Accel 3302 manual

T empest ® Hot Air Dr ying System Installation Instructions Ry obi 3302 Itek 3985 A.B. Dic k 9985 X88-43 01/2001 Rev-B 2740[...]

GENERAL INFORMA TION Accel Graphic Systems provides parts and service through its authorized distributors and dealers. Therefore, all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer. The philosophy of Accel Graphic Systems is to continually improve all of its products. Written notices of changes and improvements are sent to A[...]

GENERAL INFORMA TION 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION SAFETY INFORMA TION TERMINOLOGY 220 VAC 50/60 HZ 20 AMP DEDICATED LINE NEMA L620R RECEPTACLE The use of heat to accelerate drying may require more frequent lubrication and/or use of a high temperature lubricant in the delivery of the press. Please consult your press manufacturer[...]

GENERAL INFORMA TION 4 HO T AIR VS INFRARED WHA T MAKES TEMPEST ® WORK Although the technology behind the Tempest ® dryer was significant enough to be awarded the GATF Intertech Award, it is by no means new. In fact, thermistors have been in use for many years. They were originally used in motors and other devices as a heat controller and later u[...]

GENERAL INFORMA TION 5 HO W DR YING IS A CCOMPLISHED WITH TEMPEST ® KEY F A CT ORS T O REMEMBER ABOUT DR YERS FOR SMALL OFFSET PRESSES. IR dryers use very high temperatures and a fixed amount of electricity. One of the drawbacks of using a very hot heat source is that heat wants to travel from a very high temperature to a very low temperature. In [...]

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7 1 2 3 INST ALLA TION Cut the sprayer hose about halfway between the hopper and the spra y bar . A new hose will be attached to the spra y mechanism. Remove the spray bar by removing the two bolts holding the bracket (subject arrow). Also remove the clip holding the spray hose (subject arrow , picture on following page). DISCONNECT THE PO WER T O [...]

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9 INST ALLA TION Install the mounting bracket and new chain guide using M5 X 16MM cap head bolts and lock w ashers (subject arrow) as shown at the OPS & NOPS. Lea v e the bolts loose so the position of the dr yer can be mov ed up and down. The bolts thread into the same holes that held the original chain guides. 4 Remove the chain guide (subjec[...]

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11 INST ALLA TION 6 Secure the dryer to the brac k ets (f our places) using the shor t button head bolts, w asher , and flanged nut (subject arrows). Leav e the bolt loose so the dryer can be moved front to back. 7 Note: If the press is equipped with an Airtech sprayer , you m ust remove the spray bar from the dryer before installing it in the pres[...]

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13 INST ALLA TION 9 8 P osition the dr y er so it clears the gr ipper opening mechanism on all three delivery gripper bars. The ar m must clear both the top and bottom of the dr yer . The photo shows the ar m clear ing the top of the dr yer (subject arro w). After positioning the dr y er , tighten the bolts holding the mounting brackets to the pres[...]

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15 INST ALLA TION 10 Connect the two hoses together using the "Y" connector (left hand subject arrow). Connect the T empest ® Spra y line to the press spra y hopper line using the reducer (right hand subject arrow). Attach the exhaust fan/manifold assembly to the center of the deliv er y guard as shown. Make sure that the arro w on the f[...]

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17 INST ALLA TION 13 14 15 Attach the micros witch cable assemb ly to the micros witch's in- stalled in step 12. See diag ram f or proper connection. Find a suitable location for the main Tempest electrical box on the NOPS of the press. Route the exhaust fan cable (this cable has female pins in the connector on the end) into the delivery and c[...]

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19 16 17 18 INST ALLA TION Remov e one of the two screws that attach the guard prop to the deliv ery guard on the NOPS. Install the supplied longer M4 screw in its place and using the original nut secure the provided cab le clamp (subject arrow) to the underside of the guard. Make sure y ou hav e the exhaust f an cab le going through the clamp bef [...]

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21 19 20 INST ALLA TION Use the provided zip ties to secure all loose cab les. See the back of the manual f or a complete electr ical system diagram. Replace all cov ers and guards. Attach the supplied multiple po wer cord caution label to the press side NOPS cov er .[...]

OPERA TION & MAINTENANCE 22 HO W DR YING IS A CCELERA TED WITH TEMPEST ® HO W TEMPEST ® W ORKS Tempest ® creates a two-step drying process when used with oil-base inks. These steps are: 1. Skinning the surface of the ink with the initial blast of hot air to prevent set off. 2. Accelerating the final drying process approximately 20 o F over t[...]

OPERA TION & MAINTENANCE 23 NORMAL OPERATION Pressing the HEAT switch will illuminate both the green and yellow LEDs on the remote control unit. The green LED indicates that the fans (both dryer and exhaust fans if so equipped) are running while the yellow LED indicates that the dryer is armed and the heat will come on automatically when the pr[...]

OPERA TION & MAINTENANCE 24 MAINTENANCE KEYS T O REMEMBER F A CT ORS THA T EFFECT DR YING 1. Speed of the press. 2. Amount of ink coverage and color. 3. Type of stock being printed. 4. Initial temperature of paper. In time and with practice you will learn which settings are best for your particular shop. 1. The Tempest ® takes about 12 sheets [...]

25 OPERA TION & MAINTENANCE 1. Accel equipment should only be installed by an authorized dealer or distributor. 2. Only use ink or varnish that are explosion safe when used with the Tempest ® . (Refer to the MSDS of ink in use) 3. Make sure to visually check the delivery that the cables in use are not causing a dangerous situation while in ope[...]

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