Rena IR7C User Manual

IR7C

Inkjet Drying Systems

OPERATIONS

MANUAL

Revised: 11-3-09

RENA SYSTEMS INC.

136 Green Tree Road STE 140

Oaks, PA 19456-1069

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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Web Site: www.renausa.com

RENA Systems Inc. would like to Thank You for investing in our quality built
products.

Please record the following information for future reference:

Model:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

Dealer Name:

Contact Name:

Address:

Address:

Phone Number:

Please take this opportunity to register your product.

Use the following “Warranty Registration” link to register your product with Rena Systems.

http://www.renausa.com/support_warranty.htm

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: ............................................................................................................................. 4

SAFETY AND WARNINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 5

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 5

ELECTRICAL SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................... 5

WARNING! ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

UNPACKING: ............................................................................................................................................................... 6

SETUP & USE: .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

MOUNT DRYER ONTO CONVEYOR: ............................................................................................................................... 7

CONNECT DRYER POWER CORD TO CONVEYOR: ........................................................................................................... 7

OPERATION:................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Incase of a Jam: ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

MODEL: IR7C

Model #: IR7C (Fannon Products Ink-jet Drying System)

Wattage: 700 Watt

Voltage:

Amps:

Manufactured by: Fannon Products, LLC for Rena Systems Inc.

5318 Pointe Tremble Rd. Algonac, MI 48001 Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]

120 Volt

5.83 Amps

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SAFETY and WARNINGS

The Model IR7C Ink Drying System is designed for safe operation, when properly connected to a
compatible conveyor model. However; installation, maintenance, and operation of the Model
IR7C Ink Drying System can be dangerous for a careless operator or maintenance person.
For your safety and the safety of others, before using this product, please read this manual
completely, heed all CAUTION and WARNING labels, and follow these safety practices which
will help to prevent accident or injury.

General Safety Precautions

• BURN HAZARD. Do not touch the dryer housing or infrared lamps. The Infrared lamps

temperature may exceed 500° F. Contact with the lamps will cause severe BURNS.

• Even if the lamps are cool; do not

deposit oils on the lamps and cause the lamps to fail prematurely.

• Allow the lamps to cool before moving the dryer.

• FIRE HAZARD. Flammable objects may ignite if they are left under the lamps for too long.

• If the conveyor jams or a media jam occurs under the dryer; immediately turn OFF the dryer

and carefully remove the jam before proceeding.

Electrical Safety

• There is a danger of electrical shock when servicing the drying module. Even when the

ON/OFF rocker switch is in the OFF position, there is live HIGH VOLTAGE (up to 120V)
present at the power entry of the fused IEC power connector.

• Unplug the dryer before performing any maintenance/service.

• Do not allow liquids to contact the dryer, lamps, or dryer housing.

If a liquid is accidently spilled onto or into the dryer, immediately unplug the power cord from
the dryer and call for service. Do not reconnect the dryer until it has been inspected and
serviced by a qualified service person.

touch the infrared lamps with bare hands. Doing so will

WARNING!

• ALWAYS connect the dryer to the appropriate outlet on the compatible conveyor. This is

a switched outlet that will shut off the dryer if the conveyor is shut off.

• NEVER connect the dryer directly to a wall outlet. Doing so creates a safety hazard and

may cause damage to the conveyor.

• ALWAYS use the properly rated power cord supplied with the dryer.

• NEVER run the machine with the fan cover on the dryer removed, or with the heater

raceway covers removed.

• ALWAYS disconnect the power cord prior to servicing the machine.

• ALWAYS disconnect the power cord before installing or changing lamps.

• NEVER place any part of your body under the heating lamps.

• ALWAYS allow lamps to cool at least 10 minutes before servicing lamps or adjacent

parts. After the lamps have cooled; use cotton gloves when touching lamps.

• NEVER allow the dryer to operate un-attended. The operator must be present at all times!

REMOVE FOAM SHIPPING INSERTS PRIOR TO OPERATION

See unpacking section for removal instructions.

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UNPACKING:

WARNING: REMOVE FOAM SHIPPING INSERTS PRIOR TO OPERATION

All dryers are shipped with foam inserts over the ends of the infrared lamps. These inserts are
located under the raceway covers. This foam insert is only for shipping and MUST be removed
prior to operation.

Instructions:

 Make sure the power cord is disconnected from the dryer.
 On each end of the dryer, remove the 4 screws that secure the raceway covers.
 Remove the raceway covers.
 Remove the packaging material (foam shipping inserts) on both sides of the dryer.
 Re-attach the raceway covers using the four screws.
 Save the packing material for possible future use.

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SETUP & USE:

WARNING!

HIGH TEMPERATURES

The Infrared lamps temperature may exceed 500° F. Contact with the lamps will cause severe
BURNS. Flammable objects may ignite if they are left under the lamps for too long.

REMOVE FOAM SHIPPING INSERTS PRIOR TO OPERATION

See unpacking section for removal instructions.

Mount dryer onto conveyor:

If the dryer was purchased at the same time the conveyor was purchased; the dryer will normally
be mounted onto the conveyor by your authorized Rena Systems Dealer.
Please refer to your conveyor’s operating instructions for additional details.

IR7C Dryer mounted onto TB-390 Conveyor

Connect dryer power cord to conveyor:

The power cord, supplied with the dryer, must be connected to the appropriate outlet on your
conveyor. Please refer to your conveyor’s operating instructions, to identify the proper “dryer
power connection” location on your conveyor.

WARNING: Do NOT
and may cause damage to the conveyor.

connect the dryer directly to a wall outlet. Doing so creates a safety hazard

Dryer power connection (DRYER OUT) on TB-390 conveyor

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Operation:

 Position the dryer so it is located above your printed media’s “image area”.
 Power the conveyor ON and set the desired media transport speed.

The media transport speed should be set to provide adequate ink drying time.
Drying times will vary greatly. They are dependent on many factors including dryer power,
type of media, type of ink being used, and print quality setting.

 Power the dryer ON using the power switch. The power

switch is located on the side of the dryer, where the
power cord attaches to the dryer. The power switch will
illuminate and the fan will run, when power has been
applied to the dryer.

Note: When the dryer has been properly connected to
the conveyor; the dryer can only be powered on if the
conveyor is also powered on. This is a safety feature. It prevents the possibility of
accidently leaving the dryer on when the conveyor belts are not moving.

Incase of a Jam:

• Immediately turn OFF the dryer.

The dryer can be turned OFF by turning the conveyor or dryer power switch to OFF.

• Verify that the conveyor’s power switch is also OFF, and then carefully remove the jam.

• After the jam has been removed you can turn on the conveyor’s power switch and then the

dryer’s power switch.

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