Workhorse Flashback User manual

Flashback
REV:000

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Table Of Contents
Introducon 3
Standard Operang Guide 3 - 4
Features & Specs 4
Controls 5 - 6
External Layout 7
Internal Layout 8 - 17
Wiring Diagram 18
Plumbing Diagram 19
FAQ 20 - 26
Comprehensive Parts List 27

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Introducon
The Revoluonary FLASHBACK
Print, ash, and cool down all on the same print head.
For the rst me, prinng, ashing and cooling are all performed on the same print head! Aer the print stroke, the FLASHBACK
automacally slides its thin quartz element in between the garment and the screen. The garment is instantly ash dried and then
cooled. Choose between four ash modes:
PRINT FLASH / PRINT FLASH
This funcon allows the ash element to extend in and out aer every print stroke.
So if the Print head is selected to a single stroke the machine will ood the screen, the tables will raise make a Print stroke and
then the table will lower. When the machine lowers back down the Flashback will then get a signal to Flash. (The FLASHBACK will
extend in and automacally reverse its self back to its home posion).
That same Print head can be selected to double stroke which means when prinng, the head will ood the screen, the tables will
raise and Print then the tables will lower and then the ash will extend in and automacally reverse. The squeegee will then ood
the screen while the ash is extending and retracng waing for the element to return to its home posion so the table can raise
and make the second print stroke. Aer it makes a second stroke the tables will lower again and the ash will extend. This will
only happen in Automac mode as the printer will not double stroke in Manual mode. While in Auto mode though, you will not
normally want the table to turn before it ashes the second stroke so you will either need to run the machine in Foot Pedal mode
or turn the Delay me to around the 8 second mark allowing for the image to be completely ashed.
PRINT FLASH PRINT
This funcon allows the ash to extend in double mode only; the idea behind it is pung a one color on a dark shirt with no other
images to be applied. If the machine is set to single stroke the Flashback will not ash.
The machine will ood then the table will raise and make the Print stroke then lower, the ash will extend in automacally and
retract. It will ood as the element is extending in and out so when the element tray has returned to its home posion it will the
raise and makes its second print stroke. Aer that has happened, the ash will not extend again and the tables can turn immedi-
ately there is no need for delay at this point.
PRINT PRINT FLASH
This funcon allows for the printer to make two Strokes on a screen and then ash the design before the tables turn.
So the machine will ood the screen, then the table will raise and Print, aer, it will lower and ood again then the table will raise
and make the Print stroke the second me. Aer it makes the second Print stroke the machine will lower and the ash element
will extend in and automacally reverse.
The Delay mer will need to be set at around the 8 second mark to allow for the ash to extend and retract before the tables turn
again.

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MANUAL TEST
During the setups of a job you will want to ash your test shirt, so you will need to turn the auto ash mode on and the Heat will
need to be on also and in “Print Flash Print Flash” mode. Then posion the test shirt under the head where the Flashback is
installed and then press table up buon on the control box and then table down. This should send Flashback in and it will
automacally reverse. This will only ash one me, if the Flashback is set to Print Flash Print it will funcon but will funcon only
from Manual test from table up and down.
Extend:
The extend control is a ow control that increases or decreases the air supply to the Flashback tray enabling you to slow or speed
up the elements extend stroke. This is done by turning the knob clockwise for slower, or counter clockwise for faster.
Retract:
The Retract control is a ow control that increases or decreases the air supply to the Flashback tray enabling you to slow or speed
up the elements retract stroke. This is done by turning the knob clockwise for slower, or counter clockwise for faster.
*WARNING*
FLASH TABLE UP / FLASH TABLE DOWN
The Flashback can be used for two dierent ways of ashing.
You are able to Print Flash and cool down all in one spot. This is Flash Table Down, in this mode it will not allow the machine to
raise while the element tray is extended out in between pallets and Screen.
The second mode is as a Standard style or in head ash, this is Flash Table Up. This mode will allow the table to raise while the
element is extended out above a pallet There are steps needed to be made for this to work right with out damaging the bulbs.
Remove the front clamp from the machine by rst disconnecng the 5/32” airlines and then removing the ½-13 ange nuts. This
will allow you to leave the micro aached to the press.
Then raise the Flashback by loosening the front levers and turning the knob and slowly raise the front, do this in increments where
you then loosen the back levers and raise it up by turning the knob. You will want to raise the Flashback 2 inches or so above the
pallet, this will allow for clearance over the pallet when the table is raised. However before allowing the table to raise with the
element extended you will want to measure the distance between the boom of the element to the top of the pallet, it must be
more than 2 inches.
Do not ash pellons they will burn , all pellons burn.
Features/ Specs:
 Power Options:
Flashback 16 automac Flashback 16 x 18, 220v 50-60hz, 4400 was, 20 amps
Flashback 20, automac Flashback 20 x 22, 220v 50-60hz, 5500 was , 25 amps
 Construction:
All steel construction.
 Features:
Adjustable Extend/ Retract Speeds
Forced Air Cooling to Prevent Ink drying in the Screens
Three different Flash Settings for any Printing Situation.
 Options:
Available in: 16x18” 20x22”

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1. Heat On/O: This turns on or o the elements and the blower motors.
2. Auto Flash On/ O: When on this will automacally extend and retract the element tray in sequence with the tables rotaon. In
the o posion the ash will remain retracted when no ash is needed.
3. Mode Selecon;
PRINT FLASH PRINT
This funcon allows the ash to extend in double mode only; the idea behind it is pung a one color on a dark shirt with
no other images to be applied. If the machine is set to single stroke the Flashback will not ash.
The machine will ood then the table will raise and make the Print stroke then lower, the ash will extend in
automacally and retract. It will ood as the element is extending in and out so when the element tray has returned to
its home posion it will the raise and makes its second print stroke. Aer that has happened, the ash will not extend
again and the tables can turn immediately there is no need for delay at this point.
PRINT PRINT FLASH
This funcon allows for the printer to make two Strokes on a screen and then ash the design before the tables turn. So
the machine will ood the screen, then the table will raise and Print, aer, it will lower and ood again then the table
will raise and make the Print stroke the second me. Aer it makes the second Print stroke the machine will lower and
the ash element will extend in and automacally reverse.
The Delay mer will need to be set at around the 8 second mark to allow for the ash to extend and retract before the
tables turn again.
PRINT FLASH / PRINT FLASH
This funcon allows the ash element to extend in and out aer every print stroke.
So if the Print head is selected to a single stroke the machine will ood the screen, the tables will raise make a Print stroke
and then the table will lower. When the machine lowers back down the Flashback will then get a signal to Flash. (The
FLASHBACK will extend in and automacally reverse its self back to its home posion).
Connued On Next Page
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PRINT FLASH / PRINT FLASH (connued)
That same Print head can be selected to double stroke which means when prinng, the head will ood the screen, the
tables will raise and Print then the tables will lower and then the ash will extend in and automacally reverse. The
squeegee will then ood the screen while the ash is extending and retracng waing for the element to return to its
home posion so the table can raise and make the second print stroke. Aer it makes it second stroke the tables will
lower again and the ash will extend. This will only happen in Automac mode as the printer will not double stroke in
Manual mode. While in Auto mode though, you will not normally want the table to turn before it ashes the second
stroke so you will either need to run the machine in Foot Pedal mode or turn the Delay me to around the 8 second mark
allowing for the image to be completely ashed.
4. Flash Table Up/ Down: *WARNING*
FLASH TABLE UP / FLASH TABLE DOWN
The Flashback can be used for two dierent ways of ashing.
You are able to Print Flash and cool down all in one spot. This is Flash Table Down, in this mode it will not allow the machine to
raise while the element tray is extended out in between pallets and Screen.
The second mode is as a Standard style or in head ash, this is Flash Table Up. This mode will allow the table to raise while the
element is extended out above a pallet There are steps needed to be made for this to work right with out damaging the bulbs.
Remove the front clamp from the machine by rst disconnecng the 5/32” airlines and then removing the ½-13 ange nuts. This
will allow you to leave the micro aached to the press.
Then raise the Flashback by loosening the front levers and turning the knob and slowly raise the front, do this in increments where
you then loosen the back levers and raise it up by turning the knob. You will want to raise the Flashback 2 inches or so above the
pallet, this will allow for clearance over the pallet when the table is raised. However before allowing the table to raise with the
element extended you will want to measure the distance between the boom of the element to the top of the pallet, it must be
more than 2 inches.
5. Extend:
The extend control is a ow control that increases or decreases the air supply to the Flashback tray enabling you to slow or speed
up the elements extend stroke. This is done by turning the knob clockwise for slower, or counter clockwise for faster.
6. Retract:
The Retract control is a ow control that increases or decreases the air supply to the Flashback tray enabling you to slow or speed
up the elements retract stroke. This is done by turning the knob clockwise for slower, or counter clockwise for faster.
Note: Do not ash pellons they will burn , all pellons burn.

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External Layout
Part I
Complete Control
Box Part H
Warning Scker
Part C
Reversing Bracket
Part D
Rear Fan (Sawed)
Part E
Front Fan
Part F
Cover
Part G
Fire Hazard Scker
Part A
Front Mount
Part B
Rear Mount
Part L
Fluted Knob
Part M
3/8 x 6” All Thread
Part N
Swivel Pad
Part K
Hex Nut
Part P
Flat Washer
Part O
X Large Lever
Part J
Nylon Washer

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Internal Lay out
Part T
Latching Relay Base
Part U
Connector
Part Q
Flashback Valve
Part R
Latching Relay
Part S
Contactor
Part Z
“Auto On” Switch
Part W
“Heat On” Switch
Part X
Rotary Switch
Part AA
Flash Table Up/
Down Part AB
Flow Control
Part Y
Air Fings
Part V
Dummy Plug
Receptacle
WARNING!
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Turn ALL power to unit OFF before service.
All service should be done by or under the supervision of a trained technician
Part BC
Dummy Plug
Control Box Internal View
Control Box Internal View

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Element Tray
Part AF
Bulb Stando
Part AG
Bus Bar
Part AJ
Kep Nut
Part AF
Bulb Stando
Part AG
Bus Bar
Part AJ
Kep Nut
Part AC
Double Reector
Part AD
Single Reector
Part AE
Flashback Bulb
Element Tray, Open

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Part AC
Double Reector
Part AD
Single Reector
Part AE
Element
Part BA
Element Kit (2pc)
Part AZ
Reector Kit (3 pc.)
Reectors
Element

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Duplicate Image
Part AJ
Kep Nut
Element Tray, Open

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Part AK
Boom Le Cover
Part AL
Boom Right Cover
Element Tray, W/ Cover
Element Tray, W/ Cover

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Part AM
Band Cylinder
Part AM
Band Cylinder
Part AN
Elbow Fing
Band Cylinder
Band Cylinder

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Part AO
Wheel Single Edge
Part AP
Wheel Double Edge
Element Tray, Wheel
Element Tray, Wheel

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Part AR
Flange Nut
Part AS
Nylon Washer
Part AQ
Shoulder Bolt
Element Tray, Wheel
Element Tray, Wheel

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Part AW
Com Bracket
Part AV
Flat Washer
Part V
Female Receptacle
Snap Acon Switch
Snap Acon, Com. Bracket
Part AT
Snap Acon Switch
Kep Nut
Part AU

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Part AX
6 amp Fuse
Part AY
Fuse Holder
Fuse, Fuse Holder
Rear Snap Acon Switch
Snap Acon Switch
Part AT

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Wiring Diagram

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Plumbing Diagram

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FAQ:
1. The Element tray will not extend:
Make sure the air supply is turned on.
Check that the right mode has been selected (see page 12 for mode explanaons)
Check that the snap acon switch at the rear of the element tray (reverse) is not stuck down and you hear a click when triggered.
With the press o, make sure that the table is making good contact with the snap acon switch on the communicator bracket.
2. The Element tray will not retract:
Make sure that the snap acon switch at the rear of the element tray is hing the reversing bracket and you hear a click
when triggered.
Make sure the “retract” ow control is adjusted properly.
3. The Element tray will not heat Up:
Check the main circuit breaker, turn it o and back on as the circuit may have tripped.
Check the main fuse on the back of control box.
Check the voltage on the black and white wires on the contactor it should be 220v - 240vac if not replace the contacotr . If the cor-
rect voltage is present check the wire connecons inside the element tray.
4. The Ink is Drying in the Screen:
Are the blowers working? If yes, are the screens on the ends of the blowers clogged? If so, remove all lint and debris.
Are the deectors tarnished or burnt on the on the element tray? If so they will need to be replaced.
Is the o contact set properly between the element tray and screen? Adjust if necessary.
Adjust the speed of the element tray extend/ retract.
5. The carriage moves slow (I Cannot control extend):
Are there any air leaks? If so, x all leaks. Replace any leaking ngs and remove 1/4” o the end of the air line where the leak is.
Are there any kinks in the lines, trace all air lines and remove all kinks.
6. The carriage moves slow (I Cannot control Retract):
Are there any air leaks? If so, x all leaks. Replace any leaking ngs and remove 1/4” o the end of the air line where the leak is.
Are there any kinks in the lines, trace all air lines and remove all kinks.
WARNING!
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Turn ALL power to unit OFF before service.
All service should be done by or under the supervision of a trained technician