VASTEX E2-2331 Parts list manual

Exposing Units, LED
Effective: 5/23/14
This manual contains the following information:
 Introduction, Machine Specifications
 Safety Information
 Assembly Instructions
 Operating Instructions
 Maintenance
 Troubleshooting
 Emulsion Tips
 Wiring Diagram
 01-00-005 Warranty
 01-00-006 Warranty Summary
 01-00-015 Terms and Conditions
Doc # 01-04-022
REV. B
Serial Num-
(Please log your machine's serial number and date of purchase for future reference.)
Date:____/____/
VTX
Vastex International, Inc.
1032 N. Irving St.
Allentown, Pa. 18109 USA
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Web Site www.vastex.com
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Assembly and Operation Instructions
E2-2331 E2-4731
Year of Manufacture: 2014
Original Instructions
E2-4131
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Introduction:
Thank you for purchasing your printing equipment form Vastex International Inc.
Vastex has been designing and building printing equipment since 1960. We have the knowledge and
experience, and are supplying the printing industry with quality equipment at an affordable price.
You can be confident your purchase will give you years of trouble free service.
Vastex Exposing Units
(LED Exposure Systems)
E2-2331 E2-4731
Specifications & Part Numbers
Overall Size (lid closed)
Depth x Width x Height 42" x 52" x 45"
(106.7 x 132.1 x 114.3cm)
Screen Capacity 23" x 31" (2) 23" x 31" or (1) 47" x 31”
Exposure Timer Digital Timer P/N: 04-01-083 Digital Timer P/N: 04-01-083
Weight
Vacuum Pump 1/16 Hp Diaphragm Pump
(120V P/N: 04-02-040)
(240V P/N: 04-02-041)
180 lbs. (81.6kg)
Power Requirements 120v: 60Hz @ 3.5 Amps
240v: 50/60Hz @ 2 Amps 120v: 60Hz @ 8 Amps
240v: 50/60Hz @ 4 Amps
280 lbs. (127kg)
LED Power Supply P/N: 04-08-055
Warranty
Floor Model/Tabletop Standard: Floor Model
Glass Reorder Numbers P/N: 04-08-048 P/N: 04-08-049
Vacuum Blanket P/N: EUB-2331 P/N: EUB-4731
Lid Seal P/N: 04-08-039 P/N: 04-08-039
3 Years; Manuf. Defects 3 Years; Manuf. Defects
42” x 36” x 48”
(106.7 x 91.4 x 121.9 cm)
Vacuum Timer Analog P/N 04-01-085 Analog P/N 04-01-085
LED Light Bar (5) LED Light Bars
P/N: 04-08-054 (11) LED Light Bars
P/N: 04-08-054
P/N: 04-08-055
Standard: Floor Model
Essential Characteristics of tools which may be fitted to this machinery: This equipment is not designed to be
used with any additional attachments or tools, other than as specifically listed in this manual.
E2-4131
42” x 53” x 50"
(105.7 x 135.1 x 127.8cm)
325 lbs (147.4 kg)
(2) 20" x 24" or (1) 41" x 31"
120v: 60Hz @ 8 Amps
240v: 50/60Hz @ 4 Amps
1/4 Hp Rocking Piston Pump
(120/240V—P/N: 04-02-060) 1/4 Hp Rocking Piston Pump (120/240V—P/N: 04-02-060)
P/N: EUB-4131
Standard: Floor Model
3 Years; Manuf. Defects
P/N: 04-08-055
Analog P/N 04-01-085
Digital Timer P/N: 04-01-083
P/N: 04-08-058
P/N: 04-08-039
(7) LED Light Bars
P/N: 04-08-054
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Safety Information
Read this manual before assembling and operating your exposing unit.
Intended Use:
 This equipment is intended for the curing of specialized emulsions and films, primari-
ly used in the screen printing industry, with ultraviolet light.
Safety:
 The operator should read and understand this manual before operating this
equipment. Store manual and safety information near equipment for easy
access to operators.
 Never leave equipment unattended while in operation.
 Children and pets must be kept clear of the work area.
 Do not store any objects on top of the exposing unit.
 Unplug power cord before removing glass or entering control box.
 Do not operate if any guard or cover has been removed.
 Do not operate if power cord is damaged.
 Do not attempt to defeat safety interlocks.
 Noise and Vibration: This noise level produced by this equipment does not ex-
ceed 70 dB(A).
Tools Required: 9/16" & 5/8” Wrench
General Information:
 Exposing Unit must be on a flat surface
to eliminate stress on the glass.
 Caution! Screens must be free of sharp
edges. All surfaces coming in contact
with vacuum blanket should be rounded
and smooth.
 LED Lights are used in Vastex E2-2331,
E2-4131 & E2-4731Exposing Units.
LED lights should Not Be viewed during
operation without eye protection.
 Keep the lid in the raised position when
not in use. It will increase the life of
lifting cylinders and the rubber blanket.
** WARNING HANDLE GLASS WITH CARE **
 Wear gloves when handling the glass
 Lay glass only on a flat protected surface
 Tempered glass, although strong, can shatter if the edges are subject to an impact
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Getting started:
Your Exposing Unit has been fully
assembled and tested in our factory. Both
lid lifting cylinders have been removed
from their upper mounting stud and se-
cured to the side of the cabinet. Be care-
ful not to damage the rubber vacuum
blanket when removing the Exposing
Unit from it's crating.
It is best to keep the lid locked closed when
lifting the exposing unit. Carefully remove
the unit from its crate and place it on a suita-
ble surface. It is important that the surface be
flat, an uneven surface can put stress on the
glass causing it to crack.
Vacuum Pump
(2) Leg Assembly
(2) Lid Lifting
Cylinders
Control Panel
Power Cord
Vacuum Pump Exhaust
(2) Lid Locking Handle
Lid
Rubber Vacuum Blanket
Assembly
Lid Limit Switch
Equipment Number
Placing Exposing Units into service and operating them:
To place your unit into service, follow steps 1 and 2 on page 5 of this manual.
To use your unit, follow steps 1 through 9 on page 6.
For tips on using the equipment, see page 6.
For maintenance and troubleshooting, see pages 7, 8, and 9.
Stability during use, transportation, assembling, dismantling when out of service, testing, and fore-
see able breakdowns: This equipment is designed to be stable under all foreseeable conditions if
the instructions provided herein are followed. Do not place the units into positions not shown in
this manual (e.g., on their sides) and do not operate with any parts removed unless necessary for
troubleshooting.
Safe transport, handling, storage: when the equipment is transported, it should be moved by two
or more people. No other special precautions are required. The mass of the models is as follows
— E2-2331: 180 lbs. (81.6kg); E2-4131: 325 lbs (147.4 kg); E2-4731: 280 lbs. (127kg)
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2) Install Lid Lifting Cylinders
Remove the acorn nut from the upper cylinder
mounting studs located on both sides of the lid.
Unlock and carefully lift lid far enough to slide
lifting cylinders onto studs. Replace acorn nuts
onto stud. Snug only with a 5/8” wrench. Do not
over tighten!
1) Install Legs on Exposing Unit
(Models E2-2331/E2-4131/E2-4731)
1a) Place Legs on a clear spot on the floor,
28.5” (72.5cm) apart as shown in picture 1a.
1a
1b) Lock lid handles as shown. Carefully lower the
exposing unit down onto the legs. Two people are
required to do this as caution must be taken to not
damage the machine’s glass or rubber blanket.
1b
1c) Legs are installed with (8) 3/8" bolts and (8)
3/8” serrated nuts. Use (2) 9/16” open end wrench-
es and tighten all bolts well.
1c
2
28.5”
(72.5cm)
Assembly
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Overview:
Your Exposing Unit is equipped with LED Lights, vacuum timer, exposure timer, vacuum
pump, and separate switches for main power and exposure cycle start.
The vacuum pump draws the air out from between the blanket and glass. This flattens the
coated screen and positive to the glass making for a sharper exposed image.
1) Raise the exposing unit lid and wipe the glass
surface clean with a lint free rag.
2) Position the screen with positive attached, onto the
glass and against the two back screen stops.
Do not position any screen outside screen area
indicated by the blue tape. Damage to vacuum
blanket can result.
3) Lay the small string attached to the rear of the
exposing unit over the edge of the screen to assist in
achieving a good vacuum in the center of the screen.
4) Lower the lid and lock closed with both handles.
5) Turn on the power switch.
6) Set the Vacuum Time. (See Tips).
7) Set Exposure Time. (See Tips).
8) Start Exposure Cycle. The vacuum pump will start.
after the vacuum timer has reached preset time the
LED lights will start. After the exposing time has ex-
pired, the lights and vacuum pump will automatically
shut off. The screen is now exposed.
9) Unlock the lid to break the vacuum and remove the
screen.
Operation
Vacuum Timer is set to minutes. Lower right adjustment screw must be set to B.
Exposure Timer is set for seconds. The right selection must be S.
Sequence of Operation Tips
Vacuum Time: (for each size screen)
Place desired size blank screen properly onto the
glass. Lock lid and set vacuum time to 1.5 minutes.
Start cycle and record the time it takes to flatten the
blanket to a size larger than your positive. If unsure,
wait until blanket is flat to within 2” (5cm) of frame.
Exposure Time:
A full and complete exposure will be effected by
several variables listed by importance.
1) Type and brand of emulsion
2) Thickness of stencil (qty. of coats or capillary
film thickness)
3) Mesh color
4) Humidity
For this reason the only proper way to determine the
correct time for a full and complete exposure is to use
a “Exposure Calculator”. Several types of calculators
are available, contact your supplier to determine
which is best for you.
Approximate setting for single part or “Pure Photo-
polymer” is: 20 – 40 seconds.
Approximate setting for “Dual Cure”: 2 – 5 minutes.
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1) Glass Removal / Installation
There are three glass retainers. One at the
front and one on each side. The side glass re-
tainers have been adjusted at the factory. The
side retainers guide the glass squarely against
the back seal when reinstalling the glass. Do
not remove side retainers. Remove the front
retainer. Slide the glass towards the front to
remove. Carefully set glass on a flat, protected
surface.
2) It is important to keep the inside of the cab-
inet clean. It is a good idea to vacuum out any
loose debris from inside the cabinet. Refer to
the replacing a light bar if needed.
Note: The glass must be tight
against the back glass seal in or-
der to make a good vacuum. Spe-
cial cams help to apply pressure.
Do not over tighten.
SlideGlass
Wear gloves when handling the glass.
Glass is tempered and although strong,
can shatter if the edges are subjected to
an impact.
Maintenance
Side Glass Retainer
Front Glass
Retainer,
with 3 cams.
Rear Glass Seal
(1 per side)
Do Not allow objects to contact
the LED light lens.
3) Reinstalling the glass.
Before installing the glass, switch the vacuum
pump on and off to verify it is functioning
properly. Clean both sides of the glass with
glass cleaner and a lint free rag. Vacuum in-
side of cabinet. Position the glass seal side
down, blue tape towards the front, on the front
edge of the cabinet, and between the side re-
tainers. Slide glass back until it contacts and is
seated squarely against the back seal. Place
the front glass retainer and the three cams
against the glass front. Install the screws but
only snug the screws. Using a 1/4” flat screw
driver in the cam slots, rotate each cam to
push the glass back. Do not over tighten the
cams but apply enough pressure to make a
seal. Now tighten the center screws. If the
vacuum leaks, go back and tighten the cams a
bit more.
4) Inspection of LED light bars done monthly.
See page 9, step1, for instructions.
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Loss of Vacuum: This can be caused by several prob-
lems. Check the following items in order listed.
1) Verify that vacuum pump is running.
2) Examine the rubber blanket for holes or cuts.
3) Check that the holes in the back screen stops are
not blocked. Turn on the pump and verify that there is
vacuum through the stops.
4) Check that the clear tube protruding through left
side of cabinet wall is unobstructed. This is the vacu-
um pump exhaust.
5) Verify that the back glass seal is not damaged.
Loosen the front glass retainer plate. Reseat the glass
squarely against the back seal and retighten the front
retainer.
6) There is a foam seal around the perimeter of the lid
between the rubber blanket and lid frame. With the lid
locked down, check that the lid seal and blanket is
contacting the glass at all four sides. If this seal is not
contacting the glass it will be necessary to adjust the
lid lower. Proceed as follows.
(Pictures below for reference)
a) Remove both Lid Lifting Cylinders from their
upper mounting stud. Carefully lower the lid.
b) Rear Seal Adjustment,Using a 1/2" wrench,
loosen the top nut 1/2 turn then tighten the bot-
tom nut 1/2 turn. This will adjust the lid
down .025". Do this to both sides until vacuum
seal is achieved.
c) Front Lid Adjustment, Using a 9/16 wrench,
loosen (2) bolts at each front corner about 1/8 of
a turn. Tap on the top bolt head slightly to move
the bearing down. Be careful to avoid moving it
too much. For reference, measure from the top
of the bearing to the bottom of the lid when
closed, do not adjust more than 1/16 of an inch.
Retighten all fasteners.
7) Contact Vastex for technical support if these
steps fail to resolve the problem.
Trouble Shooting
Rear Lid Adjustment
Rear Lid Adjustment Nuts
Front Lid Adjustment
Loosen 1/8 turn for
adjustment
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3) Unplug main power cord, unplug light bar
connector, and remove both #8 sheet metal
screws holding the light bar in place. Each
light bar has a power connector.
Note: It is important to wear dark shaded and UV
rated eye protection when testing LED Lights.
Do Not allow objects to contact the LED light lens.
Light Bar Replacement / Installation
1) Inspection of LED light Bars. Lift the lid and
override the safety switch on the left side of
the cabinet by depressing with your finger or
a pencil. Turn the vacuum timer all the way
down. Put your sunglasses on and hit the
start, with the lid up view if ALL lights are
working. If not proceed to step 2. Contact
factory for replacement light bar. Depress Limit Switch
when testing lights
Trouble Shooting
4) Installing the new light bar. Install the #8
sheet metal screws, plug in the light bar
connector, plug in the main power cord.
It may be possible to expose screens with
LED lights out, but a repair is needed to
ensure optimal performance.
5) Test the new light bar. See above section 1.
2) Remove exposing unit glass, see Maintenance
section for glass removal.
6) Replace exposing unit glass.
Connector
Light Bar
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Emulsion information
for the screen printer
A technical information article
by Douglas Grigar
Screen printers have available six types
of photoreactive stencil materials.There
are three direct emulsion choices,
diazo, diazo/photopolymer (dual cure),
and SBQ-photopolymer. There are also
three photo reactive film choices,
indirect film, direct/indirect film, and
photoreactive capillary films.
Diazo emulsions are the least
expensive and the first of the three
emulsion types available on the market.
Diazo emulsions are mid range in
available exposure latitude and can
have good edge definition. Drawbacks
are that many require hardeners for
long runs or water resistance lower
solids content is often needed for
reasonable viscosity.
Diazo Photopolymer emulsions are
hybrids of the diazo and photopolymers
and are also called dual cure. Dual cure
emulsions are the newest available
emulsions. Due to the hybrid nature
they have the largest available feature
and quality range. Dual cure emulsions
will have the largest exposure latitude
and are available in various levels of
water and solvent resistant features.
Dual cure emulsions generally have the
best resolution, definition, and bridging
qualities. Dual cure emulsions are
midrange in price, and higher solids
content versions are available with
reasonable viscosity.
SBQ- Photopolymer emulsions are
very fast in their exposure speeds but
also have the smallest exposure
latitude. They are pre mixed and have
the longest shelf life. Pure
photopolymer emulsions are the most
expensive and are best matched with
high quality single point exposure
systems. Pure photopolymer emulsions
have good resolution, definition, and
bridging qualities. Pure photopolymer
emulsions have the highest solids
content available with reasonable and
often excellent viscosity.
The solids content in an emulsion does
example would be that pure
photopolymer emulsions are available
in very high solids content with low
viscosity. Emulsion viscosity can also
change with temperature. Lower
temperatures cause the emulsions to
thicken. Solids content less than 30%
with low viscosity are often difficult to
coat without a mess. In addition, lower
solids percentage will require multiple
coatings to achieve reasonable mesh
coverage.
Fig. 1
Emulsion Over Mesh or EOM is a
measurement of the emulsion thickness
on the face or substrate side of the
mesh. EOM is a percentage of the
mesh thickness. (Fig. 1) Too low of an
EOM ratio will prevent a good gasket
seal, prevent good detail resolution,
and increase chances of saw tooth
edges. Manufacturers recommend an
EOM ratio of 10 to 20 percent.
With an emulsion stencil, more is not
better. Too much emulsion on the face
of the screen can cause difficult ink
transfer and details can break down in
a run. Emulsion drip from the mesh
while drying is a definite indication that
the coated emulsion is too thick.
Your emulsion manufacturer can
recommend a coating procedure for
each mesh count using a rounded or
sharp coating edge.
Fig. 2
The step coating procedure (Fig. 2) is
used to coat a screen to find your best
coating technique for that mesh count.
The step coating procedure starts with
a stroke on the face of the mesh. Then
coat the squeegee side once over the
entire screen. Coat again the squeegee
side on only two thirds of the screen,
then coat again one third of the
squeegee side (all wet on wet).
Dry your screen as normal. When dry,
face coat with the sharp edge of the
squeegee two thirds of the screen from
a crossing direction (perpendicular)
then dry face up. When the screen is
dry apply the last coat of emulsion on
the face side covering only one third of
the same direction as the last face coat,
then dry. With the face coatings there
will be nine examples of coating
thicknesses. Pick an exposure time that
fits the median coating technique and
expose the screen with a test positive
that covers all of the coating changes.
Wash out and dry as normal. Now you
can view the emulsion with a loop or
microscope. Inspect the changes in
thickness, then print with this screen
and inspect the printed results. With the
printed results compared to the visual
inspection, the best coating technique
for that mesh count can be determined.
Standardized mesh thread thickness
and weave for each mesh count is
needed for consistent and reliable
results.
The step coating procedure can be
used while eliminating some of the
steps, or replace the face coatings with
all wet on wet coating strokes.
All manufacturers recommend drying
coated screens with the face down
(squeegee side up) in a horizontal
position. A slightly elevated temperature
(not over 110 deg. F.), in a filtered
drying room or cabinet, will dry screens
in record time, often less than half an
hour. A dehumidifier will drop emulsion
drying time further.
Fig 3
Once the screen is dry, direct emulsion
will dry and conform to the profile of the
mesh fabric causing small hills and dips
in the surface. The smoothness of the
dry emulsion can be measured and is
represented by the term Rz value. (Fig.
3) The lower the Rz measurement
number the smoother the surface.
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Fig. 4
Surface smoothness can affect your
substrate to stencil gasket. The lower
Rz numbers will be produced only by
machine coating or film products.
Direct/indirect and capillary films will
produce the lowest Rz numbers
possible for screen stencils. High solids
content emulsions and face coating
(second or more coats of emulsion over
dry first coatings) can also lower your
Rz measurements. (Fig. 4) Exact EOM
and Rz numbers can only be measured
by special testing equipment.
Indirect film products are
presensitized emulsions on film.They
are produced to expose and develop
before they are attached to the screen
mesh. Indirect film has fallen out of
general use as products that are easier
to use and have superior reproduction
properties are now available.
Fig. 5
Capillary films are a photosensitive
emulsion layered onto a film backing.
(Fig. 5) The name is indicative of the
action that causes the adhesion,
capillary action. With wet screen fabric
the film will draw into the mesh when
placed in contact with the face of the
screen.
Capillary films suffer from past bad
reputation for delamination (Fig. 6) the
current products available are capable
of long runs and excellent detail.
Capillary films produce the lowest Rz
numbers possible and can save large
amounts of screen room production
time.
Fig. 6
Capillary films are best applied with the
(emulsion up) on a hard flat surface.
(Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
Place a screen (squeegee side up)
onto the film, lightly mist the mesh with
a spray gun until the screen starts to
draw up the capillary film into the fabric.
(Fig. 8)
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Fig. 8
Direct/indirect film products
(combination stencils) are two-part film
and emulsion combinations. Films
assure low Rz numbers and high detail
print quality. Direct emulsions produce
high stencil durability. Direct/indirect film
systems combine the best features of
direct emulsion and film products,
creating a strong, high definition stencil
that will make longer runs possible with
direct emulsion.
Direct/indirect film products require a
coating of direct emulsion. Then the film
can be adhered to the face (substrate
side) of the screen. One method is to
coat the screen (one stroke on each
side of the screen) then place the
screen (squeegee side up) on the film
(emulsion side up) and stroke the
squeegee side of the screen with a low
pressure stroke with a soft squeegee.
(Fig. 9) The use of newsprint on your
work surface will help with clean up.
Fig. 9
Stay consistent and you will be able to
predict your results with greater
accuracy.Your goal should be
consistency, predictability, and
repeatability.
Graphics and text copyright 2002
Douglas Grigar [email protected]
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Vastex Warranty
Doc#01-00-005B Revised 04/10/12
(1.) Vastex, hereinafter referred to as “seller” warrants only to its original “purchaser”, who holds a copy of the original invoice and is the original end user of the equipment in question, its
new equipment against defects in materials or workmanship on a pro-rated basis. Warranty period begins from date of shipment to the buyer and will only apply to customers paid in full.
Warranty periods are as follows: one (1) year for E-1000, three (3) years for all other complete machines (including F-Flash), fifteen (15) years for infrared heaters (excluding F-Flash)
installed by Vastex in a new dryer, three (3) years for replacement infrared heaters, and one (1) year for replacement parts. Rubber blankets, light bulbs and glass on exposure units are
particularly subject to wear while in use. Wear is not covered by this warranty but as stated above only manufacturers defects are covered. All sales made through Vastex dealers must be
certified by that dealer before a warranty replacement is issued.
(2.) This warranty is expressly contingent upon the buyer delivering to seller, at the address below, with all transportation charges prepaid, the part or parts claimed to be
defective within the above mentioned warranty periods stated in paragraph one. The defective part or parts will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Vastex International,
Inc. If the equipment in question is less than one (1) year old, it will be shipped to the customer at no charge, with an RGA issued by Vastex for the defective part. The defective
part must be shipped back to Vastex freight prepaid within 30 days or the account will be billed. If the equipment is more than a year old, the part will be shipped after we
receive the defective part. If it’s necessary to expedite the movement of parts and to minimize down time to the buyer, the replacement part shall be supplied on a C.O.D. basis. If
testing and analysis of said part by the seller or its supplier discloses that said part is defective, the cost of said part will be refunded to the buyer on a prorated basis.
(3.) Except as otherwise provided herein, the equipment is being sold “as-is”. Final determination of the suitability of the equipment for the use contemplated by the buyer, is the sole
responsibility of buyer, and seller shall have no responsibility in connection with the suitability.
(4.) All warranties implied by law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are hereby limited to workmanship and defective parts to a warranty period stated in
paragraph one. The express warranty and remedies contained herein and such implied limited warranties are made solely to the sole warranties and remedies and are in lieu of all other
warranties, guarantees, agreements, and other liabilities, whether express or implied, and all other remedies for breach of warranty or any other liability of seller, in no event shall seller be
liable for consequential damages.
No person, agent, distributor, or service representative is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms hereof in any manner whatsoever.
These terms and conditions are an essential part of the transaction between the parties and constitute the entire agreement between them with respect to the same.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts of the exclusion or limitation of incidental, or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Infrared heaters are the only replacement parts covered for a period of (3) years from date of shipment and contingent to receipt of payment in full.
Electrical components cannot be returned once installed unless proven defective.
Please refer to doc. 01-00-015 for specific terms and conditions of sale and the limited warranty.
Please refer to doc. 01-00-017 for V-2000HD printer warranty.
Updates: V1000 to 3 year warranty 01/09/12, Heater warranty to 15 years 01/02/2012.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITED WARRANTY Doc.#01-00-015
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such amounts upon demand) except if the failure to accept delivery is due to any of the exceptions noted in Paragraph 4.
(b) Terms of payment shall be as stated on invoice.
4. It is understood that deliveries will be made in accordance with Seller’s regular production schedule. Every reasonable effort will be made to meet the Buyer’s required delivery
dates but Seller will not be liable for damages or be deemed to be in default by reason of any failure to deliver or delay in delivery due to any preference, priority, allocation or
allotment order issued by the Government, whether Federal, State or local, or causes beyond its control including but not limited to, Acts of God or a public enemy, acts of
Government, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, lockouts, freight embargoes, severe weather, unavailability of materials or shipping space, delays of carriers or
suppliers or delays of any subcontractors. Should delay in delivery be caused by any of the circumstances mentioned in this paragraph, such extension of the delivery period shall be
granted as is reasonable under the circumstanced of the case. Should delay be caused by an event not specifically mentioned in this paragraph, damages will be limited to
cancellation of the purchase order without penalty, and refund of any monies deposited or prepaid on the purchase order with no liability for any consequential or incidental damages.
5. Seller reserves the right to increase the prices prior to Seller’s acceptance of order and/or after expiration of any price quoted by Seller.
6. Unless otherwise stated in writing, Seller’s prices do not include sales, excise, value-added or other taxes. Consequently, in addition to the price specified herein, the amount of any
present or future sales, use, excise, value-added or other tax applicable to the manufacture, sale, purchase or use of the products hereunder shall be paid by Buyer, or in lieu thereof,
Buyer shall provide Seller with a valid tax exemption certificate acceptable to the taxing authorities.
7. Seller reserves the right, at any time, to revoke any credit extended to Buyer because of Buyer’s failure to pay for any products when due or for any other reason deemed good and
sufficient by Seller and in such event, all subsequent shipments shall be paid for prior to at delivery at Seller’s option.
8. (a) SELLER’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO SELLER’S STATED SELLING PRICE PER UNIT OF ANY DEFECTIVE GOODS AND SHALL IN NO EVENT
INCLUDE BUYER’S MANUFACTURING COSTS, LOST PROFITS, GOODWILL, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF THE AGREEMENT, THIS CONTRACT, THE SALE OF THE PRODUCTS TO THE BUYER OR THE USE OR THE PERFORMANCE
OF THE PRODUCTS. Seller may at its discretion repair, replace or give the Buyer credit (pro-rated) for such defective products.
(b) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Seller shall have no liability for alleged defects with the products which are not specified in written notice from the Buyer to the
Seller within thirty-six (36) months from the date of shipment of machines. Seller shall pass to Buyer any warranty received by Seller from the manufacturer of Limited Life
Components, which in most cases is 12 to 18 months.
(c) Seller shall have no liability under this Limited Warranty unless Buyer has paid in full for the products. Further, this Limited Warranty is expressly contingent on Buyer’s
delivery to Seller, all costs prepaid, the defective part(s) within thirty-six (36) months of shipment to Buyer, together with a written statement specifying the alleged defect(s).
Any replacement part(s) shall be shipped to Buyer on a C.O.D. basis.
(d) SELLER SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS STATED EXPLICITLY IN THESE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SALE. SELLER DISCLAIMS THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
9. The remedies herein reserved by Seller shall be cumulative and in addition to any other legal remedies. No waiver of a breach of any portion of this contract shall constitute a waiver
of continuing or future breach of such provision or of any other provisions hereof.
10. These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement of the parties. No amendments, changes, revisions or discharges hereof in whole or in part shall have any force or effect
unless set forth in writing and signed by the parties hereto. This contract shall not be assignable by Buyer voluntarily by operation of law or otherwise without Seller’s written
consent.
11. This contract shall be governed and shall be construed according to the domestic laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
12. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, any action for alleged breach by Seller of the contract between the parties, including but not limited to any action for breach of the
warranties herein set forth, shall be barred unless commenced by Buyer within one (1) year from the date such cause of action accrued.
13. This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, their respective successors and permitted assigns.
14. All notices required by this contract to be given by either party shall be sent in writing or by facsimile and shall be addressed to the last known address of such other
party. Notices shall be deemed to have been received on the fifth business day following deposit in the mail.
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VASTEX 1032 N. IRVING ST.
INTERNATIONAL ALLENTOWN PA. 18109 USA
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VASTEX WARRANTY IMPLEMENTATION SHEET
Please read this document in order to fully understand the warranty.
Doc.# 01-00-006
Your new Vastex equipment is protected against *manufacturers’ defects by our warranty, completely explained
in doc# 01-00-017 for the V2000-HD series manual printer and in doc# 01-00-005 for all other Vastex
manufactured equipment. Please refer to these documents for the **warranty term and specific concerns about
the warranty. The following are some important facts and requirements for the proper implementation of the
warranty.
1.0 Everything is covered!
2.0 **Warranty Term is defined as: Ship date from VASTEX to the date the item in question is
returned to VASTEX for inspection and repair.
3.0 *Manufacturers defects are defined as: Parts determined to be defective in workmanship which will lead
up to a premature failure. The determination will be made only
by the manufacturer of the item in question.
4.0 To take advantage of the warranty the following steps must be taken:
4.1 The equipment must be paid for in full.
4.2 The item in question must be shipped to VASTEX for evaluation with all shipping costs incurred
by the buyer.
4.3 If the item is deemed as a manufacturer’s defect it will be repaired or replaced within 2 business
days from the time received. The shipping cost back to the customer located in the continental
United States will be paid by VASTEX if a warranty item.
4.4 If the item in question must be replaced immediately and is more than a year old, it will
have to be purchased at list price and will be shipped COD. A pro-rated credit will be given
promptly if the returned item is a valid manufacturer’s defect.
4.5 If the equipment was shipped less than a year before the date of the service call and a technician
confirms the part needed for repair, the replacement will be shipped before the replacement is
shipped back. An RGA will be issued and must accompany the old part to VASTEX within 30
days or the account will be billed.
5.0 Important facts about the condition of shipped equipment:
5.1 Dryers are partially assembled with the belts tracked and the machine run at full temperature for a
min. of 1 ½ hours.
5.2 Printers are partially assembled, inspected, and adjusted for all heads down prior to partial
disassembly and packing.
5.3 Exposing units are fully assembled and tested with the maximum screen size for vacuum
integrity, timer operation and light output.
6.0 This document is in addition to the standard warranty and only helps the customer understand how to take
advantage of the warranty. In no way does this document override the standard warranty or the terms and
conditions of sale and the limited warranty doc# 01-00-015.
Please see doc# 01-00-015 for specific terms and conditions of sale and the limited warranty
VASTEX 1032 N. IRVING ST.
INTERNATIONAL ALLENTOWN PA. 18109 USA
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