Q.V.P. Quick Press - Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR Q.V.P.
Quick Press
12/18/01 Quick Press Instructions.cdr
Please read entirely before starting
The QuiK-Press (QP) is designed to be a light weight,
readily available press to veneer or laminate small FLAT
panels. It has limited height, so please do not overload it or
the frame will bend or worse, the poly will rip.
The QP is always ready to use, just attach your vacuum
pump and press. Its light weight makes it easy to move
around the shop. While the glue is drying, the QP can
(while still attached to the vacuum pump) be taken off the
bench and leaned against the wall (horizontal or vertical),
hung from hooks on a wall or ceiling, or stored in a wood
rack.
Materials List:
4 - 72“ side pieces (taped)
4 - 32" side pieces with corners attached
8 latches with 32 screws
2 - hinges with 12 Brass Screws
2 - poly 76" x 36" sheets (Etched)
25' Gasket tape 1/2" x 1/4”
1 - VCA(6)W VAKuum Connector Assm.
Instructions
Assembling the frames.
Lay the side and end pieces out on a table. Note that the
end pieces are paired, the "knobs" extend in different
directions. These knobs allow you to set the frame
sideways or upright without the frame touching the floor.
Assemble the frame by tapping the ends into the side with
a mallet. The flange on the long side pieces go to the
inside of the frame. The taped sides should be up and on
the outside of all pieces. When assembled, the corner
markings are to keep the end pieces paired together on a
side.
Etch the flanges.
Check the date of your invoice, if it's more than one week
from the time you start to assemble the QP, you should
etch the poly for better adhesion. Use PVC pipe cleaner
and wipe the outer 2-3 inches of the poly sheets.
Attaching the poly sheet:
With the taped side up, lay one sheet of poly (etched side
to the frame) on top and center it on the frame. The poly
should be about 2" longer all around the frame. Hold in
place with a couple of spring clamps along the side. Let
the poly sag a little in the center, don't pull it tight across the
frame.
When the poly is properly set, roll or rub it to make it stick to
the frame. Push out any bubbles. Then fold the poly over
and stick it to the outside of the frame. You will have to trim
the corners. Do the same for the other frame.
Applying the Gasket material.
On one frame, apply the foam gasket. Start at the middle
of the long side about 1/8" in from the outer edge. Do not
stretch or pull the tape as you are laying it down. It should
be in a slight compression mode as you lay it down on the
poly. Curve around the corners. When you reach the
starting point overlap the two ends by 12" and butt the two
tightly together. This will give a good seal.
Attaching the hinges.
Lay the two assembled frames on top of each other with
the gasket material acting as a spacer. Use clamps to
squeeze the two frames to be about .125" apart (use a
couple of 1/8" drills or make a spacer. Lay the hinges on
the back side about 6" in from each end. Drill and tap for a
10-32 Brass screw. Drill the bottom (slotted) holes at the
bottom of the slot, this allows slippage during
compression. If you don't have the tap, drill a 5/32 hole and
self thread the hole with the screw. The aluminum is soft
enough to be self tapped. Don't over tighten the screws. If
you strip the threads and it doesn't hold, just move the
hinge over a ½" and redo it.
Remove the paper covering from one end of the frame and
pat the poly sheet to stick it lightly to the frame. Do not
bend the flap down and stick it to the side at this time. Do
the same to the other end. You want the poly to lay flat on
the frame without ripples. If it sags too much and you
have ripples, then pull up that end or side and reset. This is
why you only want to just tack it to the frame at this time.
Attaching the latches.
On the front, place the latches 6" in from each corner. Also
place one in the center of the front and back side. Place a
latch 3” in from each corner of the two end pieces. Set the
top "hook" level with the slight radius of the top of the frame
(about 1/16” down). Drill two 7/64” holes for the self tapping
screws and install the top hook. Do not over tighten the
screws or they will strip. Place the latch so that it hooks
under the bottom frame and drill your holes. Apply the two
screws. Drawing A
NOTE: Initially, you may need to squeeze the frame with
clamps in order to get the latch over the hook.
Do not leave the frame latched when not in use. This will
cause the foam to “compression set“ and you may not get
a good seal, thus, making it necessary to replace the foam
gasket.
05/15/07 r3
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