Pull the heater hood over the material
Push back the heater hood periodically to watch the material for floppiness as it heats and bows
The sheet is ready to use when can see it drooping at this point
Push the heater hood back
Raise the base with the mould on, using the black lever, until it locks into position
Turn the on vacuum system by flicking the switch up
Note: You may want to use the vacuum blower knob to aid in the release the mould from the formed plastic sheet. To do this – pull the knob.
Turn off the extraction
Allow the formed material sheet to cool for 10 seconds
Lower the base, using the black lever
Lift open the toggle clamps to unload your formed material sheet (taking care not to touch the black frame as this can stay hot for a short time)
Remove the formed sheet to a heat proof mat
Remove the template mould from the formed sheet
Clean up or trim the sheet as needed
Once finished, switch off and leave the machine for 25 mins to cool down fully, turning the heater dial to off, switching off the machine power switch and turning off at the main socket