Manual - 718 - 728 - 828 - Rev - T
Manual - 718 - 728 - 828 - Rev - T
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MODEL 718/728/828
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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WARNING
Hot Surface. Avoid contact. Start Action
Disengage
CAUTION
During normal operation, the
base of the machine needs to Ground
be installed or placed above
the wall socket.
Caution - Warning
CAUTION
The recommended input
pressure shall not exceed 100
psi. The operating pressure is
from 30 – 100 psi.
CAUTION
The operation may be
terminated by pressing the
DISENGAGE switch.
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
1 before servicing and /or
cleaning.
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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 700/800 series
machine, as well as easy to use instructions for on-the-spot maintenance.
Your 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.
General Description
The 718, 728 and 828 are Automatic Swing Away machines generating and distributing evenly
tremendous pressure throughout its upper and lower platens. These machines are essential in the
application of sublimation transfers. Its cast-in tubular heating element heats the metal from within, to
produce constant and long lasting heat. The 718 machine has 15” x 15” platens; the 728 has 15” x 20”
platens; the 828 has 20” x 25” platens.
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1. Push POWER/MODE button on the controller 10. The DISENGAGE button may be pushed at
to turn ON machine. Hold POWER/MODE for anytime to deactivate the machine.
3 seconds to turn off machine.
NOTE
2. Set desired temperature and select the The air filter may be loose a little to
desired timing cycle (see controller operation). hinder the bowl from breaking
Swing the upper platen arm to its fully open during handling. Do not touch the
position, away from lower platen. polycarbonate bowl with synthetic
grease during operation and
3. Allow the machine to warm up until the maintenance. Make sure your hands
selected temperature is reached. are clean before touching the air
filter bowl.
4. Set the desired pressure by adjusting the air
pressure regulator.
Environmental Conditions
5. Place the substrate on lower platen,
smoothing out all wrinkles. Only operate Insta heat seal machines under
suitable environmental conditions.
6. Position transfer or lettering on substrate.
1. Placed on a even, non flammable surface.
7. Swing the upper arm into position directly
over the lower platen. 2. Can support a minimum of 300 lbs. if placed
above a platform.
8. Depress and hold both start buttons
simultaneously until the lower platen contacts 3. Do not restrict access to the main power
the upper platen. The start buttons must be switch.
held until the upper and lower platens
make contact. At this point the machine 4. Maintain a clearance around any forms of
operation is fully automatic. The platens seal liquid.
the transfer to the substrate and then release
automatically at the end of the selected timing 5. Do not over extend the power cord.
cycle.
6. The operational voltage should not be 10%
Note: Safety Delay is by default set to ON. max/min of the rated value.
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7. Push and hold both the POWER/MODE (or • Press POWER/MODE (or MODE) button until
MODE) and PGM buttons for 3-5 seconds the counter is displayed.
until a single beep sound is heard to exit the
programming mode. • Counter display range is 0000 to 9999.
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Sleep Time
Sleep Time, Set Back
Temperature, Automatic Shut Off, 1. Press the POWER/MODE (or MODE)
button until the counter displays. Enter
Temperature Conversion, and the Factory Mode by pressing and
Offset holding together SET then
POWER/MODE (or MODE) for 3 to 5
seconds.
• Sleep Time
2._XXX ; XXX = Temp. from 225F to
(Level 1 – Menu 1)
300F
• 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)
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+ or
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+ + +
You are now in the second tier of
programming settings.
+
9. Once task has been completed, exit
programming by holding SET + MODE.
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1. Disconnect power supply; remove instrument 2. Use tube of MPPC006 silicone adhesive
housing (2 screws in front panel) to expose sealant to bond the silicone rubber pad to
the micro switch and electrical circuitry. metal platen. NOTE: Read instructions on the
Reconnect power supply. tube package.
2. For Model 828 only: 3. Be sure that the surface of the silicone platen
• Remove Item 30, Microswitch Cover is clean. Use a mild solvent such as mineral
(MPSP800). spirits.
3. Set timer for a one (1) second interval. 5. Apply adhesive sealant to the metal platen.
Spread a thin even coat and apply pad
4. Swing upper platen into working position until immediately. Apply pressure and position pad
stop is reached. Back up just enough to align making sure that there is no air entrapment.
the outside of front corner of shroud with edge
of lower platen (near swing away handle). The NOTE: A serrated blade such as used for
micro switch must be adjusted to JUST laying down rubber floor tiles would be helpful.
CLOSE, as upper platen swings to this
position. 6. Allow to cure overnight under low pressure at
normal room temperature.
5. To change micro switch setting, loosen the
screw on slotted end of micro switch (#40)
and move in desired direction to bring switch
to JUST CLOSED condition (listen for an
audible click from micro switch) and re tighten
screw.
WARNING
Machines are shipped with a
standard air fitting. EUROPEAN
models include a MPPF086 quick
disconnect air fitting.
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Hot surface.
Avoid contact
with upper platen
and aluminum
casing
Machinery should
be operated on a Keep hands clear
secure flat
surface Operating above 100 psi may
damage the machine
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76 SCREW, SOCKET HEAD 1/4-20 x 1.00" LG MHSSH14201 MHSSH14201 MHSSH14201 MHSSH14201 MHSSH14201
77 LABEL, CONTROL PANEL OVERLAY, PWR/MODE MPL90350 MPL90350 MPL90351 MPL90351 MPL903052
78 WIRE, GROUND ASS'Y MPW90125 MPW90125 MPW90125 MPW90125 MPW90125
80 WIRE, HEATER MPPW700 MPPW700 MPPW700 MPPW700 MPPW700
81 SCREW, SET 3/8-16 x .50 LG MHSST381612 MHSST381612 MHSST381612 MHSST381612 MHSST381612
82 PLUG, BUTTON 7/8" MPP90006 MPP90006 MPP90006 MPP90006 N/A
83 CLEVIS, UPPER PLATEN N/A N/A MPSP222 MPSP222 N/A
84 BOLT, HEX 5/16-18 x 1.0 IN LG STAINLESS N/A N/A MHBH516181S MHBH516181S N/A
85 SCREW, PHILLIPS PAN 6-32 x .75 LG MHSP63234 MHSP63234 MHSP63234 MHSP63234 MHSP63234
86 CLIPS "E" MPSC240 MPSC240 MPSC240 MPSC240 N/A
87 MARKER STRIP #6 MHS812XP0607A MHS812XP0607A MHS812XP0607A MHS812XP0607A MHS812XP0607A
88 SCREW, PHILLIPS PAN 8-32 x .625 LG MHSP83258 MHSP83258 MHSP83258 MHSP83258 MHSP83258
89 SCREW, PHILLIPS PAN 8-32 x .25 LG MHSP83214 MHSP83214 MHSP83214 MHSP83214 MHSP83214
90 PLATE, MICRO SWITCH ADJ. MH700213 MH700213 MH700213 MH700213 MH700213
92 SCREW PHILLIPS PAN 6-32 x .625 LG MHSP63258 MHSP63258 MHSP63258 MHSP63258 MHSP63258
93 SCREW PHILLIPS PAN 8-32 x .25 LG MHSP83214 MHSP83214 MHSP83214 MHSP83214 MHSP83214
94 SCREW PHILLIPS PAN 4-40 x .75 LG MHSP44034 MHSP44034 MHSP44034 MHSP44034 MHSP44034
95 SCREW PHILLIPS PAN 4-40 x .50 LG MHSP44012 MHSP44012 MHSP44012 MHSP44012 MHSP44012
96 INSULATION, MICRO SWITCH MH700214 MH700214 MH700214 MH700214 MH700214
97 SCREW PHILLIPS PAN 8-32 x .25 LG MHSP83214 MHSP83214 MHSP83214 MHSP83214 MHSP83214
99 AIR FILTER ASSY MH007-015 MH007-015 MH007-015 MH007-015 MH007-015
102 LABEL, ROHS / WEE MPL90175 MPL90175 MPL90175 MPL90175 MPL90175
103 SCREW, SET 1/4-20 x .375 LG N/A N/A N/A N/A MHSST142038
104 GREASE FITTING 3/8" MPPA700G MPPA700G MPPA700G MPPA700G MPPA700G
A1 PLATEN, HEAT ASS'Y MPSP700 MPSP701 MPSP081 MPSP080 MPSP829
A2 PLATEN, LOWER ASS'Y MASP008 MASP008 MASP009 MASP009 MASP825
A3 PISTON ROD ASS'Y MPSP139 MPSP139 MPSP139 MPSP139 MPSP149
A4 PISTON REBUILD KIT MPSP712 MPSP712 MPSP712 MPSP712 MPSP812
A5 UPPER PLATEN (WIRING ONLY) MPSP078 MPSP079 MPSP068 MPSP069 MPSP828
A6 PIN PIVOT PLATEN ASSEMBLY MPP90141 MPP90141 MPP90141 MPP90141 N/A
A7 PIN PIVOT PLATEN ASSEMBLY N/A N/A N/A N/A MPP90292
A8 PLATEN LOWER ASS'Y 10 x 15 MASP002 MASP002 MASP002 MASP002 MASP002
This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given only to the original end-user/retail purchaser
(referred to in this warranty as “Original Purchaser”) of the accompanying product and
accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as “The Product”).
What is covered?
• “The Product” includes Machines, Parts and/or Accessories.
• Except as otherwise provided herein, Insta Graphic Systems (“Insta”) warrants that The
Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship when used under
normal conditions.
What is the length of the Warranty Periods?
• Machines: Life time on the heating element, one year parts and 90 days labor from the
original purchase date (end-user).
• Additional Parts and Accessory Items: 90 days from the original purchase date.
This warranty does not cover:
• Physical damage to the Product;
• Damage caused by improper installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or
accident (including but not limited to transporting The Product without the proper
preparation and/or packaging);
This limited warranty is VOID, if
• the Product has been altered or modified in any way (including but not limited to
attempted warranty repair without authorization from Insta and/or alteration/removal of
the serial number).
• the warranty period is expired,
• the serial number label is missing or unrecognizable,
• the defect was subject to abuse, improper use not conforming to product manual
instructions
• the defect was subject to Force Majeure, such as acts of God, flood, lightning,
earthquake, war, vandalism, theft, brownouts or sags (damage due to low voltage
disturbances)
What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service: Immediately report your
issue to [email protected] or call Insta’s Service Center at 800-421-6971. Supply the
model, serial number and purchase date of the equipment.
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If The Product is not covered by this warranty, you will be charged for any service and/or
replacement parts/products at Insta’s then current published rates, as well as, for the freight.
This Limited Warranty (and Insta’s obligation to you) may not be changed in any way unless
you and Insta sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to The Product and your bill
of sale date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3) agree to make that change.
Important:
We recommend that you keep all original packing materials, in the event that you need to ship
the Product.
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