5.2       START-UP  (Tav. 01¸06)

·      Activate the main electric switch which feeds the machine.  (ref. 1).

·      Open the tap mounted at the water inlet to the machine (ref. 30)  and check that the drain tap is tightly closed  (ref. 22).

·      Activate the boiler switch. (ref. 8):  

·      Wait about 30 minutes, checking on the pressure gauge  (ref. 12) that the boiler reaches the established pressure of 5 bar.  When the warning lamp (ref. 2) goes out, the machine is ready for use..    

·      Check that compressed air is entering the machine at 6 bar on the pressure gauge. (ref. 13).

·      Activate the vacuum switch (ref. 5).

·      Before starting the finishing process, it is recommended that any air which may be present in the top and bottom bucks be discharged.

Then, by means of the steaming controls (tav. 01 - rif. 1-4), which vary according to the different options available on the machine,  apply pressure repeatedly and briefly at intervals, until uniform steam is obtained on both bucks.

On the topper press (S/EP3), a tap has been fitted above the top buck to aid rapid discharge of any air which may be present on the buck. rubinetto.

Should water marks remain visible on the bucks, it is recommended to wait a few minutes to ensure that the bucks are perfectly heated and then repeat the operation described in this paragraph. 

WARNING

When the boiler is installed for the first time, it should be started-up at least twice, allowing it to heat up and then emptying it.

This must be done in order to clean the inside of the boiler and eliminate any impurities which may have been deposited during construction.

To drain the boiler :

·      As a precaution, turn off the boiler by means of the switch ( ref. 8).

·      Open the drain valve ( ref. 22) only when boiler pressure has descended to below 1 bar.

 

NOW YOU CAN START PRESSING !

 

5.3       MACHINE WITH TWO PUSH BUTTONS (Tav. 07- fig. A)

·      The pressing operation is to be carried out as follows :

·      The garment to be pressed is positioned on the bottom buck, steam is issued on the bottom buck by means of the right pedal ( ref. 4)  and vacuum is provided on the bottom buck by means of the left pedal. (ref. 3).

·      The top buck is lowered by pressing  the two black push buttons (ref. 1-2) simultaneously, using both hands. While steaming, the top buck will close at high pressure against the bottom buck.

·      After activating steam on bottom buck by means of the right pedal   (ref. 4),  the top buck is to be opened by means of the right button   (ref. 2).

·      Activate vacuum  on bottom  buck by means of the left pedal  inferiore  (ref. 3) to complete the pressing process.

·      Remove the pressed garment.

 

5.4       MACHINE WITH SAFETY GUARD  (Tav. 07- fig. B)

Closing of the top buck is controlled by the right pedal  (ref. 1)  which serves two functions :

the first being to close the buck and the second, being to steam on the top buck while the pedal is kept pressed.  

The operator has the possibility of keeping both hands free if the press is equipped with safety guard,ensuring better positioning of the garment on the bottom buck until closing of  the top buck.

In this case,  should the protection fitted around the top buck (ref. 8) be accidently knocked, the press automatically raises the top buck, which will stay blocked in the open position until the re-set button  (ref.5) is pushed to re-activate movement.

            The pressing operation is to be carried out as follows :

·      The garment to be pressed is positioned on the lower buck, steam is isuued on the bottom buck  by means of the pedal (ref. 4) and vacuum is activated by means of the pedal (ref. 3)

·      The top buck is lowered by pressing the pedal (ref. 1). While steaming the top buck will close at high pressure against the bottom buck.

·      After re-activating steaming of the bottom buck by means of the button (ref. 4), the top buck can be opened by means of the button (ref. 6).   

·      To complete the pressing operation, activate vacuum on bottom buck by means of the pedal (ref. 3) and then remove the finished garment.

 

5.5       MACHINE WITH 2 PUSH BUTTONS AND SAFETY GUARD  (Tav. 07 - fig. C)

The machine is designed so that closing of the top buck takes place by pressing the two push buttons (ref. 1 and 7)simultaneously and using both hands.

Another safety feature is the application of the safety guard on the top buck (ref. 8), which intervenes if it is accidentally knocked.

In this case, the press raises the top buck which stays blocked until it is released by means of the button (ref. 5).

            The pressing operation is to be carried out as follows :

·      Closing of top buck by means of the buttons (ref. 1  and  7).

·      Opening of top buck by means of button  (ref. 6).

·      Steaming on bottom buck by means of pedal (ref. 4).

·      Vacuum on bottom buck by means of pedal (ref. 3).   

 

5.6       MACHINE SUPPLIED WITH TIMERS (Tav.01)

On request, the machine can be equipped with timers which establish the length of time required for the principal work phases.

            In this case, act as follows:

·      Put the switch  (ref. 18) on the automatic position.

·      Establish working time required (15-20” per phase) on the timers :  steaming time  (ref. 16), vacuum time (ref. 15), pressing and closing time (ref. 17).

·      Once the garment to be pressed has been positioned on the bottom buck, the automatic cycle is started, by closing the top buck, either by means of the two push buttons (tav. 07- fig. A - ref. 1 and 2) or by means of the pedal  (tav. 07- fig. B - ref. 1) or by means of the two push buttons  (tav. 07- fig. C - ref. 1 and 7).

·      The press automatically closed the top buck , steams on the lower buck , provides vacuum and then re-opens the top buck.

·      The pressing operation is  concluded.    

 

5.7       PRESS WITH POLISHED TOP BUCK

On request and for special uses like the pressing of garments in linen and cotton, it is possible to supply the press with a polished top buck, only  steam heated. Naturally all the different options available on the standard press stay the same.

 

 

 

5.8       ADJUSTMENTS DURING USE

·      To block the top buck and use only the bottom buck. as a steaming and vacuum table, use the device  (tav. 01- ref. 11).

·      To vary the closing pressure of the bucks, use the knob (tav. 01- ref. 10), turning clockwise to increase pressure and anti-clockwise to reduce it.

 

5.9       END OF DAILY OPERATION

At the end of the working day, remember to do the following :

·      close the water supply

·      shut off the compressed air supply

·      disconnect the machine by putting the switch on the “O” position.