Stahl Hotronix DUAL Air Fusion User manual

Hotronix®
2x 40x50 cm
www.stahls.eu
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DUAL

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Hotronix®Air Fusion™
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
WHEN USING YOUR APPLIANCE, BASIC PRE-CAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
Read all instructions.
Use appliance only for its intended use.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
Never pull cord to disconnect from outlet, instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces, let appliance cool completely before putting away.
Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord, or if the appliance has been dropped or
damaged.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the
appliance, take it to a qualified service person for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly
or repair could cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when the appliance is used.
Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children.
Do not leave appliance unattended while connected.
Burns could occur from touching hot metal parts.
To reduce the likelihood of circuit overload, do not operate another high voltage appliance on
the same circuit.
If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 20 ampere rated cord should be used.
Cords rated for less amperage may overheat, care should be taken to arrange the cord so
that the cord cannot be pulled or tripped over.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Hotronix®Dual Air Fusion™
Table of Content
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Safety Instructions
Machine View
Touch Screen Guide / Connecting the System
Hotronix®Air Fusion™ Operating Instructions
Start Up / Shut Down
Print Screen/Passwords
Preset Setup
Date & Time Setup / Display Setup
Auto On nd Off Setup
Password Setup
Language Setup / Laser Setup
System Setup
Prepare to Print
Parts Replacement List
Parts Location Guide
Hotronix®Air Fusion™ Electrical Schematic
CE-Certification
Terms of Guarantee
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Machine View
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1. Print Buttons
2. Casters
3. Alignment Lasers
(optional)
4. Bellow
5. Circuit Breakers & IEC Inlet
6. Air Connect
7. Air Hose
8. Foot Pedal
9. Power Cord
10. ON/OFF Switch
11. Quick Release Button
12. Touch Screen
13. Upper Platen
14. Lower Platen A
15. Lower Platen B
16. Base
17. Platen Release Lever

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Touch Screen Guide
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Navigation
Most screens have a Cancel or Back button to close the current screen
without saving any changes and will return the user to the previous
screen. (Fig.1)
Some screens may present a list of items.When the list of items is
larger than can be displayed on a single screen, a left and/or right
arrow appears on the left or right side of the screen. A user can scroll
through the list by making a sweeping gesture across the screen, either
left and/or right, as indicated by the arrows.The user must be touching
the screen for the gesture to be detected.Very fast and very slow
gestures may not be recognized. (Fig.1)
Editing
Editable fields may be displayed in an Edit Box. An Edit Box typically
overlays the screen and presents field(s) and/or control(s). Edit Boxes
typically do not have a Back or Cancel button.The Edit Box can be closed
by touching the screen anywhere outside the Edit Box. A Save or Enter
button may be displayed in an Edit Box. Closing the Edit Box without
pressing the Save button will result in the loss of your changes. (Fig.2)
In addition to editable fields, an Up/Down icon may be provided to
increase or decrease values.The Up/Down icon (in most cases) can be
held down to automatically increase or decrease the value.(Fig.3)
Keypad Display
The Keypad display is used for data entry purposes.This is used to enter
text or numeric data when required.The Keypad provides function keys
for Cancel, Enter and Backspace/Clear (“<”) keys. Also, a mode key may be
present between the Cancel and Enter key.The mode key allows the user
to switch between upper and lower case letters and numeric and
other characters that may be entered using the Keypad. (Fig.4)
Typically, the current value is displayed in the Keypad value display at the
top of the screen. Use the Keypad to change the current value. Use the
Enter key to accept the change or the Cancel key to exit without accepting
the change to the current value. (Fig.4)
The Keypad display is also used for password entry. Password characters
will be displayed with“*” in place of the password value.
Menu Selection
The available Menu Screens are displayed as icon images on the screen.
Touch and release the icon to open the desired Menu Screen. (Fig.5)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5

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Operating Instructions
The Hotronix® Dual Air Fusion™ Operating Instructions are designed with the user in mind. Carefully
read and follow the step-by-step instructions for best results.
• To avoid bums, do not touch the heated platen during use.
• Keep hands clear of the upper platen of the press dureing platen lock down as the pressure may cause injury.
• Work area must be kept clean, tidy and free of obstructions.
• Power supply cord must be disconnected before cleaning or servicing press.
1. Connection the System
Connect the power cord into the IEC inlet located on the side of the Press.
Connect the opposite end of the cord into a properly grounded electrical
outlet with a sufficient amperage rating (Fig. 1.1).
• Voltage
220 Volt - A full 10 amp grounded circuit is required for 220 volt operation.
• Extension Cords
If used, extension cords should be as short as possible and not less than
12 gauge. Heavy duty cords are recommended.
• Circuits
Circuits that have less than 15 amps or that have other high demand
equipment or appliances (especially more than one heat press) plugged
in, should not be used.
Note: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid hazard. Use SJT type rated 300 V cord for replacement.
• Connectin the Air Compressor
Connect the Air Hose (provided) from your air compressor into the Air
Connector located on the back of the press (Fig. 1.2).
Note: Air compressor must be 1 hp compressor or larger, 2.3 cfm, with
a 5 gal. tank minimum. If the compressor is not connected properly or
the pressure is turned off, the Dual Air Fusion will warn you with this icon.
(Fig. 1.3).
Press the icon when air pressure is restored.
CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions will cause:
• Erratic controller funktions.
• Inaccurate displays and slow heat-up.
• The circuit breaker to disengage.
Fig. 1.1
Fig. 1.2
Fig. 1.3

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2. Start Up / Shut Down
To start your Dual Air Fusion™ Heat Press, flip the power switch to the„On“
position.The power switch is located on the top of the control housing
(Fig. 2.1)
During the startup, a splash screen is shown for approximately 3 seconds.
This screen displays the Hotronix® logo and current software version
(Fig. 2.2).
To turn your Dual Air Fusion™ Press off, select the„Shut Down“ button
on the print screen (Fig. 2.3)
Note: When the heat platen is above 100°F (38°C), the current platen
temperature is displayed on an orange background as a warning, indicating
that the platen is still hot. (Fig. 2.4)
During this time, the Shutdown operation can be exited by simply pressing
the green start button displayed on the touch screen (Fig. 2.4).The system
will exit the Shutdown screen and return to the print screen.
Once the platen has cooled below 100° F (38° C), a screen saver will display,
showing the Stahls Hotronix® START, and Shut Down buttons. (Fig. 2.5)
Press and Hold the red Shut Down button until this screen appears
(Fig. 2.6). Flip the main Power Switch at the top of the press to the off
position.
Note: The Dual Air Fusion is equipped with an Auto Sleep Mode.When
the machine is not in use for a period of four hours, it will enter an
energy saving sleep mode.To restore to normal operating mode, press
the start button located on the touch screen and allow the heat press to
return to the target temperature.
Fig. 2.1
Fig. 2.2
Fig. 2.3
Fig. 2.4
Fig. 2.5
Fig. 2.6

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3. Print Screen
The Print Screen is the first screen displayed after the splash screen and
start up has completed.This screen provides all the printing functions.
• Presets
Saved Presets are displayed at the top of the Print Screen.These are
pre-programmed heat application settings that allow you to quickly
and accurately change your print settings for specific materials.The
example shown is a preset named„PRESET 5“ with a first timer of
4 seconds, a target temperature of 320F°, and a platen pressure of
35psi (Fig. 3.1).
To select a new application setting, press the preset bar at the top of
the Print Screen (Fig. 3.1).
A pop up menu with all of the optional presets will be displayed.
Press your desired preset (Fig. 3.2).
Note: If there are no Presets pre-programmed on your system, the
Preset menu will be blank.To edit, delete or create new presets, see
‘Preset Setup”on pages 11 and 12.
Press the blue arrow icon to toggle between the A and B platens to
assign your selected preset to your desired platen. Select the“ACCEPT”
icon when finished (Fig. 3.3).
The system will automatically return you to the Print Screen showing
your new preset settings.
• Target Times
Your target Temperature,Time and Pressure settings are displayed as
shown (Fig. 3.4).These settings may be overridden.
Note: When changing a Target Setting, the Preset display name at
the top of the screen will change to“Override” to indicate the Preset
has been manually changed.
To change your Temperature Settings, press the Target Temperature
display located on the right side of the print screen. A pop up menu
will be displayed. Press the blue or red temperature icons to decrease
or increase the temperature (press and hold to change values faster)
(Fig. 3.5).
Note: The temperature can be set from a range of 32°F (0°C) to
430° F (221°C).
To change your Time Settings, press the Target Timer display located
on the right side of your print screen. A pop up menu will be displayed.
Press the minus or plus icons to decrease or increase the time (Press
and hold to change values faster) (Fig. 3.5).
Note: The time can be set from a range of 1-999 seconds.
Fig. 3.1
Fig. 3.2
Fig. 3.3
Fig. 3.4
Fig. 3.5

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3. Print Screen
• Target Settings Cont.
To change your Pressure Settings, press the Target Pressure display
and a pop up menu will be displayed. Press the down or up arrows to
decrease or increase the pressure (Press and hold to change values
faster) (Fig. 3.6).
Note: The pressure can be set from a range of 20psi (1.4bar) to
120psi (8.3bar).
• Actual Readings
The Actual Temperature and Pressure readings are displayed on the left
side of the Print screen.These are the current heat press readings (Fig. 3.8).
• Job Counter
The Job Counter counts the total number of complete print cycles
performed using the current Preset or Override settings. Exiting the Print
Screen or changing the Preset will reset the Job Counter to 0. Changing
an Override setting does not reset the Job Counter to 0 (Fig. 3.8).
• Station Indicator
A and B icons indicate which platen or station your current heat application
settings will be applied to. A larger green icon indicates an active platen
and a smaller red icon indicates an inactive platen (Fig. 3.9).
Power Button
Use the Power Button to perform system shutdowns (Fig. 3.9).
Note: See“Start up / Shut Down”on page 7.
Setup
The Setup menu allows you to edit and create Presets, program the
Date and Time, change your display units (F°/C° and psi/bar), set your
Auto On/Off functions and more. A password is required to enter the
Setup menu.The system supports two levels of passwords:“User”
and“Manager”. Features of the Setup menu are limited by the pass-
word level entered (Fig. 3.9).
Note: See“Passwords”on page 10.
Refresh Button
When using a Preset with multiple timer settings programmed, press
and hold the refresh button to revert back to the first timer setting
when desired (Fig. 3.10).
Tack Mode
When Tack Mode is enabled, the platen is lowered as long as both
print buttons are pressed and held.Touch the tack button to toggle
the Tack mode. A green check mark indicates the Tack Mode i
enabled. A red X indicates that Tack Mode is disabled (Fig. 3.10).
Fig. 3.6
Fig. 3.7
Fig. 3.8
Fig. 3.9
Fig. 3.10

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3. Print Screen
• Auto Shuttle Mode
With Auto Shuttle Mode enabled, your Dual Air Fusion™ will automatically
transition from one platen (A & B) to another after each heat application.
Press the auto shuttle button to toggle the Auto Shuttle Mode.
4. Passwords
A password is required to access the Setup Menu and configure certain
functions of the Dual Air Fusion™.The system supports two levels of pass-
words:“User”and “Manager”.The User Level password provides access only
to the Preset Setup, Date & Time, Display, and Auto On/Off Setup screens.
The Manager Level password provides access to the Preset Setup, Date &
Time, Display, Auto On/Off, Password, Language and System Setup screens.
In the Print Screen, press the Setup icon (Fig. 4.1).
Then press the Setup icon again (Fig.4.2).
A keypad will be displayed. Enter the letter“U”for a user level password or
“M”for a manager level password (Fig. 4.3).
Note: We will continue under a“User Level”password.
Press Enter when complete.
If an invalid password is entered, simply repeat the previous step (Fig. 4.4).
Note: You can Select the Cancel button to exit the Password Entry screen
and return to the previous screen at any time.
Now you will be automatically entered into the Setup Menu where you will
have access to the Setup functions. (5.1)
A green check mark indicates the Auto Shuttle Mode is enabled.
A red X indicates Auto Shuttle is disabled.
A white“footprint”indicates the foot switch is enabled (Fig.3.11).
Note: See“Prepare To Print”on page 18 for further details.
Fig. 3.11
Fig. 4.1
Fig. 4.2
Fig. 4.3
Fig. 4.4