Clarke 6920206 CIH3 3kW Portable Infrared Paint Dryer Instructions PDF

3kW PORTABLE, INFRA RED PAINT DRYER

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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MODEL No. CIH3

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ADVANTAGES of using INFRA RED Many of the modern paint systems are two pack, and this type of system is getting more popular. Two pack systems set, not by drying, but by a chemical reaction between the two parts. Heat accelerates chemical reactions and many of todays systems need a minimum temperature to work. INFRA RED is a simple cost effective way of heating these products.

Oven systems are expensive if the area being cured is relatively small. Up to 70% of repairs are panel repairs rather than full resprays and it is for these jobs that INFRA RED comes into its own. INFRA RED will give curing times of around 15-20 minutes. The cost savings can be substantial.

Even when a full respray is required there is often the need for local repairs using filler etc. These can be carried out more quickly and efficiently with INFRA RED.

Value for Money Low capital cost. Easy installation. Reliable Operation. Low maintenance. Efficient use of energy.

Production Flexibility Clean, safe and adaptable. Allows optimum workshop layout and promotes an efficient working environment.

High Throughput Rapid heating from infra red emitters shortens curing times and increases production rates.

Better Product Quality

Controllable, predictable heating reduces wastage and promotes product quality.

Efficient Energy Use Energy not wasted heating the surroundings. Ceramic emitters convert 96% of electrical energy into heat.

Thank you for purchasing this Clarke Infra Red Dryer system

Before attempting to operate the unit please read this instruction leaflet and carefully follow all directions given. By doing so you will ensure safe operation of the unit and you can also look forward to it providing you with long and trouble free service.

GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faults in manufacture for 12 months from purchase date. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product has been found to have been abused in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was intended, or to have been tampered with in any way. The reason for return must be clearly stated.

This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

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FEATURES This INFRA RED heater is designed to be safe, hard wearing, rugged and inexpensive to run. It is easily manoeuvrable even in confined spaces.

The ceramic no glare emitters are simple and safe to operate. Unlike short wave emitters they are very durable and will not fracture even when splashed with water or other liquids. They will continue to work 100% efficiently even when covered in overspray.

They are long lasting their life is measured in years rather than hours, and they are maintenance free and self-cleaning.

There are no moving parts so there is less danger of dust being blown over the painted surface.

The cassettes are independently adjustable and will reach under sills and around corners. They are also separately controlled which allows for localised and variable heating.

Medium/Long wave emitters have a gentle warm up temperature curve, which eliminates the need for flash curing and eliminates the danger of solvent pop and blistering.

Long term exposure to short wave infrared radiation is known to increase the incidence of some eye problems. The wavelength produced by ceramic emitters is not absorbed by the eye, and is therefore completely safe.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. What area can be covered by the INFRA RED heater? A. Slightly more than the size of the head. The 3 head INFRA RED will cover

approximately 900x900mms. By moving the head further away a larger area can be covered but the curing times will be longer.

Q. What will the running costs be?

A. The present UK cost to run 3kW continuously for 1 hour is 23p. The cost of curing a top coat will therefore be about 8p.

Q. What products are suitable for infrared curing? A. Stoppers, fillers and sealants. Two pack systems including etch primers, primers, top

coats and clear coats. Water-borne products, lacquers and some air drying products.

Q. Do some colours cure quicker than others? A. Only with short wave infrared. The infrared produced by this system cures all

colours in the same time.

Q. Do you need to remove rubber and plastic parts? A. The larger parts can be heated without harming them. However they should

not be handled until cool to prevent deforming. Any thin plastic parts should be removed or masked with foil tape to protect them.

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Q. Will infrared cure the next generation of water-borne products? A. Yes. It is already being used for them.

Q. How fast does the INFRA RED system dry the Paint? A. 15-20 minutes will be needed for two pack paints. Times vary slightly between

products.

Q. Can the emitters be replaced? A. Yes, but dont forget they have been designed to last for years.

Q. Do you have to have two settings, flash off and cure? A. No. Because of the gentle warm up curve of ceramics only one setting is

needed.

Q. What distance should the unit be from the panel? A. 450mm or 18 inches.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply through an approved 13 amp BS 1363 plug, or a suitably fused isolator switch.

WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green & Yellow ........................ Earth Blue ............................................ Neutral Brown ........................................ Live

As the colours of the flexible lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

Connect GREEN & YELLOW coloured cord to plug terminal marked with a letter E or Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN & YELLOW.

Connect BROWN cord to terminal marked with a letter L or coloured RED.

Connect BLUE cord to terminal marked with a letter N or coloured BLACK.

If this appliance is fitted with a plug which is moulded onto the electric cable (i.e. non-rewirable) please note:

1. The plug must be thrown away if it is cut from the electric cable. There is a danger of electric shock if it is subsequently inserted into a socket outlet.

2. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted. 3. Should you wish to replace a detachable fuse carrier, ensure that the correct

replacement is used (as indicated by marking or colour code).

Fuse Rating The fuse in the plug must be replaced with one of the same rating (13 amps) and this replacement must be ASTA approved to BS1362.

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ASSEMBLY Carefully remove the components from the packing and lay out, checking for damage which may have occurred during transit. Should any damage be apparent, please contact your Clarke dealer immediately.

Slide the column sections over the column inserts, so that the holes in the column line up with the screw heads in the inserts, and tighten the screws fully.

Slacken off the Cassette Head Securing Lever, on the Junction Box/ Control Unit, sufficiently for the Head to be lowered on to the column.

Tighten the Securing Lever when the head at an appropriate height.

The unit may be moved easily and safely around a workshop by lifting the frame on to its wheels.

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Replacement Ceramic emtitters are available. Please contact your nearest Clarke dealer, or Clarke International, for details, as follows:

Notes: (i) Two switches are provided on the Control Unit, allowing one, two or all three

heater heads to be used independently.

(ii) The heads are independently adjustable to reach around corners/sills etc.

(iii) The long life emitters are maintenance free and self cleaning

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INFRA RED USER INSTRUCTIONS In all these applications the INFRA RED should be positioned approximately 500mm (18) from the panel being painted. Times are a guide only an will vary slightly depending on the product manufacturer.

Moisture Removal Use the INFRA RED to dry any panels before starting any painting or filing job. This will ensure that there is no moisture remaining, and will prevent problems developing as the job progresses.

A 5 minute application should be sufficient. Allow the panel to cool to about 25 degrees before proceeding.

Filler Problems arise from coating fillers before they have completely set. This can arise through cold conditions or when to little catalyst has been used.

The use of the INFRA RED for 5-7 mins will ensure that the filler has set before proceeding. Allow it to cool before sanding.

Etch Primer Cure for 6-7 minutes.

Some etch primers are not intended to be heat cured. Do not use the INFRA RED with these products.

Primer Often primer is allowed to air dry leaving the oven free for top coats. This can result in irregular drying/curing times, depending on the air temperature at the time.

Apply INFRA RED for approximately 10 minutes. High build primer will need approximately 15 minutes.

Allow to cool before sanding.

Air Dry Primer Air dry primer can appear to be dry to touch without being completely set.

Apply INFRA RED for approximately 5 minutes per coat to ensure the product is completely dry.

Allow to cool before sanding.

Water-borne Base coat Drying times vary depending on the method of application.

For separate coats dry for approximately 5 minutes between coats.

Wet on wet systems will require longer. Cure for approximately 15 minutes.

Allow to cool before sanding.

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Water-borne Primer Drying times will vary depending on film thickness.

Pre heat the panel for 2-3 minutes before applying the primer.

Apply the INFRA RED for 3-5 minutes between coats.

For wet on wet dry for approximately 10 minutes after first preheating the panel as above.

Allow to cool before sanding.

Top Coat Curing times vary slightly depending on the product being used. Start the INFRA RED from cold and cure for 15-20 minutes.

Allow to cool if any polishing is required.

Clear Coat Treat as a top coat.

Stripe Removal Heat the stripe with the INFRA RED for approximately 1 minute. This will enable you to peel the stripe off without scraping.

INFRA RED Footprint The door panel on the van was photographed with an infrared camera after heating with the INFRA RED Dryer

The footprint obtained has been superimposed onto a normal photograph of the van.

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