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Fusion (Model XF) Temperature Probe Replacement 2015-12-22 Included Parts: 1. Temperature Probe (P/N: 1-1272-1) Required Tools: 2. Allen Wrenches (3/32”, 9/64”) 3. Needle-Nose Pliers 4. Scissors 5. #2 Phillips Screwdriver 6. 2mm Precision Flathead Screwdriver 7. Electrical Tape CAUTION: Detach power cord before proceeding Lower heater but do not lock into place, such that it rests gently on lower platen...
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Fusion (Model XF) Temperature Probe Replacement 2015-12-22 Loosen set screw in shaft of pressure adjustment knob using 3/32” Allen Wrench and remove knob Remove 4 #8-32 x ½” Thumb Screws (right 2 shown) from underside of control housing using 9/32” Allen Wrench Lift off control housing and lay it gently on left side of press Technical Assistance: 1-(800)-727-8520...
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Fusion (Model XF) Temperature Probe Replacement 2015-12-22 Unplug ground wire (green with yellow stripe) from IEC inlet at rear of housing Unplug Black & White wires from Power Switch as shown to disconnect from Controller Unplug 9-pin connector from Controller by squeezing sides to release locking clips Technical Assistance: 1-(800)-727-8520 Manuals: hotronix.com/heat-press-manuals...
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Fusion (Model XF) Temperature Probe Replacement 2015-12-22 Unplug 3-pin TRIAC connector from Controller by squeezing sides to release locking clips Unplug 4-pin Strain Gauge connector from Controller by depressing locking clip Unplug 10-pin I/O connector from Controller NOTE: Version 2 and prior Controllers use 25-pin D-sub connector Technical Assistance: 1-(800)-727-8520 Manuals: hotronix.com/heat-press-manuals...
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Fusion (Model XF) Temperature Probe Replacement 2015-12-22 Remove control housing and set aside Remove old Temperature Probe wires from 10-pin I/O connector positions 7 & 8 using 2mm Precision Flathead Screwdriver NOTE: Wire colors are interchangeable as polarity does not matter NOTE: older models use a 25-pin D-Sub connector, pins 1 &...
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Fusion (Model XF) Temperature Probe Replacement 2015-12-22 Unscrew 4x #10-24 x 5/8” Screws with Plastic Finishing Washers using #2 Philips Screwdriver NOTE: Do not over-tighten screws as Plastic Finishing Washers may break Lift up Heater Cover and Mineral Wool Insulation to gain access to Temperature Probe Remove old Temperature Probe from Heater using Needle Nose Pliers...
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Fusion (Model XF) Temperature Probe Replacement 2015-12-22 Remove white Cable Sheathe from Guide Tube Securely tape connector end of new Temperature Probe wire to cut end of old Temperature Probe wire using Electrical Tape Carefully fish new Temperature Probe wire through Guide Tube by feeding wire from the bottom while pulling old Temperature Probe wire from top...
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Fusion (Model XF) Temperature Probe Replacement 2015-12-22 Remove Electrical Tape and discard old Temperature Probe wire Thread new Temperature Probe wires through white Cable Sheathe and install into top of Guide Tube as shown Tighten black plastic Cable Clamp by tightening #6-32 x 1”...
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Fusion (Model XF) Temperature Probe Replacement 2015-12-22 Install new Temperature Probe wires into 10- pin I/O connector positions 7 & 8 as shown using 2mm Precision Flathead Screwdriver NOTE: Wire colors are interchangeable as polarity does not matter NOTE: older models use a 25-pin D-Sub connector, pins 1 &...
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Fusion (Model XF) Temperature Probe Replacement 2015-12-22 Plug in White & Black wires into ON/OFF switch on opposite sides of the divider as shown to connect to Controller Plug Green wire with Yellow band into IEC outlet to connect to grounding circuit Replace housing onto press and insert 4 #8-32 x ½”...
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Fusion (Model XF) Temperature Probe Replacement 2015-12-22 Replace Pressure Adjustment Knob, aligning set screw with flat of shaft and tightening with 3/32” Allen Wrench Raise handle into open position, plug in press and turn ON to verify proper operation Technical Assistance: 1-(800)-727-8520 Manuals: hotronix.com/heat-press-manuals Page 11 of 11...
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