Secabo TC D2 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
for the heat press
Secabo TC D2
Congratulations on purchasing a Secabo heat press!
Please read these operating instructions carefully so you can start production with
your press without problems.
Reproduction of these operating instructions in any form requires the written
approval of Secabo GmbH. e reserve all rights to change technical data and
product features.
Secabo does not assume any liability for direct or indirect damage resulting from
use of this product.
Version 1.2 (22.02.2011)

Table of contents
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1 Safety Precautions
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2 Scope of Delivery
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3 Machine description
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4 Controller
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7 Recommended Times and Temperatures
Recommended Times and TemperaturesRecommended Times and Temperatures
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1Safety Precautions
Please
Please Please
Please read these instructions and safety precautions carefully before using your
read these instructions and safety precautions carefully before using your read these instructions and safety precautions carefully before using your
read these instructions and safety precautions carefully before using your
press for the first time!
press for the first time!press for the first time!
press for the first time!
•Never reach into the heat press with your hands when it is connected to the
power supply, particularly when it is switched on and heated up – danger of
severe burns!
•Never open the housing or attempt to modify the machine yourself.
•In case you are requested by the Secabo customer support to open the
heating plate cover, please make sure you are wearing respiratory protection
and only touch the contained insulation wool with gloves. Any disposal of the
wool must be contained in a closed bag.
•Ensure that liquids and metal objects do not get into the inside of the heat
press.
•Ensure that the power socket used is grounded. Note that it is only
permissible to operate a heat press from a power socket protected by a
ground fault protection switch.
•Disconnect machine from power outlet when not in use!
•Never operate the heat press within the reach of children and never leave the
machine unsupervised when switched on.
•Ensure that the machine is used only in dry rooms.
If you cannot observe one or more of the safety precautions above, or if you are
If you cannot observe one or more of the safety precautions above, or if you are If you cannot observe one or more of the safety precautions above, or if you are
If you cannot observe one or more of the safety precautions above, or if you are
not sure whether all points are satisfied, please contact our Technical Support
not sure whether all points are satisfied, please contact our Technical Support not sure whether all points are satisfied, please contact our Technical Support
not sure whether all points are satisfied, please contact our Technical Support
Department.
Department.Department.
Department.

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2Scope of Deli ery
Before starting work, please check whether the following items are all present:
Article Quantity
Heat press 1
230V
connecting cable 1
Instruction manual 1

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3Machine description
a) Time and Temperature Controller
b) orking table
c) Pressure Adjustment
d) Slide rail
e) Knee lever Open/Close
c)
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d

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4Controller
Select settings
“START“
Press button - heating process starts
“STOP“
Press button again - heating process stops
Press briefly: increase
value
Press for longer: reset
values
Press briefly: reduce
value
Press for longer: save
values

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5Operation
•Use the power cable included in the delivery to connect the transfer press
with a 230V power socket.
•Switch on the press with the flip switch on the back.
•The small lamp next to “Current Temp“ is on, the current temperature is
shown on the display. By pressing “SAVE“ or “CLEAR“ you can choose
between “°C“ and ”°F“.
•Select the individual menu items by pressing ”SELECT“.
•Set the desired temperature (“Setting Temp.“) and the desired time (“Setting
Time”) by selecting ”SAVE“ or ”CLEAR“. Confirm the entry by pressing “SAVE”
for longer.
•Select the "START/STOP" button to start the heating process to the set
temperature.
•“Temp. Rising“ will light up.
•hen the set temperature is reached, you will hear a signal and the small
lamp will light up “Temp. Hold“.
•Now you can carry out the first transfers. The time clock will start running as
soon as the press is closed with the press lever.
•You will see the time on the display.
•You will hear a warning signal after the set time has expired.
•You can regulate the contact pressure by increasing or reducing the leverage
by turning the large fixing screw on the upper side of the press. The contact
pressure is increased by turning in the clockwise direction. The pressure is
reduced by turning in the other direction.
•No settings can be changed during the pressing process.
•ith each completed pressing process the counter will rise by one, when the
stated time has completely expired.
•Reset the counter by pressing “CLEAR“ for a longer moment. Previously select
the menu item “COUNTER“ by pressing “SELECT”.
Note: Please note that a certain time is required before the press cools down after
Note: Please note that a certain time is required before the press cools down after Note: Please note that a certain time is required before the press cools down after
Note: Please note that a certain time is required before the press cools down after
it is switched off.
it is switched off.it is switched off.
it is switched off.

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6Maintenance and cleaning
Maintenance work should always be accomplished with the press switched off and
cooled down. The plug must first be disconnected from the power socket. Consult
Technical Support before carrying out any maintenance work.
Clean the press regularly with a soft cloth and mild household cleaner to remove
adhesive residues etc. Never use scouring sponges, solvents or gasoline!

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7Recommended Times and Temperatures
These values are only guidelines; they can vary from material to material and
should always be checked before pressing.
Material
MaterialMaterial
Material Temperature
TemperatureTemperature
Temperature Pressure
PressurePressure
Pressure Time
TimeTime
Time
Flock film
Flock filmFlock film
Flock film 170°C - 185°C light-medium 25s
Flex film
Flex filmFlex film
Flex film 160°C - 170°C medium-high 25s
Sublimation flex
Sublimation flexSublimation flex
Sublimation flex 180°C - 195°C medium-high 10s - 35s
Sublimation on
Sublimation on Sublimation on
Sublimation on
ceramic mugs
ceramic mugsceramic mugs
ceramic mugs
200°C medium-high 150s - 180s
Sublimation
SublimationSublimation
Sublimation on tiles
on tiles on tiles
on tiles 200°C high 120s - 480s
(depending on thickness of
material)
Sublimation on
Sublimation on Sublimation on
Sublimation on
jigsaw puzzles
jigsaw puzzles jigsaw puzzles
jigsaw puzzles
200°C light-medium 25s
Sublimation
Sublimation Sublimation
Sublimation
mousepads
mousepadsmousepads
mousepads
200°C medium 20s - 40s
Sublimation on
Sublimation on Sublimation on
Sublimation on
textiles
textilestextiles
textiles
200°C medium-high 30s - 50s
Sublimation on
Sublimation on Sublimation on
Sublimation on
metal plates
metal platesmetal plates
metal plates
200°C high 10s - 50s
(depending on thickness of
material)

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8Technical data
Heat press
Heat pressHeat press
Heat press TC D2
orking angle
orking angleorking angle
orking angle
0° - 50°
Max. contact pressure
Max. contact pressureMax. contact pressure
Max. contact pressure 250g/cm²
Type
TypeType
Type Lineare double plate heat press
Max. temperature
Max. temperatureMax. temperature
Max. temperature 260°C
Max. time setting
Max. time settingMax. time setting
Max. time setting 9999s
Power supply
Power supplyPower supply
Power supply 230V / 50Hz - 60Hz, 1,75k
Ambient conditions
Ambient conditionsAmbient conditions
Ambient conditions +5°C-+35°C/30%-70%
humidity
eight
eighteight
eight 44kg
Dimensions ( x H x D)
Dimensions ( x H x D)Dimensions ( x H x D)
Dimensions ( x H x D) 85cm x 53cm x 41cm

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Konformitätserklärung
Statement of Conformity
Hiermit erklären wir in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass das unter „9. Technische
Daten“ genannte Produkt mit den Bestimmungen der folgenden EG-Richtlinien und
Normen übereinstimmt:
e herewith declare under sole responsibility that the under „9. technical data“
mentioned product meet the provisions of the following EC Directives and
Harmonized Standards:
EG-Richtlinien / EC Directives:
2006/95/EG Niederspannungsrichtlinie
2006/95/EC Low Volatge Directive
98/37/EG Maschinenrichtlinie (2006/42/EG ab 29.12.2009)
98/37/EC Directive on machinery (from 2009-12-29: 2006/42/EC)
Norm / Standard:
EN 60204-1:2006
Technische Dokumente bei / Technical documents at:
Secabo GmbH, Hochstatt 6-8, 85283 olnzach, Germany
Dipl. Ing. Fabian Franke Dipl. Ing.(FH) Bernhard Schmidt
Secabo GmbH, www.secabo.com, Hochstatt 6-8, 85283 olnzach, Germany