Vastex Autoflash User manual

Autoflash

Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions

For Vastex Autoflash Attachment with Touch Screen Controls

Serial Number:

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

Date:____/____/______

Electrical Drawing #: Rev:______

Doc. # 01-03-038

VTX

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Original Instructions

Vastex International, Inc.

7 Emery St

Bethlehem, Pa. 18015 USA

Phone# 610 625-2702 Fax# 610 625-2775

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:

Contents Page#

•Introduction / Safety 2-3

•Spec Tag Info 4

•Stand Assembly 5-6

•Component Identification 7

•Assembly 7-8

•Controls / Operation 9

•Maintenance 10

•Troubleshooting 10

•Warranty / Terms & Conditions 11

•CE Declaration 12

The Instruction Manual and Safety Instructions must be read and understood by anyone

operating the Vastex Conveyor Curing System.

• The operator should read and understand the instruction manual before operating this equipment. Store instruction manual

and safety instructions near equipment for easy access to operators.

• VASTEX Autoflash attachment is for use on Vastex Flash units in accordance to the language in this manual. Do not use for

any other purpose unless authorized by Vastex International, Inc. Use of this equipment for any other purpose can be danger-

ous and may cause damage to this equipment, voiding the warranty.

• It is recommended that the area around this equipment be designated as a work area and only authorized employees be al-

lowed in the area.

• Children and pets must be kept clear of the work area.

• Do not place any objects on top of the Autoflash or Flash Head. Surfaces are hot!

• Never leave equipment unattended.

• Do not operate Autoflash with any cover or guard removed.

• Operator must be familiar with controls of the Autoflash and Flash Head.

• Before starting production, the operator must check that all covers and guards are in place, no material has been placed on or

under the Autoflash or Flash Head, and the work area is clear of obstructions.

• Always turn off power at the main disconnect at the end of production.

• In case an abnormal symptom occurs, for example excessive vibration, noise, and strong smell or smoke development, turn

off the VASTEX Autoflash and contact a qualified technician.

• 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 any cleaning or maintenance.

• Only qualified technicians should be allowed to make repairs on the VASTEX Autoflash.

• Noise and vibration: This equipment does not produce noise exceeding 70 dB(A) at workstations.

• Operating Temperature: Vastex Equipment should not be operated in temperatures below 40°F(5°C) or above 105°F

(41°C)

Congratulations, you have chosen a VASTEX Autoflash Attachment. VASTEX has been designing and building screen printing

equipment since 1960 and has the knowledge and expertise to supply a quality machine and help you keep it running for years to

come. VASTEX has innovated many of the features found in screen printing equipment today from control methods, modular fea-

tures, air movements, belt tracking and even the dual rotary manual press. All components are tested to be sure they work correctly

when the equipment leaves our factory.

Introduction

Safety

Pg. 2

• Stability during use, transportation, assembly, dismantling when out of service, testing, and foreseeable

breakdowns: This equipment is designed and expected to be stable during all foreseeable conditions, so long as the

procedures and instructions given in this manual are followed.

• Safe handling, transport, and storage: Before storing the unit, detach Flash Head from AutoFlash and store sepa-

rately. No special handling considerations are necessary, except to be aware of the weight of the equipment and take

standard precautions for moving such weights:

Autoflash (AF-120/AF-240) 51 Lb(25 kg) 31” x 22” x 14” (79 x 56 x 36 cm)

Please read and understand all parts of this manual to avoid any Residual Risks.

• Your Vastex Autoflash moves a high temperature heater. There is an inherent danger when dealing with a heat source of this

degree. These heaters are often run at temperatures near 1,000° F(538° C). Any body part or item that comes in direct contact

with the heater on the Flash Head will be damaged. The heaters are guarded against direct contact from all sides except the bot-

tom.

• The workspace that your Autoflash occupies must be kept clean and clear of debris.

• Do not store items, especially food or drink, on the top of your Vastex equipment.

• The room that you are operating your Autoflash in should be adequately ventilated. Please refer to the MSDS sheet of the ink you

are flashing/curing.

Safety (cont’d)

Residual Risks

Workspace

Pg. 3

Please read and understand your Flash Head manual before attempting to use or assemble this Autoflash Attachment. Flash head

manuals can be found at www.vastex.com or call us to have one emailed/mailed to you directly. This manual only covers the assem-

bly, operation, and maintenance of your Autoflash Attachment.

Placing your equipment into service and using your machine:

To place your machine into service, follow the assembly instructions on Pages 5-8.

To use your machine, reference the control section on Page 9.

Vastex Model #

Input Voltage

Rated Amp Draw

Heater output

Single or 3 Phase

Weight of Machine

Year of Manufacture

Important

Spec Tag

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Assembly (SHHD-STAND)

1) Remove all parts from the box they were shipped in.

2) Place Legs and Middle on floor as shown. Note hole

in left leg for orientation.

3) Install and Tighten

-(16) #14 Sheet Metal Screws

Use 3/8 Socket or Wrench

4) Install and Tighten (4x)

-Attach Wheel and Stud to each bracket with 1/2” nut.

Use 3/4 Socket or Wrench

-Attach Wheel bracket to Stand Legs using (2) #14

Sheet Metal Screws

Use 3/8 Socket or Wrench

5) Install and Leave Loose

-(4) 3/8 Bolts, lock washers, and nuts

6) Install and Leave Loose

-(4) 3/8 Bolts, washers, and lock washers

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Assembly (SH-STAND)

1) Install and Leave Loose

-(2) Legs

-(2) 1/4” Bolts and Nuts

Note Orientation of legs

2) Install and Leave Loose

-(1) Leg

-(2) 1/4” Bolts and Nuts

3) Install and Leave Loose

-(1) Leg

-(4) 1/4” Bolts and Nuts

4) Install and Tighten

-(4) Wheels with studs

-(4) 3/8” Nuts

Use 9/16 Socket or Wrench

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Flash Head

Detent Flash Head Driver

Loosen Locking Lever to Adjust

Height and Set Home Position

Main Power Switch

Foot Pedal

Heavy Duty Stand

AutoFlash Unit

*Max Height: 45"

*Min Height: 35"

*When using the Standard

Stand with your Autoflash

With casters Max Height: 42"

Min Height: 32"

With Levelers Max Height: 40"

Min Height : 30"

Cooling Fan

Component ID

Touch Screen

Select home position

Operator

Flash

1)Loosen 3/8 bolts with 9/16 wrench

2)Insert Autoflash tube as shown

3)Tighten 3/8 bolts, washers, lock

washers, and nuts with 9/16 wrench.

Operator

Flash

Installing AutoFlash Unit on to SHHD Stand

-Orientation is based on user operation

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1) Loosen 1/4” bolts with 7/16 wrench

2) Insert Autoflash tube as shown

3) Tighten 1/4” bolts and serrated nuts with 7/16

wrench.

Installing AutoFlash Unit on to Standard Stand

Assembly Cont’d

4) Insert Tube and Saddle Assembly along with

detent clamp as shown below.

5) Flash head attaches to Saddle Assembly using

(2) 3/8-16 bolts and washers. Tighten well with

9/16 wrench.

6) Install pitch knob and tighten until flash head is

level to your pallet.

7) Plug in your Autoflash and Flash head. Refer to

wiring diagram and Flash Head manual.

Do Not position the flash head over the control

box when in the home position. Excessive

heat can damage the electrical components.

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Operation

Power Switch

Power Light

Boot Screen

• Enter Home Screen Setup with Gear

• Set Dwell time with Arrows

• Press Go to Operate

• Select appropriate home Position

-See Pg 7 for desired orientation

• After pressing go, AutoFlash is

ready to run.

• Press Foot Pedal to activate

• Press Back to change Dwell Time

• Displays remaining Dwell Time.

• Press Cancel to return to home

position mid cycle.

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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.

Troubleshooting Chart—Additional Considerations for AutoFlash Units:

Unit stops in wrong location Home and extended positions

incorrectly set Follow instructions on page 9 to

set

User wishes to reverse rotation

direction of AutoFlash N/A Follow instructions on page 9 to

reverse direction

Screen does not display anything Physical Damage or Power issue Please Call Vastex International

Symptom Possible Cause Solution

Maintenance:

WEEKLY

• Clean touchscreen with a light screen/lens cleaner. Do not saturate screen when cleaning. Power

off machine before cleaning.

• Clean foot pedal of any loose debris or dirt. Power off machine before cleaning.

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.

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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.

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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

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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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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

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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.

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