Riley Hopkins RH-150-4×1 150 Screen Printing Press 4 Color 1 Station Instruction Manual

October 30, 2023
Riley Hopkins

Riley Hopkins RH-150-4×1 150 Screen Printing Press 4 Color 1 Station

Product Information

The 4-color, 1-station press comes with the following items:

  • Main press core assembly
  • Color arm with hinge bushings
  • 16 x 16 wood platen assembly
  • Screen clamp (4 per unit)
  • Color arm spring plate (4 per unit)
  • Press mounting foot (2 per unit)
  • Right-hand off-contact bracket (4 per unit)
  • Left-hand off-contact bracket (4 per unit)
  • Hardware box (1 per unit)

There are also several hardware kits included in the box, such as mounting hardware, registration gate hardware, color arm hinge hardware, color arm spring plate hardware, off-contact bracket hardware, bolt retaining clip, screen clamp hardware, and stop bolt/spring hardware.

Product Usage Instructions

  1. Mount the press base to the preferred tabletop surface using the Tabletop Press Mounting Screws and a Phillips head screwdriver. Place the front foot no more than 3 inches away from the edge of the tabletop surface for maximum platen adjustability.

  2. Install the gate hardware using two 9/16 wrenches. Do not fully tighten the nylon side registration bolts at this step.

  3. Attach the color arm with hinge bushings to the main press core assembly using the Color Arm Hinge Hardware Kit.

  4. Install the screen clamp using the Screen Clamp Hardware Kit.
    There are four screen clamps per unit.

  5. Attach the right-hand and left-hand off-contact brackets to the press mounting foot using the Off-Contact Bracket Hardware Kit.
    There are four of each bracket per unit.

  6. Install the color arm spring plate using the Color Arm Spring
    Plate Hardware Kit. There are four spring plates per unit.

  7. Attach the stop bolt/spring hardware using the Stop Bolt/Spring Hardware Kit.

  8. Complete the assembly by tightening all bolts and nuts using the appropriate tools and hardware provided.

Note: Refer to the hardware detail on Pages 2-4 of the user manual for more information on each hardware kit.

Tools Required

  • • Two 9/16” wrenches
    • Two ½” wrenches
    • One Phillips screwdriver
    • Tape measure or ruler

What’s in the box

Tag ITEM Qty.
1 MAIN PRESS CORE ASSEMBLY 1 PER UNIT
2 COLOR ARM WITH HINGE BUSHINGS 4 PER UNIT
3 16” X 16” WOOD PLATEN ASSEMBLY 1 PER UNIT
4 SCREEN CLAMP 4 PER UNIT
5 COLOR ARM SPRING PLATE 4 PER UNIT
6 PRESS MOUNTING FOOT 2 PER UNIT
7 RIGHT HAND OFF-CONTACT BRACKET 4 PER UNIT
8 LEFT HAND OFF-CONTACT BRACKET 4 PER UNIT
9 HARDWARE BOX 1 PER UNIT

PRSA-RH150MTG-KIT

RILEY 150 MOUNTING HARDWARE KIT

Tag NAME/ID DESCRIPTION Qty.
1 PRCO-JRFTMTHDWPK TABLETOP PRESS MOUNTING SCREWS 1
2 PRHD-HC5/16NC1GR5ZC 5/16-18 X 1” HEX CAP SCREW 4
3 PRHD-WA5/16USSGR5ZC 5/16” FLAT WASHER 4
4 PRHD-LWA5/16GR5ZC 5/16” LOCK WASHER 4

RILEY 150 REGISTRATION GATE HARDWARE KIT

Tag NAME/ID DESCRIPTION Qty.
1 PRHD-HC3/8NC1-1/2NYBLK 3/8-16 X 1-1/2” NYLON HEX CAP SCREW 2
2 PRHD-HN3/8NCGR5ZC 3/8-16 HEX NUT 2
3 PRHD-HC3/8NC1GR5ZC 3/8-16 X 1 HEX CAP SCREW ZINC 1
4 PRHD-JN3/8NCGR5ZC 3/8-16 JAM NUT 1

RILEY 150 COLOR ARM HINGE HARDWARE KIT

Tag NAME/ID DESCRIPTION Qty.
1 PRHD-HC5/16NF2GR8ZY 5/16-24 X 2 HEX CAP SCREW 4
2 PRHD-LNYN5/16NFGR5ZC 5/16-24 LOWPRO NYLOC NUT 4
3 PRHD-WA1/4USSGR5ZC 1/4” FLAT WASHER 8

RILEY 150 COLOR ARM SPRING PLATE HARDWARE KIT

Tag NAME/ID DESCRIPTION Qty.
1 PRHD-HC5/16NC1-3/4GR5ZC 5/16-18 X 1 3/4 HEX CAP SCREW 8
2 PRHD-LNYN5/16NCGR5ZC 5/16-18 LOWPRO NYLOC NUT 8

RILEY 150 OFF-CONTACT BRACKET HARDWARE KIT

Tag NAME/ID DESCRIPTION Qty.
1 PRHD-HC3/8NC2-1/4GR5ZC 3/8-16 X 2-1/4 HEX CAP SCREW 8
2 PRHD-HN3/8NCGR5ZC 3/8-16 HEX NUT 8
3 PRHD-WA3/8USSPFC9ZY 3/8 THICK FLAT WASHER-YELLOW 12
4 MFPB-RH150CLIP RILEY 150 BOLT RETAINING CLIP 4

RILEY 150 SCREEN CLAMP HARDWARE KIT

Tag NAME/ID DESCRIPTION Qty.
1 PRCO-KNBFLT3/8NC4ML 3/8-16 X 4 CLAMP KNOB 8
2 PRHD-HC3/8NC1GR5ZC 3/8-16 X 1 HEX CAP SCREW 8
3 PRHD-HN3/8NCGR5ZC 3/8-16 HEX NUT 16
4 PRHD-KN3/8NC1WSHR 3/8-16 KEPS NUT W/ CONICAL WASHER 8
5 PRHD-WA3/8USSPFC9ZY 3/8 THICK FLAT WASHER-YELLOW 8

RILEY 150 STOP BOLT/SPRING HARDWARE KIT

Tag NAME/ID DESCRIPTION Qty.
1 PRCO-BMPRBLTCVR-RH150 RILEY 150 COLOR ARM BUMP STOP 4
2 PRHD-HC3/8NC2GR5ZC 3/8-16 X 2 HEX CAP SCREW 8
3 PRHD-WA3/8SAE-SS 3/8 STAINLESS WASHER 16
4 PRHD-LNYN3/8NCGR5ZC 3/8-16 LOWPRO NYLOC NUT 8
5 PRSA-SPRINGKIT PRINT HEAD SPRING W/ MESH 8

Step 1
Attach the mounting feet to the main base assembly. One ½” wrench is required.
Note: Refer to Page 2 for hardware detail.

Step 2
Mount the press base to the preferred tabletop surface. Shown with optional press cart/screen storage unit.
Place front foot maximum 3” away from edge of tabletop surface for maximum platen adjustability. One Phillips head screwdriver is required.
Note: Refer to Page 2 for hardware detail

Step 3
Install the gate hardware. Do not fully tighten the nylon side registration bolts at this step. Two 9/16” wrenches are required. Note: Refer to Page 3 for hardware detail.

Set center Bolt 2-1/2” from top of bolt to top of base. Lock Jam nut to keep in place. Two 9/16” wrenches are required

Step 4
Install the Hinge hardware in the center of the three hinge pocket hole locations. Tighten the hardware to the point where there is some resistance but can still move up and down within the hinge pocket. Two 9/16” wrenches are required. Note: Refer to Page 4 for hardware detail

Riley Hopkins RH-150-4x1 150 Screen Printing Press 4 Color 1 Station-
FIG13

Step 5
Attach the color arm spring plate to the color arm bar. Ensure that the spring plate is square with the color arm bar before final tightening. Two ½” wrenches are required. Note: Refer to Page 5 for hardware detail.

Riley Hopkins RH-150-4x1 150 Screen Printing Press 4 Color 1 Station-
FIG14

Step 6
Install the lower pivot bolt into the off-contact brackets and the color arm lower hole. Do not fully tighten the hardware at this step.
Note: Refer to Page 6 for hardware detail.

Step 7
Install the upper off-contact bolt and retaining clip. This step may require you to rotate the lower bolt previously installed in order to fully seat the clip to the off contact bracket. One 9/16 wrench is required.
Note: Refer to Page 6 for hardware detail.

Step 8
Install the off-contact bracket bolts into the screen clamp. Fully tighten the hardware at this step. One 9/16” wrench is required.
Note: Refer to Page 7 for hardware detail.

Step 9
Attach the screen clamp onto the slotted off-contact brackets.
This will be your up down adjustment for printing after final assembly. One 9/16” wrench is required.
Note: Refer to Page 7 for hardware detail.

Step 10
Install the screen clamp knobs into the screen clamp. Make sure the knob stud does not protrude beyond the lower clamping conical washer. Lock the nut together in opposing directions in order to fix the clamping nuts to the stud. Two 9/16 wrenches are required.
Note: Refer to Page 7 for hardware detail.

Step 11
Install the print head lifting springs. The hooks MUST be facing upward. Once hooks are both installed pull the printhead assembly down into the registration gate.
EXTREME FORCE. PROCEED WITH CAUTION DURING THIS STEP.
Note: Refer to Page 8 for hardware detail.

Step 12
Install the upper bumper bolt assembly and rubber stop.
DO NOT overtighten. Lightly snug nut to hinging pocket. Two 9/16 wrenches are required.
PINCH POINT. PROCEED WITH CAUTION DURING THIS STEP.
Note: Refer to Page 8 for hardware detail.

Step 13
Install the lower safety stop bolt hardware. Make sure to install with the print head in the up position. DO NOT overtighten.
Lightly snug nut to hinging pocket. Two 9/16 wrenches are required.
Note: Refer to Page 8 for hardware detail.

Step 14
Adjust the side registration gate bolts and locking nuts. Center one of the print heads in the down position and align with the station arm. Snug the nylon bolts up to the color arm and lock the nuts against gate to hold in place. Two 9/16 wrenches are required.
Note: Refer to Page 3 for hardware detail.

Step 15
Install the Platen assembly to the station arm. Loosen the knobs before installation. It is adjustable front to back to help set the desired image placement on the garment. Lock in place with the three locking knobs tightly during print cycles.

Step 16
Set up screen. First lock the screen in place with the screen clamping knobs (1). It is ideal to fully seat the screen into the back of the screen clamp as shown.
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 loosening the tilt locking nuts (3). Make sure to fully lock down the tilt hardware to avoid movement during printing.

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 purchased by Band Members. Non-Band members who purchase a Riley press will receive the stated limited warranty for a 2-year period from date of purchase.

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

  • WHAT IS NOT COVERED: Installation, inspection, and routine maintenance costs are the sole responsi-bility 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 part, 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 defective part, if it is deemed that the part was not damaged by customer but failed, the cost of the replacement part will be refunded.

  • NO REPRESENTATIONS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES: WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, RYONET® NOR ANY RYONET® AFFILIATE MAKES ANY GUARANTIES, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTA-TIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISES, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AS TO THE NONOCCURENCE OF ANY DEFECT, THE QUALITY, OR PERFORMANCE OF RILEY HOPKINS™ PRESSES OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH HEREIN. FURTHER, RYONET® NOR ITS AFFILIATES DO NOT MAKE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OR REQUIRED BY LAW TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

  • The remedies set forth in this warranty are the purchaser’s exclusive remedies in connection with the performance of, or any breach of any guaran-tee, condition, or warranty with respect to any new Riley Hopkins™ presses. In the event the above warranty fails to correct purchaser’s performance problems caused by defects in workmanship and/or materials, purchaser’s exclusive remedy shall be limited to payment for actual damages in an amount not to exceed the cost of the press.

  • IN NO EVENT SHALL RYONET OR ANY AFFILIATE OF RYONET® BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR INJURIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF MERCHANDISE, SUBSTITUTION, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, FOR DAMAGE SUFFERED BY PURCHASER ARISING FROM A RILEY HOPKINS™ PRESS, UNLESS SUCH DAMAGES OR INJURIES ARE CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL ACTS OF RYONET®. RYONET® FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW. NO SELLER’S WAR-RANTY:

  • 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 specifically guaranteeing the press, in which case Ryonet® shall have no obligation to the purchaser. Neither origi-nal 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 limita-tions 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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