TCS TC105 User manual

1Copyright 2019 Thermoplastic Comfort Systems, Inc.
Operation Instructions: TCS Duplicating Unit Model TC105
www.tcsdentalinc.com / 866-426-2970
I112012 Rev D
Eective Date: 11/12/19
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Warnings
Manufacturedin the U.S.A.
•Read Instructional Manual prior to use.
•DO NOT plug in unit without adding 100% PURE ANTIFREEZE.
Do not substitute antifreeze.
•Maintain antifreeze level
(approxhalf full according to glass indicator on side of unit).
•When lling the unit with Duplicating Paste unplug the motor from
the control box.
•Replug motor to control box after lid is securely on unit.
•Ready for use when red light temperature reads 130 degrees.
•This unit is designed to be left ON at all times.
CAUTION
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The TCS Duplicating Unit uses antifreeze
in a double boiler design. This engineering
spares the hydrocolloid paste from
sticking to the sides of the tank and
burning. This unit is meant to be kept "on"
at all times so that you have paste ready
when you need it.
Item #3614-01 (110V)
**W A R N I N G**
DO NOT PLUG IN until filled with 100% pure Antifreeze. Running the unit without
antifreeze immediately burns the heating element and voids the warranty.
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Duplicating
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Model #3611-01
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Warnings
Manufactured in the U.S.A.
• Read Instructional Manual prior to use.
• DO NOTplug in unit without adding 100% PURE ANTIFREEZE.
Do not substitute antifreeze.
• Maintain antifreezelevel
(approxhalf full according to glass indicator on side of unit).
•When lling the unit with Duplicating Paste unplug the motor from
the controlbox.
• Replug motor to controlbox after lid is securely on unit.
• Ready for use when redlight temperature reads 130 degrees.
•This unit is designed to be left ON at all times.
CAUTION
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Important things to know about your machine:
• This unit is pre-calibrated as follows: Once the program cycle is set to “run” (refer to instruction) and the melt down begins it will take 20 minutes to reach
its calibrated high temperature of 194°F. The unit will remain at the high temperature for 1 hour and 10 minutes as it melts the paste. The unit will then
automatically begin to cool to the holding temperature of 130°F, this will take approximately 2 hours. It will remain at this temperature at all times until all
the paste is used and you are ready to run a new cycle.
• This unit is designed to be “on” at all times.
• At the beginning of the melt down cycle the mixer will make very slight turning movements, however, as the paste begins to melt, the mixer will turn
faster. The mixer is designed to turn periodically in small increments once it is at holding temperature. The double boiler protects the paste from burning.
• If the default parameters are not working for your type of paste, e.g. lumpy paste, refer to FAQ to change parameters or contact TCS Inc. for assistance.
• Always add approximately one cup of water to each re-melt down to avoid lumpy paste.
WARNING: DO NOT PLUG IN UNIT UNTIL FILLED WITH 100% PURE ANTIFREEZE. MAINTAIN ANTIFREEZE
LEVEL APPROX. 1/2 FULL ACCORDING TO ANTIFREEZE INDICATOR.
FRONTVIEW
A. Mixer motor
B. Handles
C. Mixer locking pins
D. Temperature controller
E. On/o button
F. Dispensing handle
G. Drip plate
H. Antifreeze indicator
BACK VIEW
I. Antifreeze intake pipe
J. Fuse
K. Mixer power cord 110V
L. Unit power plug
TCS Duplicating Unit - 2 gallon
Operating Instructions
please read manual prior to use
1. Get to Know Your Machine
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity: 2 gallons
Weight: 20 lbs | 9 kilos
Dimensions: Width 14-1/4’” | Height 21” | Tank diameter 10"
Dimensions: 110V
Model TC105

2Copyright 2019 Thermoplastic Comfort Systems, Inc.
Operation Instructions: TCS Duplicating Unit Model TC105
www.tcsdentalinc.com / 866-426-2970
I112012 Rev D
Eective Date: 11/12/19
Before Plugging in Unit
Sec. I Filling the Unit with Antifreeze
1. Disconnect Mixer Power Plug from the back of the unit and remove
lid (with mixer) by lifting straight up by the 2 handles. Set lid carefully
on its side. FIG 1
2. DO NOT lift lid from Mixer Motor. FIG 1a & 1b
3. Place a funnel into Antifreeze Intake Pipe located at the back of unit.
Pour in 100% pure antifreeze, the unit will take almost the entire
gallon of antifreeze that was included with the unit. Check antifreeze
indicator on the side of unit to ensure that it is half full. FIG 2
IMPORTANT: 100% Pure Antifreeze must be used. Do not
substitute antifreeze. In case too much antifreeze is poured in, it
will overflow from the Intake Pipe.
Note: Always maintain level of antifreeze at half full according to
Antifreeze Indicator. FIG 2
Depending on use and other variables, more antifreeze will have to be
added a few times per year.
4. With a damp cloth clean inside of unit and remove any antifreeze
fluid that may have poured in.
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ANTIFREEZE
Antifreeze Indicator
should be half full.
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FIG 1 FIG 1a
FIG 1b
FIG 2
General Safety Hazard: Refer to the instructions for details on the specific hazard.
Caution: Hot surface warning
Caution: Electrical shock hazard
Technical Symbol: All operations marked with this symbol are to be performed by qualified maintenance
personnel only.
Your safety and the safety of others are important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual. Please read these messages
carefully. A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is associated with a safety alert
symbol. The definition of these symbols are described below:
2. Unpacking and Safety
3. First Time Use
Ventilation Clearance:
AREA MINIMUM REQUIRED CLEARANCE
Back of the instrument 10 cm / 4 inches
Sides of the instrument 20 cm / 8 inches
Above 30 cm / 12 inches
Below N/A
Warning: DO NOT PLUG IN unit until filled with 100% pure antifreeze.
Caution: High voltages are present. The line power connections must have a functioning ground connection
and over voltage protection in the form of a fuse or circuit breaker.
** DO NOT DEFEAT THE GROUND WIRE ON POWER PLUG
** TURN OFF INJECTOR BEFORE DISCONNECTION OR CONNECTING ELECTRICAL PLUGS

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Operation Instructions: TCS Duplicating Unit Model TC105
www.tcsdentalinc.com / 866-426-2970
I112012 Rev D
Eective Date: 11/12/19
Sec. II Filling Tank with Hydrocolloid Paste
1. PLUG IN MAIN POWER TO A GROUNDED OUTLET. FIG 3
2. Turn unit on by pressing the red switch to “I”. Wait approx 15-20
minutes for the unit to heat up. The Temperature Controller will read
approx PV 130 (top numbers in white) and SV 130 (bottom numbers
in green).
3. Fill tank with chunks of Hydrocolloid Paste (no larger than 1 inch
chunks) to rim of tank, gently pack down and re-fill to rim again. FIG 4
Note: If you do not add approximately 1 cup of water to re-melts, paste
may be lumpy. FIG 5
Sec. III Melt Down Process
If at any time an error is made during set up of melt down, simply
press .
Note: Fill tank with hydrocolloid paste. Refer to Sec II above.
1. Plug Mixer Unit into the Power Plug located at the back of unit. FIG 7
2. Press SEL (hold down for approx. 2 seconds) and “PROG OFF” will be
displayed. FIG 7a
3. Press SEL again and OFF will flash. FIG 7b
4. Press UP ARROW once and RUN will flash. FIG 7c
5. Press SEL and PROG RUN will be displayed. FIG 7d
The unit is now in the melt down cycle
After approx 1-2 minutes PV will display the actual temperature in the
unit and SV will display the ramp up temperatures as the unit heats up
(which will eventually be 194°F within 20 minutes). After approximately
10 -15 minutes these temperatures will be close to mirroring each other.
FIG 7e
Note: The unit may reach a slightly higher temperature than 194°F
during this melt down for a short period of time. Melt down time is set
for 1 hour and 10 minutes, the mixer will turn on and o constantly.
6. After the melt down cycle is complete, the SV (green numbers) will
drop to 130 and the PV (white numbers) will indicate the actual
temperature of the paste. When the SV and PV both read 130, the
paste is ready for use. This cool down time is approx 2 hrs. FIG 7f
We suggest melting down at the end of the work day so that the paste
is ready for use in the morning.
Sec. IV Ready to Use
When the SV and PV both read 130°F, the paste is ready for use.
7. Dispensing the paste: Slightly pull up on the Dispensing Handle while
slowly pulling outward at the same time. Material will begin to flow out.
FIG 8
8. Stop flow by pushing the Dispensing Handle back and locking in. FIG9
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Antifreeze Indicator
should be half full.
Hydrocolloid
Paste Chunks
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Flash
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130
130
Pull up and outward
tcs® DUPLICATING UNIT
Warnings
Manufactured in the U.S.A.
• Read Instructional Manual prior to use.
• DO NOT plug in unit without adding 100% PURE ANTIFREEZE.
Do not substitute antifreeze.
• Maintain antifreeze level
(approx half full according to glass indicator on side of unit).
• When lling the unit with Duplicating Paste unplug the motor from
the control box.
• Replug motor to control box af ter lid is securely on unit.
• Ready for use when red light temperature reads 130 degrees.
• This unit is designed to be left ON at all times.
CAUTION
HOT SURFACE
L111412 REV NEW
tcs® DUPLICATING UNIT
Warnings
• Read Instructional Manual prior to use.
• DO NOT plug in unit without adding 100% PURE ANTIFREEZE.
Do not substitute antifreeze.
• Maintain antifreeze level
(approx half full according to glass indicator on side of unit).
• When lling the unit with Duplicating Paste unplug the motor from
the control box.
• Replug motor to control box af ter lid is securely on unit.
• Ready for use when red light temperature reads 130 degrees.
• This unit is designed to be left ON at all times.
CAUTION
HOT SURFACE
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Temperature Controller
Push in
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to lock
tcs® DUPLICATING UNIT
Warnings
Manufactured in the U.S.A.
• Read Instructional Manual prior to use.
• DO NOT plug in unit without adding 100% PURE ANTIFREEZE.
Do not substitute antifreeze.
• Maintain antifreeze level (approxhalf full according to glass indicator on side of unit).
• When lling the unit with Duplicating Paste unplug the motor from
the controlbox.
• Replug motor to control box after lid is securely on unit.
• Ready for use when red light temperature reads 130 degrees.
• This unit is designed to be left ON at all times.
CAUTION
HOT SURFACE
L111412REV NEW
tcs® DUPLICATING UNIT
Warnings
• Read Instructional Manual prior to use.
• DO NOT plug in unit without adding 100% PURE ANTIFREEZE.
Do not substitute antifreeze.
• Maintain antifreeze level (approxhalf full according to glass indicator on side of unit).
• When lling the unit with Duplicating Paste unplug the motor from
the controlbox.
• Replug motor to control box after lid is securely on unit.
• Ready for use when red light temperature reads 130 degrees.
• This unit is designed to be left ON at all times.
CAUTION
HOT SURFACE
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Model #3611-01
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Temperature Controller
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130
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FIG 3 FIG 4
FIG 6
FIG 7a
FIG 7
FIG 7b
FIG 7c FIG 7d
FIG 7e FIG 7f FIG 9FIG 8
Using the handles carefully and
gently place lid (with mixer) back on
the unit, ensure that the lid is all the
way down and locks into the Mixer
Locking Pins. FIG 6
Antifreeze Indicator
should be half full.
Add
1 cup
of water to
re-melts
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FIG 5

4Copyright 2019 Thermoplastic Comfort Systems, Inc.
Operation Instructions: TCS Duplicating Unit Model TC105
www.tcsdentalinc.com / 866-426-2970
I112012 Rev D
Eective Date: 11/12/19
This unit is designed to be left ON at all times.
TIP: To prolong the life of hydrocolloid paste, melt downs should be done when all paste has been used in order to avoid the unnecessary high
temperature to already melted paste.
TIP: Always add a cup of water to new melt downs.
TIP: Make sure unit is not connected to an outlet that uses an ON/OFF light switch and gets turned o at the end of the work day.
Q: What do I do if the machine is turned o with paste inside and it gets cold?
A: If the paste is solidified around the mixer blades it will be dicult to take o the lid. In this case, disconnect the mixer motor power plug from the
back of the unit (this will allow the unit to heat up without the blades turning). Start a melt down cycle as you would a new melt down and let the unit
start to melt the paste, after approx 10-20 minutes the paste will have melted enough to get the lid o. Turn o the unit and carefully take o the lid
using handles. When the lid is o, you can then carefully remove all the paste from the mixer blades. To remove the paste from the dispensing tube,
simply pull it all the way out and blow out the paste.
Q: The mixer does not turn.
A: 1. The power outlet is not plugged into the back of the unit. 2. The hydrocolloid paste needs to melt down a little to allow the blades to turn, they
will begin to turn once the paste is slightly melted.
Q: The mixer turns in very small increments.
A: 1. The unit is designed for the mixer to turn in very small increments once it reaches the melt down temperature and holding temperature. 2. The
hydrocolloid paste needs to melt down a little to allow the blades to turn, they will begin to turn once the paste is slightly melted.
Q: My paste is too lumpy:
A: 1. One cup of water needs to be added to new melt downs. 2. Unit may have been turned o for a period of time. 3. High or low temperatures
may need to be adjusted.
Q: My paste is burning:
A: High or low temperatures may need to be adjusted.
Q: My unit seems to be leaking antifreeze from the intake pipe.
A: 1. Antifreeze level is too high, when antifreeze heated, it rose to the point of overspill. 2. The unit was moved and the antifreeze overspills from
the intake pipe.
Q: Can I put chunks of paste while the unit is at its holding temperature?
A: No, only put chunks when you start a new cycle, the holding temperature of 130°F will not be enough to melt down those chunks.
Q: Can I turn unit o when not in use?
A: This unit is designed to be “ON” at all times when it has hydrocolloid paste in it and your intention is to use it up. If the unit is turned o while it
has paste in it, the paste will solidify and it will be dicult to remove the lid and clean out the unit. Turn o the unit until the next melt down cycle if
the unit does not contain hydrocolloid paste.
Q: How can I change low (holding) temperature?
A: Press and hold down SEL until SV-1 appears, release SEL, SV-1 should be displayed. Press (tap, do not hold down) the down arrow until SV-2
is displayed. Press SEL and green numbers will flash. Press up or down arrow until desired temperature is displayed. Press SEL again and the SV
numbers in green will stop flashing. Press  to return to default display. The temperature has been changed, your next melt down will use this new
parameter.
Q: How can I change high temperature?
A: Press and hold down SEL until SV-1 appears, release SEL, SV-1 should be displayed. Press SEL and green numbers will flash. Press up or down
arrow until desired temperature is displayed. Press SEL again and the SV numbers in green will stop flashing. Press  to return to default display.
The temperature has been changed, your next melt down will use this new parameter.
4. Tips / Trouble Shooting
5. FAQ's