Q.V.P. Replacing a Frame Press Top - Manual (Page 2)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING
THE VAKUUM FRAME PRESS
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Formica Top: It is very important that the Formica
finish be a smooth and not a matte finish.
If you made a table with a matte finish, wax the outer 3“
(around the baseboard) of our table top. This 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.
Drawing B
TABLE TOP
BASE BOARD
Duct
Tape
Silicone II
A frame press (FP) has a very large area to
seal (up to 35') and it tends to cause the
pump to cycle on and off more often than a
bag. Under normal conditions a FP will
cycle every 3 to 5 minutes. Some have
achieved up to a 60 minute cycle by paying
close attention to details and adding a
vacuum tank.
You can improve the seal by applying a
small bead of Silicone II around the inside
edge of the gasket material. The key is not
to have it wider than 1/8” where it touches
your table top. If it's too wide, it can prevent
the gasket from compressing because the
silicone is much denser than the gasket
material. If this happens, the frame doesn't
compress evenly and you could be worse
off. Better to apply a smaller amount and
add more latter than to apply too much.
Also when applying the tape make sure to
butt the 2nd row against the 1st row. (The
gap in this drawing is only to show 2 rows.)
Poly Top
Poly Top
Gasket
74 Apsley St. - Hudson, MA 01749
Tel: 978-562-4680 - Fax: 978-562-4681
Make sure you pat the poly top to the
table top between the frame and the
baseboard before pulling vacuum.
This is important to keep the top from
bending the frame in or pulling the top
off the frame when under vacuum.
You have 400 to 500 lbs of force per
linear foot pressing the poly top to the
table, thus, keeping it from pulling on
the aluminum frame.