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7. Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
SOLVENT
POPPING
Unit too close to panel
Move unit further away
Insufficient flash off time
Increase flash off time
Paint system has a fast reducer
Use a standard or slow reducer
UNDER CURE
OR SOFTNESS
OF THE PAINT
FILM
Unit too far away
Move unit closer
Insufficient bake time
Increase full bake time
Excessive film weight
Apply lighter coats
SOFTNESS ON
EDGES OF
REPAIR
Repair too large for I.R. unit
Split area into two, move unit for
2nd application. If flash off is
used, it will not be necessary on
second
application
DIFFICULTY IN
POLISHING
OUT DIRT NIBS
Too long on bake cycle
Reduce cure time
Unit too close to panel
Move unit further away
UNEVEN CURE IR cassettes not shaped to
contours of repair
Adjust IR cassettes for even heat
distribution
For optimal baking performance, we recommend that users should obtain either B-TEC paint
curing data, or consult the paint companies’ recommendations. A general guide is supplied
on page 9.
IF IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION OF THE
UNIT PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT YOUR
DISTRIBUTOR OR THE B-TEC SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT (480)
621-5304.
Above specifications and diagrams are subject to revision. B-TEC reserves the right to make any
changes without notification.
