Eraser Luxtherm HL2 User manual

Luxtherm HL2 Portable Infrared Heater
Please Read Before Operating Unit
Operating Manual
Service and All Spare Parts Available
The Eraser Company, Inc.
PO Box 4961/ Oliva Drive
Syracuse, NY 13221, USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.eraser.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
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500 Watt Quartz Lamps
Pistol Grip
SPECIFICATIONS
Model- HL2 Infrared Heater:
Output and Input Heat Source:
Two “push-in” 500 watt High Intensity TubularQuartz
heat lamp assemblies of 10" (254mm) overall length.
The HL2 must be used with the lamp assemblies in a
horizontal position.
Operating Environment:
Recommended for use in environments not to
exceed 115 degrees F (46 degrees C) with adequate
ventilation.
Response Time….....................Less than 1.5 seconds
Size…..................................................11 ½” x 4.5" x 6"
(292mm x 114mm x 152mm) without handle.
Weight…….....................4.75lb (2.2Kg) with pistol grip.
Decibel rating……….......................................52dB(A)
Power Supply.........................120V 50/60Hz, 10amps.
Unit is fuse protected. Built in variable power controller
adjustable from 0-100% intensity.
Optional Tripod Floor Stand:
Photographic type with vertical adjustment and full
swivel and tilt head.
ORDERING INFORMATION
AK1101 (HL2) : Portable infrared heater complete with two
“push-in” 500 watt tubular quartz heat lamp assemblies,
pistol handgrip and built in power controller, 120V 50/60Hz.
BK0001……....................Optional oor mounting tripod
IK0015.............................Individual replacement 500
watt lamp assembly
PG0715.............................................Fuse for 120V unit
Service and spare parts available.
A lightweight portable high intensity quartz lamp
infrared heater which provides instant radiant heat.
The HL2 can easily be hand held to reach conned
areas, or mounted to a bench or oor stand.
The HL2 incorporates two clear high intensity
quartz heat lamps which can produce a surface
temperature of 600oF (316 oC) within 5 min. A
built in power controller allows control of the heat
intensity. An internal system cools the heater, case,
components, reector, and the quartz lamp end
seals. This cooling system operates without cooling
the work piece and will not dislodge fragile work
pieces.
The lamp assemblies are easily removed if
the reector needs cleaning or the lamps need
replacing.
The HL2 is the perfect “All-Purpose” shop,
laboratory, industrial and production heat source
for most applications including: Baking of paint
nishes, plastic curing and forming, preheating
before welding, stress relieving, drying , hot forming,
fusing, surface treatment, aging, laboratory testing,
paint removal and stripping, paint curing, heating
compression molding tape and many more.
The graph above represents results achieved
heating a 6"x4"x0.0625" thick (152mm x 102mm x
1.6mm ) aluminum plate with a black surface. The
work surface was 2 ¾” (70mm) from the center of
the lamps.
TIME IN SECONDS
TEMPERATURE
WITH TWO 500 WATT LAMPS
SET AT 100% INTENSITY
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SET-UP:
Carefully unpackage the unit. The HL2 hand held
infrared heater comes standard with (2) IK0015
(115V) lamp assemblies and a 3/16" Allen wrench
(TG0347) for removing the handle if necessary.
Open the Styrofoam boxes containing the Lamp
Assemblies and carefully remove them from the
Styrofoam by holding the ceramic block at each
end. DO NOT TOUCH THE QUARTZ LAMP. If
any contamination is apparent on either lamp,
clean them following the instructions packaged
with the quartz lamps. Handle lamp assemblies
with care, as they are very fragile.
Remove the front protective grill of the HL2 by
removing the 2 pan head screws and washers.
Ensure that the polished reector is clean and
free of grease, dirt, ngerprints, etc. If cleaning is
required, see “Maintenance” section for the cleaning
procedure.
Install the two lamp assemblies into the HL2
pockets located on the reector. Hold the lamp
assembly by the (2) ceramic blocks on each
end, gently insert both plugs into their respective
sockets until the lamp is completely seated.
After both lamp assemblies have been installed,
replace the protective grill.
The unit may now be connected to the power
supply.
NOTE: Be sure the power switch is set to “0” (off)
before connecting the unit to the power supply.
Use appropriate grounded 115V, 10Amp supply.
OPERATION:
! CAUTION: Lamps emit a very bright light. DO
NOT look directly at lamps when starting or
operating.
To turn the unit on, press the rocker switch on
the top right of the unit. “1” indicates ON and “0”
indicates OFF. Turn the control knob on the top
left of the unit to vary the intensity of the lamps,
from OFF to full intensity. A reference scale on
the control knob allows the operator to achieve
repeatable results, regardless of application. An
internal fan maintains air ow to keep the lamp
end seals cool, so the unit should be operated in
an area with adequate ventilation.
NOTE: Any dirt or grease present on the lamps or
reector will burn off when the unit is rst turned
ON. Therefore, a small amount of smoke may be
visible. Keep lamps and reector clean to avoid
burn off.
CAUTION: The lamp assemblies are designed
for use only in the horizontal position.
Operation in any other position my cause
premature failure of the lamps.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
CARE MUST BE EXERCISED IN THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCT DUE TO THE HIGH PROCESS
TEMPERATURES GENERATED.
INADEQUATE AIRFLOW MAY DAMAGE UNIT.
ENSURE ADEQUATE AIRFLOW AT ALL TIMES.
NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE INFRARED
RADIATED FROM THE LAMP ASSEMBLIES.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION TO PROTECT
AGAINST REFLECTED RADIATION.
DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES OR FLAMMABLE
COMPOUNDS.
DO NOT LET UNIT BECOME WET OR DAMP.
UNIT MUST BE OPERATED FROM A DRY
SURFACE.
DO NOT LEAVE THE UNIT UNATTENDED
WHEN SWITCHED ON.
ALWAYS SWITCH UNIT OFF WHEN NOT
USING AND DISCONNECT IT FROM THE
POWER SUPPLY.
INSURE THAT THE UNIT IS DISCONNECTED
FROM THE POWER SUPPLY AND COOL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE,
REFLECTOR CLEANING, OR LAMP
ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.
Lux-Therm Model HL2 Portable Infrared Heater

MAINTENANCE:
Keep unit clean at all times and ensure that
the lamp assemblies and reector are free of
contaminants. To clean the lamp assemblies
and reector, wipe them with a clean, soft cloth
- using a small amount of grease free solvent
such as alcohol or acetone. Be sure that the unit
is disconnected from the power supply and is
cool and dry before cleaning. Take care not to get
solvent in the lamp sockets.
No other maintenance is required.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
PROBLEM: Unit does not function.
SOLUTIONS:
1) Check that the lamp assemblies are not broken
or burned out, and replace if necessary.
2) Check that lamp assemblies are seated
completely in their sockets.
3) Check the fuse, located in the right end
panel. To remove, push in on cap and rotate
counter clockwise until it releases. Replace if
necessary. After 1, 2 and 3 have been checked
and rectied, and if the unit still does not
function properly, call the factory.
PROBLEM: Unit Housing becomes very hot.
SOLUTIONS:
1) Check that the cooling fan is operating
correctly.
2) Check that the reector is clean.
3) Check that the unit is connected to the proper
voltage electrical supply.
4) Check that the unit is being used in an area
with adequate ventilation. After 1, 2, 3 and 4
have been checked & rectied, and if the unit
still does not function properly, call the factory.
Lux-Therm Model HL2 Portable Infrared Heater
IK0115
REV 01/13
PROBLEM: Lamp assemblies fail prematurely.
SOLUTIONS:
1) Check that the lamps are being used only in the
horizontal position.
2) Check that the lamp assemblies and reector
are clean.
3) Check that the unit is connected to proper
voltage electrical supply.
4) Check that the unit is being used in an area
with adequate ventilation.
IMPORTANT: NO LIABILITY WILL BE
INCURRED BY THE ERASER COMPANY FOR
INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
CAUSED BY A PRODUCT WHICH HAD BEEN
SET-UP, OPERATED, AND/OR INSTALLED
CONTRARY TO ERASER’S WRITTEN
INSTRUCTION MANUAL, OR WHICH HAS
BEEN SUBJECTED TO MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE,
OR ACCIDENT, OR WHICH HAS BEEN
REPAIRED OR ALTERED BY ANYONE OTHER
THAN ERASER, OR WHICH HAS BEEN USED
IN A MANNER OR FOR A PURPOSE FOR
WHICH THE PRODUCT WAS NOT DESIGNED.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.eraser.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
The Eraser Company, Inc.
PO Box 4961/ Oliva Drive
Syracuse, NY 13221, USA
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