Help with a Seal 150 Drymount Press Wiring

Omni82

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Hi there, So I have a Seal 150 (Im pretty sure) dry mount press. The wiring was causing a short as many of the wires were loose. Now I have gone and messed up. I forgot to take a picture of the wiring before I started taking things apart. Now im lost and feeling like a moron. Could anyone please point me in the direction of a wiring diagram for this thing? (It does not have an on/off switch) Or attach a picture of theirs so I can get this done correctly? It worked well before I took it apart except for the shock I got when I touched more than one point on it at a time. I replaced the wires with modern wiring, Now im just not sure how to properly reconnect them.
Time is of the essence so a quick reply would be awesome!
Thanks!

 

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AC wiring 101- 110V - Black is the hot lead, white is neutral, green is ground; 220V - black is leg 1, red is leg 2, white is neutral, green is ground.
Light sockets, center contact to hot lead, case lead to neutral. Both/all heating elements connect with the same side connected to hot. A ground wire can be added from the press frame to the round lug on a 3 prong plug to help prevent shocks. When a short occurs a circuit breaker/fuse will trip/blow. I would replace the power cord also, cloth covered wire has not been used for a half century or so.

I do not know if there are switches to turn on the heating elements or if the lights are to be in series or parallel with the heating elements.
 
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You don't have an on/off switch nor a rheostat to adjust the temperature? I wouldn't solder any of the connections once you get it sorted (or shorted...) out. Best wishes
 
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I do not have an on/off switch, but I do have the thermostat. It may be hard to see in the pic. I am basically looking for a wiring diagram. It all worked yesterday but several of the wires were worn showing exposed wire etc. So I replaced the wires with modern heat resistant wires. Thats why they look cloth wrapped. But all of the red/black wires are new. Anyways I am hoping for a wiring diagram which i have yet to find online, or a photo of a same model that is working. Thanks everyone!
 
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I actually got it figured out. I found someone on ebay with one for sale that sent me some pictures of the wiring. And it works great now. I am constantly looking for other presses. Next time I think I will make sure the wiring is a bit more tip top before buying instead of a hodgepodge mess. But the good news is that it is working properly now, and after the rewire and thermostat cleaning I can get back to business. Thank you all for your help! It is much appreciated!
 
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Haha! I would not venture anywhere close to calling myself an expert. Most of the other drymount presses that I own are newer and easier to find details on. I use them for pressing comic books. I am just thankful that I got this one back in working shape as it is by far the best one that I own. Very dependable and smooth even heat with just enough pressure. And now that it has been overhauled I hope for many more years out of it.
 
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