Thermopatch HS3E User manual

Thermopatch provides this HS3E and HS4E Quick Start Guide for the
convenience of its customers. For optional settings, complete maintenance
instructions and troubleshooting information, refer to the instruction manual
provided. Thermopatch recommends the complete reading of the HS3E-4E
Instruction Manual by machine operators prior to use or undertaking any
maintenance activities. For questions or comments, contact your Thermopatch
representative at http://www.thermopatch.com or [email protected].
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Maintenance
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Customer Service
Teon Cover
Clean the Teon cover frequently by wiping with a soft clean
rag often to remove adhesive. Never use a ammable
solvent or abrasive cleaner. Replace the Teon cover
whenever it becomes torn or too soiled to clean (see Manual
for replacement instructions). The Teon cover must be
replaced when buildup occurs.
Lower Press Platen
Clean often by wiping with a soft, clean rag. Replace the pad
whenever it becomes deteriorated (see Manual for
replacement instructions).
Lubrication
The HS3E and HS4E machines do not require lubrication.
Thermopatch Corporation’s international network of sales
representatives, as well as its internal Customer Service
Department, offer their assistance in the development of
effective heat-seal mending, marking, and identication
programs.
Thermopatch markets a complete line of heat-seal and marking
machines, as well as a complete line of materials and supplies.
When ordering machine parts, please include the model
number and serial number of the equipment.
47244-INSTR

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What Did You Receive?
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Operating Instructions
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Control Panel Instructions
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Sealing Pressure
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Setting Up
1. Set the machine on the worktable in a desired location.
2. Raise the Seal Arm Handle to the upright position.
3. Plug the line power cord into the back of the machine.
4. Plug the line power cord into a properly grounded
outlet of correct voltage.
5. Switch machine to the “ON” position.
The machine has been factory preset to:
Temperature: 400°F (204°C)
Sealing Time: 12 seconds
Power Saver Timer: 30 minutes
Power Saver Temperature: 302°F (150°C)
1. To adjust settings, press the select/save button:
1 time to adjust Temperature
2 times to adjust Sealing Cycle Time
3 times to adjust Preset Power Saver Time. To disable
Power Saver, set time to “0.”
4 times to change Power Saver Temperature.
1. Set the heat and time settings to your recommended levels.
See Control Panel Instructions. Double-check settings have been
saved.
2. Individual HS3E and HS4E machines vary slightly. To achieve
the optimum pressure setting, adjust the lower platen such that
when the Sealing Arm Handle is down, it depresses the lower
platen 1/16th of an inch (1.5mm).
3. Place the garment to be labeled on the sealing platen.
4. Place the repair patch, emblem or label tape adhesive shiny
side down (Transfers should be placed ink side down).
5. Lower the Seal Arm Handle to its locked position.
6. At the end of the Sealing Cycle an alarm buzzer will sound.
The HS3E Series Machine requires a manual release. The HS4E
Series Machine will automatically release.
To increase inter-platen pressure, turn the Lower Press Platen
counterclockwise. To decrease inter-platen pressure, turn the
Lower Press Platen clockwise.
If the sealing platen is too low, the Sealing Arm Handle will not
lock down. If the sealing platen is too high, the Sealing Arm
Handle will not open at the end of the sealing process.
•HS3E or HS4E Machine
•Line Power Cord
•Operator’s Manual CD-ROM
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Control Panel Instructions (continued)
2. Press +or
-
to adjust to desired setting.
3. Press select/save immediately to save the setting.
4. To change display between Celsius and Fahrenheit, hold the +
and
-
buttons until the LED changes.