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Congratulations on the purchase of your Secabo heat press!
Please read this operating manual carefully to ensure a smooth production launch with your new
device.
Any type of reproduction of this operating manual requires the written permission of Secabo
GmbH. Modifications to and errors -n the technical data and/or product characteristics are
reserved.
Secabo GmbH accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of this
product.

Safety Precautions

Please read the information and safety precautions carefully prior to first commissioning of the
device!

• Never reach inside the heat press with your hands when it is connected to the power
  supply, especially if it is switched on and heated up – danger of burns!

• Never open the casing and do not make any modifications to the unit yourself.

• Should it be necessary to open the heat plate cover upon explicit request by Secabo's
  customer service team, it is recommended you wear respiratory protection and only touch
  the insulation wool located therein using gloves. Possible disposal of the insulation wool
  should only be done inside a closed bag.

• Ensure that neither liquids nor metal objects reach the inside of the heat press.

• Make sure you use a grounded wall socket. Keep in mind that a heat press may only be
  operated using a wall socket equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter.

• Disconnect the heat press from the power supply when it's not in use.

• Always ensure that the heat press is out of reach of children during operation and never
  leave the device unsupervised when switched on.

• Make sure the unit is only used in dry rooms.

If you cannot comply with one or more of the aforementioned safety rules, or if you are
unsure as to whether you're in compliance with all of the points, please contact our
technical support.

Scope of delivery

Mechanical Base of transfer press	Open
Mechanical Head of transfer press	Open
Heating Plate Heat plate HP5 - 38 cm x 38 cm Heat plate HP7 - 40 cm x 50 cm	Open
Baseplate with Adapter	Open
Controller Box CL01	Open
C13 power supply cable	Open
Allen key size 5 for M6 hexagon socket screws	Open
Double open-end spanner Size 13	Open

Device description

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a. Main switch (behind controller, not shown)

b. Controller with display and push buttons

c. Press lever

d. Exchangeable base element

e. Cover heating element and heating element

f. Stabilisers

Assembly and commissioning

Preparing the Base

• Unpack and place the TS Lite baseframe on a flat stable work surface.

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• Remove the 4 screws and washers from the rear of the baseframe

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• Install the two stabilisers on the rear of base using the provided screws.

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• Adjust the rubber feet height as required to ensure the base is aligned horizontally.

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Installing the Press Head on the Base

• Remove the 10 screws and washers from the top interface of the baseframe

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• Align the press head over the base interface and lower it until it rests on the baseplate

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• Install the Press Head on the base

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• Install the the guiding thumb screw to stabilise and align the head swivel/swing mechanism

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Installing the Handle

• Remove the cap nuts on the front underside of the press head and fit the handle on the
  threaded studs.

• Tighten the cap nuts.

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Installing the baseplate

• Align the larger baseplate adapter holes with the screws on the baseframe.

• Lower the baseplate until the adapter rests on the baseframe.

• Push the baseplate back towards the rear of the baseframe until the screws are nested in
  the smaller slots on the baseplate adapter.

• Tighten the screws with the spanner to secure the baseplate in position.

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Installing the Heatplate

• Align the top heat plate screw heads with the small slotted holes on the top adapter of the
  press head assembly

• Raise the heat plate until the screws are inserted and the adapter rests on the press head
  adapter.

• Push the heat plate back towards the rear of the press head until the screws are nested in
  the smaller slots on the press head adapter.

• Tighten the screws with the allen key to secure the heat plate in position.

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Installing the Controller

• Align the CL01 controller box above the matching fixing slots on the Press Head frame and
  slide it into position.

• Tighten the thumb screws to secure in place.

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• Plug in the small 6-pin connector from the back of the base to the corresponding socket on
  the outside right of the controller box.

• Plug in the large 5-pin connector from the surface of the heater to the corresponding socket
  on the outside right of the controller box.

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• Fit the earth cable from the controller into the grounding/earth rivet provided at the rear of
  the frame.

• Plug in the supplied C13 IEC power supply cable into the back of the controller box.

The TS5/ TS7 Lite heat press is now ready for use.

Controller components and operation

Digital Controller CL01

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Operation

• Connect the TC5 Lite/ TC7 Lite heat press to a 230 V power socket using the connection
  cable supplied.

• Switch on the TC5 Lite/ TC7 Lite heat press.

• The display shows „OFF“.

• Switch on the press with the red rocker switch. The display shows „-f-“ (Fahrenheit) or „-c-“
  (Celsius)

• Use “UP” or “DOWN” to set °C or °F and press OK. The „Temp“ LED is flashing.

• Use “UP” or “DOWN” to set the desired temperature and press OK. The “Time” LED is
  flashing.

• Use “UP” or “DOWN” to set the desired time and press OK.

• The display shows the current temperature or Low if it is under 100° C

• An acoustic signal sounds as soon as the press is heated up.

• You can now make the first transfers. The timer starts running as soon as the press is
  closed with the press lever.

• 3 seconds before the end a warning signal sounds. After the set time has expired, the press
  has to be opened again.

• The contact pressure can be adjusted with a wheel on the surface of the press. Clockwise
  rotation causes less pressure - counter clockwise rotation causes more pressure.

Note: Please keep in mind that it takes some time for the press to cool off after it is
switched off and Switch off the machine when it is not in use!

Operation of the heat press

Performing transfers

• Turn on the heat press via the main switch.

• The press will now heat up to the set temperature.

• Please refer to previous chapters to learn how to change the settings on the controller.

• Once the press has heated up, you can proceed with the first transfer. The clock starts
  counting as soon as the press is closed with the press lever.

• 3 seconds before the set time elapses, a warning signal is sounded (if activated in the
  settings), then the press opens automatically.

• You can adjust the contact pressure by turning the large hand screw at the top of the press
  to increase or decrease the distance the lever travels. Turning the knob clockwise
  increases the pressure, while turning it counterclockwise decreases it.

• No settings can be changed during the press operation.

• With each completed press operation, the value indicated by the counter increases by one,
  as soon as the specified time has fully elapsed.

Note: Please keep in mind that it takes some time for the press to cool off after it is
switched off.

Maintenance and cleaning

All maintenance work must be carried out with the press switched off and cooled off, no
exceptions! First, remove the plug from the wall socket. Only perform maintenance work after
consultation with our technical support team.

The press should be cleaned regularly using a soft cloth and a mild household cleaner to remove
adhesive residues, dust, etc. Do not use scouring sponges, solvents or gasoline!

Recommended times and temperatures

These values should only be considered as guideline values, may vary depending on the material
and must be checked before pressing.

Important note: You should perform your own tests with the respective transfer materials
and carrier media prior to each production. The aforementioned values, as well as any
manufacturer specification merely serve as indications. Washing resistance and behavior
during the transfer must be determined by performing your own tests.

No guarantee can be derived from the recommended values. It is always the user's
responsibility to determine and apply the correct settings for his specific conditions.

Note on garment finishing processes: After the press operation, garments must cool off
before any carrier media can be pulled off the transfer material. The hot glue in the transfer
material doesn't develop its adhesive strength until cooled off. If the glue does not stick in
its cold state, this may indicate that the pressing procedure was too cold or too short.

Technical data