Insta 228 User manual
MNL90009 Rev. M 07.21.14
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL 228
FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY
Safety Summary
WARNING
In case of power cord damage,
do not attempt to repair or
replace the power cord. Contact
the manufacturer or the local
distributor.
WARNING
Hot Surface. Avoid contact.
CAUTION
During normal operation, the
base of the machine needs to be
installed or placed above the wall
socket.
CAUTION
The machine is to be operated by
one person only.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric
shock and injury to persons,
disconnect from power supply
before servicing and /or cleaning.
International Symbols
Power Off
Power On
Hot Surface
Risk of Electrical Shock
Protective Earth Terminal
Ground
Caution - Warning
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Congratulations!
Your selection of the Insta Graphic Systems heat
seal machine is a sound business decision. Insta
equipment is the result of the highest quality
engineering and time-tested design. Your new
machine combined with Insta's reputation of
innovation in the heat-sealing field, insures the
continuing capability of delivering the best-decorated
substrates possible.
This manual describes installation, operation, and
maintenance procedures for your new 200 series
machine, as well as easy to use instructions for on-
the-spot maintenance.
Your 228 series machine will have a long,
trouble free life. Read this manual. Keep it with your
machine; it's your key to proper operation and lasting
service.
Limited Machine Warranty
Insta Graphic Systems warrants this heat seal
machine, when operated under normal conditions, to
be free from manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year on parts
(lifetime on the heating element) and 90 days on
labor from the invoice date.
This warranty will be effective only when Insta
authorizes the original purchaser to return the
product to the factory in Cerritos, California, freight
prepaid, and only when the product upon
examination has proven to be defective.
This warranty does not apply to any machine that
has been subjected to misuse, negligence or
accident.
Insta shall not be liable for the injury, loss or
damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the
use or the inability to use the product.
No claim of any kind shall be greater in amount than
the sale price of the product or part to which claim is
made.
This is the sole warranty given by the company, it is
in lieu of any other warranties, expressed or implied,
in law or in fact, including the warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular use, and
is accepted as such by the purchaser in taking
delivery of this product.
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Installation
DOMESTIC
Use a separate 15 amp AC circuit.
Only industrial extension cords with
proper wire size should be used: size
16/3 wire for distances up to 25 feet,
and size 14/3 for distances up to 50
feet.
INTERNATIONAL
Use a designated 16 amp AC circuit.
Only industrial extension cords with
proper wire size (2.5 sq. mm) shall be
used.
IMPORTANT
The appliance must be plugged into a
proper receptacle of the proper size
and rating. Equally important the line
voltage must be able to accommodate
this appliance as well as other
appliances operating on this circuit.
Specifications
MODEL 228
Voltage 120 Volts AC 50/60 Hertz
Model 228 1750 Watts 14.6 Amps
Voltage 230 Volts AC 50/60 Hertz
Model 228 2200 Watts 9.6 Amps
Model 228
Machine Weight 94 Pounds (42.6 KG)
Degree of Protection
IP (Ingress Protection) rating according to IEC
60529.
NOTE
IEC 60529 does not specify sealing
effectiveness against the following:
mechanical damage of the equipment;
the risk of explosion; certain types of
liquid conditions, e.g. those that are
produced by condensation; corrosive
vapours; funus; vermin
IP54=IP
1st Digit5
2nd Digit4
1st
Digit
Protection from
solid objects
2nd
Digit
Protection from
moisture
0 Non protected 0 Non protected
1Objects greater
than 50mm 1 Dripping water
2Objects greater
than 12mm 2
Dripping water
when tilted up to
15 deg.
3Objects greater
than 2.5mm 3 Spraying water
4Objects greater
than 1mm 4 Splashing water
5 Dust protected 5 Water jets
6 Dust tight 6 Heavy seas
-- --- 7 .15m – 1m
immersion
-- --- 8 1m + submersion
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Operation
1. Turn the power on by pressing the POWER
button on the controller.
2. Set desired temperature and time. Swing
the upper platen arm to its fully open
position, away from lower platen. (See Solid
State Controller section)
3. Allow the machine to warm up until the
selected temperature is reached.
4. Set the desired pressure by adjusting the
pressure adjust lever on the top of the
machine. To increase pressure, pull the
lever forward.
5. Place the substrate on lower platen,
smoothing out all wrinkles.
6. Position transfer or lettering on substrate.
7. Swing the upper arm into position directly
over the lower platen.
8. Close machine by pulling handle down into
locked position.
9. The timer will start automatically and a
buzzer will beep at the end of the time cycle.
10. Lift safety lock and pull handle up slowly
and move upper platen handle to its full
open position. This technique will avoid
transfer paper (cover) from being pulled off
prematurely due to suction from the
separating platens.
Environmental Conditions
Only operate Insta heat seal machines under
suitable environmental conditions.
1. Placed on a even, non flammable surface.
2. Can support a minimum of 300 lbs. if
placed above a platform.
3. Do not restrict access to the main power
switch.
4. Maintain a clearance around any forms of
liquid.
5. Do not over extend the power cord.
6. The operational voltage should not be 10%
max/min of the rated value.
7. Avoid voltage spikes.
NOTE
For safety purposes, it is necessary to
push the handle into the locked
position after it is lifted. This will
eliminate the accidental lowering of
the heat platen handle.
11. Swing away arm to the extreme right hand
position and remove substrate.
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Operation Timer/Temperature
Control
Solid State Controller
This controller has three (3) control features:
1. Temperature - Temperature may be set
from 225 - 450°F (107-232°C).
2. Time - Time may be set from 1 second to
99.59 minutes.
3. Counter – Cycle counter counts the number
of applications from 1 to 9999 (see
additional Notes – Counter).
Controller Operation
1. If the temperature is not being displayed,
press the MODE button until temperature is
displayed.
2. Push and hold SET button and
simultaneously push UP (↑) or DOWN (↓)
arrow buttons to the desired temperature
setting.
3. Press the MODE button until time is
displayed.
4. Push and hold SET button and
simultaneously push UP (↑) or DOWN (↓)
arrow buttons to the desired timer setting.
Timer
•The controller has a count down timer that
automatically activates a buzzer at the
completion of the application.
•Timer display is minutes:seconds. Range is
00:00 to 99:59, Colons (:) flash while timer is
running.
Counter
The controller has a built in cycle counter.
•Press MODE button until the counter is
displayed.
•Counter display range is 0000 to 9999.
•To reset the cycle counter, display the
counter reading, then push and hold UP (↑)
and DOWN (↓) arrow buttons for 3 seconds
until the counter resets to zero (0000) on the
display.
NOTE
The timer or buzzer may be stopped
while the handle is in the down
position by pressing the MODE button.
The timer will automatically reset after
the handle is raised.
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Temperature
NOTE
Fahrenheit/Centigrade (Celcius)
Conversion
Press MODE button until counter is
displayed, then push and hold the SET
and MODE button until level 1 Sleep Mode set back
time appears (1.OFF), then choose Level 1
Menu 4 to change from
°
F to
°
C.
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Model 204
(Controller P/N MPC90270 ; Rev. 6.27)
The Sleep Mode / Automatic Shut Off is
designed to save electrical consumption when
the user is not engaged in the usage of the
Insta heat seal machines.
During activation, any disturbances such as the
key press or heat press cycle will reset the
timers for both Sleep Mode and Automatic Shut
Off.
When the Automatic Shut Off is set to OFF, the
Sleep Mode will hold forever until it is
interrupted by any disturbances.
When the Sleep Mode is set to OFF, the timer
for Automatic Shut Off will begin after every key
press or heat press cycle.
•Sleep Time
(Level 1 – Menu 1)
•Set Back Temperature
(Level 1 – Menu 2)
•Automatic Shut Off Time
(Level 1 – Menu 3)
•Fahrenheit / Celsius
(Level 1 – Menu 4)
•User Offset
(Level 1 – Menu 5)
Sleep Time
1. Display the COUNTER . Enter the
Factory Mode by pressing MODE +
SET for 3 to 5 seconds.
2. Press SET + UP or DOWN Arrow to
set Sleep Mode Time.
1._XX ; XX = Minutes from OFF to 99
Set Back Temperature
3. Press MODE.
4. Press SET + UP or DOWN Arrow to
set Set Back Temperature.
2._XXX ; XXX = Temp. from 225F to
300F
+
+or
+or
Sleep Time, Set Back Temperature,
Automatic Shut Off, Temperature
Conversion, and Offset
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Automatic Shut Off
5. Press MODE.
6. Press SET + UP or DOWN Arrow to
set Auto Shut Off Time.
3._XX ; XX = Minutes from OFF to 99
Fahrenheit / Celsius
7. Press MODE.
8. Press SET + UP or DOWN Arrow to
set Fahrenheit or Celsius.
4._X ; X = F or C
+or
+or
User Offset
9. Press MODE.
10. Press SET + UP or DOWN Arrow to
set the Offset.
5._XX ; XX = Offset Number
Exit
11. Press MODE + SET for 3 to 5
seconds to Exit.
+or
+
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Preventive Maintenance
Suggestions
The Insta heat seal machines are relatively
maintenance free. For long, trouble-free life,
the following preventive maintenance should be
followed:
1. Do not heat seal items such as buttons,
pins, snaps, or zippers that tend to cut the
silicone rubber pad or scratch the Teflon
heat platen.
2. Periodically clean the Teflon-coated heat
platen with a non-abrasive piece of cloth.
Stubborn stains may be cleaned, when
platen is cool, with mineral spirits.
3. When the heat platen is hot and not in use,
keep in open position (away from the
silicone rubber pad).
4. To prevent soiling of substrate, periodic
wiping of the entire exterior machine,
including platens, with a clean rag is
recommended. If necessary, use mineral
spirits for cleaning a cold machine. Since
mineral spirits are flammable, use
precautions and keep away from sparks,
flame, or hot heat platen.
5. The Model 228 machine requires periodic
lubrication with a high-temperature, non-
melting grease (MPPL023).
A. Lubricate the post, handle and cam
assembly depending upon usage. (Once
every month if used continuously.)
B. There are four (4) points of lubrication:
a) Post
b) Lower Cam
c) Guide Post
d) Upper Pin Area
In addition, occasionally apply a few drops of
heavy machine oil to the upper portion of the
cam assembly. To lubricate the pressure
adjustment, raise cover an inch or two and
apply heavy machine oil to slide mechanism.
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WARNING
Power cord replacement should be
from the manufacturer only (because it
requires a special prepared cord.)
Replacement of Silicone Rubber
Pads
1. Make sure heat platen is cool.
2. Use tube of MPPC006 silicone adhesive
sealant to bond the silicone rubber pad to
metal platen. NOTE: Read instructions on
the tube package.
3. Be sure that the surface of the silicone
platen is clean. Use a mild solvent such as
mineral spirits.
4. The pad and metal must be thoroughly dry
and clean, before starting the bonding
operation.
5. Apply adhesive sealant to the metal platen.
Spread a thin even coat and apply pad
immediately. Apply pressure and position
pad making sure that there is no air
entrapment.
NOTE: A serrated blade such as used for
laying down rubber floor tiles would be
helpful.
6. Allow to cure overnight under low pressure
at normal room temperature.
General Maintenance
It is recommended that you have the following
items available:
A. Regular screw driver
B. Phillips head screw driver
C. Small adjustable wrench
D. Needle nose pliers with insulated handle
E. Set of Allen wrenches
F. Grease gun
G. Special high temperature grease MPPL023
With the above items you should be able to
accomplish most repairs.
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