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5. Operating Instructions
1. Move the unit and choose the optimal distance between emitter and car body. The
optimal distance 12” to 14” inches.
2. Adjust the direction of the emitters. They should be aligned parallel to the car body.
3. Adjust the timer button (1) to set half power / flash baking time.
4. Adjust the timer button (2) to set full bake / continuous time.
5. Turn on the power switch (3).
6. The machine stops automatically after the curing cycle has been completed. If you
want to continue using the unit, restart the machine after cutting off the power for 5
minutes.
7.
If you don’t want to use the stand and prefer to use hand, connect the Infrared head
directly to the power supply and turn on the power switch. In that situation there are
no time limits, no automatic stops and no half power facility.
5.1 Curing Times
All curing times are supplied as a guide only.
Paint type
Flash off
Full bake (Minutes)
Filler/Stopper
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5-7
Primer
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6-8
Hi-build
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10-12
Solid-color
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11
Clear coat
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12
Waterborne primer
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8-10
Waterborne basecoat
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Note: We suggest that when curing high build primers and dark colors. You move back to 18”
and add 5 minutes to the bake time. If possible consult B-TEC SYSTEMS or your distributor
for the availability of a paint curing data sheet for your paint brand.
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2
POWER
30
35 MIN
35 MIN
30
30
35 MIN
15
20
25
25
20
15
15
20
25
5
0
10
10
0
5
5
0
10
CONTINUOUS
FLASH
35 MIN
30
30
35 MIN
35 MIN
30
0
5
5
0
0
5
25
20
10
15
15
10
20
25
25
20
10
15
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