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Machine Troubleshooting Guide

Insta 256

Insta 418

Insta 288

Insta 718/728

Insta 828

Insta 907

Insta 909

420 Insta 300x262 Heat Press Machine Insta Graphic Systems

Insta 420

421 Insta 300x262 Heat Press Machine Insta Graphic Systems

Insta 421

Insta 256

Possible Cause:
  • The power plug is not connected.
  • The circuit breaker has been activated.
  • The power cord is damaged.
  • The power switch on the machine is damaged.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check your electrical outlet first to make sure it has power and the machine is properly connected to it.
  • Check the power cord for any suspicious burns, cuts, or open insulation.
  • Remove the plastic housing and check the machine wiring for any burnt or damaged wires.
  • Lastly, contact Insta Graphic Systems, if the issue is still not resolved.
Possible Cause:
  • Defective high temperature limiter.
  • Broken heater wires.
  • Broken heating element.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the connections and condition of the electrical wires.
  • To disassemble the Upper Platen, please contact Insta Graphic Systems.
Possible Cause:
  • There is a vacuum being created between the Upper Platen heated surface and the silicone pad.
  • The plungers are blocking the pressure handle.
Troubleshooting:
  • Operating the machine using a garment should eliminate this issue. If not, replace the rubber pad and/or use a Teflon cover.
  • Check the video instructions to adjust the plungers View Video.
Possible Cause:
  • Improperly greased or the plungers are protruding too much (getting stuck).
  • The plungers are not protruding enough (too lose).
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the video instructions to adjust the plunger View Video.
  • Adjust the plungers by loosening the nut to retract the plunger and then installing the plunger back. Once this process is complete, ensure the plunger was installed correctly by swinging away the upper platen, wiggling the pressure handle to see if it drops down. If the pressure handle drops re-adjusted the plungers.
Possible Cause:
  • Loose connection of RTD sensor to Digital Controller.
  • RTD sensor is either loose or is defective.
  • Digital controller is faulty.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the controller wire connection and make sure they are properly secured.
  • Contact Insta Graphic Systems for replacement/repair of RTD sensor or digital controller.
Possible Cause:
  • RTD sensor is loose.
  • Digital controller is defective.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the wiring and connection between the RTD sensor and the controller.
  • Contact Insta Graphic Systems for replacement/repair of RTD sensor or digital controller.
Possible Cause:
  • Relay is defective.
  • Digital controller is defective.
Troubleshooting:
  • Contact Insta to get replacement/repair instructions.

Insta 418

Possible Cause:
  • The gas spring is damaged.
Troubleshooting:
  • Lift the handle up. If handle drops down, the gas spring should be replaced.
Possible Cause:
  • Defective high temperature limiter.
  • Broken heater wires.
  • Broken heating element.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the connections and condition of the electrical wires.
  • To disassemble the Upper Platen, please contact Insta Graphic Systems.
Possible Cause:
  • Loose connection of RTD sensor to Digital Controller.
  • RTD sensor is either loose or is defective.
  • Digital controller is faulty.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the controller wire connection and make sure they are properly secured.
  • Contact Insta Graphic Systems for replacement/repair of RTD sensor or digital controller.
Possible Cause:
  • RTD sensor is loose.
  • Digital controller is defective.
Troubleshooting:
  • Contact Insta to get replacement/repair instructions
Possible Cause:
  • The power plug is not connected.
  • The power cord is damaged.
  • The fuse is burnt
Troubleshooting:
  • Check your electrical outlet first to make sure it has power and the machine is properly connected to it.
  • Check the power cord for any suspicious burns, cuts, or open insulation.
  • Remove the metal plate from the bottom and check the machine wiring for any burnt or damaged wires.
  • Replace fuse, if required.
  • Lastly, contact Insta Graphic Systems, if the issue is still not resolved.

Insta 288

Possible Cause:
  • The power plug is not connected.
  • The circuit breaker has been activated.
  • The power cord is damaged.
  • The power switch on the machine is damaged.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check your electrical outlet first to make sure it has power and the machine is properly connected to it.
  • Check the power cord for any suspicious burns, cuts, or open insulation.
  • Press the button the circuit breaker to reset.
  • Remove the plastic housing and check the machine wiring for any burnt or damaged wires.
  • Lastly, contact Insta Graphic Systems, if the issue is still not resolved.
Possible Cause:
  • Defective high temperature limiter.
  • Broken heater wires.
  • Broken heating element.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the connections and condition of the electrical wires.
  • To disassemble the Upper Platen, please contact Insta Graphic Systems.
Possible Cause:
  • There is a vacuum being created between the upper platen heated surface and the silicone pad.
Troubleshooting:
  • Operating the machine using a garment should eliminate this issue. If not, replace the rubber pad and/or use a Teflon cover.
Possible Cause:
  • Loose connection of RTD sensor to Digital Controller.
  • RTD sensor is either loose or is defective.
  • Digital controller is faulty.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the controller wire connection and make sure they are properly secured.
  • Contact Insta Graphic Systems for replacement/repair of RTD sensor or digital controller.
Possible Cause:
  • RTD sensor is loose.
  • Digital controller is defective.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the wiring and connection between the RTD sensor and the controller.
  • Contact Insta Graphic Systems for replacement/repair of RTD sensor or digital controller.
Possible Cause:
  • Relay is defective.
  • Digital controller is defective.
Troubleshooting:
  • Contact Insta to get replacement/repair instructions.

Insta 718/728

Possible Cause:
  • The power plug is not connected.
  • The circuit breaker has been activated.
  • The power cord is damaged.
  • The power switch on the machine is damaged.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check your electrical outlet first to make sure it has power and the machine is properly connected to it.
  • Check the power cord for any suspicious burns, cuts, or open insulation.
  • Press the button the circuit breaker to reset.
  • Remove the plastic housing and check the machine wiring for any burnt or damaged wires
  • Lastly, contact Insta Graphic Systems, if the issue is still not resolved.
Possible Cause:
  • Defective high temperature limiter.
  • Broken heater wires.
  • Broken heating element.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the connections and condition of the electrical wires.
  • To disassemble the Upper Platen, please contact Insta Graphic Systems.
Possible Cause:
  • Loose connection of RTD sensor to Digital Controller.
  • RTD sensor is either loose or is defective.
  • Digital controller is faulty.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the controller wire connection and make sure they are properly secured.
  • Contact Insta Graphic Systems for replacement/repair of RTD sensor or digital controller.
Possible Cause:
  • RTD sensor is loose.
  • Digital controller is defective.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the wiring and connection between the RTD sensor and the controller.
  • Contact Insta Graphic Systems for replacement/repair of RTD sensor or digital controller.
Possible Cause:
  • Relay is defective.
  • Digital controller is defective.
Troubleshooting:
  • Contact Insta to get replacement/repair instructions.
Possible Cause:
  • Faulty Air Solenoid.
  • Faulty Microswitch or the Microswitch is not making proper contact.
  • Faulty or disconnected Start switch.
  • Lack of air.
Troubleshooting:
  • Replace air solenoid.
  • Replace the microswitch or check the connectors.
  • Replace the start switch or check the connectors.
  • Check for airline leaks underneath the machine.

Insta 828

Possible Cause:
  • The power plug is not connected.
  • The circuit breaker has been activated.
  • The power cord is damaged.
  • The power switch on the machine is damaged.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check your electrical outlet first to make sure it has power and the machine is properly connected to it.
  • Check the power cord for any suspicious burns, cuts, or open insulation.
  • Press the button the circuit breaker to reset.
  • Remove the plastic housing and check the machine wiring for any burnt or damaged wires.
  • Lastly, contact Insta Graphic Systems, if the issue is still not resolved.
Possible Cause:
  • Defective high temperature limiter.
  • Broken heater wires.
  • Broken heating element.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the connections and condition of the electrical wires.
  • To disassemble the Upper Platen, please contact Insta Graphic Systems.
Possible Cause:
  • Loose connection of RTD sensor to Digital Controller.
  • RTD sensor is either loose or is defective.
  • Digital controller is faulty.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the controller wire connection and make sure they are properly secured.
  • Contact Insta Graphic Systems for replacement/repair of RTD sensor or digital controller.
Possible Cause:
  • RTD sensor is loose.
  • Digital controller is defective.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the wiring and connection between the RTD sensor and the controller.
  • Contact Insta Graphic Systems for replacement/repair of RTD sensor or digital controller.
Possible Cause:
  • Relay is defective.
  • Digital controller is defective.
Troubleshooting:
  • Contact Insta to get replacement/repair instructions.
Possible Cause:
  • Faulty air solenoid.
  • Faulty microswitch or the microswitch is not making proper contact.
  • Faulty or disconnected start switch.
  • Lack of air.
Troubleshooting:
  • Replace air solenoid.
  • Replace the microswitch or check the connectors.
  • Replace the start switch or check the connectors.
  • Check for airline leaks underneath the machine.

Insta 907

Possible Cause:
  • The power plug is not connected.
  • The circuit breaker has been activated.
  • The power cord is damaged.
  • The power switch on the machine is damaged.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check your electrical outlet first to make sure it has power and the machine is properly connected to it.
  • Check the power cord for any suspicious burns, cuts, or open insulation.
  • Press the button the circuit breaker to reset.
  • Remove the plastic housing and check the machine wiring for any burnt or damaged wires.
  • Lastly, contact Insta Graphic Systems, if the issue is still not resolved.
Possible Cause:
  • Defective high temperature limiter.
  • Broken heater wires.
  • Broken heating element.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the connections and condition of the electrical wires.
  • To disassemble the Upper Platen, please contact Insta Graphic Systems.
Possible Cause:
  • Loose connection of RTD sensor to Digital Controller.
  • RTD sensor is either loose or is defective.
  • Digital controller is faulty.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the controller wire connection and make sure they are properly secured.
  • Contact Insta Graphic Systems for replacement/repair of RTD sensor or digital controller.
Possible Cause:
  • RTD sensor is loose.
  • Digital controller is defective.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the wiring and connection between the RTD sensor and the controller.
  • Contact Insta Graphic Systems for replacement/repair of RTD sensor or digital controller.
Possible Cause:
  • Relay is defective.
  • Digital controller is defective.
Troubleshooting:
  • Contact Insta to get replacement/repair instructions.
Possible Cause:
  • Faulty Air Solenoid.
  • Faulty Microswitch or the Microswitch is not making proper contact.
  • Faulty or disconnected Start switch.
  • Lack of air.
Troubleshooting:
  • Replace air solenoid.
  • Replace the microswitch or check the connectors.
  • Replace the start switch or check the connectors.
  • Check for airline leaks underneath the machine.
Possible Cause:
  • The collar post is possibly worn down.
Troubleshooting:
  • Replace collar post.
  • Contact Insta to get replacement/repair instructions.

Insta 909

Possible Cause:
  • The power plug is not connected.
  • The circuit breaker has been activated.
  • The power cord is damaged.
  • The power switch on the machine is damaged.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check your electrical outlet first to make sure it has power and the machine is properly connected to it.
  • Check the power cord for any suspicious burns, cuts, or open insulation.
  • Press the button the circuit breaker to reset.
  • Remove the plastic housing and check the machine wiring for any burnt or damaged wires.
  • Lastly, contact Insta Graphic Systems, if the issue is still not resolved.
Possible Cause:
  • Defective high temperature limiter.
  • Broken heater wires.
  • Broken heating element.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the connections and condition of the electrical wires.
  • To disassemble the Upper Platen, please contact Insta Graphic Systems.
Possible Cause:
  • Loose connection of RTD sensor to Digital Controller.
  • RTD sensor is either loose or is defective.
  • Digital controller is faulty.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the controller wire connection and make sure they are properly secured.
  • Contact Insta Graphic Systems for replacement/repair of RTD sensor or digital controller.
Possible Cause:
  • RTD sensor is loose.
  • Digital controller is defective.
Troubleshooting:
  • Check the wiring and connection between the RTD sensor and the controller.
  • Contact Insta Graphic Systems for replacement/repair of RTD sensor or digital controller.
Possible Cause:
  • Relay is defective.
  • Digital controller is defective.
Troubleshooting:
  • Contact Insta to get replacement/repair instructions.
Possible Cause:
  • Faulty Air Solenoid.
  • Faulty Microswitch or the Microswitch is not making proper contact.
  • Faulty or disconnected Start switch.
  • Lack of air.
Troubleshooting:
  • Replace air solenoid.
  • Replace the microswitch or check the connectors.
  • Replace the start switch or check the connectors.
  • Check for airline leaks underneath the machine.