Dryer Operation and Instructions

Your paper dryer is warranted for one year and is designed to give you many years of trouble free service.
Plug the dryer into an electrical outlet and check the GFIC (Ground Fault Interrupt Circuit outlet) before
turning on the switch.  Push in the red or “R” button until you feel a click.  Test the GFIC weekly by pushing the black  “Test” button and resetting with the red “Reset” button.  The GFIC will protect you from electrical shock when using your UV paper dryer.

The print screens can be pulled out from the front of the unit, to facilitate placing the paper in the dryer,
by moving them to the left slightly so the front edge clears on the right side.

Main Off/On Switch

The main power switch located to the right of the GFIC should be in the UP position to power the unit.
Once you have set the fan speed and temperature switch at the desired settings for your paper and
chemistry, you simply use the main off/on switch to shut off and turn your unit off.  This will prevent
adjusting fan speed and temperature each time you print.

Fan Speed Switch and Green Light

The fan speed switch is located to the right of the main off/on switch.  Rotate the fan control knob
clockwise to the right until it “clicks” on.  Just after the “click” is the maximum fan speed.  Rotating the
knob clockwise reduces fan speed.  Set your fan speed so that dry paper does not flutter or lift off the
drying screen or rub on the screen above.  This setting will depend on you paper weight.  The green light
indicates the fans (3) are running.

Heater Control and Red Light

Warning: Do not operate the heater -red light indicator- unless the dryer fans are operating -
indicated by the green light.  It could possibly damage the heater and cause a fire in the unit.
Remember: Green light first -then its OK to operate Red light.  Never leave the dryer operating for an
extended time unattended, because electronic control devices can fail without notice and create
a potential fire hazard.

The temperature control is located above the other controls.  Rotate the temperature control knob
clockwise to the right until it “clicks” on.  Just after the “click” is the minimum temperature setting.  Rotating
the knob clockwise increases the temperature.  Again, do not operate the heater -red light indicator-
unless the unit fans are operating -indicated by the green light

Electrostatic Filter

Your paper dryer contains an electrostatic filter which removes particulate produced by the paper drying
process.  Heated air is blown over the coated paper and it passes thru a electrostatic filter element located
in the right side of the unit.  The filtered air is then recirculated around the back side of the unit and
returned to the left end where it passes over the finned-heater element again.  After coating 25 or so
prints, remove the filter by removing the small front piece on the far right hand side of the dryer.  Remove
the brass Phillips head screw just inside the main chamber door, towards the front and on the right side
of the unit.  Carefully remove the front piece. .

Its best to treat the material captured on the filter as hazardous.   Make a special effort not to
inhale any of the material from the filter during cleaning.  Wearing a dust mask is advised during
removal, and until the filter is flushed thoroughly with water.  Now, slide the filter screen frame
forward to remove.

Although the filter will not appear to be dirty because what is captured on the filter is the same color as
the filter.  Flush with warm soapy water and rinse.  Thoroughly dry the filter before re-installing the filter.
Slide the bottom edge of the filter into the bottom slot.  This is a tight fit, and when the filter in almost all
the way in, it will be necessary to put your hand in the opening and gently guide the filter forward and
to the left so that it fits flat along the screen rail.  When in place, install the front piece with the two
Phillips head screws.

Dryer Operation

It is recommended that you operate the dryer for about 20 minutes to warm it up and let the temperature
stabilize before drying your first coating.  Printers report drying at a temperature of 105 degrees F in about 3-4
minutes for the larger prints.  With the included thermometer you can determine the best drying
temperature, fan speed,  and time for your paper and chemistry.  Once your temperature and fans speed
are set, use the main off/on switch to turn you unit off and on, and it will not be necessary to reset them.

Enjoy no more hair dryer waving.

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