Uninet DTF SLIMSHAKER User manual

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SLIMSHAKER
User Manual

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UNINET
[e-mail] www.icolorprint.com

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Table of Contents
1GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................................................................
1.1 SAFETY INFORMATION.........................................................................................................................4
1.2 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................5
1.3FRONT VIEW.......................................................................................................................................6
1.4REAR VIEW ........................................................................................................................................7
1.5REAR REWINDER VIEW .......................................................................................................................8
1.6RIGHT VIEW .......................................................................................................................................9
1.7LEFT VIEW .......................................................................................................................................10
1.8 OPERATOR PANEL............................................................................................................................11
2MEDIA SETUP .........................................................................................................................................
2.1 POWERING ON SLIMSHAKER..........................................................................................................12
2.2 HOW TO SET UP THE FILM ................................................................................................................13
2.3 REAR REWINDER SET UP ..................................................................................................................20
2.4 HEATING LAMPS ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................................................22
2.5POWDER FEEDING ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................................................23
2.6 HEATING LAMPS ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................................................24
2.7TIMER RELAY ADJUSTMENT...............................................................................................................25

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1.1 Safety Information
Your DTF product has been carefully designed to give you years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, there are
a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the product.
Warning - Here are some of the things to look for:
•Save all provided documentation for future reference. Ensure all warning and instruction labels on the product are read, understood
and followed in order to prevent any risk of injury.
•This product may be heavy. Please check the weight of the product and take all necessary precautions to prevent the risk of personal
injury. Place your product on a firm, solid surface. If placed on something unsteady, it may fall and be damaged.
•If the product is installed on a cabinet or high capacity feeder, ensure wheel locks are applied once placed in final position for use, to
prevent risk of movement or injury.
•Protect your product from overheating. Make sure no obstructions block the openings of the product. Do not put the product on or
near a heat source (such as a radiator or heat register). Keep the product out of direct sunlight. Allow enough room around the
product for adequate ventilation and easy access to the media paths. If the product is placed in any kind of enclosure, make sure the
enclosure is well ventilated to prevent a fire.
•When the product cover is open, do not touch the heat lamps or heat trays as you may receive burns. Allow it to cool before touching.
•If the product casing gets extremely hot or smoke, unusual smells or abnormal noises are emitted from the product, there is a risk of
fire. Unplug the mains connector and contact DTG PRO service.
•Do not use the product near water. Do not spill liquid of any kind on it. Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with a wet hand
as this may cause electric shock. Unplug the product before you clean it. Use only a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Do not use an extremely flammable spray near the product as the product contains high temperature parts that may cause a fire.
•Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on the back of the product. If you are not sure, check with your dealer or
local power company before connecting the product.
•Do not connect this product to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
•Your product has a grounded, three-prong plug as a safety feature. This plug only fits into a grounded outlet. If the plug does not fit,
the outlet may be an older, non-grounded type. Contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced. Do not use an adapter to defeat
the grounding.
•Install the product near an easily accessible power outlet and avoid damaging the power cord. Do not put anything on it or place it
where it will be walked on. If the cord becomes damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.
•If you are using an extension cord or power bar with the product, make sure the total amperes required by all the equipment on the
extension is less than the extension’s rating. The total ratings of all equipment plugged into the outlet should not exceed 30A amperes.
•Do not poke anything in the ventilation slots of the product. You could get an electrical shock or cause hazardous electrical arcing,
which could cause a fire.
•Ensure loose clothing and hair is kept clear of moving parts when the product is in operation to prevent possible risk of injury.
•Ensure both the product and mains power switches are in the OFF position before connecting the AC power cable.
•Always hold the power plug to connect/disconnect the power cable to/from the mains socket. Unplugging by pulling on the cable can
cause fraying and may lead to fire or electric shock.
•Do not make any adjustments other than those outlined in the documentation. You may cause damage that will require extensive
repair work. If anything happens that indicating your product is not working properly or has been damaged, unplug it immediately and
DTG Pro tech support.

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1.2 System Specifications
DTF PRO SLIMSHAKER: System Specifications
Output Speed
Depends on printer speed
Technology
Single Pass Oven
Media Width
Maximum: 26 inches (660 mm)
Rewinder System
Output roll maximum diameter: 11 inches (279 mm)
Core inside diameter: 3.0 inches (76.2 mm) or 2.0 inches (50.8 mm)
Dimensions (H X W X D)
Shaker & Feeder: 62" x 40" x 48.5" (1,575 mm x 1,016 mm x 1,232 mm)
Weight
Shaker & Rewinder: 508 lbs (230 kg)
Operating Environment
Temperature: 15°C to 35°C (50 to 95°F)
Humidity: 50 to 80% RH
Power
30A 240 AC 2 pole
Warranty
6 Months –Parts and Labor
Please ensure you follow every step in order.
If your system does not comply with this list, DO NOT continue the install!
Overview of the Installation
System Requirements
•Power
o30A 240v 2 pole Outlet (x1)
Outlet type is based on customer preference
o30A 240v 2 pole Plug (x1)
Plug type must match outlet type
o30A 240v 2 pole Circuit Breaker (x1)
o8 Gauge Circuit Wiring
•Ventilated area
oShould be installed in well ventilated area
Attention: Highly recommended to have a professional electrician install the above
mentioned requirements, if they are not pre-existing in your building.
NOTE: Your product requires a grounded, three-prong plug as a safety feature. This plug only fits into a grounded
outlet. If the plug does not fit, the outlet may be an older, non-grounded type. Contact an electrician to have the
outlet replaced. Do not use an adapter to defeat the grounding.

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1.3 SLIMSHAKER Front View
1. Air Vent
2. Belt Window
3. Emergency Shut Off
4. On/Off Switch
5. Powder Window
6. Heated Guide Plate
7. Circuit Breaker
8. Power Entry Connector
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1.4 SLIMSHAKER Rear View
1. Heat Lamp Top Cover
2. Cooling Fans
3. Feeder Network Connection
4. Take Up Rewinder Connections
5. Take Up rewinder
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1.5 SLIMSHAKER Rear Rewinder View
1. Left End Tension Knob
2. Core Holders
3. Right End Tension Knob
4. Left Power Cable
5. Width Adjustment knob
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1.6 SLIMSHAKER Left View (door open)
1. Heating Lamps Relay Box
2. Main Control Panel
3. Power Supply
4. Main Control Access Panel
5. Conveyor & Take Up Relay Box
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1.7 SLIMSHAKER Right View (door open)
1. Powder Circulating Motor
2. Powder Circulating Auger
3. Powder Catch Can
4. Top Suction Tube
5. Electromagnetic Shut Off Valve
6. Rear Suction Tube
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1.8 SLIMSHAKER Operator Panel
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Top Dryer Control Panel
Controls the upper portion of the heating lamps.
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Top Dryer On/Off Switch
Turns upper portion of the heating lamps ON or OFF.
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Guide Belt Control Panel
Turns on the conveyor belt and regulates the speed.
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Front Guide Plate Control
Regulates the temperature of the front guide.
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Powder Feed Timing Control
Regulates the amount of TPU powder dispensed by controlling rotation time.
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Bottom Dryer Control Panel
Controls the bottom portion of the heating lamps.
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Bottom Dryer On/Off Switch
Turns bottom portion of the heating lamps ON or OFF.
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Shake Powder Speed
Controls the paddle roller speed to shake off excessive powder from the print.
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Cooling On/Off Switch
Turns cooling fans On/Off.
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Front Guide ON/OFF Switch
Turns On/Off the heating plate in the front of the shaker.
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Powder Feeding On/Off Switch
Turns On/Off the mixing auger to dispense powder.
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Suction On/Off Switch
Turns On/Off the media suction motor.
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Suction On/Off Control
Controls suction of conveyor for top and bottom ON or top only ON, for production
or loading/unloading film.

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2.1 Powering on Slim Shaker
Once all the power requirements are met, the Slim Shaker can be turned ON
NOTE: Recommended to have all the switches on the control panel in the OFF position.
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Main Circuit Breaker
63A 250v 2 Phase Circuit Breaker
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Emergency Shut OFF Button
Controls the speed of the conveyor belt.
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Main Power Switch
Turns conveyor belt ON or OFF.
NOTE: Turning OFF conveyor belt does not turn OFF the take up rewinder
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2.2 How to Set Up the Film
STEP 1 of 6
Open media valley guides to the far edge. Loosening the two hex bolts below. Move them out of the way for now, they
will be adjusted once the media is fed in the Shaker.

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How to Set Up the Film Continued
STEP 2 of 6
Turn on the top suction only on the conveyor belt. To do so turn ON the power switch (indicated by LED) Labeled “Suction
Switch” and set the controller to “Close” on the switch labeled “Rear Suction”.

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How to Set Up the Film Continued
STEP 3 of 6
Feed the slack film through the top of the front heated guide.
NOTE: It is recommended to have about 15 feet of header film (slack film) to set up the slim shaker. The additional slack
will allow you to feed the media through the shaker without using or having to wait for the job film to get long enough to
feed into the shaker.

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How to Set Up the Film Continued
STEP 4 of 6
Feed the film between the powder feeding auger and the media valley.
STEP 5 of 6
Feed the media on top of the paddle roller.

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How to Set Up the Film Continued
STEP 6 of 6
Lay film flat on top suction portion of conveyor belt. With the top suction turn ON, the film will lay flat on the conveyor
belt.
STEP 7 of 6
Adjust the valley guides to the far edge of the film.

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How to Set Up the Film Continued
STEP 7 of 6
Run the film down the rear conveyor belt.

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How to Set Up the Film Continued
STEP 8 of 6
Feed the film behind idle roller.
STEP 9 of 6
Tape the film on to the take up rewinder.
NOTE: If film is taped to the top of the core, set rewinder to counter clockwise (=).
This will rewind film with image facing out.
If preferred, tape film to bottom of core and rewinder to clockwise (-).
It will rewind with image facing inward.

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2.3 Rear Rewinder Set Up
Clean Chrome tubes of any dust or residue to allow the end guides to move freely. Loosen the two
lockdown knobs on the bottom of each guide. Adjust according to the width of the film to be used. The
rewinder will fit 3” cores and 2’ cores. Make sure the cores are inserted completely, fitting flush with the
guide. Once the core is fitted correctly center the rewinder and tighten the lockdown knobs.
NOTE: Further adjustments may be needed, after the media is loaded.