Sankosha LP-690E-V3 User manual

For your safety, please read this Instruction Manual thoroughly.
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Instruction Manual
LP-690E-V3

Product Specifications
Model LP-690E-V3
Power Single phase 230V 0.03kW
Air consumption 23 liter / cycle
Steam consumption 10 kg / hour
Air pressure 0.6Mpa
Steam pressure 0.6Mpa
Air Pipe 3/8B
Steam Pipe 1/2B
Weight 210kg
Dimensions
Width ×Depth×Height
710 ×1000 ×1620(mm) Max
28.0 ×39.4 ×63.8 (inch) Max
Welcome
Thank you for choosing our Single Collar Cuff Press LP-690E-V3.
This machine was delivered to you after thorough inspection at our plant.
Please read this manual carefully for proper usage of this machine.
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Table of contents
INSTRUCTION MANUAL ......................................................1
Safety Guidelines ........................................................................3
Hazardous Area ..........................................................................5
Electrically Live Area.................................................................................6
Range of the Machine in Motion................................................................7
High Temperature Area ..............................................................................8
Safety Labels on the Machines...................................................10
Main Device.............................................................................. 11
Main Unit .................................................................................................11
Control Box ..............................................................................................12
Control panel ............................................................................................13
Operation Procedures ............................................................... 15
1. Provide Air ...........................................................................................15
2. Provide steam .......................................................................................16
3. Turn the Power On ...............................................................................16
4. Select finish time..................................................................................16
5. Set the shirt...........................................................................................17
6. After operation is over..........................................................................18
Other Operations......................................................................19
How to Reset Emergency Stop.................................................................19
About the Cover Counter .........................................................................19
About the Collar Cuffs Button .................................................................20
Cover/Pad Change Instruction ..................................................21
Service Menu ............................................................................26
Trouble Shooting.......................................................................31
DAILY MAINTENANCE........................................................35
Check Item List.........................................................................35
Check Item (Daily)....................................................................36
Check Item (Annual).................................................................37
Item Check List.........................................................................38
SPARE PARTS LIST...............................................................39
Front Diagram..........................................................................40
Rear Diagram ...........................................................................42
Steam Piping.............................................................................44
Cover Diagram..........................................................................46
DIAGRAM ...............................................................................48

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Safety Guidelines
Warning labels are placed on the machine in order to prevent the operator and others from injury, and to ensure the
correct, safe operation of this machine. For the most part labels are placed on the operational parts of the machine.
Use this product safely upon reading this manual and understand the warning labels on the machine.
Please keep this manual, as it will be needed in the future.
■ Please find an explanation of the warning labels below. You will find the symbols used along with an explanation
of the degree of risk of injury or damage if the manual and or labels are not followed.
DANGER This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
followed, could result in death.
WARNING
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
followed, could result in serious injury.
CAUTION This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
followed, may result in minor or moderate injury.
■Regulations are shown in a table below.
Generality
This is used to note unspecified caution,
attention or danger.
General Prohibition
This is used to notify of unspecified
prohibition.
Shock Hazard
This is used to note the Possibility of electric
shock in certain circumstances.
Prohibition of Dismantling
This is used to note the possibility of injury
or shock if indicated parts are dismantled.
Cut Hazard
This is used to give notice of possibility of
wounding of hand and fingers by a cutter
and may cause physical handicap.
Attention
This is used to draw unspecified attention to
user actions.
Burn Hazard
This is used to note the possibility of burns
from live or contained steam.
Necessity to Ground
This is used to indicate that the machine
must be properly grounded, using the
attached green wire.
Pinch Hazard
This is used to note the possibility of
pinching by rollers which may cause
Permanent damage to extremities.
Rotation Hazard
This is used to note the possibility of injury
if rotating parts of the machine are not
property covered during maintenance or
operation.
Rotation Hazard
This is used to note the possibility of injury
if rotating parts of the machine are not
properly covered during maintenance or
operation.
Sankosha cannot be held legally responsible for any injuries to operators or damage to machines caused
by alterations to machines or operations not described in the machine manual.

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■ Installation
Installation and rigging of this product
should be performed only by an authorized
Sankosha dealer or by qualified personnel.
Incorrect installation or rigging of this machine may
result in shock, injury and burn.
■ Shock Hazard
Do not place your hands or any foreign
objects in the area.
It may cause an electrical shock or explosion.
■ Ground Connection
The green wire must be properly grounded.
The electrical code must be followed for
Single 110V / 220Vpower.
Incorrect connection may cause an electric shock.
■In case of flooding
Please call authorized personnel to inspect
and repair the machine in the case of a flood.
It may cause an electrical shock.
■ Fire Hazard
Flammable articles such as gasoline, etc.
should not be located near the machine.
It may cause fire or explosion.
■ Maintenance
Please call authorized service personnel.
Don’t dismantle the machine by yourself.
It may cause electric shock, injury fire or an accident.
■ Shock Hazard
Don't touch the electric plug or switch.
It may cause an electrical shock.
■ Shock Hazard
Parts must not get wet when cleaning
machine with water.
It may cause an electrical shock.
■Safety Instructions
・For your safety, follow these instructions.
・Only qualified personnel trained by supervisor can
operate the machine.
・Carefully read the Instruction Manual completely before
operation.
・Make sure there are no personnel working on the
machine before operation.
・Never operate the machine with anyone else.
・Before maintenance, follow the following instructions.
・Close the air and steam valves, and release their residual
pressures.
■ Alteration Hazard
Don’t improve or dismantle the machine.
It may cause an accident.
■ Don’t Use During Disrepair
Turn the main power and breaker switches
off when there is a malfunction and call an
authorized service person.
Using the machine during repair will result in injury
or further damage to the equipment.
WARNING

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■Maintenance of warning labels
The labels need to be cleaned and changed if necessary.
It may cause an accident.
■Inside use only
The machine must be located inside a facility.
Don’t place it in a damp or wet area.
It may cause an accident.
■Not for use abroad
Don't use the machine abroad.
It may cause fire due to differing electrical supplies.
■Cleaning
Both the main power switch and the breaker should be off when cleaning.
Cleaning while power is on may cause electric shock or other injuries.
■Check and cleaning
It is necessary to check the electrical plug and sockets regularly and maintain them.
In the event of damage to the electrical plugs or sockets, please, notify our distributor or
company immediately.
Damage may cause an electrical shock or fire.
■Adequate space
Room should be allowed around the machine to allow for service and maintenance.
Inadequate space may result in injury to service/maintenance personnel
CAUTION

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Hazardous Area
Electrically Live Area
DANGER
Control box has terminals with lethal voltage.
-Only qualified professionals can open the cover.
-Shut off the power before opening the cover.
Ignoring this warning will result in serious injury or death due to electrical shock.

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Range of the Machine in Motion
WARNING
The machine has moving and rotating parts.
Keep all body parts away from the machine during rotation.
Before starting check up or maintenance, turn off the air and power first.
Ignoring this warning could result in serious injuries.

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High Temperature Area
CAUTION
The machine has surfaces that get extremely hot during operation.
Never touch hot surfaces during and 30 minutes after the steam has been turned off.
Ignoring this warning may result in burns.

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Safety Labels on the Machines
①
Please be sure to check that nobody is on the periphery of the machine while operating the
machine. Operate the machine alone.
②
High-pressure air!
Before maintenance, close air valve and drain residual pressure.
③
It may cause electric shock.
Before opening Control Box/Motor Terminal and Inverter Box, always turn the power off.
Do not touch any power switch with wet hands.
④
High-pressure steam!
Before maintenance, close steam valve and let residual steam discharge
⑤
Pinch hazard!
Keep hands away from the machine. Do not touch while in operation.
⑥
Press surface is HOT!
Do not touch press head, piping and its surrounding area.
⑦
Be careful! There is a high risk of catching your fingers while the machine is in operation.
Please do not remove attached covers.
When the machine is in operation do not place your hands anywhere in or on the machine.
⑧
Clean pressing surface with cloth etc. every day.
(See “Daily Check Manual” on page 37)
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⑨
Center Mark
Indicating the center of gravity of the machine
⑩ ⑪
Make sure that each warning label is placed at the location shown above. If any of the labels is missing, damaged,
or illegible, contact your distributor to obtain a new one.

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Main Device
Main Unit

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Control Box
① Main Switch
Pushing the black button, the machine will turn ON.
② Emergency Stop Button
When you push the emergency stop button, the machine will return to it’s original position, during any
process, safely. “E1”will be displayed and when returning to the original operation, rotate the button
clockwise and the button will be released and “--1”will appear on the display. Then push the reset
button. The display will then return to the normal count display.
③ Control Panel
Finish mode and timer setup can be changed. Refer to 13-page "control panel part".
④ Left Start Button
When you push this button and the right start button simultaneously, the machine press head closes.
The pressing time can be selected by pressing either the set long timer button / short timer button on
control panel.
⑤ Right Start Button
When you push this button and left start button simultaneously, the machine press head closes.
The pressing time can be selected by pressing either the set long timer button / short timer button on
control panel.
⑥ Reset Button
This button has 3 functions depending on the process.
1. To return frame to original position after power is turned on.
2. To return to normal operation after emergency stop button or safety bar has been worked.
3. To return to the original position after the stop button has been pressed.
①
⑤
⑥
②
④
③

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Control panel
① Collar・Cuff Button (If you push this button, the green light will turn on.)
When this button is pushed, both the cuff (Middle press) and collar (Upper press) will press.
When turning this button off (green light goes off), only the collar area (upper press head) works.
This function can be available such as for a one-point press on front side of the shirt or touch up work.
② Long Timer Button (If you push this button, the green light will turn on.)
The setting can be changed using this button.
1. The shirt will be pressed only for the period of time shown on the long timer. A green light will
appear, the pressing time will be displayed as a countdown on the display window⑨.
2. By pushing this button the long timer setting can be changed using the set/select dial⑧.
(After a period of operation it will return to the count display)
③ Short Timer Button. (If you push this button the green light will turn on.)
The setting can be changed using this button.
1. The shirt will be pressed only for the period of time shown on the short timer. A green light will
appear, the pressing time will be displayed as a countdown on the display window⑨.
2. By pushing this button the short timer setting can be changed using the set/select dial⑧.
(After a period of no operation, it will return to the count display)
④ Cover Counter Button
Pressing this button and turning the control dial will allow access to two counters,
1. Cover Counter：This counter will display the number of times the current attached cover
has been pressed. After changing covers, it is important to reset this.
More information on Page 19.
2. Press Counter：This counter displays how many times the machine has gone through
the pressing process. Reset of this function is not possible.
Selecting the Counter
Press the Cover CNT button will bring up a flashing display.
Turning the dial will allow the user to switch between and 、
When you press enter while either one is selected, the corresponding count will be shown.
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④
②
⑤
③
⑥⑦⑧
⑨
Tips
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About the display of cover counter and press counter
Maximum counter is 9,999,999.
The counter shows twice due to the limited space of Display Window.
First it shows upper 3 digits. Turn the Set/Select Dial to the right next. It shows lower 3 digits next.
When displaying the upper 3 digits, there will be a period placed in the window to denote
which set of numbers the user is currently viewing. Below contains a diagram of how this works.
◎ In the case of the Press Counter, when the counter reaches 1,000,000 times, a period will be placed
in the Upper Number section, beside the number closest to the right. After exceeding 2,000,000,
another period will be placed beside the next number in line in the Upper Number section.
⑤ Counter Clear Button
Press this button. "0" will blink at ⑨"Display Window". Press ⑥the "Enter Button".
You can reset the counter at "0". Press this button again. The window will show garment counter.
⑥ Enter Button (The light turns green when the button is ON.)
Press this button after changing the timer setting for each mode. The time setting for each mode can
be saved.
⑦ Power Lamp
The lamp turns red when the power turns ON. The lamp blinks when pressing the Emergency Stop
Button.
⑧ Set/Select Dial
This dial can change timer settings and select menu numbers.
⑨ Display Window.
Operation process number, timer countdown, error number, menu item (number) and so on are
displayed.
Upper 3 digits Lower 3 digits
Example of Maximum Counter（999,999）Example of a display in case a counter is 999 times
Example of a display in case a counter is 12,000 times
Upper
Period
Lower
Period
Upper 3 digits Lower 3 digits
Example : 1,001,999
1,000,000th mark
Upper 3 digits Lower 3 digits
Example : 2,009,999
2,000,000th mark

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Run the machine where air can be supplied in a stable condition.
Use after-cooler or similar equipment to supply clean air at all times.
Operation Procedures
1. Provide Air
The standard air pressure of this machine is set
at 0.6Mpa. Please make sure with the
pressure gauge that the air pressure is 0.6Mpa.
Low air pressure can cause malfunction. If the pressure does not reach its standard level, set the
air pressure properly following the procedure below.
Check Point
●Check compressor if the main air pressure does not reach 0.6MPa even after the above adjustment.
■ How to adjust air pressure
1. Pull the adjustment knob up
2. Turn the knob to adjust air pressure
Clockwise →Pressure will increase
Counterclockwise → Pressure will decrease
3. Pull the knob down
Follow the procedure for proper operation.
Improper operation can cause mechanical failure or injury to operators.
CAUTION
Pressure Gauge
(0.6Mpa)
Attention
Air Inlet

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2. Provide steam
The standard steam pressure of this machine is set at 0.6Mpa. Please make sure that the steam
pressure is 0.6Mpa (85psi). If the steam pressure does not reach the required level, it may adversely
affect the shirt finishing quality.
It takes about 15 minutes until the machine heats up.
(It may vary depending on the season and the environment.)
3. Turn the Power On
The power is ON by pressing the Black Button at the
right side of the Control Box.
→The power lamp blinks and “－－－” shows up on
the Display Window of the Operation Panel.
Press Reset Button
→The machine is ready to work. The Power Lamp turns
ON and the Display Window shows counter.
The machine will not work unless the Reset
Button is pressed.
4. Select finish time.
Select the long or short button.
→A green light will appear on the upper right side of the
selected button.
Press the "Enter Button" to save the setting.
→The last mode (Short or Long) saved before turning the
power off will appear as default setting next time the
machine starts to work.
◎The setting change method of each timer
Change setting of the Long/Short Timer depending on the garment material or others if necessary.
①Press the Long or Short Timer Button
→The green lamp on the upper right of selected button turns on, and the selected
Timer shows at the Display Window.
②Change Timer by turning Set/Select Dial.
＊Turn clockwise. Timer will increase.
＊Turn counterclockwise. Timer will decrease
③Press the “Enter Button” to save the setting.
If you do not press the "Enter Button", it returns to the previous timer.
Please make sure to press the button if you want to save the new setting.
＊Factory Setting (Default Setting) Long Timer ・・・40 sec
Short Timer ・・・30 sec
Power Switch
Caution
Reset Button
Long Timer
Short Timer
Display
Set/Select Dial
Enter
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5. Set the shirt
①Set the cuffs on the cuff tables. See picture on right.
（*See page 20 ）
When setting a short-sleeved shirt, set sleeve on the
cuff table.
②Select long or short on panel.
Push the button on and a green light will appear.
③Press both start buttons at once.
→Cuff press head will come down
and press the cuffs.
＊ Do not release the start button until the press
head is completely down, otherwise it will
release the press head.
④Set the collar on the collar press table. See on right.
・Be careful not to insert a hand or a shirt during the working process.
・Be careful not to touch the metal parts on garment setting up.
It may cause burn.
CAUTION
Left start button
Right start button
Left start button
Right start button
The Collar is sticking to the surface
of the press.
Shirt
Make the clearance
Bad example
（Collar not stretched）
Good example
（Collar stretched）
Caution

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⑤ Press both start buttons at once.
→Collar Press Head will come down and press the collar.
＊ Do not release the start button until the collar
press head is completely down, otherwise it will
release the press head.
＊ If long timer is selected during press, long timer
lamp button will light. If short timer is selected
during press, short timer lamp button will light.
＊Press the reset button to release the press position.
⑥Collar and cuff press head will be released automatically after the timer complete.
Remove the shirt from the press, then place the next shirt and setup again.
When you want to reset the counter indicator,
Please push the "Counter Clear" Button of a console panel. "0" will blink at "Display Window".
Press the "Enter Button".
You can reset the counter at "0". Press this button again.
6. After operation is over
Push the red button on the side of the control box.
→Power lamp will turned off after a while.
＊When switching back on, make sure there is nothing displayed.
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