Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. Your EZFORM SV 1217 vacuum forming machine
is designed to be portable and powerful enough to perform most tasks. One of
its unique features is that it can be plugged into a regular household outlet and it
uses a specially designed 110 -120 volt 1500 Watts (approximately 12.5 amps)
heating element, which is extremely durable and has a long life. The only thing
you will need is a vacuum source such as a household vacuum/shop vac or a
vacuum pump. If you have a vacuum source that has a large opening you can
purchase reducers for the vacuum head to convert it to a smaller size, or tape it
around the suction port. You can also use an electric pump connected directly to
the small brass outlet for added suction (7/16
“ O.D. x 5/16 “ I.D. Vinyl or similar
tubing recommended). Two suction sources can be used at the same time and
the transition form one vacuum to another will be automatic. Please make sure
the small brass port is caped if no vacuum source is connected to it
Step 1
Locate a safe and ventilated area to work and wear gloves.
Step 2
Connect the vacuum source(s) to the left side of the unit Practice the movement
of the frame going up and down ( Both shafts should be lightly lubricated ) .
Make sure to bring both sides up or down at the same time. The frame will move
very easily when this process is done correctly.
Step 3
Plug the unit in to a grounded outlet (please refer to the picture below), and never
touch the oven unless the unit has been turned off for at least 15 minutes. At this
point you can turn on the unit (switch located on the right side of the unit) and
allow it to warm up. Place your mold(s) on the platen (forming area) and try to
center the mold(s). Place thin washers/spacers under the mold to aid air flow.
The mold should always be smaller than the platen by at least ½ to 2 inches from
each side. Taller molds may require a lot more open space on the sides. If you
try to use multiple, tall or awkward molds depending on depth and shape you
might get some webbing (plastic folding on itself). If the mold is really tall in the
center (max 7 inches) it should taper down from all sides or you may not be able
to use it, unless a follower is used please refer to trouble shooting section.
Take
the protective film off the plastic usually on both sides on some plastics
.
The recommended plastic thickness is .125 (1/8
“). Thicker gauges can be used
depending on the vacuum strength and the type of plastic used.
