Charterhouse Holdings Studio Large Format Clam Press User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Charterhouse Holdings
Table of Contents
STUDIO LARGE FORMAT CLAM
Operators Handbook
All products within the ADKINS range are labelled with CE marking and are
manufactured and tested to comply with EC safety regulations.
All products within the ADKINS range are labelled with CE marking and are
manufactured and tested to comply with EC safety regulations.
©Charterhouse Holdings PLC. All rights reserved.
Preface
Dear User
Welcome to the growing group of Studio Large Format Clam Press users. The
product you have purchased has been carefully designed and manufactured to
ensure that you, the user, will gain the maximum benefit.
All Charterhouse Holdings PLC products are specifically designed to ensure
ease of use with particular attention to safety requirements.
Should you discover any fault or damage upon receipt of this product, you
should immediately contact your supplier.
Introduction Studio Large Format Clam Press
1.1 Specifications of the Studio Large Format Clam Press
The Studio Large Format Clam Press is a manually operated heat press for
transfer printing and material fusing. It is ideal for medium volume
production.
The work area is 100 x 50 cm (39.5 x 19.5 in).
Specifications
7 kW
| Power consumption | 380/440 Volts (3-phase E+N) |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 0 – 260 C (32 – 500 F) |
| Working temperature | 1 – 9999 sec |
| Display timer range | 114.3 cm (45 in) |
| Machine height open | 51 cm (20 in) |
| Machine height closed | 102 cm (40 in) |
| Machine width | 90 cm (35.5 in) |
| Machine depth | 102 (W)x 114.3(H) x 90 (D) cm |
| Working area | (40(W) x 45(H) x 35.5(D) in) |
| Net weight | 142 Kg (313 lbs) |
| Weight export packed | 188 Kg (414 lbs) |
| Dimensions export packed | 112 x 100 x 70 cm (44 x 39.3 x 27.5 in) |
| Press pad dimensions | 100 x 50 cm (39.5 x 19.5 in) |
| Main Fuse | 32 A |
| Auxiliary Fuse | 3:00 AM |
1.2 Safety Tips
- If required, our customer service team can arrange maintenance service.
- The Studio Large Format Clam Press meets the European Legislation standard. Under normal conditions accidents are rare. However listed below are some practical points to ensure your safety.
- Always use both hands when opening or closing the press for positive control of the movement of the handle.
- Always switch off the current (and pull plug out of the socket) when undertaking maintenance work or when cleaning the machine.
- Ensure that there is sufficient space around the machine. Cables and connections must not get jammed. Although the heat radiation of the press is low, there should be enough space for cooling down.
- Avoid contact with the heat plate.
- DO NOT REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT COVER UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO – touching internal parts is dangerous and may cause shock hazard. All electrical connections inside covers are live. Never operate Press with any covers and/or guards removed.
- PROTECT THE MAINS CABLE – damage to the mains cable may cause fire or shock hazard. When unplugging, hold by the plug only and remove carefully. Take care that the mains cable does not come into contact with the heat plate (or moving parts of the mechanism) during operation of the machine.
- OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE – the operating ambient temperature range is, 0 o o o C – 35 C (32 F – o 104 F) and humidity of 20 – 80%.
- MACHINE FUSES – Mains 32 amp/Auxiliary 3 amp.
- WARNING – THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED (GROUNDED)
- CAUTION This machine gets hot whilst operating. Take care not to touch any surfaces that are labelled “Caution this plate is HOT”.
- MACHINE OPERATION
Only persons trained to do so should operate this machine.
Installation
2.1 Transport instructions
The machine comes to you either shrink-wrapped or in a box. If you have to
transport the machine at any time it is recommended that you use a similar box
and packing method. Please let the machine cool down and lower the handle to
the locked position.
2.2 Installing the machine
2.2.1 Remove all packaging from the heat press.
2.2.2 Check to ensure that no damage has been caused to the machine during
transit.
2.2.3 Place the machine on a sturdy horizontal surface that is within easy
reach of the operator and allow space for the handle to move up to the loading
position. Ensure that no items vulnerable to heat radiation are too close to
the machine.
2.3 Electrical requirements
The Studio Clam Large Format Press should be connected to the mains supply,
(3-phase E+N) by the mains cable provided and a suitable plug.
The presses are designed for 380/440 VAC 50/60 hertz and require exclusive use
of a power outlet rated for at least 32 Amps.
Ensure that the supply rating on the machine specification plate corresponds
with your local supply and that the correct plug is fitted.
MAINS LEAD The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green and Yellow: EARTH
Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
Grey: LIVE
Black: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:-
Electrical requirements (cont.)
- The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug that is marked by the letter E, or by the safety earth symbol coloured green, or green and yellow.
- The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal, which is marked with the letter N.
- The wires coloured brown must be connected to the terminals, which is marked with the letter L.
NOTE: Replacement of the mains cable must be done by a competent service
engineer.
HEATING ELEMENT
The heating element fitted to the Studio Large Format Clam Press is rated at 7
kW.
Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different
voltage/frequency from that on the machine data plate.
2.4 Adjusting the pressure
This press is fitted with a pressure-adjusting unit, which enables the heat
plate assembly to be raised or lowered by use of a pressure adjustment hand
wheels located on the top of the heat plate:
a) To increase pressure or to use thinner materials turn both adjustment hand
wheels clockwise.
b) To decrease pressure or to raise the heat plate assembly to enable thicker
materials to be used, turn the adjustment hand wheels anticlockwise.
NOTE
DO NOT adjust the pressure when the machine is clamped shut
CAUTION This machine is designed to be used with a light to medium
clamping pressure. If the pressure of the machine is adjusted too high this
may cause damage to the machine and invalidate your warranty. Other machines
are available for high-pressure applications. Please ask your supplier for
details.
How to Operate the Studio Large Format Clam Press
3.1 Starting with the Studio Large Format Clam Press
3.1.1 Plug into your supply outlet and switch supply on.
N.B. Please ensure the mains plug is easily accessible to the operator so that
in the event of a fault the machine can be unplugged.
3.1.2 Turn on the Studio Large Format Clam Press; the on/off switch is on the
back of the machine. Set the machine controls as necessary. See instructions
for Adjusting the pressurepage 4 and Operation of Control Units page 11. Press
red on/off button to activate and heat the Heat Plate.
3.2 Working with Heat Transfer Materials
Always ascertain from the supplier of material and transfer paper, that the
material to be used is suitable for, and has been prepared for transfer
printing.
3.2.1 Close the press to check the amount of closing pressure the machine has
been set at. If more or less pressure is required then open the machine and
turn the pressure-adjusting hand wheels located on top of the heat plate. For
further instructions see “pressure adjustment”.
3.2.2 Ensure that the heat controller is set to the correct setting for the
material being used. Before using the machine, preheat the base pad of the
machine by closing and re-opening the press a number of times.
After pre-heating ensure that the machine is in the fully open position.
3.2.3 Place the article to be transfer printed onto the pressing pad and
locate the transfer paper/substrate material on top in the position required.
Take care not to touch the heat plate to avoid the risk of burns.
3.2.4 Lower the heat plate by pulling down the handle.
Working with Heat Transfer Materials (cont.)
3.2.5 When the required time interval has elapsed the alarm will sound and
the press should be opened by lifting the handle up until it locks into
position. Unload the garment from the table of the machine taking care not to
touch the heat plate to avoid risk of burns.
3.3 Pressing Pad Assembly
The pressing pad normally supplied with this machine is silicone rubber. The
pressing pad must be maintained in good condition at all times and replaced
when showing signs of wear. A worn pressing pad will always affect the quality
of printing/fusing. Do not insert items into the machine, which would tend to
cut the pressing pad, i.e. buttons, pins, press-studs or zips.
Never allow the hot heat plate to rest on the pressing pad when the press is
not being used as the pad may be damaged.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The pressing pad supplied with the machine is of the correct thickness.
Using a thicker pad may invalidate your warranty.
3.4 Shutting Down the Machine
To shut down the machine, turn off the on/off switch at the back of the
machine. The handle should be in the up position.
Maintenance of the Machine
4.1 Daily Maintenance
For good press results it is important to keep the press surfaces clean.
Wipe the surface of the heat plate with a dry cloth before use when the plate
is cold.
4.2 Periodic Maintenance
Put a few drops of oil onto the various pivot pins and the pressure adjusting
screw every three months.
4.3 Cleaning
Clean the outside of the machine frequently with a clean, moist cloth. This
may conveniently be carried out before starting when the machine is cool.
First unplug the machine!
Machine Drawings and Diagrams
On the following pages are the schematic diagrams for the Studio Large Format
Clam Press.
5.1 Machine General Layout
5.2 Exploded Diagram and Parts List
5.3 Operation Of Control Units, Setting Temperature and Time
(The press must always be in the open position before the controller is set)
Setting Temperature
- Switch on machine.
- Press ‘UP’ and ‘DOWN’ buttons to change temperature values.
- The unit stores automatically once required value is achieved.
- Press ‘START/STOP’ button to start machine heating.
Setting Time
- Switch on machine.
- Press ‘UP’ and ‘DOWN’ buttons to change time values.
- The unit stores automatically once required value is achieved.
- Press ‘START/STOP’ button to start machine.
Setting Digital Counter to Zero
- Press ‘CLEAR’ button and ‘COR’ will appear in controller window and ‘COUNTER’ value will flash.
- Press ‘CLEAR’ button again to zero counter.
5.4 General Electrical Diagram
5.5 Detailed Electrical Diagram
Design Change
With the policy of constant improvement and/or modification to meet changing conditions, the right is reserved to change the design and/or specifications at any time without prior notification, and therefore specifications may vary and not be in accordance with this manual.
Guarantee (Limited Warranty)
Charterhouse Holdings PLC warrants that the press is free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of supply to
the customer. The machine comes with a one-year warranty on parts and 90 days
labour.
This warranty covers all parts to repair the defects, except when damage
results from misuse or abuse, accident, alteration or negligence or when a
machine has been improperly installed.
If a press covered by warranty should need to be returned to the factory for
examination and repair, if on-site component replacement is not possible,
Charterhouse Holdings PLC will make every effort to repair the customers
press. The warranty will only be effective when Charterhouse Holdings PLC
authorises the original purchaser to return the machine to the factory and
only when the product upon examination has proven to be defective.
Should in our opinion any part of this press be defective in materials or
workmanship, it will be replaced or repaired free of charge, provided that the
press has been installed and operated in the correct manner and not subjected
to misuse. If Charterhouse Holdings PLC authorise a replacement press, the
warranty of the replacement press shall expire on the anniversary date of the
original machines invoice to the customer. In order for this warranty to be
effective, no return of machine or parts may be made without prior factory
authorisation. (This will exclude any travelling and/or carriage costs which
will be charged at our discretion).
This is the sole warranty given by the company; there are no warranties, which
extend beyond the description on the face hereof. The seller disclaims any
implied warranty of merchantability and/or any implied warranty of fitness for
a particular purpose; the buyer agrees that the goods are sold “as is”.
Charterhouse Holdings PLC does not warrant that the functions of the press
will meet the customer’s requirements or expectations. The entire risk as to
use, quality and performance of the press lies with the customer. (No claim of
any kind shall be greater than the sale price of the product or part to which
the claim is made).
In no event will Charterhouse Holdings PLC be liable for any injury, loss or
damage, including loss of profits, destruction of goods or any special,
incidental, consequential or indirect damages arising from the use of the
press or accompanying materials. This limitation will apply even if
Charterhouse Holdings PLC or its authorised agent had been advised of the
possibility of such damage.
A. ADKINS & SONS LIMITED
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Application of Council Directives:…………………..
Standards to which Conformity is
Declared:……………
Manufacturer’s Name:……………..
Manufacturer’s Address:………………..
Type of Equipment:…………………………..
Standards Compliance:…………….
Model Number:…………..
Serial Number:…………
Year of Manufacture:…………………………
Machinery, Low Voltage. E.M.C.
BS EN ISO 12100:2010 – Safety of machinery: Basic Technology, Principles of
Design.
BS EN 60204-1:2006+A1:2009 – Safety of machinery: Electrical Equipment of
Machines.
BS EN 60529:1992-A2:2013 – Degree of protection provided by enclosures.
BS EN ISO 13850:2015 – Safety of Machinery: Emergency Stops.
BS EN ISO 141211:2007 – Safety of Machinery: Principles for Risk Assessment.
BS EN 55011:2016+A1:2017 – Class A Group 2 Equipment – EMC Emissions.
BS EN ISO 61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011 – EMC Conducted Emissions.
BS EN ISO 61000-6-2:2005 – EMC Immunity.
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC – Including DIN EN 61557-1, -4 and -5.
Electro Magnetic Interference Directive 2014/30/EC – Including DIN EN 61000-6
series of standards.
A. Adkins & Sons Limited
High Cross, 18 Lancaster Road,
Hinckley, Leicester, LE10 0AW, United Kingdom.
Studio Large Format Clam Heat Press I, the undersigned, hereby declare that
the equipment specified above conforms to the above directives and standards.
Place: Hinckley, United Kingdom
Date: ………………………………
Full Name: Marie McMahon
Position: General Manager
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