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Changing Maxit Adhesive
Note: after you remove the adhesive as shown below, you do not need to get out every bit of adhesive from the tray. You can leave in a small amount of the residue. Also, you do not need to clean the coating roller.
Start the following after the Maxit is fully warmed up
Remove the screws from the left and right side of the Maxit. Slide out the top left and top right sides of the covers.
Using insulation, hold the back of the aluminum carriage walls and swivel up the assembly out of the adhesive towards the front.
Place a pencil under the right and left carriage walls to keep the roller up out of the adhesive. Move the wiper blade as close as possible to the coating roller. Using the gear on the right, turn the coating roller a couple of revolutions to remove excess adhesive from the roller. Turn off the power and unplug the cord so the adhesive solidifies.
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Do the following the next day (or after turning off the power for at least 90 minutes)
Turn the Maxit around so the back is facing the front of the table. (When you plug in the Maxit be very careful not to touch the live thermostat on the left) Plug in the Maxit and turn on the power for exactly 3 minutes, then unplug the cord. Swivel the coating roller away from the tray.
Take a putty knife and insert it along the front of the tray to separate the adhesive from the front side of the tray where there is less heat. Take the putty knife and insert it under one end of the adhesive and roll the adhesive towards the middle of the tray.
Go to the opposite end and do the same until all the adhesive is in the middle of the tray. Take your putty knife and lift it out of the tray.
Place the adhesive on a newspaper or board. The tray does not have to be perfectly clean, so you can leave in some residue. Refill the tray with the adhesive. Swivel the coating roller back down into the tray.
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When you swivel the coating roller down into the tray, be sure the wiring goes through the square slot in the aluminum wall so the wall does not crush the wiring. Also make sure the rod support is in place. Plug it in and turn on the power. After the Maxit warms up, reset the wiper blade for the proper coating.
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Quick start
- With the Maxit fully warmed up, remove the side screws and slide out the top left and right covers.
- Using insulation, swivel the carriage assembly up out of the adhesive and prop it with a pencil under each carriage wall.
- Move the wiper blade close to the coating roller, turn the roller a few revolutions with the right gear, then turn off and unplug so the adhesive solidifies.
- After at least 90 minutes, turn on power for exactly 3 minutes, unplug, and swivel the roller away from the tray.
- Loosen the adhesive along the front of the tray with a putty knife, roll it toward the middle from each end and lift it out.
- Refill the tray, swivel the roller back in (wiring through the square slot, rod support in place), power on and reset the wiper blade once warm.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesive is hard to remove from the tray | The adhesive is still hot or liquid. | Turn off the power and unplug the cord. Wait until the next day or at least 90 minutes, then plug in for exactly 3 minutes and unplug before removing it with a putty knife. Page 3 |
| Concern about leftover adhesive in the tray | Residue remains after removal. | The tray does not need to be perfectly clean. Some residue can stay. The coating roller does not need cleaning. Page 2 |
| Risk of burn or shock when plugging in | The thermostat on the left is live. | Be very careful not to touch the live thermostat on the left when you plug in the Maxit. Page 3 |
| Excess adhesive on the roller | Adhesive is left on the coating roller. | Place a pencil under the carriage walls, move the wiper blade close to the roller and turn the roller a couple of revolutions using the gear on the right. Page 2 |
| Wiring crushed after reassembly | The wiring is not routed through the slot. | Make sure the wiring goes through the square slot in the aluminum wall and the rod support is in place. Page 4 |
| Coating is not right after the change | The wiper blade is not set. | After the Maxit warms up, reset the wiper blade for the proper coating. Page 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to clean the tray and roller completely?
No. You can leave a small amount of residue in the tray, and you do not need to clean the coating roller. See page 2.
How long should the adhesive cool before removal?
Wait until the next day, or at least 90 minutes with the power off. See page 3.
How do I loosen the solid adhesive?
Turn the power on for exactly 3 minutes, unplug, then work a putty knife along the front of the tray and roll the adhesive toward the middle. See page 3.
What should I check when reinstalling the roller?
Make sure the wiring passes through the square slot in the aluminum wall so it is not crushed, and that the rod support is in place. See page 4.
