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Basic opEratinG instrUctions
1. Swing the upper frame fully to the rear and turn on the heating element switch (Fig. 1). Timer needs to be
turned on for machine to operate. It will require approximately three minutes to preheat. Preheating the unit
before use is especially important when using materials .040" or thinner. These materials heat very quickly
and it is best to have the temperature stabilized first.
2. Place Vacuum Maximizer
Vacuum Maximizer
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arch Essix trimmed cast.
3. Raise the plate along the hexagon post and open it using the release handle provided. Place a sheet of
Essix plastic within the frame (Fig 3) and center it carefully. Note: If plastic has any protection film, ensure
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it is removed before placing on machine.
4. Close the hole plate and secure therelease handle by tightening (Fig. 4). Swing the heating unit into
position squarely over the material (Fig. 5).
CAUTION: Move heating unit only by the handle provided. Do not leave the machine unattended while
heating plastic.
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iMportant inforMation
See the Essix Plastics Instructions for the specific types of Essix
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times, sag depth, and what to look for when thermoforming with the individual types of Essix
5. The plastic heats quickly and will be useless if allowed to sag excessively.
In extreme cases, the plastic may be ingested into the vacuum motor
causing damage to the motor.
6. Observe the plastic as it heats. Follow directions for the Essix
you are using. Watch for sag depth, if plastic instructions specify (Fig. 6).
7. Turn on vacuum, then firmly lower the plastic over the model (Fig. 7).
8. Push plastic into the undercuts of the model with the Essix Accentuator
Tool (Fig. 8).
9. Immediately spray with Freeze Spray
Coolant. This is an essential step. Not only
does it cool the plastic, prohibiting further
thinning, but it "shrinks" the material
around the cast, realizing a tighter fit.
Let the vacuum run until the plastic
encased model is cool. After turning off the
motor, open the release handle and remove
thermoformed plastic from the vacuum machine.
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CAUTION: Do not allow the heating element to rest over the handles at any time as they become very hot.
NOTE: Allow the heating unit time to cool for at least 10 minutes between operations (or before placement
near a wall).
Gasket on the vacuum plate. Place the cast (stone, gypsum, etc.) inside the
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Gasket on the vacuum plate (Fig. 2). The vacuum machine will accommodate 1 full
Figure 2
on
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Plastic. The instructions include heating
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Plastic
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sag
depth
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Figure 5
Plastics.
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