TCS 3512-01 User manual

1Copyright 2016 Thermoplastic Comfort Systems, Inc.
Operating Instructions: TCS Digital Furnace
www.tcsdentalinc.com / 866-426-2970
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Eective Date: 11/01/16
TCS Digital Furnace
The TCS Digital Furnace is designed to
be simple and easy to use. This digital
furnace is used to melt thermoplastic
dental material and then be immediately
transferred to an injection unit. The
melting cylinder, knock out kit, and bronze
plugs are used in conjunction with the
furnace.
Item #3512-01 (110V)
Item #3512-02 (220V)
operating instructions
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SPECIFICATIONS
Yield: Approx. 30 cases per day
Weight: 5 lbs | 2.3 kilos
Dimensions: Width 5” | Height 7.5” | Depth 5.5”
Available voltage: 110V & 220V
BACK VIEW
E. Serial number
F. Power connection
FRONTVIEW
A. Melting chamber
B. Fuse
C. On/o button
D. Temperature
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ITEMS NEEDED
A. Injection flask (Item #3701-01)
B. Knock-out stand (Item #3705-01)
C. Knock-out rod (Item #3707-01)
D. Thick bronze plug (Item #3712-01)
E. Thin bronze plug (Item #3709-01)
F. Melting cylinder (Item #3703-01)
G. Mold release spray (Item #3814-01)
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Operating Instructions
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1. Get to Know Your Machine

2Copyright 2016 Thermoplastic Comfort Systems, Inc.
Operating Instructions: TCS Digital Furnace
www.tcsdentalinc.com / 866-426-2970
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Eective Date: 11/01/16
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1. Select a place near the injector to place the furnace. The furnace
should be close enough to the injector to allow easy transfer of the
molten resin to the injector.
2. Plug the furnace power plug into a grounded, three-pronged outlet.
This furnace is manufactured in 110V and 220V, make sure the line
power matches the voltage and the frequency rating listed on the
power cord. FIG 1
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FIG 1 FIG 2
FIG 3
FIG 5
FIG 4
1. Turn on the furnace by pushing ON/OFF switch to the “I” position.
FIG 2
Note: The furnace is pre-calibrated to 550°F (ideal temperature
for Unbreakable™). Please refer to product (resin) label for time and
temperature for iFlex™ and Karadent™. Refer to page 3, “if change in
temperature is needed”.
2. Lightly spray the cylinder with TCS Mold Release Spray inside and
out. FIG 3 Insert the cylinder into the furnace so that it begins to heat
as well. It is important that the cylinder heats up with the furnace.
FIG 4
Note: The cylinder needs to be heated up with the furnace, otherwise
it will not be at the proper temperature when the cartridge is inserted.
3. Wait until the furnace temperature reads 550°F. This can take up to
10 minutes. The green and red digits should match for at least 30
minutes prior to use. FIG 5
Note: It is important to wait approx. 30 minutes once the furnace
reaches desired temperature in order to allow the entire unit to stabilize.
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Caution: Some of the components of the furnace get very hot!
Always use protective gloves, clothing and eye protection.
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 FURNACE BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING
ELECTRICAL PLUGS.
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 very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual. Please read these messag-
es 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
Ventilation Clearance:
AREA MINIMUM REQUIRED CLEARANCE
Back of the unit 10 cm / 4 inches
Sides of the unit 20 cm / 8 inches
Above 30 cm / 12 inches
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3. Getting Started
4. Operating the Furnace

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4. Spray the cartridge with TCS Mold Release Spray. FIG 6
5. Place the cartridge into the receptacle with crimped top first. FIG 7 In
other words, the end of the cartridge that is crimped will be closest
to the back of the furnace. FIG 7a
6. Spray the bronze plug with TCS Mold Release Spray and place into
the cylinder directly in front of the cartridge. Use the large plug for
small and medium cartridges and the small plug for large cartridges.
FIG 8 & 8a
7. Immediately set a timer (not included) for the minutes necessary for
injection: FIG 9
Unbreakable™: 550°F for 11 min
iFlex™: 450°F for 13 min
Karadent™: 560°F for 16-17 min
After specified melt time, TCS resin is ready to be injected.
8. When the resin is ready for injection carefully remove the cylinder
from the furnace and transfer to the injector by keeping the cylinder
in a horizontal position FIG 10 until you lean it over the sprue opening
of the flask FIG 10a, you can then bring it to vertical position and
proceed to inject FIG 10b.
9. Allow the injection to compress for at least 3 minutes prior to
removal.
Note: BE ACCURATE with melting time as it is crucial to the end result.
After injection purge the melting cylinder:
Insert cylinder into knock out stand and
purge using the knock out rod. For best
results, this should be done
while the mechanisms are still hot.
If change in temperature is needed: FIG 11
Simply press UP arrow to increase temperature and DOWN arrow to
reduce temperature (desired temperature indicated in green). Always
wait until the green and red numbers match each other prior to use.
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FIG 8
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1. With a soft damp rag keep the inside of the melting
chamber clean. When the unit is cold wipe in an up-
and-down motion rather than circular.
2. If the inside of the melting chamber has resin
residue stuck to it, with the unit cold, use a scouring
sponge to lightly scrap o residue and then wipe
down with a soft damp cloth.
Melting Cylinder
1. TCS Mold Release Spray leaves a residue that needs
to be cleaned. With a soft damp rag keep the inside
and the outside of cylinder clean. Wipe in an up-
and-down motion rather than circular.
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FIG 10 FIG 10a
horizontal position lean on sprue opening
FIG 10b
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5. Maintenance

4Copyright 2016 Thermoplastic Comfort Systems, Inc.
Operating Instructions: TCS Digital Furnace
www.tcsdentalinc.com / 866-426-2970
I092514 Rev B
Eective Date: 11/01/16
Thermoplastic Comfort Systems, Inc.
2619 Lime Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755 USA
866-426-2970 | 562-426-2970
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