Vastex F-100 User manual

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

F-100 & F-1000 Flash

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Electrical Support:

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Tech Support, Mechanical Setup, and Operation:

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Doc #: 01-03-035A

Models:

F-100

F-100-240

F-1000

F-1000-240

(Please log your machine's serial number and date of purchase for future reference.)

VTX

Electrical Drawing #: ____________________ Rev: _______

Serial #: ________________________ Date: ____/____/____

Contents Page#

 Component Identification 2

 Safety Information 3

 Assembly 4

 Electrical Requirements 5

 Controls 5

 Operation 5

 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6

 Warranty / Terms and Conditions 7

Original Instructions

Vastex International, Inc.

7 Emery St

Bethlehem, Pa 18015

Phone: 610-625-2702

Web Site www.vastex.com

Authorized Representative in Europe:

Certification Experts BV

Nieuwstad 100 1381 CE Weesp,

The Netherlands

Tel : + 31 (0) 294 – 48 33 55

Fax : + 31 (0) 294 – 41 46 87

Year of Manufacture: 20____

Handle

F-100 & F-1000 Flash

Overall Assembly Diagram

Vertical Adj. /

Locking Collar

Levelers or

Optional Casters

6” Ref.

Flash Head

Flash Head Leveling Bolt

Site Window

(1) Knob # 04-05-106

(1) Lock Collar # 04-05-004

(8) ¼-20 x 1/2 Hex Head Bolts # 04-05-013

(1) ¼-20 x 2¼ Hex Head Bolt # 04-05-164

(9) ¼-20 Serrated Lock Nuts # 04-05-289

(4) 3/8-16 Threaded Levelers # 04-06-027

(3) Handles # 07-04-016-0

(8) #8 x 3/8 Sht Metal Screws # 04-05-080

(4) 3/8-16 Hex Nuts # 04-05-285

(1) Heater Head

(1) Round Post Part# 07-04-007-0

(4) Legs Part# 07-01-011

(1) Square Post Part# 07-04-008-0/07-04-009-0

Inspect all packages while unpacking and notify the shipping company if any damages are

detected. The flash heater head was assembled, tested (burned-in) and packaged in perfect

condition in a proven container. Review the manual before starting assembly.

Component Identification

Safety Information

 The operator should read and understand the in-

struction manual before operating this equipment.

Store this manual and safety information near the

equipment for easy access to operators.

 VASTEX flash units are intended for the curing of

non-flammable inks on screen printed materials.

Do not use for any other purpose unless authorized

by Vastex International, Inc. Use of this equipment

for any other purpose can be dangerous and may

cause damage to this equipment, voiding the war-

ranty.

 It is recommended that the area around this equip-

ment be designated as a work area and only au-

thorized employees are allowed in this area.

 Children and pets must be kept clear from the

work area.

 Do Not place any objects on top of the heater or

control box; surfaces are hot.

 Never leave equipment unattended.

 DO NOT operate any flash units with any cover or

guard removed.

 Do Not operate if the power cord or heater face is

damaged.

 Operator must be familiar with the controls of the

flash unit before operating.

 Before starting production, check that all covers and

guards are in place, no material has been left on the

flash unit, and the work area is clear of obstructions.

 Make certain when turning on the heater that it is

not positioned over any flammable material, includ-

ing the printer pallet. If heater is allowed to dwell

over pallet for extended periods of time it will dam-

age the pallet surface.

 Always turn off power at the main disconnect at the

end of production.

 Do Not remove any cover or guard until power at

the main disconnect is switched off and locked out.

No unauthorized persons are to be allowed inside

the control boxes.

 Turn off and lock out power at the main disconnect

before cleaning and maintenance.

 Only qualified technicians should be allowed to

make repairs on VASTEX Flash Units.

 Noise and vibration: These units do not pro-

duce noise exceeding 70 dB(A).

Warning

Heat Control and/or power switch should be switched off before plugging and/or unplugging the power cord.

Instructions for placing your equipment into service and use

To place your flash unit into service:

1.) Review the Component Identification section on page 2 to familiarize yourself with the various components of your

machine.

2.) Follow steps 1 through 10 on pages 4 and 5 (Assembly Instructions)

To use your flash unit:

1.) Familiarize yourself with the function of the controls on your unit (see page 5).

2.) Follow the “Heating Operation” procedures on page 5.

Stability during use, transportation, assembly, testing, and foreseea-

ble breakdowns

This equipment is designed and expected to be stable during all foreseeable conditions, provided that the cautions and

instructions in this manual are followed. Do not place any objects on machine heads. If it is necessary to remove the

head/round post assembly from the square post on the base, head assembly flat on the ground — do not try to balance it

upright.

Safe transport, handling, and storage

This equipment is designed to be as safe as possible under all foreseeable conditions of transport, handling, and storage.

Be certain to switch the equipment off, unplug it, and let it cool before handling any parts that become hot during opera-

tion, and before storing. When handling your machinery, be aware of the following weights:

F-100: 39 lbs (18 kg); F-1000: 42 lbs (19 kg)

2) Slide the square post, with the center hole at

the bottom and the (2) 5/16” bolts/floating nuts

at the top, into the square hole created by the

legs. Insert the 1/4-20 x 2 1/4” lg. hex head bolt

through legs and square post and fasten with

1/4” serrated lock nut. Tighten with a 7/16”

wrench. Evenly tighten all hardware in the as-

sembly. (Do not over tighten.)

3) Turn the assembly over and install four level-

ers or (optional) casters, one at the end of each

leg with (4) 3/8” nuts and washers. Tighten us-

ing 9/16” wrench.

4) Loosen slightly both 5/16” bolts, only enough

for the round post to slide past. Install round

post into square post. Slide the post down until

the end can be seen through the site window.

Tighten both 5/16” bolts to secure the round

post. Do not over tighten bolts.

5) Thread the knob into the lock collar and in-

stall the lock collar onto the post. Position the

lock collar 6" (15 cm) down from the top of the

post and tighten knob fully.

6) Unpack the heater head assembly and uncoil

the line cord.

Be careful not to damage the heater surface!

7) Attach 3 handles, one to each side of the heat-

er head with (12) #8 x 3/8” sheet metal screws

using 1/4” wrench.

8) Carefully slide the heater head over the post

to rest onto the vertical adjustment locking

collar.

1) Position the legs as shown below and bolt

together with 1/4” bolts and serrated lock nuts.

Do not fully tighten at this time.

Tools Required:

1/4” Wrench or nut driver

7/16”, 1/2” & 9/16” Wrench

Adjustable Wrench

Square Post

Cross Bolt 1/4” x 2-1/4” lg.

& lock nut

Flash Head Handles

Round Post

Vert. Adjustment

Locking Collar

Square Post

Site Window

(see enlarged view)

Levelers or

Optional Casters

5/16” Bolts &

Floating Nuts

Spec. Tag

Assembly Instructions

Site Window

(Enlarged View)

Square Post Round Post

9) While firmly supporting the heater head, loosen

the locking knob and adjust the position of the heat-

er to 2-3” (5-10 centimeters) above the pallet.

10) Adjust the flash head parallel to the pallet. Use

a 9/16” wrench to turn in or out the flash head

leveling bolt.

Assembly Instructions Cont.

Receptacle Configurations USA Versions

5-15R 5-20R 6-15R

Electrical Requirements

Models:

Plugs and receptacles listed below are for domestic

(USA) models.

International models are supplied with the

appropriate powercords.

F-100

120Volts, 12.5Amps, 1.65KW

Nema Plug 5-15P

Requires dedicated 15 amp circuit with a good

quality 5-15R receptacle.

F-100-240

240Volts, 6.3 Amps, 1.65KW

Nema Plug 6-15P

Requires good quality 6-15R receptacle.

F-1000

120Volts, 15Amps, 1.95 KW

Nema Plug 5-20P

Requires dedicated 20 amp circuit with a good

quality 5-20R receptacle.

F-1000-240

240Volts, 7.5Amps, 1.95 KW

Nema Plug 6-15P

Requires good quality 6-15R receptacle.

Controls

Heating Operation

Startup: Check that power switch or heat control is

turned off. Plug in the flash unit. Switch on breaker.

Turn on power switch or heat control to “HI”. Allow

heater to reach full temperature, approx. 20 min.

Shutdown: Turn off power switch or heat control.

Switch off circuit breaker. Unplug flash unit.

Operation: The FLASH will effectively flash dry

all types of plastisols and thermoset inks. Set the

control to position 5 and a distance of 2-3" from the

face of the heater to the surface of the garment. The

normal dwell time under the heater is the time you

spend printing another garment. Nevertheless, 8-12

seconds is the time needed to effectively “skin-

over” the ink deposit. Adjust the heat control and/or

distance from the pallet to the heater to achieve

proper cure.

Models:

F100, F-100-240

-Power Switch

Turns on heater

-Heat On Light

This RED light will illuminate when the main power

switch is on.

Models:

F-1000, F-1000-240

-Heat Controller

The control has positions LO-2-3-4-5-6 and HI. The

controller turns the power to the heater on and off to

vary the temperature. The higher the number on the

control the longer the on cycle and shorter the off

cycle is. The “HI” position keeps the power on con-

stantly.

-Heat On Light

This RED light is wired to the controller. It will illu-

minate when the control is turned on, even if the

controller has failed.

! Heater surfaces are very HOT.

Do Not leave Flash Unit turned on and unattended.

Do Not allow Flash Unit to dwell over the pallet for

extended periods of time or damage to pallet top

will result.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Safe maintenance and troubleshooting:

 Before beginning any maintenance or troubleshooting on your equipment, unplug your ma-

chine from its electrical outlet.

 The heat control and/or power switch should be switched off before plugging and/or unplug-

ging the power cord.

 Allow time for the equipment to cool before attempting any service on the heater

 Do not remove any panels with the equipment powered on; any such service must be per-

formed by qualified personnel only.

 If your machine appears to be operating abnormally and the troubleshooting charts below do

not resolve your problem, shut your unit off, unplug it, and contact Vastex for further assis-

tance.

No Heat (all models)

F-1000, F-1000-240:

F100, F-100-240:

(all models)

Machine unplugged?

Faulty temperature controller

Faulty power switch

Faulty heater

Plug into appropriate outlet

Contact Vastex for assistance

Heat on, cannot be controlled

(F1000, F-1000-240):

Faulty temperature controller

Contact Vastex for assistance

Symptom Possible Cause Solution

Troubleshooting Chart—All Models:

Maintenance:

Your equipment is designed to provide a long service life with little maintenance required. On all

models, periodically check the heater face and power cord to ensure that neither has become dam-

aged. Periodically verify correct functioning of all controls.

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown:

Shut off power to the equipment and unplug from electrical outlet. Then, following the trouble-

shooting charts below. If this does not resolve your issue, please contact Vastex for support.

Vastex Warranty

Doc#01-00-005D Revised 2/20/2018

(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 manufacturer 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. All equipment is thoroughly tested and inspected before packaging. This warranty does not cover minor cosmetic

damages that occur during shipment that do not affect the functionality of the equipment.

(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 manufacturer defects in materials or workmanship during the

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

1. Buyer’s order will constitute an offer in accordance with the terms hereof and such offer, upon acknowledgment of Seller, will constitute the agreement between Buyer and Seller.

Buyer’s order after such acknowledgment by Seller will not be subject to cancellation, change or reduction in amount, or suspension by Buyer of deliveries, unless prior to such

action Buyer has obtained Seller’s written consent. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Buyer’s Purchase Order or other communications, the parties agree to be bound by

these Terms and Conditions. Acceptance of the product by the Buyer shall be deemed to constitute unconditional acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

2. Any of these terms, conditions and provisions of Buyer’s order which are inconsistent with Seller’s acknowledgment and these Terms and Conditions of Sale shall not be binding on

the Seller and shall be considered not applicable to any sale so made. No waiver, alteration or modification of any of the provisions on either side of the document shall be binding

upon Seller unless agreed to in writing by Seller.

3. (a) All prices are F.O.B. Seller’s Plant and method of delivery and routing shall be at Seller’s discretion, unless specifically otherwise stated herein. Notwithstanding any agreement

to pay freight, delivery of products purchased hereunder to a common carrier or licensed trucker shall constitute delivery to Buyer and be determinative of the date and time of

shipment and all risk of loss or damage in transit shall be borne by Buyer. If the Buyer fails to accept the goods from the common carrier or licensed trucker, the Seller shall be

entitled to claim payment from the Buyer. Seller shall arrange for storage, the risk and the cost, including insurance costs, to be borne by the Buyer (and Buyer agrees to pay

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.

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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.

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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

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warranties herein set forth, shall be barred unless commenced by Buyer within one (1) year from the date such cause of action accrued.

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