Q.V.P. VAKUUM FRAME PRESS - Manual (Page 7)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING
THE VAKUUM FRAME PRESS
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WARNING: Do not overload the Frame Press or the
force of vacuum will pull the top off the frame or bend
the frame (this is better than ripping the poly top). This
is especially true with large curved work. Close the
frame over the workpiece and pat the plastic on the 3”
space between the frame and baseboard. This prevents
the frame from being pulled in. The plastic top should
go against the workpiece and the table top with no or
very little stretching.
Formica Top: It is very important that the Formica
finish be a smooth and not a matte finish.
Applying paste wax to the perimeter of the table and
gasket will do two things, give a smother finish plus a
better vacuum seal and the wax makes it easier to
remove glue squeeze out from the table top.
Tips from an experienced user: To increase the
holding force of the high tack adhesive tape that holds
the top to the bottom of the frame, apply duct tape
around the inside of the frame and down on to the top.
This not only provides additional holding force but
most importantly also keeps sawdust from getting on to
the high tack tape. If the duct tape is not added, the high
tack adhesive tape will loose it’s adhesive quality and
will need to be replaced periodically depending on the
frequency of use and dust level in the shop.
TABLE TOP
BASE BOARD
Duct
Tape
Hinges
Toggle clamp diagram for frame presses 4 x 10 & 5 x 10
Toggle clamp diagram for 54“ x 54” Frame Press
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Toggle clamp diagram for frame presses 4 x 8 & 5 x 8
Hinges
Hinges
Silicone II
DRAWING G
74 Apsley St. - Hudson, MA 01749
Tel: 978-562-4680 - Fax: 978-562-4681
2 rows of gasket
material stuck to
poly top (no gap)
Poly top
7” from end
42” from end
Center of Rail
34.25” for a 68.5” side 28.25” for a 56.5” Side
7” from end
Center of Rail
34.25” for a 68.5” side 28.25” for a 56.5” Side
52.5”
7” from end
Toggle Clamps: Center the top clip on the aluminum
frame (drawing E) and drill a 5/32 hole. Use the #10 metal
screws to attach the clip to the frame. Hang the toggle on
the clip. The top holes in the toggle plate should be about in
the center of the edge of the MDF table top. Screw in place
with 4 wood screws. Adjust the U clamp so that the gasket
compresses slightly and provides a good initial seal to
draw vacuum. Do not over tighten as this could cause
compression set in the gasket material.
Note 1: Press the top to the table top between the frame and baseboard prior to drawing vacuum. This prevents the frame from bending in.
Note 1