Specifications

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FireLite Furnace Operations Manual
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 .......................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/181° 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