Riley Hopkins RH-250-4×1 250 Screen Printing Press 4 Color 1 Station Instruction Manual

October 30, 2023
Riley Hopkins

Riley Hopkins RH-250-4×1 250 Screen Printing Press 4 Color 1 Station

Product Information

The 4-Color, 1-Station Micro is a printing press that allows you to print up to four colors on a single station. The press comes with a main press core assembly, micro print head assembly with screen clamp, mounting feet, 16 x 16 MDF platens with neck, and a hardware kit.

Tools Required:

  • Two 9/16 wrenches
  • Phillips screwdriver

What’s in the box:

ITEM NAME/ID DESCRIPTION Qty.
1 PRCO-RH250MTGHDW RILEY 250 MOUNTING FEET HARDWARE 1
2 PRCO-RH250STOPHDW RILEY 150 SCREEN CLAMP HARDWARE KIT 1
3 PRCO-RH250HNGHDW RILEY 250 PRINT HEAD HINGE HARDWARE KIT 1
4 HARDWARE KIT 1
PRHD-HC3/8NC1GR5ZC 3/8-16 X 1 HEX CAP SCREW 4
PRHD-WA3/8USSPFC9ZY 3/8 PFC9 USS FLAT WASHER-YELLOW 8
PRHD-LNYN3/8NCGR5ZC 3/8-16 LOWPRO NYLOC ZINC 4
PRCO-JR41MTGHDWKIT MOUNTING HARDWARE PACK PERFORATED BAG (QTY. 4 SCREWS) 1
PRSA-SPRINGKIT MESH COVERED SPRING 8
PRCO-BMPRBLTCVRBLU PRINT HEAD RUBBER BUMP STOP 4
PRHD-HC3/8NF3GR5ZC 3/8-24 X 3 HEX CAP SCREW GRADE 5 ZINC 4
PRHD-LNYN3/8NFGR5ZC 3/8-24 LOWPRO NYLOC NUT 4
PRHD-WA3/8SAE-SS 3/8 FLAT WASHER 8
PRCO-9/16ENDWRENCH 9/16 END WRENCH (OFF-CONTACT ADJUSTMENT) 1

Product Usage Instructions

  1. Step 1: Install Mounting Feet
  2. Attach the mounting feet (4) to the main press core assembly using the supplied hardware. Two 9/16 wrenches are required for this step. Refer to Page 2 for hardware detail.
  3. Step 2: Install Print Head Assemblies
  4. Attach the micro print head assembly with screen clamp to the main press core assembly using the supplied hardware. Two 9/16 wrenches are required for this step. Repeat this step for the remaining print head assemblies. Refer to Page 4 for hardware detail.
  5. Step 3: Install Spring Assemblies
  6. Attach the spring assemblies with hooks facing upward. Lower the print head assemblies until they rest on the lower stop bolt. Repeat this step for the remaining print head assemblies. Refer to Page 3 for hardware detail. Hooks must be facing upward.
  7. Step 4: Install Upper Stop Bolts and Rubber Sleeves
  8. Attach the upper stop bolts and rubber sleeves. Two 9/16 wrenches are required for this step. Do not overtighten the bolts as it will cause resistance in the print head hinge point. Repeat  this step for the remaining print head assemblies. Refer to Page 3 for hardware detail.
  9. Step 5: Mount Press Base Feet
  10. Mount the press base feet (2) to a sturdy tabletop using the supplied mounting screws (1). A Phillips screwdriver is required for this step. Note: Refer to Page 2 for hardware detail. The press is shown mounted on a Riley Hopkins 1-station press cart (sold separately).
  11. Step 6: Install Platen Assembly
  12. Attach the platen assembly (1) onto the tubular arm of the press. When the platen is in the desired location, first lock down the side knob (2). Lastly, tighten down the lower locking knobs (3). The platen can be adjusted front-to-back to help position the image onto the desired location of the substrate.
  13. Step 7: Off-Contact and Tilt Adjustments
  14. First, lock the screen in place with the screen clamping knobs (1). Next, loosen the off-contact nuts (2) with a 9/16 wrench. Set the desired off-contact position and retighten the nuts. Lastly,  set the tilt angle of the screen by first loosening the tilt locking nuts (3) and then loosening the wing nut (4). Make tilt adjustment with the tilt knob (5) until you have reached the desired screen angle. Once the adjustment has been made, retighten all three nuts.

Tools Required:

  • Two 9/16” wrenches
  • One Phillipps screwdriver

What’s in the box

Tag ITEM Qty.
1 MAIN PRESS CORE ASSEMBLY 1 PER UNIT
2 MICRO PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY WITH

SCREEN CLAMP

| 4 PER UNIT
3| MOUNTING FEET| 2 PER UNIT
4| 16” X 16” MDF PLATENS WITH NECK| 1 PER UNIT
5| HARDWARE KIT| 1 PER UNIT

MOUNTING FEET HARDWARE

Tag NAME/ID DESCRIPTION Qty.
1 PRHD-HC3/8NC1GR5ZC 3/8-16 X 1 HEX CAP SCREW 4
2 PRHD-WA3/8USSPFC9ZY 3/8 PFC9 USS FLAT WASHER-YELLOW 8
3 PRHD-LNYN3/8NCGR5ZC 3/8-16 LOWPRO NYLOC ZINC 4
4 PRCO-JR41MTGHDWKIT MOUNTING HARDWARE PACK

PERFORATED BAG (QTY. 4 SCREWS)

| 1

SCREEN CLAMP HARDWARE KIT

Tag NAME/ID DESCRIPTION Qty.
1 PRSA-SPRINGKIT MESH COVERED SPRING 8
2 PRCO-BMPRBLTCVRBLU PRINT HEAD RUBBER BUMP STOP 4
3 PRHD-HC3/8NF3GR5ZC 3/8-24 X 3” HEX CAP SCREW GRADE 5

ZINC

| 4
4| PRHD-LNYN3/8NFGR5ZC| 3/8-24 LOWPRO NYLOC NUT| 4
5| PRHD-WA3/8SAE-SS| 3/8 FLAT WASHER| 8
6| PRCO-9/16ENDWRENCH| 9/16” END WRENCH (OFF-CONTACT

ADJUSTMENT)

| 1

PRINT HEAD HINGE HARDWARE KIT

Tag NAME/ID DESCRIPTION Qty.
1 PRHD-HC3/8NF3GR5ZC 3/8-24 X 3” HEX CAP SCREW GRADE 5

ZINC

| 4
2| PRHD-WA3/8SAE-SS| 3/8 FLAT WASHER| 8
3| PRHD-LNYN3/8NFGR5ZC| 3/8-24 LOW PRO NYLOC NUT| 4

INSTALLATION

  1. Step 1
    Install the Mounting feet (4) to the main press core with the supplied hardware. Two 9/16” wrenches are required for this step.
    Note : Refer to Page 2 for hardware detail

  2. Step 2
    Install the Print head assemblies with the supplied hardware. Two 9/16” wrenches are required for this step. Repeat this step for the remaining print head assemblies.
    Note : Refer to Page 4 for hardware detail

  3. Step 3
    Install the spring assemblies with the hooks facing upward. Lower the Print head assemblies until they rest on the lower stop bolt. Repeat this step for the remaining print head assemblies.
    Note : Refer to Page 3 for hardware detail

  4. Step 4
    Install the upper stop bolts and rubber sleeves. Two 9/16” wrenches are required for this step. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BOLTS. This will cause resistance in the print head hinge point. Repeat this step for the remaining print head assemblies.
    Note : Refer to Page 3 for hardware detail.

  5. Step 5
    Mount the press base feet (2) to a sturdy tabletop with supplied mounting screws (1). The press is shown mounted on a Riley Hopkins 1-station press cart (sold separately). A Phillips screwdriver is required for this step.
    Note : Refer to Page 2 for hardware detail.

  6. Step 6
    Install the platen assembly (1) onto the tubular arm of the press. When the platen is in the desired location, first lock down the side knob (2). Lastly, tighten down the lower locking knobs (3). The platen can be adjusted front-to- back to help position the image onto the desired location of the substrate.

  7. Step 7

    • Off-contact and tilt adjustments. First lock the screen in place with the screen clamping knobs (1).
    • Next, loosen the off-contact nuts (2) with a 9/16” wrench. Set the desired off-contact position and retighten the nuts.
    • Lastly, set the tilt angle of the screen by first loosening the tilt locking nuts (3) and the loosening the wing nut (4). Make a tilt adjustment with the tilt knob (5) until you have reached the desired screen angle. Once the adjustment has been made retighten all 3 of the nuts.

STATION SCREEN PRINTING PRESS WITH MICRO

Tag NAME/ID DESCRIPTION
1 PLWD-WIN16X16N-LOW PLATEN ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET
2 PRSA-RH250CLAMP SCREEN CLAMP ASSEMBLY
3 PRSA-RH250PNTHD PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY
4 PRSA-SPRINGKIT MESH COVERED SPRING
5 PRHD-HC3/8NC1-1/2NYBLK 3/8”-16 X 1-1/2 NYLON BOLT BLACK
6 MFPD-RH250MTGFT11 MOUNTING FEET FOR RH250 4X1 PRESS

PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY WITH MICRO

Tag NAME/ID DESCRIPTION QTY
1 PRCO-KNBRCHT3/8NCFM 3/8 -16 INCH COURSE RATCHET

HANDLES

| 2
2| PRCO-BRNZB3/8ID1/2LG| 3/8” X 1” SINTERED BRONZE

BUSHING

| 2
3| MFPD-RH250SPGPLT| RH250 COLOR ARM SPRING PLATE| 1
4| PRCO-RDED5/16RHML| 5/16”-24 RIGHT HAND MALE ROD

END

| 3
5| PRHD-SCRWCVR5/16| 5/16” RUBBER SCREW COVER| 2
6| PRCO-KNBKN-

L5/16NF2-3/4ML

| 1-3/4” KNURLED KNOBS 5/16-24 X

2-3/4” STUD

| 4
7| PRCO-RDED5/16RHFMLS| 5/16”-24 RIGHT HAND TREAD

FEMALE ROD END-LONG SHANK

| 3
8| PRHD-WINGNT5/16NF-SS| 5/18-24 WING NUT| 1
9| PRCO-RDED5/16RHFM| 5/16”-24 RIGHT HAND FEMALE ROD

END

| 2
10| PRSA-RH250CLAMP| RILEY 250 SCREEN CLAMP

ASSEMBLY

| 1

While we take pride in our quality and do our best to ensure your satisfaction, Riley Hopkins™/Ryonet® does not assume any liability for damages, whether consequential or incidental, that may result from the misuse of below-stated specifications

LIMITED WARRANTY

GENERAL PROVISIONS:
The warranties described below apply ONLY to the original purchasers of new
Riley Hopkins™ presses from Ryonet®, purchased on or after April 20, 2013. Under these warranties, Ryonet® will repair or replace, as Ryonet® elects, covered defective parts, materials, or workmanship without charge for parts or the reasonable cost of labor-related thereto. Ryonet® will use only new or re- manufactured parts or components furnished by Ryonet® or a Ryonet®-authorized third party.

WARRANTY DURATION:
A lifetime warranty shall apply to covered Riley Hopkins™ presses, parts, components, and materials as set forth below.

WHAT IS COVERED :
This warranty covers all non-wearable parts, non-wearable components,
and non-wearable materials of new Riley Hopkins™ press. However, the following items are excluded from the scope of this warranty: expendable parts (including but not limited to bearings, springs, nylon bolts, iolites and fasteners). FURTHER, Ryonet® does not warrant failure of parts or components resulting from misuse or lack of proper maintenance, or improper installation.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED :
Installation, inspection, and routine maintenance costs are the sole responsibility of the purchaser; used equipment; any equipment modified or altered in any way not approved by Ryonet® in writing including, but not limited to, disassembling bearing components; routine maintenance and lubrication; consequences of negligence, misuse, accident, or improper application, installation, or storage of the press; consequences of any service performed by someone other than a Ryonet®-autho-rized provider.

SECURING WARRANTY SERVICE:
Warranty service must be requested of the nearest Ryonet® location. At the time of requesting warranty service, the person or entity requesting warranty service must be prepared to present evidence that it was the original purchaser of the Riley Hopkins™ press(es).
Written authorization must be obtained from Ryonet® before any part will be accepted. In order to return such defective parts, contact Ryonet® to return such part freight prepaid. Replacement parts are sent out freight collect. Parts sent out prior to receiving defective part will be sent C.O.D., cost plus freight. Upon return of the defective part, if it is deemed that the part was not damaged by the customer but failed, the cost of the replacement part will be refunded.

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LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW. NO SELLER’S WARRANTY:

No person or entity, other than Ryonet®, who sells the Riley Hopkins™ press has the authority to make any guarantee, representation, promise, or warranty with respect to any Riley Hopkins™ press unless the person or entity delivers to the purchaser a separate written guaranty certificate specifical ly guaranteeing the press, in which case Ryonet® shall have no obligation to the purchaser. Neither original Riley Hopkins™ manufacturers, distributors, or dealers, nor any other person or entity, has any authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of Ryonet® or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For additional information concerning the Riley Hopkins™/Ryonet® Press Warranty, contact
support@ryonet.com or 1-800-314-6390
Riley Hopkins® – 1-360-576-7188
WWW.RILEYHOPKINS.COM

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