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RANAR CureStar 4000 Manual

Infrared conveyor dryer
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Curestar Dryer
Infrared Conveyor Dryer
Manufactured by Ranar
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  • Page 1 Curestar Dryer Infrared Conveyor Dryer Manufactured by Ranar...
  • Page 2 Warranty is limited to parts only. Labor is not included. Parts under warranty need to be returned to Ranar for inspection before replacement part is shipped. Shipping will be covered inside the continental U.S. by UPS ground only and will be subject to inventory on hand.
  • Page 3 CAUTION THESE PRECAUTIONS ARE FOR THE SAFEY OF PERSONNEL INSTALLING, OPERATING AND SERVICING OF RANAR HEATING AND DRYING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION Electrical supply connections shall be to uniform safety electrical code. Chassis of dryer shall be wired to a properly grounded (earth) outlet.
  • Page 4 Assembly Your conveyor dryer is partially or fully assembled at the factory. Occasionally, only minor assembly must be completed in order for your dryer to operate properly. Hardware provided LEG BOLTS – Assembles legs and attaches to conveyor 20 - ¼-20 Kep Nuts 20 –...
  • Page 5 Step 1. Identify all the parts of your unit. Four (4) legs, two (2) braces, two (2) conveyor frames, two (2) deck joiners, one (1) galvanized deck, one (1) belt, one (1) oven hood, etc. Special parts for custom dryers not listed, please look for and identify these before continuing.
  • Page 6 Step 3a. Install casters. (Optional) If requested, add casters to the unit now. Assemble the caster frame first and then mount caster frames onto the legs of the unit. Set casters to locked position before turning unit over. Install Galvanized Deck. Turn the conveyor over and set it upright on its legs. Set Step 4 the galvanized deck in place and bolt down using hardware provided.
  • Page 7 Step 5 Install oven hood. Place the oven hood on top of the conveyor deck and bolt into place. Curestar model come from the bottom into the threaded holes on the oven. Bolts for Curestar models come from the bottom into the threaded holes on the oven.
  • Page 9 START-UP PROCEDURE 1. Turn on Power Switch Turn on Belt Speed Control. The light should be on indicating power to speed control. By turning the dial clock wise the belt will start moving. (See chart for belt speed setting in ft. per minute ) Set heat panel height using the 4 knobs located on top of the oven section, behind the control box.

  • Page 10: Description Of Controls

    DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 1. MAIN POWER SWITCH – 220V Turns on power to dryer controls and activates process temperature display 2. BELT CONROL Regulates belt speed from 0-25 fpm. Markings on belt control are for reference only and do not represent actual speed. HEAT SWITCH –...
  • Page 11 The temperature is in either °F or °C, whichever the light is next to. To change, please contact Ranar Manufacturing Co., Inc. for instructions. Note: The maximum temperature of the heat panels are approximately 1100° F. Setting the temperature above this value will result in the heater temperature leveling off at the heaters maximum temperature.
  • Page 13 CONVEYOR BELT INSTALLATION AND START-UP PROCEDURE Inspect the belt prior to installation for damage which can occurred in transit or handling. Align and level all rollers and ensure that the dryer is level. Place the belt around the deck, over the rollers and through the oven section. Connect both ends of the belt.
  • Page 14 Connecting Belt Belt ends with alligator splices. Line up both ends of the belt as evenly as possible. Slide included pin through the zipper eyelets. Cut off any excess wire to avoid catching edge while belt is running...
  • Page 16 Recommended Set up to Cure Plastisol Inks • Maximum productions settings: Set heater panel temperature to 1100 degrees Fahrenheit. Set belt speed to 20 on the dial. Set panel height to 4 inches from the belt. Run curing test on shirt. •...

  • Page 17: Dryer Maintenance

    DRYER MAINTENANCE CONVEYOR BELT Check frequently for rips, wear and tear – especially at the edges – and look carefully for problems with the tracking. Be sure to track belt to center of rollers. Failure to track correctly will damage the edges when it runs to the edge of the rollers.