Stahls Thermo-GRIP Installation and operation manual

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All technical information and recommendations are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee performance for conditions not under manufacturer's control.
Before using, please determine the suitability of product for its intended use. The user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection with the use of this product.
Seller's and manufacturer's only obligation shall be to replace such quantity of the product proved to be defective by manufacturer.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
Thermo-GRIP®
A Lettering Material for Problem Fabrics and more
RECOMMENDED FABRICS
• Nylon meshes-micro, tricot,
mini, reversible
• 100% nylon knits
• Dazzle nylon
• 100% Cotton
• Poly/cotton blends
• 100% Polyester
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES:
Kraft Paper or Teon Sheet
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Machine wash warm water, medium
dryer heat on household machines.
Remove promptly from dryer. Liquid
bleach can be used during laundering.
Do not iron directly on lettering.
Thermo-GRIP®can be dry cleaned.
STORAGE
Stahls’ Thermo-GRIP®should be stored
around 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit with
50% relative humidity. We recommend
shelf life for materials be one year.
REMOVAL
(Stahls’ Solvent is available in the
Continental US only. In Canada, call
800.521.5255 for Solvent referrals)
If an application error is made, Stahls’
Thermo-GRIP®can be removed by
applying Stahls’ Solvent to the reverse
side of the fabric behind the lettering.
Saturate the area thoroughly and wait
20 seconds. By gently tugging the
garment, the letters will pop o󰀨.
Picking at the Thermo-GRIP®will
make removal more di󰀩cult.
2-COLOR APPLICATION
Align foreground and background on
garment. Heat seal together at 330° for
10 seconds with light pressure.
NOTES — APPLICATION
Thermo-GRIP®can be applied over
garment and cap seams.
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PREHEAT BOTTOM PAD
Before application, lower the
top platen for 60 seconds.
This helps the adhesive to melt
properly during application.
COVER LETTERING
Use a Teon cover sheet for a
screenprinted nish.
Kraft paper for a matte nish is
also available from Stahls’.
PREHEAT GARMENT!
Place garment on bottom pad
and press for 5-10 seconds to
remove moisture and chemical
treatment from lettering area
on garment.
HEAT APPLY
Time: 330°F; 165°C
Temp: 6 - 8 seconds
Pressure: Medium
(#4 Based on Stahls’ Hotronix® & Hot
One® heat presses. Settings on other
heat presses may vary.)
LAYOUT LETTERING
Place adhesive side down on
garment.
(The textured side should be up.)
RUB & COOL GARMENT
Rub cover sheet with a heat
eraser. To prevent letters from
sticking together, allow garment
to cool at on the platen or
carefully remove.

CAD-CUT, Thermo-GRIP, Gorilla Grip II, Magic Mask, Samurai, Hotronix and Hot One are ®trademarks of Stahls’ with one or more
patents or patents pending. © Stahls’ Inc. 2007.
CUTTER GUIDELINES
All technical information and recommendations are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee performance for
conditions not under manufacturer’s control. Before using, please determine the suitability of product for its intended use.
The user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection with the use of this product. Seller’s and manufacturer’s only obligation shall be to
replace such quantity of the product proved to be defective by manufacturer.
Blade Force Offset
60°
45°
120-170g
150-170g
.50
.25
Roland GX-24
45°
H20-007 220g 12
Allen
Datagraph
MB 37° 130 g 25-30
NOTES — Cutting
1. Test the adjustments on your cutter before pro-
duction. Based on the variety of cutters, different
force and blade lift settings may be necessary for
your machine.
2. Remember to “mirror” the image before cutting.
3. For best results, do not cut graphics smaller than
1”. For detailed designs or smaller graphics, use
CAD-CUT®Gorilla Grip®II.
NOTES — Application
1. For Die-Cuts: If Thermo-Tape is used during
application, tack lettering for 1-2 seconds only.
Remove the tape carefully and reseal for the
proper amount of time.
2. For Die-Cuts: Be careful aligning symmetrical-like
letters and numbers such as A, E, H, T, 1, 8 and 0.
Make sure the textured side is up (solid color) with
the adhesive side down.
45° 275-300 15 (Default)
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