directive 89/37/CEE replaced by 2006/42/CEE - 73/23/CEE replaced by
LVD 2006/95/CEE – 89/336/CEE replaced by EMC 2004/108/CEE – EN 292/1 – EN
292 replaced by UNI EN ISO 12100 and UNI ENI ISO 12100-2 – EN 60204.
It is specifically prohibited to remove or manipulate shrouds or legally compulsory labels
or plates.
Contents
1. Warranty
2. Technical Data
3. Operating the Transfer Press
4. Safety Regulations
5. Mounting, Transport and Mounting Location
6. Electrical Connection
7. Directions for Use
8. Maintenance
9. Dismantling and Disposal of Transfer Press
10. Spare Parts in exploded view with order numbers
11. Electronic Diagram p.1
12. Electronic Diagram p.2
13. Construction of heating plate

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1. Warranty
Lotus Transfer Press Solutions GmbH & Co. KG provide you with a 12 months warranty
on all their transfer presses (from date of purchase).
To submit a warranty claim is only possible if the transfer press has been mounted and
used according to the instructions in this manual and all necessary maintenance has
been regularly performed.
During the warranty period defective or broken parts will be repaired free of charge by
Lotus Transfer Press Solutions GmbH & Co. KG Milan/Italy.
Transport and shipping expenses are on buyer's account.
The reclaim of defective parts after their replacement is at the discretion of Lotus
Transfer Press Solutions GmbH & Co. KG.
Parts needing to be replaced because of maintenance, wear or carelessness are not
included in this warranty.
Any claims of consequential costs of a loss or damage, e.g. loss of production, are
explicitly excluded from this warranty. No distributor, representative or agent is
authorized to assume for Lotus Transfer Press Solutions GmbH & Co. KG any other
obligation or liability or to submit a statement different from the one mentioned above.
By accepting this warranty the customer waives every compensation for losses or
damages arising from a production stop.
2. Technical Data
Model
LTS 500
LTS 510
Transfer area
100 x 70 cm
100 x 80 cm
Heating energy
5400 W
5400 W
Temperature
0 - 250 °C
0 - 250 °C
Timer
0 - 99 sec
0 - 99 sec
Weight
180 kg
185 kg
Voltage
380 V
380 V

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3. Operating the Heat Transfer Press
This heat press can be used for transferring thermically weldable materials onto any
kind of textiles.
Not more than one person may operate the press at a time. Avoid exceeding the
specified maximum temperature when operating the press.
Lotus Transfer Press Solutions GmbH & Co. KG is not liable for faults, accidents,
damages, losses etc. resulting from not following the instructions in this manual.
Note: It is strictly forbidden to operate or mount this transfer press contrary to the
directions made in this manual.
4. Safety Regulations
Before operating the transfer press, the operator must have fully understood the
handling and function of the electric components of this transfer press and must have
read and grasped all information provided in this manual.
NOTE: There is the risk of getting burned if you touch the heating plates during
operation. We strongly advise the operator to wear protective gloves providing
protection up to a temperature of 299 ° C.
Avoid to touch the heating plates of the transfer press during operation and for a period
of 15 minutes after the press has been switched off, as the operating temperature of the
press is very high. Please also avoid to touch the lower supporting plate when closing
the press or printing the textile, as these operations involve a risk of getting squashed
and burned.
It is strongly recommended that only one person operates the transfer press.
Any kind of maintenance and / or repair work on the transfer press must only be
performed after the heating plate has been switched off and has cooled down to ambient
temperature.
Do not use the transfer press in a humid or wet environment. Before swapping
the heating plates, switch off the unit and allow it to cool down to ambient
temperature.
Do not perform any transfers to textiles containing solvents, flammable liquids, gaseous
or liquid fuels.
Unauthorized changes of the unit or the replacement of parts without consent of
Lotus Transfer Press Solutions GmbH & Co. KG are prohibited.
Lotus Transfer Press Solutions GmbH & Co. KG is not liable for damages, losses,
injuries or consequential damages resulting from acts, changes or other use of the

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transfer press not authorized by a prior written consent from Lotus Transfer Press
Solutions GmbH & Co. KG
All mounting, maintenance and repair work must be performed only by skilled and
specially trained electricians.
It is strictly prohibited to remove or manipulate any kind of safety appliances.
The working area must be clean, tidy and free of any obstacles for maneuvering the
heat transfer press.
All general instructions for operation and all safety instructions must be strictly
followed to avoid any injuries that might result from the use of this transfer press
and to ensure a successful utilization of the press.
5. Mounting, Transport and Mounting Location
Only suitably qualified staff may perform the mounting of the transfer press as the
electrical connections must comply with local regulations.
Before mounting the heat transfer press prepare a suitable mounting location. Handle
the package containing the transfer press with care and with the aid of suitable tools.
For the mounting location you need a stable table with a height of approximately 70 cm.
6. Electrical Connection
The heat transfer press must be mounted in a room featuring a power supply system
approved by local authorities and complying with effective safety regulations for electric
devices.
The available power supply lines must have a cross section sufficient for the transfer
press's energy demand, preferably in its own power circuit. The characteristic values of
the power supply system must comply with the characteristics of the heat transfer press.
Please check the values stated on the manufacturer's label.
The colored conductor markings must be carefully complied with and the transfer press
must be earthed. Please refer to EN 60439 – 1 (CEI 17-13/1).
The power socket must have an electric protective earthing and a residual-current
operated protective device (RCD) disconnecting the circuit if the residual current
exceeds 30 mA.
Do not use cables with damaged insulation. It is inadvisable to use extension cords.
Remove the plug from the power socket before starting any maintenance or repair
work, in particular if it is necessary to open the box of the control panel or to
perform work on the heating elements.
The graphic symbol „High-Tension“ signalizes a serious danger and is attached on the
box of the control panel and on top of the heating elements. Switch off the master switch
before exchanging or removing heating elements.

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7. Directions for Use
Please note the risks involved in using a transfer press mentioned in paragraph 4
of this manual, in particular xthe risk of squashing your hands in between the plates
xthe risk of an electric shock
xthe risk of burning your hands and arms on the heating plates
Wear protective gloves to avoid the risk of getting burned.
1) Plug the connector cable into a power socket of 380 V.
2) Set the main switch from 0 to 1. In ON position a pilot lamp will glow. Now the
desired operation parameters can be set.
3) The temperature unit is on the right side of the press. The temperature is being set
by pressing the button ^at the temperature unit until the desired temperature is
shown on the display. The temperature lamp will switch off, showing that the heating
plate has reached the desired temperature. Also a light on the right side will switch
on until the desired temperature is reached.
4) Now set the desired pressing time at the timing unit also on the left side. Turn the
number-wheels until the requested transfer time is shown on the display. You will
see the count-down of the set numbers on the electronical timing display in the
timing unit. After the set time has reached zero an acoustic signal will be heared as
well as a signal lamp will be shown. Now the heating plate will release automatically!
5) Find out the necessary printing pressure by trial printing.
6) To adjust the pressure, turn the pressure controller
-clockwise to increase the pressure
-anti-clockwise to reduce the pressure
The press needs to be open, when adjusting the pressure! A pressure adjusting with
a closed press can cause serious damages at the press!
7) Put the textile to be printed on the supporting plate and place the desired transfer
onto it.
8) To start the transfer process, pull down the lever. This will cause the press to close
and the heating plate will be pressed onto the supporting plate. The transfer process
is running now. As stated before, after the set time has elapsed, an acoustic signal
and a signal lamp announce the release of the press. Now the heating plate will
release automatically.
9) Switch off the transfer press when you do not use it.
8. Maintenance
Following the safety directions mentioned below is essential to avoid severe
injuries to the operator and/or damage to the transfer press.

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Before performing any maintenance work, the transfer press must have been switched
off and the plug must have been removed from the power socket.
Note the high temperatures of the top heating plate. It can take up to 15 minutes until
the plate has cooled down to a temperature below 50° C.
Carefully follow the instructions mentioned in this manual before performing any
maintenance or cleaning work on the transfer press.
Maintenance work must only be performed by skilled and specially trained staff.
Before switching on the unit again after maintenance or cleaning work, ensure that no
tools or spare parts have been left in or on the unit and that shrouds, safety appliances,
graphic symbols and instructions attached to the press are in good condition and easy
to read.
9. Dismantling and Disposal of the Heat Transfer Press
All work for dismantling or disposal must be performed by sufficiently qualified
staff.
A transfer press is an industrial unit. All applicable laws must be followed concerning
the disposal of industrial machinery in the country of the user.
Disconnect the unit from the power supply and dismantle it. Sort the parts according to
their composition, e.g. aluminum, plastic, steel, mineral wool etc. The disposal of these
material groups must be performed in accordance to the applicable laws in the country
of the user.
Strictly follow the safety instructions mentioned in this manual when dismantling the
press.

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10. Spare Parts LTS 500
01 BRACKET RIGHT - BRACKET LEFT
02 METALL COVER
03 HEAT PLATE
04 CABLE FIXING HEATING PLATE
05 FIXING HEATING RODS
06 HEATING RODS
07 SPRINGS IDLERS TEFLON
08 TEFLON
09 FELT
10 TABLE SPRING LOADED
11 THREADED
12 ARM COVER
13 MAGNET
14 MICROSWITCH
15 ARM
16 RED LIGHT BULB
17 GREEN LIGHT BULB
18 PIVOT ARM
19 BRACKETS FOR KNOB
20 PIN FOR KNOB
21 KNOB
22 CARTER UPPER BASE
23 SPRING BALANCE TRACTION
24 CARTER BACK
25 SHOCK
26 BASE
27 PIN UNION
28 PROTECTION SPRING
29 RELAY
30 ELECTRONIC BOARD PRESSURE REGULATION
31 MAINSWITCH
32 POTETIOMETER
33 EMERGENCY STOP
34 ELECTRONIC TIMER
35 ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE REGULATOR
36 FEET
37 TEMPERATURE SENSOR

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10. Spare Parts in exploded view with order numbers

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11. Electronic Diagram

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12. Electronic Diagram

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13. Construction of heating and pressure plate