Mega CADET A4+ User manual

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CADET A4+
SWING PRESS
Mega Part Number: 70-1016
Mega Electronics Ltd.,
Mega House, Grip Industrial Estate,
Linton, Cambridge, England. CB21 4XN
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] web: www.megauk.com
07/13

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Important Safety Instructions.
WHEN USING YOUR APPLIANCE, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLOWED:
Read all the instructions.
Use appliance only for its intended use.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or
other liquids
Never pull cord to disconnect from outlet, instead grasp the plug and pull to
disconnect.
Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces, let appliance cool completely before
putting away.
Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord, of if the appliance has been
dropped or damaged. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or
attempt to repair the appliance, take it to a qualified service person for
examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly or repair could cause a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when the appliance is used.
Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children.
Do not leave the appliance unattended while connected to power source.
Burns could occur from touching hot metal parts –Be careful!!
To reduce the likelihood of circuit overload, do not operate another high voltage
appliance on the same circuit.
If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 20 Amp rated cord should be
used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat, care should be taken to
arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be pulled or tripped over.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

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Digital Display
Temp Indicator
Set Indicator
Time Indicator
Increase Button
Function Button
Mode Button
Decrease Button
Control Panel
The Press is designed to have two temperatures set, a standby or idle
temperature and a pressing temperature.
We recommend the Standby temperature is set to just a few degrees below the
pressing temperature for the substrate you are sublimating.
Set-up Instructions
The Cadet Press operating instructions are designed with you in mind. Carefully
read and follow the step-by-step instructions for best results.
Pay particular attention to the risk of burns which can be sustained by touching
the heated platen during use.
Keep hands clear from the platens of the press during platen lock down as the
pressure can cause injury.
Press should be placed on a sturdy suitable stand of at least
60 x 90cms (24” x 36”).
Work area must be kept clean, tidy and free of obstructions to the movements of
the heat press.
Power supply cord must be disconnected before cleaning or servicing the press.

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Connect the Power Cord
Connect the power cord into a properly
grounded (earthed) electrical outlet with
sufficient amperage rating.
Your Cadet Press requires a full 5.5 amp
grounded circuit for 230 Volt operations.
Extension Cords, if used should be as short as
possible and not less than 12 gauge. Heavy
duty cords are recommended.
Circuits that have under 15 amps or other high
demand equipment or appliances (especially
more than one heat seal machine) should not
be used.
NOTE:
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the supplier or a similar
qualified person in order to avoid any hazards.
Operating Instructions
Set appropriate pressure using the Pressure
Adjustment Knob, located on top of Heat Press.
Ensuring the power line is securely in, and Switch the heat press ON.

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LED Digital
Display
Temp Indicator
Set Indicator
Time Indicator
Increase Button
Function Button
Mode Button
Mode Button press once
Set ‘LED’ illuminates Use + () or –() buttons
to set standby (idle) temperature.
Push Mode button again
TEMP and SET LED are illuminated together
Use + () or –() buttons to set Pressing temperature
Push Mode button again to set Time
SET & TIME LED are illuminated together
Use + () or –() buttons to set the Pressing time.
Finally push Mode button again
All illuminated LED lights go out and current measured temperature is displayed.
NOTE: We recommend the Standby (Idle) temperature is set just a few degrees
below your pressing temperature.
If the machine will not allow a standby temperature to be set as high as you
require, then set your pressing temperature and then go back to the idle
temperature to increase it.

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When up to temperature –use the handles on the Heat Press
to swing-away heated platen.
Place substrate and printed image on silicon base, and then
swing-back heated platen using the top plastic handle not the
metal carry handles which will be hot.
Use top handle to lower heat platen then push the square
Function Button.
The machine will now raise the temperature to the pressing temperature you have set before
the timer ‘counts down’.
At the end of the pressing cycle a buzzer will sound.
Push the Square Function button on the display again to disable the buzzer.
Use the top plastic handle again to swing-away the heated
platen and remove your work, not the metal carry handles as
they will be hot.
Always take great care when removing substrate as it will be very hot.
PLEASE NOTE:
As above –you can set the standby (idle) temperature to a few degrees below your pressing
temperature.
If the item you are sublimating is particularly cool, it could take a little while for the
temperature to reach the pressing temperature before the timer counts down. This could
result in a pressing time that is too long. If this occurs, remove the item from the press
before the pressing time is fully complete.