tools:imported:heat_press_tool_tutorial
Table of Contents
Heat Press
Hotronix Swinger Heat Press
Tool Tutorial
The Setup, Operation, and Cleanup Checklists of this guide are what instructors use to ensure that you can use the equipment according to community expectations.
Usage Highlights
Dye Sublimation or Vinyl Cutter Clearance or Class Equivalent Required Before Use
==== SAFETY ==== | ==== CARE ==== | ==== CLEANUP ==== |
1. Keep hands clear when locking the pressure | 1. Ensure equipment is free of hazards, & dust | 1. Turn off the Power Strip |
2. Avoid contact with the heated platen | 2. Do not overdo the pressure | 2. Disconnect Power Cable from the Power Strip |
3. Ensure work area is clear before heating | 3. Submit a maintenance request when needed. | 3. Lift up the platen |
Personal Protective Equipment
Tool Anatomy
MACHINE ANATOMY
- Display
- Pressure Adjustment
- Swing Handle
- Keypad
- Lift Handle
- Maintenance Tag
- Heat Platen
- Power Switch
CONTROL PANEL
Tool Safety
- To avoid burns, do not touch the heated platen during use.
- Keep hands clear of the upper platen of the press during platen lock down as the pressure may cause injury.
- Work area must be kept clean, tidy and free of obstructions.
- Ensure temperatures are safe to use with material at hand.
Initial Setup
==== SETUP CHECKLIST ==== - Connect the power cable to the power strip - Power on the power strip - Position substrate between teflon sheets (use kraft paper if dye sublimating) - Adjust the pressure and time - Set the target temperature - Wait for the target temperature to be reached - Begin pressing |