Thermopatch HS11 Operation & Service Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Thermopatch Manuals
  4. Welding System
  5. HS11
  6. Operation & service manual

Thermopatch HS11 Operation & Service Manual

Heat-seal machine with electronic heat controls and lcd display
Hide thumbs Also See for HS11:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the HS11 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Thermopatch HS11

Summary of Contents for Thermopatch HS11

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY SECTION 1 Introduction to the HS11 Safety Information Machine Specifications Operating Specifications SECTION 2 Installation and Set-Up SECTION 3 Machine Operation Sealing Pads Start-Up Screens Menu Screens Error Screens SECTION 4 Operations and Problem Analysis Problem Analysis and Solutions...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    WARRANTY Thermopatch Corporation, Syracuse, New York ("Seller") warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. Any part which proves to be defective in material or workmanship within one (1) year of the date of original purchase for use will be repaired or replaced, at Seller's option, free of service or labor charges, with a new or functionally operative part.

  • Page 4: Introduction To The Hs11

    SAFETY INFORMATION Each HS11 is equipped with a safety-lock feature for the protection of the operator. The pneumatic sealing cycle will not start until the upper sealing plate is within 5/32” (4mm) of the lower sealing platen.

  • Page 5: Machine Specifications

    *See page 3-3 for inter-platen pressure. OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS Temperature The HS11 heat-sealing machine will require approximately 10-15 minutes for the temperature to stabilize. Check the digital readout for upper and lower platen temperatures. CAUTION: NEVER EXCEED 450 F (232 C), THE MAXIMUM SEALING IRON...
  • Page 6 Sealing Pressure Sealing pressure is factory-preset at 60 PSI (4.1 Bar). CAUTION: NEVER EXCEED 70 PSI (4.8 Bar), THE MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE! Time Heat-sealing cycle time is factory set to 10.0 seconds. The sealing time can be changed as required to apply or remove a label.

  • Page 7: Installation And Set-Up

    Section 2 INSTALLATION AND SET-UP Worktable Mounting 1. Set the machine on the worktable in desired location. 2. Draw a pencil line on the table at the front edge of the machine, near the center. 3. Move the machine out of the way and measure back 2” (5 cm) from the pencil line. 4.

  • Page 8: Machine Operation

    Section 3 MACHINE OPERATION Operating Instructions 1. Turn the “Power” switch to ON. The amber light on the switch will light indicating power is being supplied. Allow approximately 10- 15 minutes for the temperature to stabilize. 2. Adjust upper and lower sealing temperatures as needed, see page 3-5 “Menu Screens–Screen2,3”. WARNING: THE HEATED PLATENS MAY REACH TEMPERATURES AS HIGH AS 450 F (232 C) DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
  • Page 9 Applying Embroidered Emblems Embroidered emblems and emblems with embroidered borders (also called merrowed borders) are a special case and usually should be sealed as follows: See Section 5 “Maintenance” to remove the Teflon shield from the upper platen and to remove the sponge rubber pad from the lower platen.

  • Page 10: Sealing Pads

    SEALING PADS Part No. 42477 42515 42516 (Standard) (Optional) (Optional) Size 5” x 6” 4” x 2” 4” x 1-3/16” (13 cm x 15 cm) (10 cm x 5 cm) (10 cm x 3 cm) Material Silicone sponge rubber Silicone sponge rubber Silicone hard rubber (solid) (firm) Use For:...

  • Page 11: Start-Up Screens

    START-UP SCREENS The HS11 heat-sealing machine is equipped with a LCD display. When power is switched on to the machine, the following start-up screens will be visible: Screen 1: THERMOPATCH ALLIGATOR Screen 1 is the first screen to appear when power is switched on.

  • Page 12: Menu Screens

    MENU SCREENS The default settings in the HS11 heat-sealing machine can be changed as required. To advance a menu screen, press the MODE key. To change the value or select an option, press the up or down key. If no button is pressed for 8 seconds, the machine will exit the menu.

  • Page 13: Error Screens

    Screen 5 (reset daily count): DAILY COUNT=123456 DN=RESET MODE=NEXT Screen 5 appears when the MODE key is pressed at Screen 4. The daily counter, displayed at upper right, is the number of seals since the counter was last reset. To reset the counter, press the DOWN key, then the MODE key to advance to Screen 6.
  • Page 14 Hook Seal Errors NO HOOK SEAL RELEASE HOOKSEAL OR SOLENOID The hook seal switch did not release within 4 seconds after elapsed seal time. The seal made is counted, and the switch should release the upper sealing arm automatically. This message indicates a possible failure of the solenoid that controls the hook seal switch.

  • Page 15: Operations And Problem Analysis

    Section 4 OPERATIONS AND PROBLEM ANALYSIS Sequence of Operations Connect air supply – no electrical operations; sealing head in upright position. Switch power on – heat goes on, switch light goes on, LCD screen displays start-up menus. Pull sealing head down – microswitch engages, energizing solenoid valve, engaging sealing hook. Timer is activated and begins counting Timer times out –...

  • Page 16: Problem Analysis And Solutions

    PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SOLUTIONS Before referring to the information below, check for proper set-up and operation as outlined in Sections 2 and 3. Solutions are listed with the most probable ones listed first. Some procedures may require completion by a person with some mechanical skill. See Section 6 for Customer Service assistance or to order replacement parts.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Section 5 MAINTENANCE Teflon/Fiberglass Shield Clean often by wiping with a soft, clean rag. A non-flammable cleaner such as “EZ-Off”, part number DH-6873, may be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Never use a flammable solvent or abrasive cleaner! To ensure the best heat-sealing results, regularly replace shield whenever it becomes torn or too soiled to clean.

  • Page 18: Parts Identification And Location

    Section 6 PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION...
  • Page 19 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 46574 AIR FILTER PRESSURE REGULATOR 20080-70 LINE CORD, 110 V, 10 AMP...
  • Page 21 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 42458 IRON, SEALING 20018-11 THERMO FUSE, (500 deg. F) 21069-03-E PHSS #6 - 32UNC x 1/4 STN. STL. 41717 SHIELD, TEFLON 20003-20 1/4" PUSH ON CONNECTOR 20003-28 1/4" PUSH ON CONN. (PIGGY BACK) 20003-45 TERMINAL, RING, #8 NON-INSULATED 21021-06-B LOCKWASH EXT TOOTH #8...
  • Page 23 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 42458 IRON, SEALING 41717 SHIELD, TEFLON 20018-11 THERMO FUSE, (500 deg. F) 21069-03-E PHSS #6 - 32UNC x 1/4 STN. STL. 20018-14 THERMOCOUPLE, 'J' SERIES (36" LG) 21021-06-B LOCKWASH EXT TOOTH #8 20003-45 TERMINAL, RING, #8 NON-INSULATED 21069-03-F PHSS #8 - 32UNC x 1/4 (STN STL) 23001-15...
  • Page 25 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION D-3230-1 MICROSWITCH, (CYMR3) 21023-25 WASHER, FLAT #3 FLHSS#3-48 #4 - 40UNC FIL. HD. SLOT SCR. D-3230-2 COVER, MICROSWITCH FHSS#4-40 #4 - 40UNC FLAT HD. SCR. WIRE#15 23001-07 (16 Ga. 14" LG) BLACK D-3128 SPADE CONNECTOR, #6 STUD WIRE#3 23001-07 (16 Ga 6.5"...
  • Page 26 THOROUGHLY LUBRICATE ROLLER CAM w/GREASE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION SEALING HOOK AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY REV 080103 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 42753 HOOK, SEALING DH-6666 ROLLER, SEALING CAM DH-6654 BRACKET, SEALING HOOK D-8362 PIN, SEALING HOOK 21023-02 WASHER, PLAIN FLAT 1/4" D-9702 RETAINING RING, TRU-ARC (5133-25)
  • Page 27 TOP PLATEN COVER ASSEMBLY REV. 080103 6-10...
  • Page 28 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 46555 ASSEMBLY, TOP PLATEN 46554 HANDLE, TOP IRON COVER 21061-07-F-N 1/4 - 20UNC x 1" LG BHSS 46568 ASSEMBLY, TOUCH GUARD 21028-50 SPACER, TOUCH GUARD, NYLON 21028-51 INSULATOR, SHOULDER, NYLON 21061-04-C #8-32UNC x 5/8" LG BHSH 6-11...
  • Page 29 SEALING ARM ASSEMBLY REV. 080103 6-12...
  • Page 30 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 42453 SEALING ARM, MACHINED PM-170-3 PIN, SPRING RETAINING 21034-11-C PIN, DOWEL (.25 DIA x 2.25 LG) DH-6666 ROLLER, SEALING CAM 24016-17 COLLAR, LOCK 21033-09-B PIN, ROLL (.094 DIA x 1.125 LG) 42455 BLOCK, SPACER, UPPER SEALING IRON Assem2 ASSEMBLY, UPPER SEALING IRON 21021-10-C...
  • Page 31 MACHINE CHASSIS ASSEMBLY REV. 080103 6-14...
  • Page 32 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 42330 WELDMENT, ASSEMBLY, MACHINE CHASSIS 24004-12 BEARING, BRONZE FLANGE, (.625 I.D.) 21050-186 PLUG, HOLE (1.125 O.D.) 21061-02-B #6 - 32UNC x 3/8" LG. BUT. HD. SOC. HD. 22030-67 FITTING, BULKHEAD, (1/4 MNPT x 1/4 FNPT) 22030-67-C LOCKWASHER, INTERNAL, (PART OF 22030-67) 22030-67-B HEX NUT, (3/4- 10UNC-2B) (PART OF 22030-67) 21050-185...
  • Page 33 TERMINAL BLOCK DH6681-8 & TB MARKER STRIP #DH6682-8 MOUNTED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF SEAL HOOK PLATE WIRING HARNESS AND CHASSIS ASSEMBLY REV. 080103 6-16...
  • Page 34 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 46581 ASSEMBLY, WIRE HARNESS, POWER ENTRY MODULE 46570 ASSEMBLY, WIRE HARNESS, MACHINE Assem4 ASSEMBLY, MICROSWITCH 21023-01 WASHER, FLAT, (#10) ZINC PLATED 21063-03-J #10 - 32UNC x 3/8" LG. SOC. HD. CAP SCR. 21021-05-A LOCKWASHER, INTERNAL TOOTH, #6 21060-08-E #6 - 32UNC x 5/8"...
  • Page 35 SEAL HOOK AND LOWER IRON ASSEMBLY 6-18 REV 080103...
  • Page 36 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Assem5 ASSEMBLY, SEALING ARM HOOK DH-6655 PLATE, ROLLER BRACKET 21063-06-K 1/4 - 20UNC x 3/4" LG. SOC. HD. CAP SCR. 21021-09-C LOCKWASHER, 1/4" HELICAL SPRING 42456 SPACER, INSULATING, BOTTOM Assem1 ASSEMBLY, LOWER HEATER IRON 21021-10-C LOCKWASHER, 5/16, HELICAL SPRING 21050-193...
  • Page 37 UPPER IRON AND CHASSIS ASSEMBLY 6-20 REV 080103...
  • Page 38 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Assem8 ASSEMBLY, UPPER HEATER IRON 42345 SHAFT, MAIN SEAL ARM PM-37 COLLAR, MAIN SEAL ARM SHAFT 21063-05-K 1/4 - 20UNC x 5/8" LG. SOC . HD. CAP SCR. 6-21...
  • Page 39 FULCRUM ARM AND CHASSIS ASSEMBLY REV. 080103 6-22...
  • Page 40 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 42346 BLOCK, PIVOT 21063-10-K 1/4 - 20UNC x 1.50" LG. SOC. HD. CAP SCR. 42347 ARM, FULCRUM DH-6725 PIN, PIVOT, (.312" DIA.) D-9704 RETAINING RING, SNAP 'E' (.250 DIA.) 6-23...
  • Page 41 ELECTRONICS BOX, COVERS AND CHASSIS ASSEMBLY 6-24 REV 080103...
  • Page 42 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 46566 ASSEMBLY, LCD/ELECTRONICS BOX 42598 WELDMENT, ASSEMBLY, FRONT COVER 21021-06-A LOCKWASHER, #8 INTERNAL TOOTH 21061-02-C #8 - 32UNC x 3/8" LG. BUT. HD. SOC. HEX 46577 WELDMENT, ASSEMBLY, LOWER HEATER GUARD 21021-07-C LOCKWASHER, #10 HELICAL SPRING 21061-02-E #10 - 32UNF x 3/8"...
  • Page 43 CONNECT END OF EXTENSION SPRING THROUGH EYELET ON MACHINE CHASSIS CONNECT END OF EXTENSION SPRING ON SEALING ARM PIN UPPER SEALING IRON COVER, SEALING ARM SPRINGS AND CHASSIS ASSEMBLY REV. 080103 6-26...
  • Page 44 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION D-9704 RETAINING RING, SNAP 'E' (.250 DIA.) 24080-23 SPRING, EXTENSION, (.069 DIA MUSIC WIRE) Assem6 ASSEMBLY, UPPER HEATER IRON COVER 21023-24 WASHER, FLAT, #10 (ZINC PLATED) 21021-07-A LOCKWASHER, #10 INTERNAL (ZINC PLATED) 21061-03-E #10 - 32UNC x .50" LG, BUT. HD. SOC. HEX 6-27...
  • Page 45 TOP AND BOTTOM MACHINE COVER INSTALLATION, UPPER TEFLON SHIELD AND LOWER SEALING PADS REV 080103 6-28...
  • Page 46 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 21021-06-A LOCKWASHER, #8 INTERNAL TOOTH 21061-02-E #10 - 32UNF x 3/8" LG BUT. HD. SOC. HEX 21021-07-A LOCKWASHER, #10 INTERNAL (ZINC PLATED) 42344 ASSEMBLY, COVER, TOP MACHINE CHASSIS 42457 COVER, BOTTOM, MACHINE CHASSIS 21029-48 #8 - 32UNC - 3/8"...
  • Page 47 PNEUMATIC SEAL CYLINDER ASSEMBLY REV. 080103 6-30...
  • Page 48 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 42319 PNEUMATIC CYLINDER, SEAL ARM 46551 BRACKET, SOLENOID VALVE (NICKELS) 22046-18 SOLENOID VALVE, 4-WAY (MAC VALVE) WIREASSY WIRE ASSEMBLY, MAC JACK (MAC/RW EARL) 22015-38 FITTING, ELBOW, CYLINDER (SPC) 22005-57 FITTING, STRAIGHT, VALVE 22046-20 MUFFLER, BRASS (ALLIED WITAN) 22015-39 FITTING, ELBOW, VALVE (SPC) 22035-19-1...
  • Page 49 AIR FILTER PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY REV. 080103 6-32...
  • Page 50 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 22045-91 AIR FILTR/REG. & PRESS. GAGE ( WILKERSON ) DH-6797 HOSE ADAPTER ( RECTUS ) 22015-40 ELBOW, STREET, 90 deg. (BRASSCRAFT) 22030-67 FITTING, BULKHEAD (PARKER) 22005-58 FITTING, STRAIGHT, BULKHEAD (SPC) DH-6766 NIPPLE, PIPE (PARKER) 6-33...
  • Page 51 6-34...
  • Page 52 6-35...
  • Page 53 6-36...

  • Page 54: Customer Service

    Customer Service Department, offer their assistance in the development of effective heat-seal mending, marking, and identification programs. Thermopatch markets a complete line of heat-seal and marking machines, as well as a complete line of materials and supplies. Label Printing Machines – manual, automatic, and computer-controlled.
  • Page 55 In Australia: Thermopatch (Australia) Inc. Unit 9, 477 Warrigal Road Moorabbin, Victoria 3189 Phone: 011-61-3-532-5722 Fax: 011-61-3-532-5652 Netherlands: Thermopatch BV Draaibrugweg 14 P.O. Box 50052 Almere 1332 AD Netherlands Phone: 011-31-36-549-1122 Fax: 011-31-36-532-0398 Germany: Thermopatch Deutschland GMBH Werner-Von-Siemens-Strasse 3A Postfach 1522...

Table of Contents