Q.V.P. VAKUUM FRAME PRESS - Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING
THE VAKUUM FRAME PRESS
11/15/12 - Frame Press Instructions.cdr REV 12
Your "Q.V.P." frame press is unique in that it has
a 6" or 24” high top. This special Gusset box top
gives over twice the height of conventional frame
presses. This means pressing more flat panels at
one time or large curved pieces can be pressed in
place. In addition, unlike others, it is made with
one piece of material with only 8" or 24”of seam
at each corner. This means less chance of failure
due to seam delamination.
Your Frame Press Includes:
Polyurethane 6" or 24” top
Aluminum side frames, with adhesive
tape applied.
Corner Brackets
Foam Gasket Material
Instructions
Bleeder Valve
Hinges
Toggle Clamps and screws
Lifters
VCA6F (VAKuum Connector
Assembly)
IMPORTANT: Your table top must be flat and non-
porous or the frame will leak. Unlike a vacuum bag
that only has one or two short sides to seal, the frame
press has a long linear perimeter that must be sealed.
Do not be concerned if your vacuum pump cycles on
and off more often than when using a vacuum bag.
Building the Table Top
A Smooth, FLAT NONPOROUS TABLE TOP IS
ESSENTIAL IN GETTING A GOOD VACUUM
SEAL. You must spend the time to get it flat for
t r o u b l e f r e e f r a m e p r e s s i n g .
The table top should be made from 3/4" or thicker
MDF, plywood or particle board. A single sheet is
best, however, you can splice 2 sheets together for the
larger press. Once the table top is cut to size apply a
s i n g l e s h e e t o f S M O O T H
plastic laminate to the top (NON MATTE FINISH).
This will make the top nonporous which is very
important. If you need to have a joint, apply a bead of
Silicone II to the joint and push the second piece into
the joint and wipe leaving a slight crown. A slight
hump of silicone where the gasket material touches
the seam is a better seal than a slight valley below the
gasket.
DRAWING A
TABLE TOP
BOX FRAME
BRACKETS
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The frame should take about 1 to 2 hours to
assemble depending on its size. Building the
table can take a day or two.. The following chart
is used to size your table top.
If you have a special size frame press, add 2.5"
to the inside length and width to determine the
table top size.
Frame Size
I.D.
Table Top Size
O.D.
25” x 25”
54” x 102”
66” x 102”
54” x 54”
54” x 126”
66” x 126”
54” x 54”
54” x 126”
66” x 126”
27.5” x 27.5”
56.5” x 104.5”
68.5” x 104.5”
56.5” x 56.5”
56.5” x 128.5”
68.5” x 128.5”
56.5” x 56.5”
56.5” x 128.5”
68.5” x 128.5”
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