Workhorse Powerhouse Quartz 2608 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Powerhouse Quartz Dryer
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Table of Contents
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I. Introducon …………..…………………………...………………….……….…….……….. 3
II. Specicaons …..……………..………………………...………….………..………….…. 4
III. Parts for Assembly …..……………..……………………….………………..….………. 5
IV. Safety Procedures ..………………………....…………………………..…….…...…… 6
V. Assembly
Step 1: Leveling the Dryer and Installing the Legs ……….………….……… 7
Step 2: Aaching the Support Struts ……….……………………………..……. 10
Step 3: Aaching the Oueed ……….………………..……………………..……. 11
Step 4: Aaching the Infeed …………………….…………..……………..….……. 12
Step 5: Installing the Belt ……………………...………………………………..……. 13
Step 6: Adjusng the Belt Tracking System ……..….……………………..…. 14
Step 7: Installing the Reectors ………………………………………………..….. 15
Step 8: Connecng to the Engine ……………………………………………..…. 16
VI. Elements …………………………………………………….………..……………….……. 17
VII. Controls ………………………………………………………...…………….………….… 18
VIII. Recirculaon System ……………………………………………..……….………… 19
IX. Venlaon ……………………………………………………………………...………..… 20
X. Temperature Control Programming ………………………………………...…… 21
XI. Wiring Diagram …………………………………………….…………………………….. 23
XII. Limited Warranty …………………………………………..…………………………… 34

Introducon
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Congratulaons on your purchase of the Powerhouse Quartz Dryer.
Check the crate for damages. DO NOT accept the crate if there are any damages caused by improper handling
during shipping. Immediately report any damages to the carrier and contact Workhorse Products at, 800-778
-8779.
Be sure to inspect the crate contents IMMEDIATELTY, while the carrier is sll present. Even though our pack-
aging has been designed to handle normal shipping condions, we cannot foresee damages done by the car-
rier. We will not be responsible for damages that occur during transportaon.
If there are damages immediately nofy the driver, le a claim with the carrier and call Workhorse Products.
The Importance of the Owner’s Manual:
The purpose of the Owner’s Manual is to familiarize you with the parts and operaons of the Powerhouse
Quartz Dryer. There are step-by-step instrucons to assemble the product, explanaons of the product’s key
features, and addional informaon that will help with the maintenance of the product.

Specicaons
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Belt Size: 26” x 8’
Producon Capacity: 200-300/hr.
Dimensions: 96”x 41”x 32”
PQ-2608
Belt Size: 30” x 11’
Producon Capacity: 400-500/hr.
Dimensions: 132”x 41”x 32”
PQ-3011
Belt Size: 52” x 8’
Producon Capacity: 400-500/hr.
Dimensions: 96” x 60” x 32”
PQ-5208
Belt Size: 40” x 13’
Producon Capacity: 600-800/hr.
Dimensions: 156” x 50” x 32”
PQ-4013
Belt Size: 52” x 17’
Producon Capacity:
1000+/hr.
Dimensions: 204” x 60”x32”
PQ-2608

Parts for Assembly
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QTY Descripon Part Number
1Dryer Body Pre-Assembled
1Belt (2608) 20936
16 Flange Nuts 42-FLG-3125-10
16 Hex Bolt (1/4-20x
1/2”)
41-HB-250-15
16 Hex Bolt (5/16-
18x 3/4”)
41-HB-3125-10
QTY Descripon Part Number
2Cross Braces 2608
6Reectors 82118
1Treading Pin 99-2375
8Hex HD Bolt (1/4-20” x
2-1/2”)
41-HB-250-95
16 Lock Washer 43-LOK-250-30
38 Flat Washer 43-FLT-250-30
The part numbers will dier depending on the specic model being assembled. In this manual a 2608
Powerhouse Quartz dryer is being assembled. The part number will not match if assembling another
model of the product.

Safety Procedures
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WARNING!
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Turn ALL power to unit OFF before service.
All service should be done by or under the supervision of a trained technician
1. For your safety, do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity (at least 3’ (1 Meter)) of this or
any other appliance.
2. Vent lines to the outdoors must be installed by a qualied HVAC engineer on all air exhaust and gas line components equipped
with a vent ng.
3. Proper grounding (a ground rod at the equipment foong), according to NEC requirements, must be provided for during
electrical connecon by a QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
4. Never alter the internal wiring of this machine.
5. Never place any item other than the stock to be cured or dried on this dryer’s conveyor belt. Do not overload the belt.
6. Do not let the conveyor belt track o the conveyor drive rollers.
7. Keep all loose arcles (including clothing, hair, jewelry, etc.) away from the conveyor belt.
8. Never leave the machine unaended when it is operang.
9. Do not perform maintenance on this machine unl all power has been shut o at the dryer AND at the incoming power circuit
breaker.
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 SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER
OF IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO BE AWARE OF DURING OPERATION.

Assembly
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Step 1: Leveling the dryer and installing the legs.
Tools needed:
 9/16” Socket
Wrench
 9/16” Wrench
Parts needed:
 Dryer Base
 8 x Lock Washers
1. Install a hex bolt into the “J” located on the leg,
which is on the pre-assembled base.
2. Thread a lock nut onto the other side of the bolt,
which is located inside of the dryer. Make sure the nut
is very loose, because the bolt has to be able to move
when the base is lied.
Repeat steps 1-2 for the other leg on the same side.
3. Using two people, li the dryer to expose the leg.
The bolt will fall to the very boom of the “J” where a
third person will ghten it. Use a 9/16” socket wrench
on the bolt and a 9/16” wrench on the nut.
The two people holding the dryer will connue holding
the same side up, so the third person can repeat steps
1 and 2 for the other leg on the same side.
 8 x Flat Washers
 12 x Hex Bolts (5/16-
18” x 3/4”)
 12 x Flange Nuts

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Step 1 (Connued): Leveling the dryer.
4. With the side of the dryer sll lied, ghten the bolt
and nut for the other leg.
5. At this point, only one side of the dryer will be
leveled. Just like steps 1-2, insert a bolt and nut
loosely into the “J”.
6. With two people liing, let the bolt fall to the
boom of the “J” and the third person ghtens the nut
and bolt with a socket wrench and a wrench.
Insert the bolt and nut into the other side while the
dryer is sll lied. Tighten the last leg.
7. The dryer is leveled aer all four legs
have been ghtened. The bolt should be at
the boom of the “J”, just like in the photo
above.

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Step 1 (Connued): Installing the legs.
8. Insert a 1/2” washer, lock washer and hex bolt
(5/16-18”x 3/4”) into the side panel on the side of
the leg.
9. Tighten a 5/16” ange nut onto the other side of
the bolt located inside of the dryer. Tighten the bolt
and nut with a socket wrench and wrench. Repeat
steps 8-9 for the other side panel on the same leg.
10. Repeat steps 8-9 for the other three legs. In total
eight holes should be lled with the designated nut
and bolt.
11. At this point the legs should match the photo
above. The “J” and the two side panels should be
installed for every leg.

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Step 2: Aaching the support struts.
Tools needed:
 7/16” Wrench
 7/16” Socket
Parts needed:
 2 x Support Struts
 4 x Hex Bolts
(5/16-18” x 3/4”)
1. Remove the bolt at the boom of the “J” using a
7/16” socket wrench.
2. Align a support strut with the hole at the boom of
the “J” where the bolt originally was, and the second
hole below it.
3. Reinsert the hex bolt with a
lock washer and at washer
into its original posion at the
boom of the “J”, which will be
the top of the strut.
4. Tighten a ange nut onto the other
side of the bolt located in side of the
dryer. Install the other hole on the
boom of the strut. Then install the
other end to fully install the strut.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 to install the
other strut onto the other side of
the dryer. There should be a strut
on the front side and the back side
of the dryer.
 4 x Lock Washers
 4 x Flat Washers
 4 x Flange Nuts

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Step 3: Aaching the oueed.
Parts needed:
 Oueed Arm
 8 x Hex Bolt (1/4-20 x 1/2”)
 8 x Flat Washers
Tools needed:
 7/16” Socket
Wrench
1. The oueed arm (with the belt motor) belongs on the
le side of the dryer. With another person, li the arm
and slide it into the dryer while aligning the four holes.
2. While sll holding the oueed arm, thread a hex bolt
(1/4-20 x 1/2”) with a at washer into all four of the
holes.
3. Tighten all four holes with a 7/16” socket wrench.
Repeat steps 1-3 for the other side of the arm on the
other side of the dryer.

Assembly
Step 4: Aaching the infeed.
Parts needed:
 Infeed Arm
 8 x Hex Boles (1/4-20 x 1/2”)
 8 x Flat Washers
Tools needed:
 7/16” Socket
Wrench
1. The infeed arm (without the belt motor) belongs on
the right side of the dryer. With another person, li the
arm and slide it into the dryer while aligning the four
holes.
2. While sll holding the infeed arm, thread a hex bolt
(1/4-20 x 1/2”) with a at washer into all four of the
holes.
3. Tighten all four holes with a 7/16” socket wrench.
Repeat steps 1-3 for the other side of the arm on the
other side of the dryer.
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Step 5: Installing the belt.
Parts needed:
 Belt
 Threading Pin
1. Thread the belt over the top of the oueed roller and
over the upper cross brace. Aer the belt has gone
through the chamber, pull the belt to hang over the
infeed roller to add weight to help with the threading of
the lower poron.
2. On the oueed side, take the other end of the belt and
thread it under the oueed roller and under the lower cross
brace, through the lower slot on the roller/rail assembly.
Guide the belt through the oven chamber so it connues
through the lower slot and over the lower cross brace.
3. Thread the belt unl both ends
meet on the infeed roller.
4. To install the belt it may be required
to adjust the belt tracking. This is done
by turning the tension bolt clockwise
(to ghten) or counterclockwise (to
loosen). Belt tracking will be explained
more in-depth on page 13.
5. Align the belt closure unl the teeth
mesh connect, and install the threading
pin into the teeth. Hold together the
teeth while installing the pin. When it’s
fully inserted and the belt is fully in-
stalled, trim any extra pin that may be
jung from the sides.

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Step 6: Adjusng the belt tracking system.
Aer the belt is centered on the rubber poron of the rollers, evenly adjust the tension bolts on every
corner of the dryer to ghten the belt unl it can be deected by about 2 inches. Turn the dryer on and
set the belt speed to 35%, as the belt moves make small adjustments to maintain the belt to be in the
center of the rollers. Turn the tension bolts clockwise to ghten the belt in that corner, or turn the bolt
counter-clockwise to loosen the belt in that corner.
 If the belt is tracking to the right, turn the tension bolt clockwise in 1/4 increments.
 If the belt is tracking to the le, turn the tension bolt clockwise in 1/4 increments.
 Connue using the right and le tension bolts unl the belt is centered.
Adjusng the belt to be centered is crical to prevent premature wear of the motor and the belt. In cases
where too much belt tracking has caused the belt to become too tense, it is necessary to reset the tension
bolts and start over. DO NOT OVER TENSION THE BELT.

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Step 7: Installing the reectors.
Tools Needed:
 7/16” Socket
Wrench
Parts Needed:
 6 x Heat Reectors
 8 x Hex HD Bolt (1/4-20” x 2-1/2”)
 8 x Flat Washers
1. With another person, li the covers
to expose the quartz elements. Remove
all of the packaging and insulaon o
of the elements, because they could be
a potenal re hazard. DO NOT TOUCH
THE ELEMENTS.
2. Place a reector over every element.
The element ts into the notches that
are on the sides of the dryer.
3. Place all six reectors over all six
elements.
4. With another person place the
covers back on top of the dryer.
5. Insert a hex bolt (1/4-20” x 2-1/2”)
and a washer into all eight holes on
the cover.
6. Tighten all eight bolts with a 7/16”
socket wrench.

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Step 8: Connecng to the engine.
1. Connect the wire of the belt motor to the wire
of the engine.
Congratulaons! The Powerhouse Quartz 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 re-
sult 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 SER-
VICE 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.

Elements
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The quartz elements are installed using a ring terminal system. Fasten the elements securely to the buss bars
using KEPS nuts as shown in Image 1.
Image 1 Image 2
Image 2 shows the opposite side of the elements, mounted in a similar manner.
When installing new elements it may be necessary to adjust the buss bar spacing. Loosen the 2 center nuts
on the insulator plate in Image 2 to adjust the buss bar accordingly.
ALL HARDWARE MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED TO ENSURE PROPER CONTACT AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE
ELEMENTS OR THE DRYER.
Dryer Element Count Voltage Waage each
PHQ-2608 6 230V 1400
PHQ-3011 12 230V 1000
PHQ-4013 12 230V 1000
PHQ-5208 6 230V 1700
PHQ-5217 16 230V 1700

Controls
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Before turning the dryer on make sure that the belt is empty and all of the switches on the front panel are
in the o posion.
1. Heaters: Turns on/o the quartz elements that are located inside of the dryer.
2. Flash: Turns on 2 to 4 (depending on the dryer model) elements for a quick burst of heat as the garments enter the
dryer.
3. FWD/REV: Controls the direcon of the belt. This may aect the belt tracking and addional adjustments may be
needed to maintain proper belt tracking when changing the direcon of belt travel.
4. Conveyor Speed: Controls the speed of the belt based on a percentage scale. For example, seng the knob at 40
means the belt is running at 40% of the maximum output voltage of 90 VDC. This is the factory recommended ini-
al speed seng.
5. Temperature Control: The digital temperature control regulates the oven chamber temperature. The duel display
shows both the current (red) and set temperature (green). When the dryer is coming up to temperature a small
green indicator light labeled “OUT” will be illuminated. The factory recommended inial temperature seng is 310
degrees Fahrenheit. See page 28-29 for detailed funcons.
6. Main Disconnect: Controls the main input power to the dryer. When the main disconnect for the dryer is turned
on (red handle up) the belt, recirculaon motor, cooling motor and temperature control may be operator.
When turning o the dryer, turn the “HEATERS” switch o rst. Allowing the belt to run for 10 to 15 minutes with
the elements o will allow the oven chamber to gradually cool down. Failure to follow this procedure may result in
damage to the dryer and may pose a re hazard.
Always check garment and ink manufacturers guidelines for proper garment curing and temperatures.
Please note that the actual temperature displayed by the controller is not the temperature of the garments in the oven
chamber. The surface temperature of the garments may be signicantly higher than the actual oven chamber tempera-
ture. Workhorse Products carries a non contact infrared digital thermometer to accurately measure the surface tem-
perature of your garments. Please call customer service today for price and availability!

Recirculaon System
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All Powerhouse Quartz Dryers are equipped with an air recirculaon system to convert radiant heat to con-
vecon heat. Convecon heat is ideal for garment curing as it completely envelopes the garment and cures
the ink more evenly.
The diagram above shows the path of the circulang air. Drawn thru a center mounted blower motor the air
is pushed through internal air chambers and down through the quartz element banks. The radiant heat from
the elements is now transferred into the air converng it into convecon heat.
General use of the dryer will cause lint and
debris from garments and the surrounding
atmosphere to collect inside the internal air
chambers. Locate the blower motor mount-
ed externally on the boom of the heat
chamber. Remove the two screws securing
the motor mount. The motor assembly will
swing out of the way allowing the removal
of any lint or debris from the blower wheel
and internal air chambers.
Workhorse Products recommends performing this roune maintenance every three to six
months to maintain opmum performance of your dryer.

Venlaon
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A venlaon hood has been Installed on the factory out-feed side of the dryer. This can be
connected to a standard 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 venlaon, inline duct
boosters may be used.
An addional hood may also be installed on the infeed side of the dryer. It is recommended
that the venlaon system is professionally installed in compliance to all local building codes
to ensure the safety of all shop personnel.
Please call Workhorse Products Customer Service today for price and availability!