Workhorse Products POWERHOUSE II Series User manual

POWERHOUSE SERIES II
OWNER’S MANUAL
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You are now the proud owner of a Powerhouse Series II Conveyor Dryer.
We thank you for choosing Workhorse Products!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
DRYER COMPONENTS
ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: UNCRATING
STEP 2: ATTACHING THE INFEED
STEP 3: ATTACHING THE OUTFEED
STEP 4: INSTALLING & TRACKING THE BELT
STEP 5: CONNECTING TO THE BELT DRIVE MOTOR
CONTROLS
RECIRCULATION SYSTEM
VENTILATION
MAINTENANCE
HEATER WIRING
PD-3009-3-1PH
PD-3009-3-3PH
PD-3009-4-1PH
PD-3009-4-3PH
PD-5409-3-3PH
PD-5409-4-3PH
CONTROL BOX WIRING
BELT EXTENSION
LIMITED WARRANTY
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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL
The purpose of the Owner’s Manual is to familiarize you with the parts and operations
of the product. There are step-by-step instructions to assemble the product as well as
troubleshooting information. Also included are explanations of the product’s key features and
additional information that will help with the maintenance of your product.

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SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING!
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Turn ALL power to the unit OFF before service.
All service should be done by or under the supervision of a trained technician.
THIS ELECTRIC DRYER IS INTENDED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CURING INK ON
TEXTILE AND CUT GOODS. THIS DRYER IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN HEATING,
CURING OR BAKING OF ANY OTHER MATERIALS. THIS DRYER IS INTENDED FOR
INDOOR USE ONLY.
THE EXCLAMATION WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE
USER OF IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOP PERSONNEL SHOULD BE AWARE
OF DURING OPERATION.
For your safety, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
(at least 3’ (1 Meter)) of this or any other appliance.
Vent lines to the outdoors must be installed by a qualified HVAC engineer on all air exhaust
components equipped with a vent fitting.
Proper grounding (a ground rod at the equipment footing), according to NEC requirements, must
be provided for during electrical connection by a QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Never alter the internal wiring of this machine.
Never place any item other than the substrates to be cured or dried on this dryer’s conveyor belt.
Do not overload the belt.
Do not let the conveyor belt track off the conveyor drive rollers.
Keep all loose articles (including clothing, hair, jewelry, etc.) away from the conveyor belt.
Never leave the machine unattended during operation.
Do not perform maintenance on this machine until all power has been shut off at the dryer AND at
the incoming power circuit breaker.
Part Number
Belt Size
Production Capacity
Power Requirements
Infeed/Exit x Chamber
Part Number
Belt Size
Production Capacity
Power Requirements
Infeed/Exit x Chamber
PD5409-3-3P
54” x 9’
(137cm x 275cm)
900+/HR - Plastisol
300-400/HR - Waterbased
ELECTRIC
3-Phase: 240V, 50-60Hz,
22,217W, 58A
26” x 54”
(66cm x 137cm)
PD5409-4-3P
54” x 9’
(137cm x 275cm)
950+/HR - Plastisol
300-400/HR - Waterbased
ELECTRIC
3-Phase: 240V, 50-60Hz,
29,417W, 76A
26” x 54”
(66cm x 137cm)
PD3009-3-1P (3P)
30” x 9’
(76cm x 275cm)
400-500/HR - Plastisol
100-200/HR - Waterbased
ELECTRIC
1-Phase: 240V, 50-60Hz,
11,309W, 47A
OPTIONAL
3-Phase: 240V, 50-60Hz,
11,417W, 31A
26” x 54”
(66cm x 137cm)
PD3009-4-1P (3P)
30” x 9’
(76cm x 275cm)
900+/HR - Plastisol
300-400/HR - Waterbased
ELECTRIC
1-Phase: 240V, 50-60Hz,
14,909W, 62A
OPTIONAL
3-Phase: 240V, 50-60Hz,
15,017W, 40A
26” x 54”
(66cm x 137cm)

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DRYER COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: UNCRATING
Remove shrink wrap. Carefully remove
the infeed and exit arms off the crate.
*If removing the dryer with a
forklift place the forks through
this side of the dryer.
The hardware box contains:
(4x) Hex Bolt (3/8-16 x 3/4”)
(4x) Flanged Nuts (3/8-16”)
(4x) Flat Washers
(4x) Hex Bolt (3/8-16 x 3/4”)
(4x) Flanged Nuts (3/8-16”)
(4x) Flat Washers
(1x) Belt
(1x) Threading Pin
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PANEL HEATING ELEMENTS
Underneath the top panel there are
three infrared radiant panel heating
elements that are controlled by the
tablet controller. They can cure plastisol,
water-based ink and any evaporative
cured ink. They are capable of heating
up and cooling down within seconds.
CRANK HANDLE
Used to raise and lower the heating
elements to adjust heat distance to
the garment. To raise the element
turn the crank handle clockwise. To
lower the element turn the crank
handle counterclockwise.
FILTERED INTAKE
Filters the incoming air
and needs to be cleaned
whenever it becomes filled.
EXHAUST
The exhaust is used to
release heat. Use the
push pin handle next to
the exhaust to control the
amount of heat released.
E-STOP
Emergency Stop
OUTFEED
Where the garments exit
the curing process. They
land on a cool down
table and eventually run
off the belt.
REAR PULLEY
The pulleys
are created for
precise rolling at
an even center.
BELT TRACKING ADJUST
Used for tracking the belt
and keeping the belt on the
pulley. If the belt moves to
the side, use the belt tracking
adjust to center it.
CONVEYOR BELT
The conveyor belt is created
of Teflon coated fiber glass
and is placed on a self-aligning
belt tracking system. The belt
is designed to withstand heat,
but be sure the belt is always
moving when the Powerhouse II is
operating above 300 degrees.
TABLET CONTROLLER
The tablet controller is the main control
system for the Powerhouse Series II. The tablet
programs the temperature, belt speed, warm
up, cool down, power consumption, create
presets, access the owner’s portal, and contacts
Workhorse technical support if ever needed.
CONTROL BOX
Most of the machine’s
electrical components
are located within the
control box. This box is
easily accessible for any
necessary maintenance.
CONVECTION SYSTEM
A precisely designed air
system to utilize and release
heat within the dryer.
INFEED
Where the garments
are placed to start the
curing process.
FRONT PULLEY
The pulleys are created
for precise rolling at an
even center.

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ASSEMBLY
STEP 2: ATTACHING THE INFEED
Locate the side of the dryer with the tablet.
Insert a hex bolt and washer into the four
holes where the Infeed Arm will connect.
Make sure the hex bolts are facing out.
Have the 4x Flanged Nuts readily available.
Lift the Infeed Arm and insert it into the four
exposed hex bolts.
While holding the Infeed Arm, hand tighten
the flanged nut to the top hex bolt FIRST
(This relieves the weight from the top)
Hand tighten the second flanged nut to the
bottom hex bolt.
Repeat on other side of Infeed Arm.
Using the 9/16” wrench on the top of the
bolt and the 9/16” socket wrench on the nut,
tighten all four hex bolts.
Locate the side of the dryer opposite of the
tablet.
Insert a hex bolt and washer into the four
holes where the Outfeed Arm will connect.
Make sure the hex bolts are facing out.
Have the 4x Flanged Nuts readily available.
Lift the Outfeed Arm and insert it into the
four exposed hex bolts.
While holding the Outfeed Arm, hand tighten
the flanged nut to the top hex bolt FIRST
(This relieves the weight from the top)
Hand tighten the second flanged nut to the
bottom hex bolt.
Repeat on other side of Outfeed Arm.
Using the 9/16” wrench on the top of the
bolt and the 9/16” socket wrench on the nut,
tighten all four hex bolts.
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TOOLS NEEDED TOOLS NEEDED
9/16” Socket Wrench
9/16” Wrench
9/16” Socket Wrench
9/16” Wrench
PARTS NEEDED PARTS NEEDED
Infeed Arm
4x Hex Bolt (3/8-16 x 3/4”)
4x Flanged Nuts (3/8-16”)
4x Flat Washers
Outfeed Arm
4x Hex Bolt (3/8-16 x 3/4”)
4x Flanged Nuts (3/8-16”)
4x Flat Washers
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ASSEMBLY
STEP 3: ATTACHING THE OUTFEED

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ASSEMBLY
STEP 4: INSTALLING & TRACKING THE BELT
On the side of the dryer with the
tablet, locate the infeed roller.
Remove the top nut and bolt
holding the infeed roller in place.
Then loosen the bottom nut, but
keep in place.
After loosening the bottom nut, roll
the infeed roller forward so there
is less tension on the belt when
installing the pin.
Feed the belt from the outfeed side
of the dryer, through the top of the
chamber.
Pull the belt through the infeed side
and over the infeed roller.
Run the belt back under the infeed
roller, then above the tension roller
and above the lower support.
Then feed the belt through the
lower portion of the chamber and
out the outfeed side of the dryer.
Lay both ends of the belt flat on
top of the cooling tray.
Now you’re ready to insert the pin.
Line up the yellow marks on the
teeth of the belt.
Push the pin through the teeth
making sure to have the same
amount of extra pin on both sides.
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PARTS NEEDED
Belt
Threading Pin
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ASSEMBLY
STEP 4: INSTALLING & TRACKING THE BELT cont.
OUTFEED SIDEINFEED SIDE
Tension
Roller
Lower
Support

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ASSEMBLY
STEP 4: INSTALLING & TRACKING THE BELT cont.
Once the belt is pinned together,
reinstall the nuts and bolts for the
infeed roller.
The bolt goes on the roller side of
the arm, while the nut goes on the
outside of the arm.
Retighten the bottom nut.
After the infeed roller is bolted back
into place, turn the dryer on with a
belt speed of 100% and let run for 5
minutes.
You will be able to see if the belt is
tracking correctly.
If the belt is NOT tracking properly,
use the bolts for the tension roller on
the infeed side of the dryer to adjust.
If the belt is moving left, use the
right bolt and make a 1/4 turn right
and watch the adjustment.
Continue the process until the belt
has tracked correctly. Make the same
adjustments on the other side of
the dryer if the belt is moving to the
right.
When completed, the belt should be
tracking underneath both tracking
plates without moving to one side or
the other.
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BELT ROUTING DIAGRAM
OUTSIDE OF ARMROLLER SIDE
Bolt Nut
TOP VIEW
SIDE
VIEW
Tension
Roller Bolt

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ASSEMBLY
STEP 5: CONNECTING THE BELT DRIVE MOTOR
On the outfeed side, take the
belt drive motor cable and feed it
through the hole located at the edge
of the arm.
Connect the belt drive motor cable
to the motor cable.
Congratulations!
The Powerhouse Series II Dryer is
now fully assembled!
The size and specifications of the electrical connections made during installation MUST BE
DETERMINED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. FOLLOW ALL LOCAL BUILDING AND PLANNING
CODES. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit, building, or cause serious injury.
Before any electrical connections are made verify all safety precautions have been taken to ensure
the safety of all shop personnel. The dedicated breaker providing power to the dryer MUST BE
OFF, AND USE OF A SERVICE LOCKOUT TAG IS REQUIRED. This will prevent anyone from turning
on the power as the connections are being made. After all safety precautions have been taken
the electrical connections can be made. All electrical connections must be made by a licensed
electrician. Refer to factory specifications for proper installation.
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CONTROLS
SET TEMPERATURE
The temperature the
dryer is set to achieve CURRENT MODE
The mode the dryer is on.
For example, if set to a preset,
the preset’s name would be the
current mode. Manual mode
means that the dryer is set to
manual settings without a preset.
BELT SPEED
The speed of the belt
Before turning the dryer on make sure that the belt is empty.
Touch the idle screen so it opens up into the main menu (shown below)
OPERATING COSTS
Based on temperature, airflow, and
exhaust settings the dryer is able to
calculate price per hour for every job.
CURRENT TEMPERATURE
The temperature the dryer
is currently at
HEATING ELEMENTS
Indicates the status of the
heating element. Whether
the heating element is
receiving power or when it
is actually on.
POWER
Turn the dryer on/off
SETTINGS
Opens the Settings
Menu (see pg. 16)
HELP
Opens the
Options Menu
CHECK FOR UPDATES
Checks for system updates (Wi-Fi Connection required).
REGISTER MACHINE
Registering the machine to the portal will allow you to update
the dryer and store machine logs in the service portal
CHANGE TIME
Adjusts the date and time on the machine.
CONFIGURE WI-FI
Opens the Wi-Fi configuration menu
where the machine can connect to Wi-Fi.
When connected to the Wi-Fi the
machine can receive updates,
communicate with the cloud, and allow
for remote troubleshooting.
RESTART TABLET
This will turn the tablet all the way off and reboot back to
the home screen. This may need to be done on occasion.
SUPPORT CONNECT
This will allow a Workhorse Tech to log in to your tablet to
see log files and/or other issues you may be having.
CLOSE
Will close the sub-menu and return to the Main Menu.

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RECIRCULATION SYSTEMCONTROLS
PRESET SETTINGS
Set custom presets for re-occuring jobs
TEMP
The set temperature
for that preset
BELT SPEED
The set belt speed
for that preset
PRESET NAME
Name the custom preset
(Workhorse Products has
programed generic custom
presets into the dryer, but they
are by no means presets that
should be highly regarded)
INPUT/OUTPUTS, PID VALUES
AND DRYER OPTIONS
This grey box is for Workhorse
programming. Users are unable
to access this box and have
read-only access.
KILOWATT COST
Operating cost
OK
By clicking “OK” the
setting will be saved and
programmed for the job.
CANCEL
Click “Cancel” to not save
and exit out of the settings.
Any settings entered will not
be programmed for the job.
This is what the tablet
looks like in idle mode.
24v DC
Power Supply Voltage
PS AC
Power to Power Supply
MAIN AC
Voltage to machine
EMERGENCY STOP
Kills all power to the machine and
shuts down all motors and fans
MAIN POWER SWITCH
Shuts off power to PS, AC and
24vDC. Tablet will still have power
and continue to charge.

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MAINTENANCE
FILTRATION SYSTEM
General use of the dryer will cause lint and debris
from garments and the area surrounding the
dryer to collect inside the internal air chambers.
The filter on the side of the dryer is designed to
be easily accessed so the filter can be cleaned.
Wash with mild soap and water. Use an air hose
or allow to air dry. Filter should be completely
dry before reinstalling into the dryer.
BELT TRACKING
The self-tracking system is designed to keep
the belt centered on the front and rear pulley.
However, sometimes the belt may come off-
center. To put the belt back on center use a 7/16”
socket wrench on the bolt located on top of the
dryer arm. This will tilt that side of the pulley up
or down.
GEARS AND CHAINS
Chains can loosen over time and should be
inspected, adjusted and lubricated whenever
necessary.
Workhorse Products recommends performing these routine maintenances every three to six
months to maintain optimum performance of your dryer.
VENTILATION
The ventilation system is capable of being adjusted to control the hot airflow. The hot airflow interacts
with the heating panels and affects how the garments are cured. The two major settings are open and
closed, everything in-between is a variation of either open or closed.
The ventilation port is located next to the control box. This port can be connected to a standard
6” HVAC duct line vented to the outside of the building. For longer duct lines to the outside of the
building; or if local building codes require roof top ventilation, inline duct boosters may be used.
It is recommended that the ventilation system duct line be professionally installed in compliance with
all local building codes to ensure the safety of all shop personnel.
VENTILATION OPEN
When the ventilation is open more hot air
is released, which means less hot air in the
chamber. This type of airflow is normally used
for water-based and discharge inks because
the evaporative chemicals from the garments
need to be released.
VENTILATION CLOSED
When the ventilation is closed less hot air is
released, which means more hot air in the
chamber. The hot air in the chamber helps
the dryer reach a specific temperature. More
hot air also means that the panels run less,
making it more cost effective. This is more
like convection type heat and is typically used
for standard plastisol inks.

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HEATER WIRING cont.HEATER WIRING

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HEATER WIRING cont.HEATER WIRING cont.

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HEATER WIRING cont.HEATER WIRING cont.

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CONTROL BOX WIRING cont.CONTROL BOX WIRING

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BELT EXTENSION BELT EXTENSION cont.

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BELT EXTENSION
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Although every effort has been made to provide accurate specifications, Workhorse Products does not assume any
liability for damages, whether consequential or incidental, that may result from the use or misuse of the indicated
specifications. Workhorse Products requires the use of a licensed industrial electrician for the installation of
electrical service to equipment requiring electrical power.
Workhorse Products reserves the right to alter specifications in the manufacture of its products. It is understood and
agreed that Seller’s liability for any equipment whether liability in contract, in tort, under any warranty, in negligence,
in strict liability or otherwise shall not exceed the return of the amount of the purchase price paid by Buyer. Not
withstanding the foregoing provision, under no circumstances shall Seller be liable for special, indirect or consequential
damages. The price stated for the equipment is a consideration in limiting Seller’s liability. No action regardless of
form, arising out of the transactions under this Agreement may be brought by Buyer more than one (1) year after
the cause of action has occurred. Our warranty is specified, is exclusive and no other warranty, whether written or
oral, is expressed or implied. Workhorse Products specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. Equipment manufactured or sold by Workhorse Products is warranted against defects
in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from receipt by customer. All warranties initiate from date of
shipment to original customer. Replacement parts are covered for the term of the equipment warranty period. Parts
not under warranty are covered for thirty (30) days from receipt by customer. Any part found by Workhorse Products to
be defective in material or workmanship within the stated warranty period will be replaced or repaired at Workhorse’s
option without charge.
AFTER OBTAINING AN RMA# SEND RETURNED FREIGHT PREPAID TO:
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Written authorization must be obtained from Workhorse before any part will be accepted. Replacement parts are
sent out freight collect. Parts sent out prior to receiving defective require a credit card hold for cost plus freight.
Upon return of defective part, if it is deemed that the part was not damaged by customer but failed, the cost of the
replacement part will be refunded.
This warranty does not extend to expendable parts such as filters, fuses, elements and brushes, quartz elements.
Workhorse does not warrant failure of parts or components resulting from misuse or lack of proper maintenance.
Installation, inspection, and maintenance costs are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
LIMITED WARRANTY

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