MICROMETERS (optional)
The micrometers for the HLCL-1000 are optional. The
micrometers are mounted on crossbar of the coating
head (see diagram under COATING HEAD). The
micrometers allow a faster way to set the gap between
the top and bottom coating bar. Follow the directions
below to use the micrometers:
1.
With the power off and the heating elements at
room temperature, remove the heating element
from the reservoir. There is a plate that holds the
heating elements in place which must be
removed. The plate is held in place by two screws. Remove the screws and pull out the
heating element.
2.
Remove the reservoir.
3.
Tighten the bottom thumbscrews on either side of the bottom coating bar.
4.
Thread the substrate through the coating head in between of the top and bottom coating
bar.
5.
Move the crossbar up so that the top of the crossbar is level with the uprights. Tighten the
top thumbscrews on either side of the crossbar to secure the crossbar.
6.
Turn the gap adjusting screws clockwise to lower the top coating bar until it rests on the
substrate between the top and bottom coating bars.
7.
Turn the micrometer dial so the hand points to zero.
8.
Turn the gap adjusting screws counter-clockwise to raise the top coating bar. The
micrometers will indicate the gap created between the top and bottom coating bar caused
by raising the top coating bar. This gap will be thickness of the coating created.
9.
Once the desired gap is reached, tighten the thumbscrews on either side of the top coating
bar to lock it in place.
10.
Replace the reservoir.
11.
Replace the heating element in the reservoir and reattach the plate holding the heating
elements in the reservoir and coating bars.
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