HOW IT WORKS REVO Systems use short wave infrared light to cure coatings from the inside out. Traditional methods of curing use medium or long wave infrared. Medium and long wave infrared light cures from the outside in — which can trap solvents or only cure the surface — leaving coatings wet on the inside.
SPOT UNIT DIAGRAM Cassette Parameters Decal Timer Temperature Knob Control Knob Pyrometer (Temp sensor) Stand Arm (adjusts cassette height) Main Power Start/Stop Switch Switch 27, 2-25 Amp at 220 Volt...
3. Listen to make sure both cooling fans on the cassette turn on. 4. Push the red stop button and ensure the cooling fans are still running. Cooling Fan Locations Note: If any of these things aren’t working, contact GFS or your local distributor for support.
ADJUSTMENT Loosen the height adjustment lever to slide the cassette up or down the stand. Height Adjustment Lever Tilt the cassette up or down manually.
Cure Times Are Adjustable: The REVO comes with a decal that lists times and temperatures • that are safe for a wide range of products. Contact GFS to get product specific recommendations. Some products can withstand greater temperatures and cure in shorter times.
BODY FILLER Using the REVO Spot Unit for Body Filler: 1. Mix and apply the body filler. Be sure to mix your body filler properly! Many people put too much hardener in the • filler. Follow the directions on the can. Too much hardener can cause pinholes or bubbling.
ETCH PRIMER Using the REVO Spot Unit for Etch Primer: 1. Mix and apply the etch primer. Be sure to use a two part etch primer. 1K aerosol products are not meant to handle • heat and do not having good etching qualities.
PRIMER SURFACER Using the REVO Spot Unit for Primer Surfacer: 1. Mix and apply the Primer Surfacer. • Always use slow or medium hardener and reducers. Do not use fast products. • Mix primer on the scale to ensure proper mixing.
BASECOAT Using the REVO Spot Unit for Basecoat: Apply all coats of basecoat per manufacturers recommendations. • There is no need to dry with REVO between coats. • For tri-coats: Dry with REVO after last coat of basecoat, and again after last coat of midcoat.
CLEARCOAT Using the REVO Spot Unit for Clearcoat: 1. Mix and apply all coats of clearcoat per manufacturer’s recommendations. • There is no need to cure with REVO between coats. • Only use slow or medium hardeners and reducers! • Be sure to use a “Baking Clearcoat.” Air dry clears are not designed to handle heat and curing them with REVO could result in solvent popping or bubbling.
SINGLE STAGE PAINT Using the REVO Spot Unit for Single Stage Paint: 1. Mix and apply all coats of the single stage paint per manufacturers recommendations. • There is no need to cure with REVO between coats. • Only use slow or medium hardeners and reducers! 2.
PLASTIC PARTS Using the REVO Spot Unit for Plastic Parts: 1. The plastic parts setting should be used on all coatings applied during a plastic repair process This setting uses a lower temperature to cure as most plastic repair materials are •...
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS Using the REVO Spot Unit for Specialty Programs: 1. There are slots to write three specialty programs on the parameters decal. • These can be added to cure a specialty product you are currently using in your shop. (Contact GFS for product specific recommendations) •...
• Mild solvents and detergents can also be used to clean bulbs of overspray when needed 2. Changing bulbs • If a bulb is broken contact GFS or your distributor for replacement parts. They will provide instructions for changing a bulb (it is very simple) 3. Cleaning filters •...
SPOT Position Code Description 8141343 WHEEL WITH BRAKE 8141426 WHEEL WITHOUT BRAKE 8140279 ISO7380 TBEI 109 M12X60 STANDARD 8038143 DIN 982 NUT 6S M12 8146391 RECTANGULAR COVER 60x30...
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SPOT Position Code Description 352172 PYROMETER IR/FSU 242T BURST OUTPUT (FROM S.N.: 41.100.856) 337691 REVO PYROMETER IR/FSU 242T TC-K (TO S.N.: 41.100.855) 296350 REVO CERAMIC HOLDER FOR MET. FIXTURE 8147464 SAFETY NET 1K 8147530 SAFETY NET 2K 295824 LAMP IR 1KW RUBY ATT J 328641 LAMPIR 2KW RUBY ATT J 8136152...
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SPOT Position Code Description 8184996 THYRISTOR BIFASE 3,5-32VDC 24-600VAC 25A 8021131 SUPPLY SWITCH 8122863 TERMINAL BLOCK WIELAND 6 mm GRAY 8124018 TERMINAL BLOCK WIELAND 6 mm GRENN/YELLOW 8122780 TERMINAL BLOCK WIELAND 2,5mm GRAY 8035826 CLAMP STOP 8006124 DIN BAR 334821 BUSHING M4 351532 SWITCHING UL DRL30-24-1...
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SPOT Position Code Description REVO MAINBOARD FOR UNIT SERIAL (FROM S/N: 41.100.856) 352175 8179210 REVO MAINBOARD FOR UNIT TERMOCOUPLE (TO S/N: 41.100.855) SELECTOR SWITCH ON-OFF 8021131 START STOP BUTTON 8024515 SUPPORT CONTACT 8024283 8024366 REVO CONTACTOR FOR SPOT UNIT 8175903 STICKER FRONT 352268 POTENTIOMETER KNOB...
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