Secabo TCC Lite User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
for the modular cap press TCC
Lite
Congratulations on the purchase of your Secabo heat press!
To ensure that you can start production smoothly with your machine, please read these operating
instructions carefully.
Any form of reproduction of these operating instructions requires the written permission of Secabo
GmbH. Technical data and product features are subject to change and errors excepted.
Secabo GmbH accepts no liability for direct or indirect damage resulting from the use of this
product.
Version 1.0 (31.01.2023)
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Precautions
Please read these notes and precautions carefully before operating the unit for the first time!
● Never reach your hands into the heat press when it is connected to the power supply,
especially when it is switched on and heated up - risk of burns!
● Never open the housing and do not make any changes to the unit yourself.
● Should it be necessary to open the heating plate cover after explicit request by Secabo
customer service, it is recommended to wear respiratory protection and to handle the
insulation wool inside with gloves. The insulation wool should only be disposed of in a
closed bag.
● Make sure that neither liquids nor metal objects get inside the heat press.
● Make sure that the socket outlet used is earthed. Note that a heat press may only be
operated from a socket outlet that is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
● Disconnect the heat press from the mains when not in use.
● Always operate the heat press out of the reach of children and never leave the machine
switched on unattended.
● Make sure that the unit is only used in dry rooms.
If you are unable to meet one or more of the above safety requirements, or if you are
unsure whether they all apply, please contact our technical support.

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Scope of delivery
Mechanical base of the
transfer press with heating
element and base element
Controller Box
CL01
C13 cold
appliance
connection
cable

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Device description
a. Main switch (without illustration)
b. Display
c. Control panel with push buttons
d. IEC socket and earth connection Controller (not shown), internal connections
e. Clamping lever for transfer objects
f. Exchangeable base element
g. Cover heating element and heating element
h. Press lever

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Assembly and commissioning
● Place the base frame of the TCC Lite heat press securely on a stable table.
● Position the CL01 controller box above the rear centre of the TCC Lite transfer press
base frame and slide the threaded bolts on the controller box into the slots on the base
frame. Tighten the hand nuts securely.
● Attach the small 6-pin connector from the back of the base rack to the matching socket
on the outside right of the controller box.
● Attach the large 5-pin connector from the surface of the heater to the matching socket on
the outside right of the controller box.
● Plug the protective earth cable from the HPC01 controller into the terminal provided at the
rear of the base frame.

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● Plug the supplied C13 IEC power cable into the back of the controller box and connect it to
an earthed socket, which must have an earthed connection and be protected by a fuse and
earth leakage circuit breaker.
The TCC Lite heat press is now ready for operation.
Controller components and operation
Digital controller
Operation
● Connect the TCC Lite Transfer Press to the mains using the power cable supplied.
● Switch on the TCC Lite heat press.
● OFF" appears in the display.
● After switching on, "-f-" (Fahrenheit) or "-c-" (Celsius) appears.
● Use the arrow keys to select the desired temperature unit.
● Press the "OK" button. Now the "Temp" LED lights up.
● Use the arrow keys to select the desired temperature.
● Press the "OK" button. Now the "Time" LED lights up.
● Use the arrow keys to select the desired duration of the pressing process.
● Press the "OK" button. The display will initially show LO, and only as soon as the
temperature has exceeded 100°C will the current temperature of the TCC Lite heat press
be displayed. The press will now heat up to the set temperature.
● An acoustic signal sounds when the heat press is heated up.

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● Now the transfer press can be closed via the press lever to carry out transfers.
● When the press is closed, the timer starts to count down, and about half a second later
the magnet is activated, which is indicated by a flashing light at CDL in the display. Only
then is the press locked.
● After the timer has expired, there is also an acoustic signal, after which the press opens
automatically.
Carry out transfers
● Switch on the heat press via the main switch.
● Store the desired parameters for temperature and time and confirm each of them as
described above. For information on how to change the settings on the controller, see
the preceding paragraphs.
● You can regulate the contact pressure by increasing or decreasing the lever travel by
turning the small hand screw on the underside of the press. Turning clockwise
increases the contact pressure and turning anticlockwise decreases it.
● Tension the transfer object with the tension lever to the left of the base element as
tightly and flat down as possible to avoid creases in the transfer.
● No setting can be changed during the pressing process.
Notes
● Note that the heating plate and the transfer objects are hot and there is a risk
of burns.
● Switch off the machine when it is not needed.
● Please note that it takes a certain amount of time for the press to cool down
again after it has been switched off. There is a risk of burns until it has cooled
down completely!
Maintenance and cleaning
All maintenance work must be carried out when the press is switched off and has cooled down. The
plug must be removed from the socket beforehand. Only carry out maintenance work after
consulting our technical support.
The press should be cleaned regularly with a soft cloth and a mild household cleaner to remove
adhesive residues, dust, etc. Do not use scouring pads, solvents or petrol!

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Recommended times and temperatures
These values are only approximate, may vary from material to material and must be checked
before pressing.
Material
Temperature
Print
Pressing time
Flock foil
170°C - 185°C
338°F - 365°F
light-medium
25s
Flex foil
160°C - 170°C
320°F - 338°F
medium-high
25s
Sublimation flex
180°C - 195°C
356°F - 383°F
medium-high
10s - 35s
Sublimation on
cups
200°C
392°F
medium-high
150s - 180s
Sublimation on
200°C
high
120s - 480s
Tiles
392°F
(depending on the thickness of
the material)
Sublimation on
Piuzzles
200°C
392°F
light-medium
25s
Sublimation on
mouse pads
200°C
392°F
medium
20s - 40s
Sublimation on
textiles
200°C
392°F
medium-high
30s - 50s
Sublimation on
200°C
high
10s - 50s
Metal plates
392°F
(depending on the thickness of
the material)
Important note: Before each production, own tests should be made with the respective
transfer materials and carrier media. The above values and the manufacturer's specifications
are only indicative. Washing resistance and behaviour during transfer must be determined in
separate tests.

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No guarantee can be derived from the recommended values. It is always up to the user to
determine and apply the settings applicable under his or her specific conditions.
Note for textile finishes: After the pressing process, the textiles must cool down before any
backing media can be removed from the transfer material. The hotmelt adhesive in the
transfer material has only developed its adhesive strength when cold. If the adhesive does
not adhere when cold, the pressing process may have been too cold or too short.

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Technical data
Transfer press
Secabo TCC Lite
Type
automatic opening cap press
Size work surface
15cm x 8cm
Max. Opening angle
35°
Max. Temperature
225°C
Max. Time
preselection
999s
Max. Working
pressure
250g/cm² / 3.56 psi
Pressure setting
Height adjustment of the base element by means of
a hand wheel
Power supply
230V / 50Hz - 60Hz, 1.0kW
Surroundings
+ 5°C - +35°C / 30% - 70% humidity 41°F -
95°F - 70% humidity
Weight
without
packaging
15kg
Weight with
packaging
22kg
Dimensions closed
24 cm x 59 cm x 53 cm
Dimensions open
(W x H x D)
24 cm x 71 cm x 53 cm

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Declaration of Conformity - Statement of Conformity
We hereby declare on our sole responsibility that the product described under
"Technical data" complies with the provisions of the following EC
directives and standards:
We herewith declare under sole responsibility that the under "technical
data" mentioned product meet the provisions of the following EC
Directives and Harmonized Standards:
EG-Richtlinien / EC directives:
2014/35/EC Low Voltage Directive / 2014/35/EC
Low Voltage Directive
98/37/EG Maschinenrichtlinie (2006/42/EG vom 12/29/2009) /
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 Wolnzach, Germany
Dipl. Ing. Fabian Franke
Dipl. Ing.(FH) Bernhard Schmidt