Earlex SS77USSG, Operating Manual

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SS77USSG
Before loosening the filler cap always allow the unit to cool
down for at least 2 minutes. caution! risk of scalding!
how to Build a Steam Box - Safety instructions
Bending wood with steam can be dangerous and should only be performed
by experienced woodworking enthusiasts. thick, heat resistant gloves are
recommended as the steam can easily burn unprotected skin on contact. Also
keep your face clear from any areas where steam may escape and burn you.
Steam is a very effective medium for bending wood. Most hardwoods will bend
better than softwoods.
Steam boxes can be built using plywood or hardwood; just make sure that it can
stand up to moisture and heat. Your steam box should be tight, but not too tight.
The steam should be able to surround your wood-piece and flow through the
steam box. The steam box could build up pressure and possibly explode if the
steam does not adequately flow through the steam box and pressure relief holes.
The best way is to build a relatively tight box and drill steam holes in the base so
that the steam and condensation can escape. You should have a steady stream
of steam escaping through all vents. You will need to make sure that your wood
pieces are supported in your steam box and that the steam surrounds your wood
on all sides. Dowel rods work the best as metal rods can heat up and burn your
wood as well as yourself.
As a wooded steam box, you can use common 1 x 6 material or 3/4” thick
plywood. A 5' x 5' interior dimension with a 3' -5' length for use with your Steam
Generator. You should have a door opening with hinges and a latch. A rubber
weather stripping can be used to seal a leaky door.
The brass-threaded fitting (hose adaptor) that is supplied with your Steam
Generator is designed to fit a 0.531” dia hole. Drill this hole in your steam box and
separate the fitting, placing one end through the steam box with the thread that
will connect to the hose sticking out of the steam box. Screw the other part of the
fitting onto the fitting inside the steam box and tighten up to ensure a good seal.
There should be no movement of the connector once tightened up.
Ideally the steam box should be on a slight incline for condensation to drain to
one end and exit the steam box.
Fill your steam generator with clean water, do not add any additives. Do not
fill aBoVE MaX lEVEl linE on Steam Generator base. The steam up time
will be controlled by how much water you fill the Steam Generator with and the
temperature of the water.
The Steam Generator is designed to provide 90 mins of steam. If you require less
steam time, half fill the Steam Generator.
Place your wood-pieces into the steam box and connect the hose to the
steam box and Steam Generator. Plug the Steam Generator into a grounded
outlet, preferably one protected by a GFCI or ALCI. The Steam Generator will
automatically start to heat up.
When starting we recommend that you insert a meat thermometer through
a small hole to read the temperature. You want to reach 212°F, or as close as
possible. Once you have reached this temperature start timing how long your