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OPERATION
OVEN OPERATION
General Oven operation for applying sublimation transfers to mugs, cups
and ceramic items. This information is for reference only and actual set-
tings will vary depending on image quality, image size, size of mug or
ceramic item, and quality of coating on item, ink and type of wrap being
used. It is very important that your dryer electric source is supplied with
the maximum voltage required; 240v ± 5v.
Your dryer may not operate to full potential if running below 235v. Electric
power does vary. Many power companies simply can not deliver consis-
tent power at ratings also power supply consumed in your grid by other
companies can cause intermittent and inconsistent power. Your power
company or electrician can assess your particular power supply.
TYPICAL TEMPERATURE SETTING:
370°-410°F
BELT SPEED.
Is dependent on image size, quality of graphic and size type of ink, paper
used and weight of object imaged. A general starting place is 11-13 min-
utes.
Typical Times with HIX Mug Wrap (Other wraps may take longer)
11 oz Mug………10-13 minutes
15 oz Mug………11-18 minutes
AIR SPEED
6-8 on dial.
OVEN SETUP AND SPACING;
Establish spacing by fi rst using scrap or blank mugs with wrap and blank
paper (bond paper will work). If your oven does not maintain consistent
temperature (± 30°F) slow your oven down and/or increase spacing. Gen-
erally, running oven hotter will not help. In fact, items may get too hot and
scorch the image closest to the heater. Begin with items spaced at least
2” apart and 2” from side of dryer. Thicker/larger/heavier items will require
greater spacing.
APPLYING THE TRANSFER
With some wraps including the HIX tool-less “Snap” clasp wrap, you will
be able to image virtually top to bottom and handle to handle. While full top
to bottom and handle to handle imaging is possible it is not recommended
until you have a fi rm understanding and experience with imaging mugs.
To achieve consistent results and reduce waste keep your transfer width
limited to 3/16” from the top rim and the bottom taper of the mug and at
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Every month:
Remove and clean or replace fi lters located on each side of control box.
Every 6 months:
1. Vacuum any lint/dust accumulation around air intake holes on both sides
of oven and on fume hoods.
2. Check tension on the wire conveyor belt and tighten if necessary.
Every Year: (Disconnect power at main panel)
1. Remove top chain guard cover and lightly lubricate the conveyor drive
chain; with SAE 20 weight oil. Replace after lubricating.
DO NOT leave
off!
2. Have a qualifi ed electrician check all heater elements to specifi cations
shown on wiring diagram.
3. Check brushes on conveyor drive motor.
4. Check/tighten all electrical connections on relays and contactor inside
control box.
6. Check thermocouples with ohm meter disconnected from temperature
control. Cold resistance should be between .5 to 2 ohms. Higher resis-
tance readings indicate possible problems with the thermocouple and
in this case it should be replaced.
