Plastic Tube Flaring System
User’s Manual
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Flaring System Setup
1. Select an appropriate location that is clean, well lit,
well ventilated, and away from flammable fumes
and materials.
2 . Set the system on a flat, stable surface.
3 . Insert the power cord into the side of the system.
See Fig. 2.
4 . Plug the other end of the power cord into a power
source appropriate for the voltage of the system.
5 . Turn on the system using the switch just above the
power cord.
6 . Set the heat temperature, heating time, and cool
down time by pressing and holding down the
appropriate button on the control panel, “HEAT
TEMP”, “HEATING TIME” or “COOLING TIME”.
Use the arrow buttons to reach the desired setting
according to the guidelines in Table 1 for the
selected tubing. See Fig. 3.
Table 1 PFA 450 HP Settings
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Note: Guidelines are based on PFA 450
HP tubing. Adjustments may be needed
due to material variation and
type of tubing being used.
7 . Wait for “Set Temperature Reached” indicator
on the control panel to light, then proceed
to Operation.
Note: If the flaring system is not operated for a
period of approximately 2 1/2 hours, the
system will automatically enter a standby
mode with the heater shutting off and the
system cooling. Press any button on the
control panel to reactivate system, and
then wait for “Set Temperature Reached”
indicator on the control panel to light.
Power cord
Switch
(On position)
Tubing Size
in.
Heat
Temperature
°C
Heating
Time
s
Cooling
Time
s
1/4 220 20 30
3/8, 1/2, 3/4,
and 1 295 40 30
