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Copyright 2019 Thermoplastic Comfort Systems, Inc.
Operation Instructions: TCS Duplicating Unit Model TC105
www.tcsdentalinc.com / 866-426-2970
I112012 Rev D
Effective Date: 11/12/19
This unit is designed to be left ON at all times.
TIP:
To prolong the life of hydrocolloid paste, melt downs should be done when all paste has been used in order to avoid the unnecessary high
temperature to already melted paste.
TIP:
Always add a cup of water to new melt downs.
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Make sure unit is not connected to an outlet that uses an ON/OFF light switch and gets turned off at the end of the work day.
Q: What do I do if the machine is turned off with paste inside and it gets cold?
A:
If the paste is solidified around the mixer blades it will be difficult to take off the lid. In this case, disconnect the mixer motor power plug from the
back of the unit (this will allow the unit to heat up without the blades turning). Start a melt down cycle as you would a new melt down and let the unit
start to melt the paste, after approx 10-20 minutes the paste will have melted enough to get the lid off. Turn off the unit and carefully take off the lid
using handles. When the lid is off, you can then carefully remove all the paste from the mixer blades. To remove the paste from the dispensing tube,
simply pull it all the way out and blow out the paste.
Q: The mixer does not turn.
A:
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The power outlet is not plugged into the back of the unit.
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The hydrocolloid paste needs to melt down a little to allow the blades to turn, they
will begin to turn once the paste is slightly melted.
Q: The mixer turns in very small increments.
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The unit is designed for the mixer to turn in very small increments once it reaches the melt down temperature and holding temperature.
2.
The
hydrocolloid paste needs to melt down a little to allow the blades to turn, they will begin to turn once the paste is slightly melted.
Q: My paste is too lumpy:
A:
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One cup of water needs to be added to new melt downs.
2.
Unit may have been turned off for a period of time.
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High or low temperatures
may need to be adjusted.
Q: My paste is burning:
A:
High or low temperatures may need to be adjusted.
Q: My unit seems to be leaking antifreeze from the intake pipe.
A:
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Antifreeze level is too high, when antifreeze heated, it rose to the point of overspill.
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The unit was moved and the antifreeze overspills from
the intake pipe.
Q: Can I put chunks of paste while the unit is at its holding temperature?
A:
No, only put chunks when you start a new cycle, the holding temperature of 130°F will not be enough to melt down those chunks.
Q: Can I turn unit off when not in use?
A:
This unit is designed to be “ON” at all times when it has hydrocolloid paste in it and your intention is to use it up. If the unit is turned off while it
has paste in it, the paste will solidify and it will be difficult to remove the lid and clean out the unit. Turn off the unit until the next melt down cycle if
the unit does not contain hydrocolloid paste.
Q: How can I change low (holding) temperature?
A:
Press and hold down SEL until SV-1 appears, release SEL, SV-1 should be displayed. Press (tap, do not hold down) the down arrow until SV-2
is displayed. Press SEL and green numbers will flash. Press up or down arrow until desired temperature is displayed. Press SEL again and the SV
numbers in green will stop flashing. Press 😊 to return to default display. The temperature has been changed, your next melt down will use this new
parameter.
Q: How can I change high temperature?
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Press and hold down SEL until SV-1 appears, release SEL, SV-1 should be displayed. Press SEL and green numbers will flash. Press up or down
arrow until desired temperature is displayed. Press SEL again and the SV numbers in green will stop flashing. Press 😊 to return to default display.
The temperature has been changed, your next melt down will use this new parameter.
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