Secabo TMUG User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
for heat press
Secabo TMUG
Congratulations on purchasing a Secabo heat press!
Please read these operating instructions carefully to ensure that you can start
production with your machine without problems.
Reproduction of these operating instructions in any form requires written approval by
Nepata Vertrieb mbH. We reserve all rights to modify the technical data and
product features without prior notice. We cannot assume any liability for printing
errors.
Nepata Vertrieb mbH does not assume any liability for direct or indirect damage
resulting from use of this product.
Version 1.2 (30.06.2008)

Table of Contents
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2 Scope of Delivery
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3 Description of Machine
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4 Operation
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5 Maintenance and Cleaning
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6 Recommended Times and Temperatures
Recommended Times and TemperaturesRecommended Times and Temperatures
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a Secabo TMU
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1Safety Precautions
Please read these instructions and safety precautions carefully before starting up
Please read these instructions and safety precautions carefully before starting up Please read these instructions and safety precautions carefully before starting up
Please read these instructions and safety precautions carefully before starting up
your machine for the first time!
your machine for the first time!your machine for the first time!
your machine 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.
•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 the power plug if the machine is not to be used for a longer
period of time.
•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 not
sure whether all points are satisfied, please contact our Technical Support
Department.

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2Scope of De ivery
Please check right at the beginning whether the following items have been delivered
completely:
Item Quantity
heat press 1
220V connecting
cable 1
operating
instructions 1

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3Description of Machine
a) Hot melt heater
b) Temperature control knob
c) Time control knob
d) Press lever
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4Operation
•Connect the heat press to a 230 V power socket using the connection cable
supplied.
•Switch on the press with the red rocker switch.
•After switching on the press heats up automatically to the set temperature,
which can be changed at any time on the temperature control knob. A small
light on the temperature control knob illuminates as long as the press is
heating up.
•The contact pressure can be regulated by increasing or reducing the lever
travel by rotating the knurled nut on the press lever.
•As soon as the press is heated up completely you can stating making the first
transfers. For this purpose select the desired pressing time on the time control
knob. The timer starts running as soon as the press is closed with the press
lever. After expiration of the set time a warning signal sounds.
Temperature control knob Time control knob
Note
NoteNote
Note:
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: The heat press has to cool down after use, which can take some time.
The heat press has to cool down after use, which can take some time. The heat press has to cool down after use, which can take some time.
The heat press has to cool down after use, which can take some time.
Note: Please note that the
Note: Please note that the Note: Please note that the
Note: Please note that the heat press
heat pressheat press
heat press is not designed for continuous operation
is not designed for continuous operation is not designed for continuous operation
is not designed for continuous operation,
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so do not leave the press switched on when it is not in use.
so do not leave the press switched on when it is not in use.so do not leave the press switched on when it is not in use.
so do not leave the press switched on when it is not in use.

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5Maintenance and C eaning
Maintenance work should always be accomplished with the press switched off and
cooled down. Disconnect the plug from the power socket before staring 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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6Recommended Times and Temperatures
These values serve only as guidelines; they can vary from material to material
These values serve only as guidelines; they can vary from material to material These values serve only as guidelines; they can vary from material to material
These values serve only as guidelines; they can vary from material to material
and should always be checked before pressing.
and should always be checked before pressing.and should always be checked before pressing.
and should always be checked before pressing.
Material
MaterialMaterial
Material Temperature
TemperatureTemperature
Temperature Pressure
PressurePressure
Pressure Time
TimeTime
Time
Flock vinyl
Flock vinylFlock vinyl
Flock vinyl 170° C - 185°C little - medium 25s
Flex vinyl
Flex vinylFlex vinyl
Flex vinyl 160°C - 170°C medium- high 25s
Sublimation flex
Sublimation flexSublimation flex
Sublimation flex 180°C - 195°C medium - high 10s - 35s
Sublimation
Sublimation Sublimation
Sublimation on
onon
on
mugs
mugsmugs
mugs
200°C medium - high 150s - 180s
Sublimation on tiles
Sublimation on tilesSublimation on tiles
Sublimation on tiles
200°C high 120s - 480s
(depends on gauge of the material)
Sublimation on
Sublimation on Sublimation on
Sublimation on
puzzles
puzzlespuzzles
puzzles
200°C little - medium 25s
Sublimation on
Sublimation on Sublimation on
Sublimation on
mousepads
mousepads mousepads
mousepads
200°C medium 20s - 40s
Sublimation on
Sublimation on Sublimation on
Sublimation on
garments
garmentsgarments
garments
200°C medium - high 30s - 50s
Sublimation
Sublimation Sublimation
Sublimation on
on on
on
metal panels
metal panelsmetal panels
metal panels
200°C high 10s - 50s
(depends on gauge of the material)

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7Technica Data Secabo TMUG
T
TT
TMU
MUMU
MU
max. cup height 12,5cm
cup diameter 7,5-8,5cm
max. temperature 200°C
max. delay time 60s
operating voltage 230V / 500W
weight 9kg
Maße 35x35x22cm

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ermany