Thermopatch Thermo-Seal Y151 Series User manual

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Y151 Thermo-Seal
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User manual
CATTENTION!
All persons involved in installation, commissioning,
operation, maintenance and repair of this product
should be made available to these instructions.
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Copyrights © 2015, Thermopatch bv, Almere, The Netherlands.
No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means
without the prior written permission of Thermopatch bv,
The Netherlands.
Thermopatch and the Thermopatch logo, Thermoseal and
Thermocrest are registered trademarks of Thermopatch.

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Introduction Dear User,
Welcome to the growing group of Thermopatch users. Your
purchase has been manufactured with the utmost care
to ensure that you benet as long as possible from your
Thermopatch product.
The products by Thermopatch are designed with special
attention to your convenience. Should you discover any fault
or damage upon receipt of this product, please contact your
local Thermopatch vendor.
The manual has been prepared in accordance with NEN 5509
and in conformity with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
This user manual is intended not only for all users of the
machine, but also for those who install and maintain the
Y-151. The goal is to familiarize you with the operation,
to provide for safe working instructions and guidelines for
periodical maintenance.
CATTENTION!
In order to make safe and optimal use of the Y-151, it is important to take note of and
understand the contents of this manual.

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Contents Copyrights 2
Introduction 3
Contents 4
Declaration of Conformity 5
1. General description 6
1.1 Delivery 7
1.2 Conditions of warranty 7
2. Intended use 8
3. Technical specications 9
3.1 Specications of the Y-151 9
4. Overview of safety measures
and warnings 10
4.1 Safety 10
5. Transport and storage 12
5.1 Transport 12
5.2 Storage 12
6. Operating instruction 13
6.1 Starting with the Y-151 Thermo-Seal 13
6.2 Inserting the label marking tape 14
6.3 Machine operation 15
6.4 The control panel 16
6.5 Customizing the Y-151 Thermoseal 17
6.6 Temporary Marking 19
6.6.1 Sealing Label Tags and Organization 20
7. Assembly and installation 23
7.1 Installation 23
8. Maintenance instructions 26
9. Technical annexes 29
9.1 Drawings and Parts Listing 29
9.1.1 Parts for regular replacement for maintenance 29
9.1.2.1 Wiring Diagram 30
9.1.2 Electrical Drawings 30
9.1.2.2 Electrical Chassis Assembly 31
9.1.2.3 Heater Unit Assembly 32
9.1.2.4 Press Arm Switch Assembly 33
9.1.3.1 Pneumatic Diagram 35
9.1.3 Pneumatic Drawings 35
9.1.3.2 Press Arm Cylinder Assembly 36
9.1.3.3 Air Filter Pressure Regulator Assembly 37
9.1.4.1 Dynamic Knife Actuating Spring Assembly 38
9.1.4 Mechanical Drawings 38
9.1.4.2 Dynamic Knife Assembly 39
9.1.4.3 Machine Top Cover Assembly and Accesories 40
9.1.4.4 Printer Head Assembly 41
9.1.4.5 External Tape Guide Assembly 42
9.1.4.6 Machine Top Cover & LCD Panel Assembly 43
9.1.4.7 Dynamic Knife Actuating Spring Assembly 44
9.2 Additional Installation Instructions 45
10. Faults 60
11. End of life 62

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Thermopatch B.V.
Draaibrugweg 14
1332 Almere
The Netherlands
herewith declare, on our own responsibility, that the
machinery:
Thermopatch Y-151 Thermoseal,
which this declaration refers to, is in accordance with the
conditions of the following Directive(s):
2006/42/EG (Machinery directive)
2004/108/EG (EMC directive)
Based on DEKRA IEC 60950-1 test report nr. 2185199.50A
The Netherlands, Almere, 10-08-2015
Jan Bausch,
Director

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1. General description
The Y151 Thermo-Seal is a machine for the temporary
marking of garments and other textile items.
Temporary marking of a garment or textile item is achieved
without the use of chemical solvents or other harmful
materials. By means of an ink ribbon cartridge, a code
(maximum of 12 characters per label) is printed directly onto
the Thermo-Seal label tape, and it is sealed directly onto the
garment or textile item.
Most garments or textile items can be marked directly.
For garments over very sensitive fabric, there are alternative
methods of xing the temporary label to the garment. The
most common option is to print an extra-long label.
The extra-long label is inserted through the button hole of
the garment, and then the ends are sealed together. Another
option is to seal directly onto a “ag tag”. The ag tag is then
stapled or pinned onto the garment.
The Thermo-Seal label type is specically designed to adhere
to the garment or other textile item through the cleaning
process and then be easily removed without leaving any label
residue on the garment. Thermo-Seal label tape is available
in ten dierent colors.
The colors of the Thermo-Seal label tape, and the printed
code on the label, oer a variety of ways to sort garments.
The Y151 Thermo-Seal machine operates electrically and
pneumatically, through use of compressed air. The code to
be printed on the label tape is entered through the machine
keyboard. Raising the Press Arm engages the pneumatic
system to automatically cut and seal the label tape onto the
garment or textile item.
Time, temperature, and other optional settings can be
entered through the machine keyboard.
The time and temperature, as well as other information, can
be viewed from the Keyboard LCD Panel.
The new heater unit design, as well as electronics, ensures
the consumer of lower energy consumption and a safer work
environment.

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1.1 Delivery
The Y151 Thermo-Seal machine has been packed in a
cardboard shipment container with laminated foam protection
cradles on each end to prevent any damage from shipping.
Various components of the Y151 Thermo-Seal machine can
be found packaged within. The Y151 Thermo-Seal comes
complete with the following components:
• Y151 Thermo-Seal machine with keyboard
• Ink Ribbon Cartridge RC2410-15
• Line Power Cord 115 volt #20080-70
or
230 volt #41969
• Label Tape Cassette Storage Rack #47068
• Label Tape Cassette, quantity of 6 #47083
• A roll of white Thermo-Seal Label Tape #TS4635-01
• Air Filter Pressure Regulator #47094
• Main air line hose #DH-6795
• Rubber Sealing Platen #DH-3187
• Button head socket hex screws, 2 #21061-26-N
• Hex L-Key, 4mm #24085-14 (prior to
January 2015)
• Ez-O Cleaner Thermopatch #DH-6873 or
SPADH-6873
If one of these articles should be missing or faulty, please
contact your Thermopatch supplier.
1.2 Conditions of warranty
Thermopatch points to its warranty and product liability
conditions as laid down in our conditions of sales. These can
be obtained at your Thermopatch supplier.

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2. Intended useThe Y151 Thermo-Seal is a machine for the temporary
marking of garments and other textile items.
Temporary marking of a garment or textile item is achieved
without the use of chemical solvents or other harmful
materials.
WARNING!
Any use other than described above can be dangerous and cause damage and thus qualies
as ‘misuse’ which excludes Thermopatch bv from any liability.

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THSL4635-01 White
THSL4635-02 Tan
THSL4635-03 Blue
THSL4635-04 Grey
THSL4635-05 Lavender
THSL4635-07 Yellow
THSL4635-08 Green
THSL4635-09 Red
THSL4635-11 Orange
THSL4635-13 Pink
THSL4635-14 Gold
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3. Technical specications
3.1 Specifications of the Y-151
230 Volts
Power consumption 575 Watts
Power supply 230 Volt,
50/60 Hz
Temperature 176 °C
Machine height 389 mm
Machine width 556.5 mm
Machine depth (connections included) 432.5 mm
Net weight 18.5 kg
Platen Pad dimensions 14.3 x34.7 mm
Heater Unit dimensions 35 x 80 mm
Fuses 3.15 amps
slow
[5 x 20mm]
115 Volts
Power consumption 575 watts
Power supply 115 Volts,
50/60 Hz
Temperature 349 °F
Machine height 15.3”
Machine width 21.9”
Machine depth (connections included) 17.1”
Net weight 40.7 LB
Platen Pad dimensions 0.56” x 1.37”
Heater Unit dimensions 1.38” x 3.15”
Fuses 6.3 amps slow
[5 X 20mm]
Supplies for the Y-151
Marking tape:
THSL4635-01 White
THSL4635-02 Tan
THSL4635-03 Blue
THSL4635-04 Gray
THSL4635-05 Lavender
THSL4635-07 Yellow
THSL4635-08 Green
THSL4635-09 Red
THSL4635-11 Orange
THSL4635-13 Pink
THSL4635-14 Gold
Ink Cassette:
INKCALC-2410

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4. Overview of safety measures
and warnings
4.1 Safety
The Y151 Thermo-Seal machine has been designed
with optimum safety for the machine operator in mind.
However, there are some precautions that must be taken
when operating and servicing the machine.
• Always turn o and unplug the machine when doing
maintenance or cleaning the machine.
• Ensure that there is sucient space around the
machine. Cables and connections must not get jammed.
• Do not come in direct contact with the Heating Unit, as
contact can cause burns.
CATTENTION!
Make sure you are informed about the contents of this manual before starting to work with
the Y-151 Thermo-Seal. This ensures an optimal and safe use of the machine.
CATTENTION!
Always turn the power o (unplug it) when you need to carry out maintenance work or when
cleaning the machine.
CATTENTION!
Take care that there is enough space around the machine. Cables and connections must not
get pinched. Although the heat radiation of the press is low, there should be
enough space for cooling down.
CATTENTION!
Avoid contact with the the heating element.
CATTENTION!
Pull the fabrics tight around the press pad and ensure that your hands are away from
the sealing pad before operating the machine.

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Warning symbols
The following warning symbols have been mounted onto the
machine for added safety:
WARNING!
Hot surface
WARNING!
Electric tension

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5. Transport and storage
5.1 Transport
Upon receipt, your Y151 Thermo-Seal machine is packed
in a cardboard shipment container with laminated foam
protection cradles for protection of your machine during
shipment. If you have to return the machine for servicing at
a later time, it is recommended to pack it in a similar way.
Please let the machine cool down before packing the machine
in the shipment container.
5.2 Storage
When the machine needs to be stored, Thermopatch advises
to use the original packaging. The machine should be stored
on a pallet, o the oor, in dry conditions.

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6. Operating instruction
6.1 Starting with the Y-151 Thermo-Seal
The Y151 Thermo-Seal machine comes complete with an
Ink Ribbon Cartridge, Thermopatch part INKCALC-2410. The
Ink Ribbon Cartridge is required to print the desired code
onto the temporary label tape.
To Install the Ink Ribbon Cartridge:
1. Open the hinged Machine
Top Cover all the way
back until it comes to
rest.
2. Remove Ink Ribbon
Cartridge from the box
and the sealed plastic
bag.
3. Clasp the tabs on each
side of the Cartridge
and guide the Ink Ribbon
between the Ink Ribbon
Mask and the Printer
Head. When properly
installed, the cartridge
will snap in place.
4. Turn the Ink Ribbon
Advance Knob clockwise
to advance the Ink
Ribbon and remove
any folds that may have
occurred during insertion
of the Ink Ribbon Cartridge.

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6.2 Inserting the label marking tape
1. Switch the Power Entry Module Switch “ON.”
2. Place the Label Marking Tape into a Label Tape Cas-
sette and place the Cassette onto the Label Tape Cas-
sette Storage Rack.
3. Pull out approximately 12” or 30cm of tape from the
Label Tape Cassette.
4. Insert the Label Marking Tape into the Tape Feed Guide
entrance, making sure the adhesive (shiny) side faces
the front of the machine.
5. Push the Label Marking Tape into theTape Feed Guide
until it can go no further.
6. Depress the F1 (Load Tape) key. The label tape will
begin to advance toward the heater. Once the label
tape is visible in front of the heater, release the F1
key. Raising the machine’s press arm all the way up
will cut the tape and complete the load tape function.
This action will also align the label tape and ready the
machine for printing.
Should you encounter a splice in the roll (marked by silver
tape), remove the section using scissors and re-insert the
label marking tape into machine.

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6.3 Machine operation
Before printing and sealing with your Y151 Thermo-Seal
machine, make sure you have completed all instructions for
installation (see chapter 7. Assembly and Installation).
In review, the following should be completed:
• Loaded the Label Marking Tape into the Tape Feed Guide.
• The green “POWER ON” LED is illuminated on the LCD
Panel.
• The green “HEAT ON” LED is pulsing or ashing on the
LCD Panel.
• Veried that no oil or water is in the air supply.
• Veried that there are no air leaks
• Pressure is set to 60 PSI (4 BAR)
• Ink ribbon is rmly snapped into place.
• Label tape is properly loaded.

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AA
EE
CC
BB
DD
GG
HH
II
LL
KK
JJ
FF
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6.4 The control panel
Before you begin printing and sealing, you should understand
the features, messages and icons present on the LCD panel
of the Y151 Thermo-Seal machine.
The picture of the LCD below illustrates the Y151 in “Ready”
mode.
A. Illuminated green LED indicates the power is “ON.”
B. Illuminated green LED indicates the heat is “ON” and
rising to operating temperature. Flashing LED indicates
the machine has reached operating temperature.
C. Illuminated red LED indicates label is ready to be sealed.
D. Illuminated red LED indicates the machine is sealing.
E. Machine Operating Temperature icon: Temperature in
either Celsius or Fahrenheit.
F. Sealing Time: The normal sealing time is 2.7 seconds. An
optional 4.8 seconds sealing time is available for thick,
damp, or dirty objects.
G. Operation mode: Label Quantity, Single Label or
Continuous.
H. Total Production Counter- Number of labels sealed since
the machine was installed. The continuous counter cannot
be reset.
I. Bundle Quantity: Number of labels to be sealed per
bundle. Counter will count downward from the number
placed into the Bundle Quantity queue by the machine
operator.
J. Text Entry Line: up to 12 alphanumeric characters can be
entered to be printed on labels.
K. Daily Production Counter: Number of labels sealed in the
time in which the machine has been operating. Resets
after machine is switched o.
L. Label Length: NL stands for Normal Length. Extra Length
“EL” is available to the machine operator as well.

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6.5 Customizing the Y-151 Thermoseal
The Y151 Thermo-Seal machine software has a number of
factory default settings, such as: Sealing Temperature, the
Display Language, the Label Marking Tape Length, and the
Password to the Special Settings Mode.
The Y151 Thermo-Seal software can be customized to your
personal requirements. These changes to the factory settings
in the machine software can be accessed through the Special
Settings Mode in the Keyboard Options F8 menu.
The Y151 Thermo-Seal factory settings are sucient
for normal daily processing of garments and textile items.
However, shortcut Thermo-Seal Function Keys are
provided to allow for changes to the standard software
settings while processing. The Thermo-Seal Function Keys
allow for the exceptions that are encountered without having
to continually change factory software settings.
SHORTCUT FUNCTION KEYS
KEY DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
F1 Cut tape Cut label tape
F2 Load tape Load label tape
F3 2.7 / 4.8 Toggle between Normal and Heavy seal time
F4 NL / EL Toggle between Normal length and Extended Length
F5 Display totals Toggle Display Totals On / O
F6 Double strike Print Label Text Darker
F7 Reset Day Counter
Sure? Y/N Reset the Daily Counter
F8 1 = Settings 2 = Special Mode
3 = End
Activate Settings Menu
Activate Special Menu
Exit and return to display
F9 Repeat last label Repeat previous label text
F10 Insert
On / O Display last character in text line
NUMLOCK Current Operating Tem-
perature Toggles between operating temperature and main dis- play
BACKSPACE No Display shown Ends bundle or series, display is ready for new entry

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Menu Option #1 Settings Menu
Menu Display Description Adjustment Default
1 = Tempera-
ture Temperature Change tempera- ture /Key 1 °C/°F 176°C / 349 °F
2 = Seal Time 1 = Normal Time Change Normal
Seal Time /Key 0.1 second 2.7 sec
2 = Extended Time Change Extended
Seal Time /Key 1.0 second 4.8 sec
3 = Sec. S. Time Second Seal Time
(Long Label Tag) / Key On/O
Left/right Arrow Key On/O On
3 = Label
length 1 = Normal Label Normal label /Key 1 unit
Left/right Arrow Key 10 units 10
100
2 = Ext. Label Extended label
4 =
Characters Characters Change number of characters in use /Key 1 character
/Key 10 characters 6
Numbers
5 =
Automatic
Numbering
Auto Numbering
OFF Turns Auto Num- bering on or o
/Key or / Key turns
Auto Numbering On or O
6 = Language Language:
1 = Deutsch
2 = English
3 = Espagnol
4 = Français
5 = Nederlands
Choice of
operating
language
/key cycles through the
language menu. To select,
press Enter key
English
7 = Celsius /
Fahrenheit °C / °F Change Temperature Scale /Key selects the desired
Temperature scale Celsius
(°C)
8 = Serial
Port Serial Comm OFF Serial Port Func- tion Setting /Key selects the desired
setting: On or O O
9 = Operation
Mode
1 = Label Quant
2 = Single Label
3 = Continue Operation Mode Select Menu Number 1
Sub Menu Sub Menu
1 = Invoice Before
2 = Invoice After
3 = No Invoice Use of Invoice Select Menu Number 3

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6.6 Temporary Marking
Temporary, removable marking is used by laundries,
hospitals, hotels, textile suppliers, textile care companies,
and various other industries. The Y151 Thermo-Seal
Machine is designed to be used for temporary marking of
garments and textile items.
Almost all garments or textile items can be marked directly
or indirectly. Because of the variety of fabrics, it is very
important to follow some instructions on textile care.
The default operating temperature of the Y151 Thermo-
Seal machine is 176°C or 349°F. Materials that are sensitive
to heat cannot be marked directly.
The mark on garment labels “Only wash/iron at low
temperature” can also indicate that the colors are sensitive
to high temperatures or that the heating of the nish on the
fabric can cause the color to change.
If you are not sure about the sensitivity of the fabric,
please mark the garment or textile item indirectly.
Menu Option #2 Special Mode
Menu Display Description Adjustment Default
Type Password Password required
to make changes to
defaults
Type in Password and press En-
ter key Password: Y150TP
1 Factory Reset
Sure? Y - N Change factory set- tings Press Y for Yes, N for No N
2 Password on Turn Password function
ON or OFF / Key for ON of OFF ON
3 Edit Password
Sure? Y - N Edit Password and set new Password Enter Y for Yes, N for No Type in current Password and
press Enter key
Default
Password:
Y150TP
Sub Displays
Change Pass-
word again
Succeeded
Request new Password
Verication of new
Password
New Password is set
Enter new Password
Re-enter new Password
4 Temperature
Oset Change Temperature oset setting
/Key adjust 1 °C of 1 °F
/Key adjusts 10 °C or °F 0
5 Left Margin 10 Adjust left margin label
distance /Key adjust 1 unit
/Key adjusts 10 units 10
6 Print Quality 2 Adustments to the
label print quality /Key adjust 1 unit 2

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If there is no possibility for indirect marking, the garment or
textile item must be washed in a washing net that has been
marked. Be very careful when you want to mark articles
that must be cleaned chemically. The message “Only Dry
Cleaning” normally means that the garment or textile item is
sensitive to heat, pressure, and detergents.
6.6.1 Sealing Label Tags and Organization
There are 11 dierent colors of Label Marking Tape for
organizing and sorting purposes. The colored tapes can be
used for both the entire operations for a customer and for the
dierent lots.
Bundle Lot System
One of the more popular systems is the Bundle Lot System.
Garments from multiple customers or sources can be mixed
while washing but easily sorted.
Typical labels for a Bundle Lot System are as follows:
The tape color is changed at the end of each lot. The lot
number is advanced by 1 and the bundle number is reset to
1.
The colors are always used in the same sequence.
Day Lot System
On the Day Lot System, one color is designated for all
articles received on a specic day of the week. All laundry is
processed for a 1 or 2 day turnaround and the entire lot is
sorted together. Items that get misplaced or out of lot are
easily identied by their color.
1. A01-05 2. 3A01-05
A= Week number
01= Lot number in that week
05= Customer bundle nr.
3= Number of pieces in the
order
A= Week number
01= Lot number in that week
05= Customer bundle nr.
1. M 12345 or 1-12345 2. 01M2345 3. 03M2345
M or 1 = Monday or Day 1
12345 = Invoice Number
2345 = Invoice Number
01 = Week Number
M = The Day
2345 = Invoice Number
03 = Number of pieces in
M = The Day
Route Location System
This system uses the color of the tag to designate the route
or the store location. In many cases, items are processed,
folded, and sent to the store location for sorting by counter
personnel. The number of locations is limited to the number
of colors available.
1. 24-1234 2. 3-24-1234
24 = Location Number
1234 = Invoice or Bundle
Number
3= Number of pieces in the
order
The rest is the same as left.