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Table of contents
WARNING .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
MARKINGS AND GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS ....................................................................................................... 4
WHAT IS HEAT? ............................................................................................................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
ANALOG OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................ 10
DIGITAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................ 12
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................... 21
DIAGRAMS ....................................................................................................................................................... 23

Warning

The National Electrical Code, Occupational Safety

and Health Act regulations, local industrial codes and
local inspection requirements also provide a basis
for equipment installation, use, and service.

1. Read, study and understand all warning and operating

instructions furnished with this equipment prior to
installment or use. If any part of this material is unclear,
contact the factory for clarification.

SHOCK HAZARDS

2. Only qualified persons are to install, operate and

maintain this equipment in accordance with applicable
codes, safety practices and manufacturers instructions.

WARNING!

3. Electric shock can be fatal, therefore:

A.
B.
C.

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL!

To reduce the risk of death or serious injury from shock,
read, understand, and follow the following safety
instructions. In addition, make certain that anyone else
who uses this heating equipment understands and
follows these safety instructions as well.

Install and ground unit in compliance with

national, regional and local codes.
Do not operate in damp or wet area.
Remove the contact from the wall socket before
working on the equipment.

IMPORTANT! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DEATH,

INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, DO NOT
ATTEMPT OPERATION of this heating equipment prior
to having read and understood the following safety
summary.

4. Refer to the operating manual supplied with this

equipment for all safety information.
5. It is owners responsibility to keep all warning decals
legible and intact. Replacement decals are available
from the factory.

Do not, in any manner, come into physical contact with

any part of the current circuit.

6. Failure to heed these warning may result in personal

or fatal injury and/or equipment and property damage.

Do not use in a damp area or come in contact with a

moist or wet surface.

Read and carry out all instructions included in this

manual as well as the following specific procedures.

Do not attempt to use if any part of clothing or body is

wet.

When one of the symbols shown here is displayed, be

alert to the possibility of personal injury and carefully
read the message that follows.

Do not allow the heating equipment to come in contact

with water or moisture.

ELECTRICK SHOCK
Electric shock hazard exists during the
operation of the step(s).

Do not attempt to plug the heating machine into the

power source if any part of body or clothing is moist, or if
you are in physical contact with water or moisture.
Do not alter power cord or power cord plug in any way.

RISK OF FIRE AND BURNS

Fire hazard and possibility of being burned
exists during the operation of the step(s).

Do not attempt to plug the heating equipment into the

power source if the ground prong on power cord plug is
bent over, broken off, or missing.

EXPLOSIONS
Possibility of injury or death exists due to
improper handling and maintenance of
compressed gas cylinders or regulators.

Do not modify any wiring, ground connections,

switches, or fuses in this heating equipment.
Keep all liquid containers far enough away from the
heating equipment and work area so that if spilled, the
liquid can not possibly come in contact with any part of
the equipment or electrical circuit.

Published standards on safety are available. They are

listed in ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION at the
end of this SAFETY SUMMARY.

Replace any cracked or damaged parts that are

insulated or act as insulators such as power cord
IMMEDIATELY.

FIRE HAZARDS

BODY PROTECTION

WARNING!

WARNING!

FIRE CAN CAUSE DEATH, INJURY, AND PROPERTY

DAMAGE!
To reduce risk of death, injury, or property damage from
fire , read, understand, and follow the following safety
instructions. In addition, make certain that anyone else
that uses this heating equipment follows these safety
instructions as well.

Do not handle hot light tubes with bare hands.

Do not heat any body parts (hands, face, etc.).

Markings and
graphical symbols

Do not wear gloves or other clothing that contain oil,

grease, or other flammable substances.
Do not wear flammable hair preparations.
Do not use in an area until it is checked and cleared of
combustible and/or flammable materials. Never point
the heating equipment towards flammable material.

Do not use in an area where the air may contain

flammable dust (such as grain dust), gas, or liquid
vapors (such as gasoline).

Indicate the serial number of the

machine.
Warning: Refer to the instructions
before changing or servicing the
machine.

Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for immediate

use! A portable chemical fire extinguisher, type ABC, is
recommended.
Make sure work area has a good, solid, safe floor,
preferably concrete or masonry, not tiled, carpeted, or
made of any other flammable material.

EXPLOSION HAZARDS

WARNING!

EXPLOSION CAN CAUSE DEATH, INJURY, AND

PROPERTY DAMAGE!
To reduce risk of death, injury, or property damage from
explosion, read, understand, and follow the following
safety instructions. In addition, make certain that anyone
else that uses this heating equipment follows these
safety instructions as well.
Never point the heating equipment towards
compressed gas, air cylinder or other pressure
vessel.

What is heat?
Heat transmission

Why using short wave IR in paint

curing?

There are three main methods of heat transmission.

These are:

With the advent of regulations controlling paint product

emissions, water-based and high solids paint products
are becoming more and more commonly used in auto
repairs. These new paints require longer drying times
than traditional products . . . that is, using traditional
curing methods.

Conduction: The direct transfer of energy from solid

objects with a higher temperature to objects with a lower
temperature.

Convection: The use of a gas or liquid to transfer heat

from one object to another. This can be forced with the
aid of a fan or pump, or can be natural, due to the gas or
liquid having different temperatures or densities.

Widely accepted in Europe, Short wave IR and its unique

benefits are fast becoming the industry standard
worldwide.

Radiation: One material emits radiation which hits

another material. When the radiation is absorbed it is
converted into heat. The heat source and the receiver
may be a gas, liquid or solid, however the degree of heat
transfer is dependent on how transparent each is to
radiation, ie: The more transparent to radiation the less
efficient.

Short wave IR is different from other curing methods in

many ways. It dries and cures by penetrating through the
wet coating and heating the layers underneath. A
bottom-up cure is superior to the top-down process
associated with other curing methods in that it produces
a more thorough cure, and more heat can be applied
without fear of skinning and solvent popping.

Infra-Red (IR)

Short wave IRs higher heating temperatures reduce

cure times and improve quality.

A type of radiation, infra-red is part of the electromagnetic spectrum, Short wave IR produces the greatest
heat transfer effect, stronger than any other type of
radiation.
IR radiation can be divided into three types:
Long wave
Medium wave
Short wave
As a rule the shorter the wavelength the higher the
temperature produced. This has a dramatic effect on the
depth of penetration through a substance.
Increased temperature = SPEED
Result: Short wave IR produces a much deeper
penetration than Long or Medium wave. Making it the
most efficient transfer method.

Short wave IR benefits

Short wave IR has many benets compared to
conventional methods:
Reduces curing times of organic solvent based paint
products.
Reduces drying times of water-based products.
Instant on/off no warm-up or cool-down periods.
Dramatically less expensive to operate with better
results.
Saves energy because drying can be focused on
repaired area, not the entire vehicle.
High quality nish.
Reduced regulated emissions.

All lead to increased:

Productivity
Protability
Quality

Assembly

Assembly of your Spectratherm 8000S will require two or

more people and the tools listed below. The simple step
by step operations can be completed in approximately 30
minutes.

Step 2
From the bottom of the upright/arm assembly (6).

Tools Required
7/16 (10mm) Socket Wrench
1/2 (13mm) Socket Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver

Insert short black strip (7), circular cutout facing down.

Insert long black strip (8), circular cutout facing up.
Repeat on other side of upright.

Checklist
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Description

Qty

Nut Nyloc -20

Flat Washer
Caster with lock
Caster without lock
Base assembly
Upright/Arm assembly
Black strip (top)
Black strip (bottom)
Black front panel
Bolt 5/16 18 x (M8x25)
Lock washer 5/16
Flat washer 5/16
Stud ThreadedM8 X 75
Belleville washer M8
Friction washer
Phenolic washer
Lamp array assembly
Bolt M10x60
Clamp and Boom Hinge Bracket
Handle bar
Rotative System Bracket
Hex Bolt M8x35
Handle
Bolt M6

16
16
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2

Insert black panel (9) in front of upright.

Step 3
Using three bolts (10) and washers (11 & 12) fasten the
base assembly (5) to the upright/arm assembly (6),
tighten using a 12 (13mm) socket wrench.
Note: It will require two people to carry out this
operation.

Step 4
Using the hex bolt (22), the Belleville washers (14), the
friction washers (15) and the phenolic washers (16)
fasten the lamp array units to the support bar, as shown
in the inset diagram "Head Assembly Fixation". Tighten
using a phillips screwdriver. (This operation should be
carried out in the box, as the lamp array unit is hard
wired into the upright/arm assembly).

Step 5
With one person supporting the lamp array assembly
(17), use a bolt (18) to fasten the assembly to the
upright/arm assembly (6), making sure the phenolic
washers (16), the rotative system bracket (21) and the
clamp (19) are positioned as shown. Tighten using a
10mm socket wrench.

Step 6
*WARNING
Do not operate the strut lever. It isnt counter balanced
until the head assembly (17) is fitted (Step 4). Operation
at this stage may cause damage and possible personal
injury.

Using the stud threaded (13), fasten the two handle bars
(20) to the upright/arm assembly.

Step 7

Step 1

Using a Bolt M6 x 9 Long (24), fasten the handle (23), as

illustrated above.

Using the Nyloc nuts (1) and washers (2) fasten the 4
castors (3 & 4) to the base assembly (5), tighten using a
7/16 socket wrench.
Note: Castors with locks (3) attach to the rear of the
base assembly.

Step 8
Finally confirm your Spectratherm 8000S is the correct
electrical specification for your electrical supply.
(See nameplate on control panel).
Connect the correct electrical plug to the mains cable.
(Owing to the various outlets in use Spectratek products
do not come fitted with plugs).
It is advised that you consult the electrical specification
sheet and a qualified person to ensure correct and safe
connection to the mains supply, before referring to the
operating instructions and testing!
If you have any questions regarding the assembly or
operation of your Spectratek product please contact your
distributor or AMH Canada for assistance.

Analog Operating
Instructions
Please read the text and examine the diagram carefully
before proceeding.

Step 1
Ensure that contact breakers (1) are in the ON position.
The (red) stop button (2) will illuminate.
Note: If only one lamp array is to be used, use the left
hand side (containing the sensor). Only the left contact
breaker should be switched on. (The right hand side will
not operate independently).

Step 2
Set: Ramp time/Flash OFF power: (3)
Essentially preheat time, Heating the surface too fast
can result in a poor finish including solvent popping.
Set: Cure temp./Flash OFF time: (4)
Set: Cure time: (5) baking time. According to the
enclosed guide.

Step 3
Ensure brakes on rear wheels are unlocked. Position the
unit so the lamp array units are approximately 60cm
away from the surface to be cured. Check that the lamp
array unit is parallel and the centre bar is in the middle of
the cure area. (Adjust using the lever on the upright and
handles on the top and bottom of the lamp units).
CORRECT
60cm

90

10

INCORRECT

Step 4 (S models only)

Press: Standby The (yellow) standby button (6) will
flash and audible tone will sound.
A low frequency beep indicates the unit is too close or
too far away from the cure area. The frequency of the
beep will increase as the lamp array is moved closer,
becoming a continuous tone when the unit is exactly the
correct 60cm away from the cure area.
The unit can be silenced by pressing the (red) stop
button (2) at any time. (see notes)

Step 5
Apply rear brakes.

Step 6
Perform any minor adjustments of the lamp array and the
individual lamp reflectors to ensure they are 60cm away,
parallel and centred on the cure area (On S models, a
continuous tone should be audible while in Standby
mode).

Step 7
Press: Start The (green) start button (7) will illuminate.
The cycle set in step 2 will begin and complete
automatically.

Step 8
When the cycle is complete, the (red) stop button (2)
flashes continuously and on S models the buzzer
sounds five times until the stop button (2) is depressed,
or the contact breaker (1) is switched off.

Notes:
Pressing the (red) stop button (2) at any time during the
curing cycle automatically stops the operation and resets
ramp time, cure temperature and cure time.
Before storing your curing system, ensure the unit is
sufficiently cool and the contact breaker (1) is in OFF
position.
Use only approved electrical plugs and receptacles,
recommended for your units electrical specification.
Locking plugs and receptacles are advised.
Check the electrical specifications of your unit (sticker (8)
on control panel) are compatible with your main supply.
If you have any questions, please contact your
distributor.

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Digital Operating
Instructions

Upwards Arrow Key

Downwards Arrow Key

Please read the text and examine the diagram carefully

before proceeding.

Prog Key

Control Panel

Starting Process Key

Stop and Memory Reset Key

Operating procedures
Step 1
Turn ON the main breaker. The LCD screen will display
the following message for 1 to 2 seconds during the
system initialization. IMPORTANT: Please wait until the
display message disappears.

Step 2

A
B

Control Keypad Buttons

Buzzer

After the initialization step, the screen will display the

different programs preset. 3 different programs can be
preset. Each line represents one program with the times
and temperature preset. The first number in the same
line is the ramp time, the second number is the cure time
and the third number is the temperature (01mn 01mn 70C). To browse the programs, press PROG key, and
then a cursor will appear showing which program is
select.

Symbols description
Ramp Cycle Adjustment Key
Curing Cycle Adjustment Key
Temperature Adjustment Key
Set Up Key

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The screen will display the last preset programs of the

last process performed.

The distance between the lamp array units and the

object to be cured must be adjusted between 21 to 26"
(55 to 65cm). A buzzer helps the user to establish the
correct distance. When the lamp units are to far from the
target, the beeps are long and slow. As the lamps
approach the target, the beeps become short and faster.
When the correct distance is reached, the LCD displays
the following message.

To modify the programs values, press the pictogram

representing each parameter (for example,
representing Ramp time) and press the Arrow key to
increase or decrease the number.

Step 3
The different preset times and temperatures are
memorized in the system memory. If the programs or
information within the programs needs to be erased,
press the STOP button for 3 to 4 seconds, and the
following message will be displayed.

If the STOP button is pressed during the distance

measuring step, the LCD will display STOP until the
operator continues.
Note: The lamp array unit must be parallel to the cure
area and the centre bar is in the middle. Adjust the
position by using the lever on the upright and the
handles on the top-bottom of the lamp units.
CORRECT

INCORRECT

60cm
(23in)
90

Step 4
When the setup for the different programs is completed,
press on PROG key successively to chose the program
needed (the cursor helps to show the current program).
Press then START button to begin the process. The
LCD will display the Distance Measuring Adjustment

Step 5
Apply rear brakes.

Step 6
Press the START button to start the program preset.

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Step 9 - Set up process

When the Setup button is pressed, the LCD displays the
following information.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired
option and then press the setup button once again to
validate.
Note: For the Body shop models, each program
represents one cycle of curing. Its not possible to have
more than one cycle of curing for those models.

Step 7
The operator can turn off the lamps by pressing the
STOP pictogram at any time.
To bypass the distance measure during a process, select
and validate the Distance Off in the setup.

Step 8
At the end of the process, the Ramp Time, Cure Time
and Temperature LEDs begin to flash. An audible sound
indicates the end of the process.

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Technical references
WARNING
The following curing time tables are for spectratherm 1200,
4000 and 8000 using 1000W Light tubes. These tables are
only provide as reference for model using different light tubes.

All panels @ 24 inches (60cm) from infra red unit.

Temperature 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit.
When curing plastics, or temperature-sensitive substrates, set temperature to 120-130 F and
double Ramp & Bake times.

BASF Diamont
Product

BASF Code

Ramp Time

Cure Time

Total Time
(min)

Diamont Epoxy Primer

DE-15

7min

7min

Diamont Primer Filler

DP-20

5min

5min

Diamont Tintable Primer

DP-21

7min

7min

Waterborne Primer

HP-350

2min

5min

7min

Waterborne Primer

HP-400

2min

5min

7min

Diamont Single Stage

HS Solo

7min

7min

Diamont Clear

DC-88

5min

7min

12min

Diamont MS Clear

DC-92

5min

7min

12min

Diamont MS Clear

DC-93

5min

7min

12min

BASF Code

Ramp Time
Flash Off
Power 60%

Cure Time
@160F180F

Total Time
(min)

7min

7min

BASF Glasurit
Product
Epoxy Primer

801-1552

Polyester Spray Filler

1006-202

11min

Polyester Fine Body Filler

839-11

2min

11min

Glassodur Acrylic Primer Filler MS

285-22

5min

5min

Glassodur Acrylic Primer Filler

285-81

5min

5min

Glassodur Acrylic Tintable Primer

285-75

7min

7min

Glassohyd

76-86

2min

5min

7min

Glassohyd Epoxy

76-22

2min

5min

7min

2min

Glassodur Acrylic Top Coat

21 line

7min

7min

Glassodur MS Clear

923-85

5min

7min

12min

Glassodur Clear

923-54

5min

7min

12min

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All panels @ 24 inches (60cm) from infra red unit.

Temperature 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit.
When curing plastics, or temperature-sensitive substrates, set temperature to 120-130 F and
double Ramp & Bake times.

Product

Total Time
(min)

10min

10min

10min

15min

#Coats

Waterborne Primer-Surface

210S

2/3

2K Waterborne Epoxy Primer

275S

2/3

5min

Velvaseal WPS Primer

2120S

5min

5min

2125S

5min

5min

2140S

5min

1120S

2/4

3min

8min

11min

1140S

2/4

3min

8min

11min

2600S

1/2

3min

8min

11min

2610S

1/2

3min

8min

11min

2640S

1/2

3min

8min

11min

7800S

3min

9min

12min

URO Primer-Filler
Prime 'N Seal Primer Sealer

CHROMACLEAR High Glamour

Ramp Time

Cure Time

Dupont Code

5min

Apply heat to panel immediately after nal coat.

All panels must be a minimum 24 inches from infra-red unit.
Note: An infra-red heat lamp can only cure what it can see. A thorough cure may not occur
along the edges of some panels. e.g. If a unit has a single lamp array it may only heat an
area 40" x 40" square. Also take into consideration the curve of the panel, it may not always
be at a constant angle to the lamp.
When curing plastics, or temperature-sensitive substrates, set temperature to 120-130F
and double Ramp & Bake times.

ICI Autocolor 2K Urethane System

Ramp Time
(50% to 60% Power)

Cure Time @ 160f

(Full Power)

P565-761Extraller

2 min

8 min

P565-693 Hi-Dur Rapide

2 min

5 min

P190-640 MS Clearcoat

2 min

10 min

P190-643 HS Clearcoat

2 min

10 min

P190-643 HS Clearcoat P275-350 Accelerator

2 min
2 min

6 min
8 min

Product

P420 & P421 Single Layer

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All panels @ 24 inches (60cm) from infra red unit.

Temperature 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit.
When curing plastics, or temperature-sensitive substrates, set temperature to 120-130 F and double
Ramp & Bake times.

Product
Acrylic
Urethane
Concept

PPG
Code

Mix
Ratio

Reducer

Hardener

#Coats

Ramp
Time

Cure
Time

Total
Time
(min)

10min

15min

DAU

1:1/2:1

DT885

DAU2

5min

DCC

2:1:2

DT885

DFX7

4min

6min

10min

Concept

DCC

2:1:1

DT885

DU5

5min

15min

20min

Concept

DCC

2:1:2

DT885

DFX11

5min

12min

17min

Concept

DCC

4:2:1

DT885

DCX61

5min

25min

30min

Clear

DC1100

1:1

DC1275

5min

12min

17min

Clear

DAU82

1:1/2:1

DT885

DAU2

5min

12min

17min

Clear

DCU2020

2:1:1

DT885

DU5

5min

15min

20min

Clear

DCU2020

2:1:2

DT885

DFX7

4min

6min

10min

Clear

DCU2001

2:1:1

DT885

DU5

5min

20min

25min

Clear

DCU2001

2:1:2

DT885

DFX7

5min

7min

12min

Clear

DCU2002

4:1:1

DT885

DCX61

5min

25min

30min

Clear

DCU2002

5:1:5

DT885

DFX11

5min

10min

15min

Clear

DCU2021

4:1:1

DT885

DCX61

5min

25min

30min

Clear

DCU2021

5:1:5

DT885

DFX11

5min

10min

15min

Clear

DCD35

2:1

DU5

5min

25min

30min

Clear

DCD35

2:1:2

DT885

DFX7

5min

10min

15min

Clear

DCU2035

4:1:2

DT885

DCX61

10min

25min

35min

Product

PPG Code

#Coats

Ramp
Time

Cure
Time

Total
Time
(min)

Primer

DP

1:1

4min

6min

10min

Primer

DPW1832

RTS

3min

5min

8min

Primer

DPW1834

RTS

3min

5min

8min

Surfacer

K36

5:1:1

DT870

K201

3min

6min

9min

Surfacer

DCP21

4:1:4

DT870

DCP212

4min

8min

12min

Surfacer

K200

4:1:1

DT870

K201

3min

6min

9min

Mix
Ratio

Reducer

Hardener
401

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All panels @ 24 inches (60cm) from infra red unit.

Temperature 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit.
When curing plastics, or temperature-sensitive substrates, set temperature to 120-130 F and double Ramp
& Bake times.

Product

Ramp Time

Cure Time

Total Time (min)

RM Stop Glassber

10min

10min

RM Stop Fin

4min

4min

RM Stop Extra Fin

4min

4min

RM Stop Zinc

4min

4min

RM Stop Alu

4min

4min

RM Stop Filler

4min

Maxill 610

5min

20min

25min

Maxill 611

4min

15min

19min

Maxill 612

3min

10min

13min

RM Fast Filler 512

3min

8min

11min

Solo de Diamont

3min

10min

13min

Solo + Soloash

2min

5min

7min

Diamontop

3min

10min

13min

Startop HS

3min

10min

13min

Solo Blending Clear

3min

10min

13min

Solo Blending Clear (for Polishing)

3min

10min

13min

4min

All panels @ 24 inches (60cm) from infra red unit.

Temperature 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit.
When curing plastics, or temperature-sensitive substrates, set temperature to 120-130 F and double
Ramp & Bake times.

Product

Ramp Time

Top Stopper

3min

Alu-Spray Filler

2min

1K Full Primer

2min

Cure Time

Total Time (min)

3min

5min

7min

5min

7min

5-7min

5-7min

2k Standocryl 2:1 MS

7min

7min

2k Rapid Clear 2:1 MS

7min

7min

HS Filler

All products represent 2 coats. More coats require additional time.

Apply Infra Red immediately after painting.
All products were thinned with 2K express thinner.
2K 4:1 hardened with 2K normal.

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2K Standocryl/2K Rapid Clear was hardened with 2:1 MS hardener.

All panels @ 24 inches (60cm) from infra red unit.

Temperature 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit.
When curing plastics, or temperature-sensitive substrates, set temperature to 120-130 F and
double Ramp & Bake times.

Product

Ramp Time

Cure Time

Total Time (min)

Washprimer EM

4min

4min

8min

Washprimer EM CF

4min

4min

8min

Priming Filler 680

3min

6min

9min

Autocryl Filler 3+1

4min

10min

14min

Autocryl Filler 3110

4min

10min

14min

Autonova Filler

4min

10min

14min

Primer Surfacer EP

8min

15min

23min

Autowave Filler 790

4min

8min

12min

Autowave Filler HB

4min

10min

14min

Autocryl/1.2.3 Hardener

5min

15min

20min

Autocryl/MS 20 Hardener

5min

10min

15min

Autocryl/MS 30 Hardener

5min

12min

17min

Autocryl/MS 40 Hardener

5min

12min

17min

Autoclear/1.2.3 Hardener

5min

15min

20min

Autoclear/MS 20 Hardener

5min

10min

15min

Autoclear/MS 30 Hardener

5min

12min

17min

Autoclear/MS 40 Hardener

5min

12min

17min

Autoclear MS1000/MS20 Hardener

3min

8min

11min

Autoclear MS1000/MS30 Hardener

3min

10min

13min

Autoclear MS1000/MS40 Hardener

3min

10min

13min

Autoclear MS 2000/MS20

4min

10min

14min

Autoclear MS 2000/MS30

4min

12min

16min

Autoclear MS 2000/MS40

4min

12min

16min

Autoclear MS 3000/MS20

5min

10min

15min

Autoclear MS 3000/MS30

5min

15min

20min

Autoclear MS 3000/MS40

5min

15min

20min

Autoclear HS/MS20

5min

10min

15min

Autoclear HS/MS30

5min

15min

20min

Autoclear HS/MS40

5min

15min

20min

Autoclear MS BSR System

5min

15min

20min

Autocoat LV

3min

15min

15min

Autoclear LV

3min

12min

20min

Autoclear Ultra LV 2.1

3min

12min

20min

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General
Maintenance
Spectratherm 8000S machines have been designed
for trouble free operation and long useful life
providing they are regularly cleaned and
maintained.
1. Electrical Connections - must be checked regularly
for damage, wear, and tightness. Mechanical stress due
to thermal shock can loosen connections. Worn or
damaged power cords and connectors should be
replaced. All connections should be regularly tightened.
2. Ventilation grills - Clean dust, dirt, and grease on the
ventilation grills located on the back cover reflectors and
the panel.
3. General Cleaning - Periodically clean dust, dirt, and
grease from the machine. Every six months, or as
necessary, open or remove the panels and air-blow any
dust and dirt that may have accumulated inside. While
cleaning the interior, inspect for any damage to the
electrical connections of the power cord, the control and
power supply circuits, and the condition of cable
insulation and couplings.

WARNING!

Never clean the reflectors with a solvent. Even when

extremely soiled, it still has a high level of efficiency.

WARNING!

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL!

To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug the
machine from the power source.

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Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting information table is
provided as a guide to help resolve some of the more
common problems that may be encountered. It does not
provide all possible solutions, only those actions that
may be applied at operator level to address more
common faults.
In the event of any malfunction and before
troubleshooting the operator should routinely:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power source.
2. Check the condition of the cables and insulation for
evidence of heat or burning.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

ACTION

On power up, nothing

appears to happen.
No light tubes come on.

No Power getting to heater.

Check wall breaker.

Check plug wires.

Power supply failure.

Replace power supply.

On power-up, the STOP

button flashes ON &
OFF continuously.

C.P.U. Board faulty

If the START button is

held in, the light tubes
come on.

This is normal: when the START

button is held in, it overrides all timers
and initiates the RAMP cycle.

None.

When STANDBY is
pushed, nothing
happens.

The Sensor board will tick as it tries to

see the panel. If it cant see anything
within 3 feet, it wont flash or beep.

Test the sensor by putting a flat sheet

of cardboard in front of it.

Replace C.P.U. & Sensor Boards.

Contact AMH Canada Customer
Support if you dont know how to do
this.

If the sensor still doesnt work, it may be

faulty and the C.P.U. and Sensor
Boards should be replaced Contact
Spectratek Customer Support if you
dont know how to do this.
Cant get a continious
tone when positioning
the sensor.

The light tubes are not square to the

panel, or there are nipples or insets in
the panel.

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Change the position of the light tubes

and try again. The sensor must be
square to the panel for it to see the
surface.

When START is pushed,

some of the light tubes
Do Not light.

The light tube has been broken.

Or the light tube is burnt out (ie. White
in color).

Replace the light tube(s).

(see instructions at the end of this
section)
Replace the light tube.
(see instructions at the end of this
section)

Time elapsed is different

from time set on the
RAMP TIME or CURE
TIME dials.

The dial may have come loose on its

shaft.

Adjust and tighten the set screw on the

dial.

The potentiometer may have come

loose from the mounting panel.

Calibrate and tighten the nut that holds

the potentiometer in place.

During normal
operation, the STOP
light flashes ON & OFF.

This is normal, and is accompanied by

5 beeps to indicate that the unit has
completed the heat cycle you have
set. The STOP light will flash until you
push the START or STOP button.

None.

During the RAMP time

cycle, the light tubes
flicker.

The purpose of the RAMP time control

is to bring the heat of the panel up to
the selected CURE temperature
slowly, to prevent solvent boil. A result
of this gradual increase in temperature
is that the light tubes will flicker. This
is normal.

None.

During the CURE time

cycle, the lights tubes
begin to flicker and the
CURE TEMP light comes
on.

The unit is designed to maintain a

constant CURE temperature. Once it
reaches the temperature selected by
the operator, the heat output will be
modulated to maintain that
temperature, and the light tubes will
flicker. This is normal.

None.

Not all light tubes come

on.

Light tube failure.

Replace faulty light tube.

or Secondary switch off.

Turn on secondary switch.

or Phase dropout.

Check main supply.

or Breaker switch failure.

Replace faulty breaker switch.

or Solid state relay failure.

Replace faulty solid state relay.

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Electric Diagram Spectratherm 8000S

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Tel: (418) 724-41058

Fax: (418) 722-6108

Email: amhcanad@amh.ca
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