GFS REVO Spot Unit Installation guide

SPOT UNIT
Document Number: 239-127 rev 3Date: 02-21-2019
Training Manual

CONTENTS
How it Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Spot Unit Diagram & Specifications . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Powering On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using REVO Spot Unit:
Body Filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Etch Primer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Primer Surfacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Basecoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Clearcoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Single Stage Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Plastic Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Specialty Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Parts Breakout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-22
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HOW IT WORKS
REVO Systems use short wave infrared light to cure coatings from the inside out. Traditional
methods of curing use medium or long wave infrared. Medium and long wave infrared light
cures from the outside in —which can trap solvents or only cure the surface —leaving coatings
wet on the inside. Short wave differs from these other methods by penetrating the applied
coating and heating the substrate beneath, forcing all of the solvents out and resulting in a
uniform and complete cure. Since it works from the inside out, REVO can cure up to three full
coats of a product in one curing cycle with no need to cure between coats. Additionally, the
infrared technology works on nearly all substrates including steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic,
carbon fiber, etc.
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SPOT UNIT DIAGRAM
Timer
Knob
Main Power
Switch
Cassette
Pyrometer
(Temp sensor)
Start/Stop
Switch
Temperature
Control Knob
Stand Arm
(adjusts cassette height)
Parameters
Decal
27, 2-25 Amp at 220 Volt
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPOT UNIT

1. Flip the power switch to the on position. The
indicator light will light up red.
2. Turn up the temperature knob and the time knob and
push the green Start button
•Ensure that all four bulbs on the cassette turn
on.
3. Listen to make sure both cooling fans on the cassette
turn on.
4. Push the red stop button and ensure the cooling fans
are still running.
First time Powering On the REVO Spot Unit:
POWERING ON
Cooling Fan
Locations
Note: If any of these things aren’t working, contact GFS or your local distributor for support.
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ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the height adjustment lever to
slide the cassette up or down the stand.
Height Adjustment
Lever
Tilt the cassette up or down manually.
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OVERVIEW
Using the REVO Spot Unit:
•In order to use REVO on a top coating, all under coatings should also be cured with REVO
before applying the top coat. If you don’t use REVO to cure your primer, you shouldn’t use
REVO to cure your basecoat. If you don’t use REVO to cure your basecoat, you shouldn’t use
REVO to cure your clearcoat.
•Coverage Area: The Spot unit will cure a 40” by 40” area.
•Incompatible Products: 1K products are not intended to be heated and do not work well
with REVO with the exception of basecoat. Basecoat works fine but avoid 1K putties and
aerosol primers.
•Mixing on a Scale: All sprayable coatings should be mixed on a scale to ensure accurate
ratios. Too much hardener will not speed up the curing process, it will only cause failure of
the products.
•No Accelerators: Do not use any accelerators. REVO cures from the inside out and
accelerators will skim the surface of the coating. When the REVO pushes out the solvents it
can cause solvent popping.
•Hardener and Reducer Selection: Use only medium or slow hardeners and reducers. Fast
hardeners will cause the same issues as accelerators.
•Cure Times Are Adjustable: The REVO comes with a decal that lists times and temperatures
that are safe for a wide range of products. Contact GFS to get product specific
recommendations. Some products can withstand greater temperatures and cure in shorter
times.
•Checking Temperature: Infrared thermometers can give inaccurate readings due to the
interference from the infrared light produced by the REVO. Check temperatures on the
backside of the panel or in between flashes of infrared light.
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Using the REVO Spot Unit for Body Filler:
1. Mix and apply the body filler.
•Be sure to mix your body filler properly! Many people put too much hardener in the
filler. Follow the directions on the can. Too much hardener can cause pinholes or
bubbling.
•Automix filler systems are recommended to ensure mixing accuracy.
•Always use two part fillers and putties. One part
glazing putties and fillers are not compatible with
REVO.
2. Place Spot unit about 2 feet away from the area
to be cured.
3. Position the cassette parallel to the curing area
(Picture 1).
4. Set the time and temperature controls in accordance with the decal on the machine
(Picture 2).
5. Press the green Start button and the Spot unit will begin curing.
•When the target temperature is achieved the lamp will flicker to maintain proper
temperature.
•When the curing cycle is complete the lamp will automatically shut off.
6. When the panel has returned to ambient temperature you can begin sanding the body
filler.
•Cooling can be accelerated by
using a blow gun to force air over
the panel.
BODY FILLER
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Using the REVO Spot Unit for Etch Primer:
1. Mix and apply the etch primer.
•Be sure to use a two part etch primer. 1K aerosol products are not meant to handle
heat and do not having good etching qualities.
2. Place the Spot unit about 2 feet away from the area to be cured.
3. Position the cassette parallel to the curing area
(Picture 1).
4. Set the time and temperature controls in accordance
with the decal on the machine (Picture 2).
5. Press the green Start button and the Spot unit will
begin curing.
•When the target temperature is achieved the lamp
will flicker to maintain proper temperature.
•When the curing cycle is complete the lamp will automatically shut off.
6. When the panel has returned to ambient temperature you can begin applying topcoats.
•Cooling can be accelerated by using a blow gun to force air over the panel.
ETCH PRIMER
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