Whip Mix FireLite - Default Chapter; Table of Contents; Specifications

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FireLite Furnace Operations Manual Version 1.00.7 – 1/05
Table of Contents
Chapter Three — Entering and
Editing Programs
To Enter and Edit a Program............................................. 12
Changing a Program While it is Running .......................... 12
Available Program Parameters ......................................... 12
Chapter Four — Running a Program
To Start a Program ........................................................... 13
Skipping a Program Step .................................................. 13
Chapter Five — Maintenance
Cleaning Your Furnace ..................................................... 13
Replacing the Muffle ......................................................... 13
If More Help is Needed ..................................................... 14
Replacement Parts
Parts List .......................................................................... 15
FireLite Accessory
High Efficiency Vacuum Pump .......................................... 14
Conversion Table
Fahrenheit to Celsius ........................................................ 15
Other Products from Whip Mix
Pro Series Porcelain Furnaces ......................................... 16
Apollo Series Burnout Ovens............................................ 16
Pro Burn 12 Burnout Oven ............................................... 16
Specifications ..................................................................... 2
Accessories ........................................................................ 3
Chapter One — Getting Started
Before Unpacking ............................................................... 3
Unpacking .......................................................................... 3
Lifting and Carrying ............................................................ 3
Furnace Requirements ....................................................... 4
Mounting the Keyboard ....................................................... 5
Installing the Vacuum Pump ............................................... 5
Volume Control ................................................................... 6
Front Panel Controls and Indicators .................................... 6
Menu Selection Buttons ...................................................... 6
Changing Units of Measurement
Between English and Metric ............................................... 7
Night Mode ......................................................................... 8
Idle Temperature Operation ................................................ 8
Chapter Two — Special Function Input
Customize Program Finish Tune ......................................... 9
Fast Cool with Vacuum ..................................................... 10
Adjusting Calibrations for Low-Fusing and
High-Fusing Porcelains..................................................... 10
Adjust High-Fusing Porcelain Calibration .......................... 10
Adjust Low-Fusing Porcelain Calibration .......................... 10
Displaying Muffle Hours .................................................... 11
Displaying Software Version ............................................. 11
Error Messages ................................................................ 11
Specifications
Power: 110 VAC +/- 10% 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption:
Furnace and Pump: 1,400 W Max
Outputs: Pump Accessory Power: 85–245 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 300 W Max
Dimensions: 13
1
/2" wide x 13
1
/2" deep x 20
1
/2" high
Temperature: 1,200° C / 2,190° F Max
Weight: 50 lbs.
Muffle Chamber: 3
3
/4" diameter x 2
1
/2" high
Fuse ratings and characteristics:
115 Volt units: Type 326, 12 amp Slo Blo ceramic fuse,
3AB style. 230 Volt units: Type 218- T, 6.3 amp Slo Blo
ceramic fuse, 5 x 20 mm style.
Minimum and Maximum Values
Minimum entry temperature = 65° C/149° F
Maximum entry temperature = 650° C/1,202° F
Maximum entry time = 60 minutes
Minimum heat-rate = 1° C/minute
Maximum heat-rate = 100° C/minute/212° F
Maximum final temperature = 1,200° C/2,192° F
Maximum vacuum = 76 cm/30 inches of Mercury
Maximum idle temperature = 650° C/1,202° F