SA F1 Series User manual

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F1 Series
Precision Screen Printer
Manual
Installation :: Operation

1
Set Up: Start Up Instructions
1. Main Air Supply.
*Open valve slowly after attaching air.
2a. Regulator (Main Air):
Factory set at 80 PSI.
2b. Main air gauge.
3a. Regulator (Squeegee/Print head):
Factory Set at 30 PSI.
3b. Squeegee air gauge.
4. Regulator (Carriage Up-Down):
*Used for the overhead cylinder on printer
carriage.
Factory set. (Ref Page 2 item number
3 for carriage speed adjustment).
Keep locked.
5. Air Filter:
Separates water from air.
Unscrew bottom plug to drain.
6. Air Lubricator:
Keeps pneumatic components lubricated
*Be sure to use specific air tool oil. Fill plug
located on top. Turn smaller cap to loosen.
*Failure to use proper oil will result in damage to
valve, hoses, and cylinder seals.
*Maintain approximately ¾ full.
7. Foot Pedal:
Depress pedal once to perform one print cycle.
8. Locking Pin:
Pull L-pin out to drop screen for cleaning and
maintenance.
*Refer to page 4 item number 1 for screen
adjustment instructions.

2
1. Squeegee down adjustment:
To adjust the down distance of the
squeegee, turn knob located above the
squeegee cylinder. The red, yellow and
block lines are reference marks.
2. Flood down adjustment:
To adjust the down distance of the flood
bar, follow same procedure as the
squeegee down adjustment.
*Recommended distance between flood
bar and screen is approximately .005”.
*Turn off main air source when making
adjustments to print head.
3. Screen frame cradle cushions: These are
used to assist in the starting/stopping
position and movement of the screen
frame cradle. Adjust both cushions to
determine the print stroke length. * Be
sure not to allow over stroke of th e s cree n ,
this will make the beginning edge of the
image printed on the filter
make contact with the end of the image on
the bottom of the screen creating a bad
print. Adjust the flow controls located on
th e cylinders to provide a quick but smooth
stop. *Do not allow the screen frame cradle
to touch the sensors located next to each
cushion.
4. Squeegee pressure adjustment:
Adjust the amount of downward pressure
applied to the squeegee.
5. Print and flood speed adjustment:
Left = Print speed adjustment
Right= Flood speed adjustment
1a. Flood Bar.
1b. Flood Bar Up/Down Adjustment:
To adjust the down distance of the flood bar, turn
knob located above flood bar cylinder.
*Recommended distance between flood bar and
screen is approximately .005”.
*Turn off main air source when making
adjustments to the print head.
2a. Squeegee.
2b. Squeegee Up/Down Adjustment:
To adjust the down distance of the squeegee, turn
knob located above the squeegee cylinder.
The red, yellow, and black lines are reference
marks.
3. Carriage Lift Speed Flow Control:
Turn clockwise to decrease speed of the carriage
lift.
Turn counterclockwise to increase speed.
4. Flood Speed Flow Control:
This flow control sets the speed of the flood stroke.
*Refer to item number 3 for adjustment
instructions.
5. Print Speed Flow Control:
This flow control sets the desired speed of the print
stroke.
*Refer to item number 3 for adjustment
instructions.
6. Shock Plate:
Sets to desired stroke length.
*Shock absorber stiffness can be adjusted via
flathead screwdriver.
*Printhead should not crash into the plate at the
end of the stroke.
7. Shock Absorber:
Adjust via shock plate so that absorber compresses
at the same time as the Part #R0803001.
8. Part #R0803001:
Button should compress at the same time as the
shock absorber.
*See item number 6.
9. Squeegee Stop:
Adjustable in conjunction with back shock absorber
to fit desired stroke length.

3
1. Press Frame Assembly:
Allows for up to 12 inches of travel for height
adjustments.
2. Adjustable Locks:
Loosen to make adjustments to carriage height
using the press frame hand wheel in conjunction
with front post rest.
3. Press Frame Hand Wheel:
Turn clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to
lower the front carriage assembly.
4. Front post rest:
Maintain parallelism to printing surface when
carriage is in the down position.
Adjustable via front post rest hand wheel.
*Refer to page _item __ for rear screen frame
holder instructions.
5. Carriage Up/Down Toggle Switch:
Lifts the carriage up and down.
See page 2 item 3 for speed adjustment.
6. Flood Hold Switch:
Performs one flood stroke without
7. Thompson shafts:
Thompson shafts should be kept free of ink and
debris for smooth and consistent operation.

4
1. Screen Frame Clamps:
Loosen and tighten the 4 screen frame clamps to
secure screen.
2. Front screen frame holder:
Loosen front knobs and slide back to the front
screen holder grip finger when cleaning or
replacing screen.