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FURNACE & ASSAY 168 User Manual

FURNACE & ASSAY 168
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168 Place Cupellation Furnace
Operation & Maintenance Manual
Tel: +61 8 9399 9299
E-mail: info@fandasupplies.com
Website: fandasupplies.com/
FURNACE & ASSAY
——S U P P L I E S––
Fuel Source:
LPG
Manufacturing
Date
Electrical:
220-240V
Working Area
650mm Deep
650mm Wide
220mm High
Combustion
Chamber
Volume:
0.19
Swept Volume:
0.2
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FURNACE & ASSAY 168 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFURNACE & ASSAY
Model168
CategoryFurnace
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Construction

Base Construction and Materials

Describes base construction, body, refractory brick, insulation, and adjustment features.

System Overview

Furnace Operation

Explains fan forced burner, ignition, fuel swapping, temperature control, and door operation.

Power and Safety Specifications

Lists electrical requirements, fuel type, gas consumption, pressure, and safety devices.

Safety Devices

UV Flame Detection System

Details the UV flame detection unit, its checks, and amp meter monitoring.

Parts List

Recommended Consumables

Lists parts for 12-month replacement, including muffles, tiles, and thermocouples.

Critical Spare Parts

Lists essential spare parts like flame detectors, controllers, and ignition components.

Associated Spare Parts

Lists additional spare parts such as body, door, regulators, and fittings.

Installation Procedure

Pre-Installation Steps

Covers unpacking, manual retrieval, space requirements, and fuel/air supply connections.

Electrical Connection and Checks

Details electrical box connection, plug type, hardwiring, and exhaust ducting checks.

Curing Procedure

First Time Start Up Curing

Explains the process of curing a new furnace to strengthen the refractory and manage moisture.

Furnace Warm-up Procedure

Start-up After Extended Shutdown

Details slow start-up procedures for furnaces shut down for over 36 hours.

Start-up with New Muffle Chamber

Outlines the warm-up steps for furnaces with a newly installed muffle chamber.

Operating Instructions

Normal Operation Steps

Lists the sequence for turning on the furnace, setting temperature, and burner engagement.

Shutdown Procedure

Describes the steps for safely shutting down the furnace, including isolating the gas supply.

Gas Submission

Gas and Electrical Specifications

Provides detailed gas (LPG) and electrical specifications for the furnace.

Troubleshooting

Pressure and UV Reading Issues

Addresses problems related to decreasing/increasing pressure and UV readings.

Burner Equipment and Flue Blockages

Details issues with dirty burner equipment and blocked flues, with signs of blockage.

Operational Troubleshooting Flow Chart

Power, Ignition, and Flame Issues

Provides a flowchart for diagnosing power, ignition, and no-flame conditions.

Flame Control and High Flame Issues

Offers solutions for flames going out at high fire and failure to reach high flame.

Weekly Check List

Maintenance and Performance Monitoring

Presents a template for weekly checks on pressure, flues, burner gear, and UV cell.

Commissioning Procedure

Electrical Box Layout

Identifies key components within the furnace's electrical box.

Burner Equipment Overview

Burner Component Identification

Labels major components of the burner system, including pressure gauge and ignition boot.

Burner Equipment Close Up

Detailed Burner Components

Provides a close-up view and labels for burner parts like LPG Jet, Low Fire Orifice, and Air Adjustment.

Commissioning Steps

Initial Setup and Controls

Details initial gas turn-on, leak checks, pressure verification, and power settings.

Operational Checks and Final Steps

Covers ball valve checks, burner control, spark plug, solenoid, temperature settings, and UV cell checks.

Electrical Schematic

Circuit Diagram and Component Mapping

Presents the electrical schematic, showing connections between components and their labels.

Fuel Schematic

Gas Flow Diagram

Illustrates the flow of LPG through valves, filters, and to the burner.

Maintenance

Combustion Chamber and Vent Cleaning

Emphasizes keeping the combustion chamber and rear vent clean for efficiency and longevity.

Muffle Chamber Care and Spills

Discusses cleaning vents, floor tiles, and managing spills to extend muffle life.

Muffle Replacement and Floor Area Cleaning

Highlights the importance of regular muffle replacement and keeping floor areas clean to prevent overheating.

Flue Cleaning and Performance Logging

Advises on cleaning flues, maintaining door blankets, and logging operational data for diagnostics.

Installing Muffle Chamber

Preparation and Cleaning

Details preparing the chamber by cleaning back/front ledges and burner ports before muffle installation.

Muffle Chamber Placement

Illustrates the steps for removing old components and positioning the new muffle chamber and vent tube.

Sealing and Final Touches

Describes sealing the muffle/vent with refractory cement and re-installing the thermocouple.

Installing Floor Tiles

Mabor Powder Application

Explains applying mabor powder to the floor for spill absorption and tile protection.

Tile Placement and Summary

Details placing floor tiles, applying powder on top, and summarizes key maintenance practices.

Door Re-packing

First Three Insulation Layers

Details cutting and layering Kaowool for the first three layers of door re-packing.

Fourth and Final Insulation Layers

Describes cutting and fitting the fourth and final Kaowool layers for door re-packing.

Creating Anchor Holes

Explains how to create anchor holes in the kaowool using a screwdriver and cutter.

Securing Anchors and Trimming Kaowool

Details screwing anchors into place and trimming excess kaowool for a flush finish.

Replacing Thermocouple Parts

Thermocouple Sheath and Head Replacement

Guides on replacing the inner and outer thermocouple sheaths and connecting the head.

Contact Details

Company Information and Contact Methods

Provides the company's address, phone, fax, email, and website.

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