VASTEX Dri-Vault VDC-253610, Dri-Vault VDC-253624, Dri-Vault VDC-513610, Dri-Vault VDC-253610-DHO, Dri-Vault VDC513610-DHO Assembly, Operating, And Maintenance Instructions

Year of manufacture:

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Doc. #01-14-011B

Original Instructions

Dri-Vault

Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions

Dri-Vault VDC-253610, VDC-253624, VDC-513610

VDC-253610-DHO & VDC513610-DHO

VDC-253610

VDC-513610

VDC-253624

Contents Page#

 Safety and Machine specs 2

 Assembly instructions 3

 Controls 4-5

 Operation, and Maintenance 6

 Troubleshooting 7

 Warranty 8

Electrical Dr

Serial Number:

(Please log your machine's serial number and date of purchase for future reference.)

awing #:

VTX

Rev:______

Date:____/____/______

astex International, Inc.

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7 Emery St
Bethlehem, Pa. 18015 USA
Phone# [phone] Fax# [phone]

Web Site www.vastex.com
E-Mail [e-mail]

Authorized Representative in Europe:
Certification Experts BV
Nieuwstad 100 1381 CE Weesp,

T he Netherlands
Tel : + 31 (0) 294 – 48 33 55

Fax : + 31 (0) 294 – 41 46 87

Vastex E-mail assistance

Purchasing & Product Info:

[e-mail]

Electrical Support:

[e-mail]

Tech Support, Mechanical Setup, and Operation

[e-mail]

Screen Printing Issues & Support:
[e-mail]

Safety Instructions

2

The Instruction Manual and Safety Instructions must be read and understood by
anyone operating the Vastex Screen Drying Cabinet.

 The operator should read and understand the instruction manual before operating this equipment. Store

instruction manual and safety instructions near equipment for easy access to operators.

 VASTEX Screen Drying Cabinet is intended for the drying of emulsion on screen printing screens. Do

not use for any other purpose unless authorized by Vastex International, Inc. Use of this equipment for
any other purpose can be dangerous and may cause damage to this equipment voiding the warranty.

 It is recommended that the area around this equipment be designated as a work area and only author-

ized employees are allowed in this area.

 Children and pets must be kept clear from the work area.
 Never leave equipment unattended.
 DO NOT operate dry cabinet with any cover or guard removed.
 Operator must be familiar with controls of the dryer.
 Before starting production, the operator must check that all covers and guards are in place, no material

has been left in the cabinet, and the exhaust duct is clear of any obstructions.

 Always turn off power at the main disconnect at the end of production.
 Do Not remove any cover or guard until power at the main disconnect is switched off and locked out. No

unauthorized persons are to be allowed inside the control boxes.

 Turn off and lock out power at the main disconnect before cleaning and maintenance.
 Only qualified technicians should be allowed to make repairs on the VASTEX Screen Drying Cabinet.

 Noise and Vibration: This noise level produced by this equipment does not exceed 70 dB(A).

Machine Specifications

Drying times will vary. Humidity, thickness and type of emulsion used, and

the size of screens are factors in Dri-Vault curing time.

Defect Warranty

Maximum # of Screens

Maximum Screen Size

Smallest Screen Width

Blower (Free Air)

Overall Depth x Width x
Height

Heater Wattage

Electrical Power

Shipping Weight*

Shipping Dimensions*

VDC-253610

3 Year

10 @ maximum size

25" x 36" x 1.625" (63.5 x 91.4 x 4.12 cm)

18" (46 cm)

200 CFM (5.7 cmm)120v or

290 CFM (8.5cmm) 240volt

39.5” x 34.75” x 29”
(100 x 88 x 74cm)

1,250 Watts 120 Volts or

1,550 Watts 240 Volts

120V / 10A / 1 Ph. / 60 HZ / NEMA 5-15P plug

or 240V / 6A / 1 Ph. / 50/60 HZ / NEMA 6-15P

367 lbs (166.5 kg)

43" x 43" x 48" [109 x 109 x 122 cm]

VDC-513610

3Year

(10) @ 51” x 36” / (20) @ 25” x 36”

(10 screens) @ 51” x 36”

No minimum size

290 CFM (8.2 CMM)

37.9” x 62.5”x 32.3”

(96.3 x 159.1 x 81.9cm)

1,550 Watts @ 240 Volts

240V / 6A / 1 Ph. / NEMA 6-15P plug

573 lbs (277 kg)

69” x 43” x 35” (175 x 109 x 89 cm)

VDC-253624

3 Year

24 @ maximum size

25" x 36" x 1.625" (63.5 x 91.4 x 4.12 cm)

18" (46 cm)

350 CFM (9.9 CMM)

39.5” x 34.75” x 81”
(100 x 88 x 206cm)

2 x 1,550 = 3,100 Watts 240 Volts

240V / 16A / 1 Ph. / 50/60 HZ /NEMA 6-20P plug

670 lbs (303 kg)

43" x 43" x 84" [109 x 109 x 213 cm]

Putting this Equipment into Service —

To put your drying cabinet into use:

1.) Follow the assembly instructions on page 4 of this manual.

2.) Familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your unit (see page 5 and 6).

Using this Equipment —

To use your drying cabinet, follow the operating and maintenance instructions on page 7.

Assembly

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1) Unpack your drying cabinet and remove the (4) lag screws (with a 7/16 socket) holding it down to
the skid. Open the doors and remove the Shelves, the Center Tree (Wide Dri-Vault only), and any oth­er items inside.

2) Slide the drying cabinet to the edge of the skid and install the (4) casters or levelers at each corner
of the machine. Tighten the nut with a 3/4” wrench or a 3/4” socket.

3) Clean the inside thoroughly, first vacuuming then wiping down with a damp lint free cloth. This
should be repeated several times after turning on the unit to allow any trapped dust to be removed.

NOTE: Debris left in the chamber will contaminate screens and cause the image area to
develop pinholes.

4) Unwrap the shelves and wipe clean with a damp lint free rag. Install the shelves onto the Center

Tree (Wide Dri-Vault only), and inside walls of the drying cabinet. Install the shelves as shown.

NOTE: Be sure all 3 tabs of each shelf are properly seated!

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5) It is recommended that the exhaust be ducted outside to remove fumes and moisture from the

work environment. Do not exceed (1) elbow (90 deg.), and/or 8 feet of straight duct. In the event this
must be exceeded, a duct fan (booster) must be added to ensure proper airflow. If it is not exhausted
to the outside, make sure the elbow provided is used and pointed to the ground to restrict light from
entering the cabinet.

Intake air filter

— Power users: For shops that want to have the fastest dry times with a full cabinet, it is highly rec­ommended that you add a booster fan to the exhaust. This will draw the most amount of air through
the cabinet and will decrease dry times. The booster should be sized to match or slightly exceed the
machine’s rated CFM(CMM).

— Humidity is a big factor in dry times: If your region is very humid, you should consider using
your Dri-Vault in an air conditioned room. If that is not an option, adding a dehumidifier next to the in­take of the Dri-Vault would decrease dry times and increase efficiency.