Specifications

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FireLite Furnace Operations Manual
Furnace Requirements
• Turnonthefurnaceusingthepowerswitchlocatedon
the left side of the furnace. The display will light up and
the furnace will perform a series of internal self-tests.
During these self-tests you will hear the pump turn on
and off.
• Theliftwilllower.Placetheringtrayonthecenterof
the lift table.
• Thefurnacerequires120VACand12ampsofcurrent.
A special heavy-duty power cord has been supplied with
your furnace.
DO NOT OPERATE ON ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
OPERATING THIS FURNACE ON A CIRCUIT WITH
OTHER FURNACES OR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
THAT REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT POWER MAY CAUSE A
CIRCUIT BREAKER TO TRIP. INSTALL THE HEAVY-DUTY
SAFETY GROUNDED POWER CORD AND PLUG THE
FURNACE INTO A GROUNDED OUTLET.
• Positionthefurnacesothefrontisfacingyou.Besure
to have at least eight inches on all sides of the furnace to
allow sufficient air flow to keep the furnace cool. Do not
place anything flammable near the furnace.
• Minimumambientroomtemperature60°F(15.5°C).
Maximum ambient room temperature 80° F (26.6° C).
Minimum relative humidity 45%. Maximum relative
humidity 60%.
• ThemainspowerOn/Offswitchislocatedontheleft
side of the chassis. It is a rocker-type switch with a “1”
and a “0” symbol embossed on it. When the “1” side is
depressed, the mains power will be applied to the oven.
When the “0” side is depressed, the mains power will be
removed from the oven. Never position the oven in such
an orientation where the operator has to lean over the
top of the oven to reach the mains power switch.
THE TRIANGULAR BLACK AND YELLOW STICKER ON
THE FRONT CENTER EDGE OF THE MUFFLE HOOD IS A
WARNING THAT THE METALLIC SURFACE CAN BECOME
HOT TO THE TOUCH. NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND ON THIS
SURFACE OR LEAN ON THE TOP OF THE HOOD WHEN
THE UNIT IS IN OPERATION.
USE OF THIS OVEN IN ANY MANNER NOT
PROSCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RENDER OPERATOR
SAFETY FEATURES INEFFECTIVE.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Intended Use
The FireLite furnace is intended for the firing of dental porcelain materials only.
If the furnace is not used in a manner specified by Whip Mix Corporation, the protection provided by the product
may be impaired.
CAUTION: NEVER OPEN THE INTERIOR OF
THE CHASSIS BEFORE FIRST REMOVING
THE AC ELECTRICAL POWER CORD.
THERE ARE DEADLY VOLTAGES INSIDE.
If you experience a power outage while firing, the firing table
can be raised or lowered manually.
1. Open the back cover by removing the screws on the left
side with an Allen wrench as seen in Figure 1.
2. With pliers, turn the metal rod located to the right of the
shaft as seen in Figure 2.