
1. Required Tools: Paper Clip
2. CAUTION: Turn off power and detach power cord
3. Insert the Paper Clip into the small hole on either
side of the housing
4. Press in the Paper Clip until two clicks are heard:
the first click releases the Controller bezel and the
second click ejects it from the housing as shown
5. Repeat the process on the other side of housing
6. Remove the old Controller and insert the new
replacement Controller
7. Press on the two latch points with your thumb until
a click is heard; if the Controller bezel does not sit
flush with the housing plastic, it has not latched
8. Plug in and turn on heat press to verify function
Controller Replacement Guide
Fusion IQ ( XF/XRF/XRF2)
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2018-04-26
1-800-727-8520
www.hotronix.com
Fusion [Model XF-IQ]
Adjustment Casting
Fusion (Model XF)
Controller V4.5 & TRIAC Replacement
2015-03-08
Technical Assistance: 1-(800)-727-8520
Manuals: hotronix.com/heat-press-manuals
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Included Parts:
1. Controller
2. Controller Overlay
3. Temperature strips
4. Zip ties
5. TRIAC
6. Adapter Harness (older models only)
7. 9-Pin Connector (where applicable)
Required Tools:
8.
Allen Wrenches (3/32” & 9/64”)
9. #2 Phillips Screwdriver
10. #1 Phillips Screwdriver
11. 2mm Precision Flathead Screwdriver
12. Scissors
13. Wire Cutters (9-pin repair only)
14. Wire Strippers (9-pin repair only)
15. Permanent Marker (9-pin repair only)
CAUTION: Detach power cord before
proceeding
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Fusion (Model XF)
Adjustment Casting Replacement
2015-03-11
Technical Assistance: 1-(800)-727-8520
Manuals: hotronix.com/heat-press-manuals
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Unplug 10-pin I/O connector from Controller
NOTE: Version 2 and prior Controllers use
25-pin D-sub connector
Remove control housing and set aside
Remove TRIAC and ground wire from
casting by unscrewing 2 x #6-
32 x ½”
screws
using #2 Phillips Screwdriver
Fusion (Model XF)
Adjustment Casting Replacement
2015-03-11
Technical Assistance: 1-(800)-727-8520
Manuals: hotronix.com/heat-press-manuals
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Cut Strain Gauge wires using Scissors
NOTE: Leave at least 1.5” of wire on 25
-pin
connector for Controller V3.7 or below
Loosen #6-
32 x 1” screw using 5/16”
Combination Wrench and remove cut Strain
Gauge wires from sheathe and clamp, then
re-tighten screw
Remove handles by unscrewing 4x 1/4
”
-20 x
5/8
” bolts from handles using 5/32” Allen
Wrench
NOTE: Avoid dropping handles to prevent
damage to painted surfaces below
Fusion (Model XF)
Adjustment Casting Replacement
2015-03-11
Technical Assistance: 1-(800)-727-8520
Manuals: hotronix.com/heat-press-manuals
Page 5 of 15
Unplug 10-pin I/O connector from Controller
NOTE: Version 2 and prior Controllers use
25-pin D-sub connector
Remove control housing and set aside
Remove TRIAC and ground wire from
casting by unscrewing 2 x #6-
32 x ½”
screws
using #2 Phillips Screwdriver