Dentsply Neytech Vulcan Box A-130 Owner's manual

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Owner & Operator's Manual
Description Page
Safety ............................................... 2
Features ........................................... 3
Applications ...................................... 3
Installation ........................................ 4
Operating Instructions ...................... 5
Specifications ................................... 6
Setup & Maintenance ....................... 9
Troubleshooting................................ 10
Accessories ...................................... 11
Product Service ................................ 11
Warranty........................................... Back
Models: A-130 A-550 A-1750
100V --- 9493486 ---
100-120V 9493300 --- ---
120V --- 9493306 ---
200-240V 9493301 9493307 9493407
230 (EURO) --- --- 9493657
Vulcan Box Furnace
with Automatic Controls
®

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FEATURES
•High Performance, Hybrid Muffle;
•Longer life and more durable than Fiber;
•Faster heating and Faster cooling than Firebrick
•Wide Operating Temperature Range:
200°C (392°F) --- 1100°C (2012°F)
•Smooth, low force vertical lift door, with roll back action;
Gives maximum access with minimum vertical space
•Durable stainless steel front panel
•Automatic temperature controller; Select temperature with front panel control knob and muffle tempera-
ture is maintained at that temp
•Easy to operate; power switch and temperature set knob
•Integrated door safety switch breaks both sides of the power line to muffle
•Agency Approval: ETL, CE
•Easy / Lower Cost Muffle Service;
Individual muffle heating plate replacement
•WAX BURNOUT
•MATERIAL ASHING
•MATERIAL HEAT TREATING
•CERAMIC FIRING
•GLASS SEAL FIRING
APPLICATIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNPACKING:
CAUTION:
Carefully unpack and remove the furnace from its shipping carton. Save the carton and other packing
material for future use in transporting the furnace.
Shipping damage should be reported to the carrier as soon as detected.
The furnace shipping carton contains the following:
•One furnace complete with power cord
•Owner's & Operator's Manual plus Calibration Pellets
•Ceramic Floor tray (shipped in the muffle)
•Two exhaust port plugs (for heat treating applications only)
LIFTING AND CARRYING:
NOTE: The 1750 models require two people.
1 Get a firm footing. Keep your feet shoulder width apart for a stable base.
2. Bend your knees. Don't bend at the waist.
3. Grip the base of the furnace and lift with your legs.
4. Keep the load close to your body and carry the unit to the destination. Keep your back upright during lifting.
INSTALLATION:
1. Remove all packing material from in and around the furnace. The furnace should be located at least 15cm (6")
away from walls, shelves and heat sensitive materials. Open the furnace door and remove the packing material
from inside the furnace. NOTE: The furnace front panel will show some discoloration around the muffle due
to the calibration and burnin cycles performed at the factory.
2. The furnace should not be located directly under shelves and other airflow restrictions.
3. On high voltage (200-250 volt) units, connect the line cord packaged in the rear of the furnace to the socket in
rear of furnace.
4a (Combustion, Burnout or Reaction Processes) Position the furnace under a vent hood or connect the exhaust
port to a ventilation system to prevent exposure to the exhaust fumes. The furnace exhaust port 25 mm (1")
OD by 25 mm (1") long [50 mm (2") OD by 20 mm (0.8") long on 1750 Model] can be ducted into the exhaust
hood for more effective ventilation. Stainless Steel flexible metal tubing can be used for this ducting.
4b (Heat Treating or Non-Reaction Processes) Position the furnace under a vent hood. Plug the exhaust port with
the ball plugs provided in the furnace accessory kit. This will reduce heat loss and electricity requirements.
5 . Connect the furnace to a power circuit or receptacle with an overcurrent protection (circuit breaker or fuse) rating
of 20 Amps on the low voltage model and 10 Amps on the high voltage model. The furnace should be the only
load on this circuit. The 1750 North American model requires a 20A supply (breaker/recepticle). The 1750 Euro
model requires a dedicated 32A supply (breaker/recepticle).
6. Turn on the furnace lighted green power switch (right-hand side of the control panel).
7. When the door is fully closed, the power switch light should be illuminated. As the door opens the power switch
light should turn off. Do not attempt to operate the furnace if this light does not turn off when the door is open.
8. At this time, your new furnace should be set-up to operate. Please review the Operations section of the manual
before proceeding to operate the furnace.

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OPERATIONS
STARTING OPERATION:
Close the furnace door. Turn the green power switch to the on (I) position. The light inside the switch will turn
on. An interlock door switch located inside the furnace disconnects the power to the muffle when the door is
opened. The door must be closed for the furnace to heat.
Turn the setpoint knob to desired temperature and the furnace will ramp to the set temperature. Turn off the
power switch, to turn off the furnace.
The temperature rate will start out at full speed and gradually slow as it approaches the setpoint temperature.
If a slower temperature increase rate is required set the temperature at several intermediate temperatures.
This will cause the control to approach each intermediate temperature at a slower rate.
Note: Observe the rate curves on Pg.6-7 to determine the time required to reach set-point.
OPERATING EXAMPLES:
The furnace will continuously operate at 900°C each day.
•Insert work, close door, adjust knob to 900°C (white inside scale).
•Turn power switch to on position (green light should come on when door is down). If the same temperature
is needed each day the knob does not have to be adjusted.
•The furnace will heat to the temperature indicated on the front control panel. Turn off the power switch
when the cycle is finished.
A temperature cycle calls for a slow ramp to 700°C (1300°F).
Procedure:
•Insert work and close door.
•Turn power switch to on position (green light should come on when door is down).
•Turn the set-point knob to 300°C (inside scale), 30 minutes later turn the knob to 500°C, and finally 30
minutes later to 700°C .
•The furnace load slowly heats to the desired 700°C.
Note: Because of the nature of the control, the first 90% of the rate will be relatively fast while the last 10%
takes somewhat longer. The furnace will reach the set point, but it takes some time. If a faster rate is
required, set the furnace to approximately 10 to 20% higher than desired set-point and then adjust to the
desired set-point when temperature is reached.

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MECHANICAL
Exterior Dimensions:
Model A B C D
A-130 510mm(20.0") 350mm(13.8") 290mm(11.5") 330mm(13.0")
A-550 635mm(25.0") 410mm(16.0") 400mm(15.8") 430mm(17.0")
A-1750 815mm(32.0") 545mm(21.5") 610mm(24.0") 535mm(21.0")
Internal Muffle Dimensions:
Model E F G
A-130 120mm(4.6") 140mm(5.7") 130mm(5.2")
A-550 180mm(7.0") 230mm(9.0") 230mm(9.0")
A-1750 250mm(10.0") 360mm(14.0") 320mm(12.5")
OUTLINE DRAWINGS mm(in)
A
B
DC
E
F
G
Model Furnace Weight: Shipping Weight:
A-130 12kg(26lbs) 15kg(32lbs)
A-550 20kg(45lbs) 25kg(54lbs)
A-1750 44kg(97lbs) 60kg(132lbs)

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TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT:
Every VULCAN furnace is calibrated in the factory at 1100°C.
CAUTION! Unplug the power cord before attempting to adjust the calibration. The Thermocouple
and PC board are connected to the AC power supply!
The calibration can be adjusted by turning the trimmer potentiometer (pot) RP1 located on the "A" Controller board.
If the meter temperature is lower than the temperature setting that the control knob is set to, turn the trimmer pot
one 1/4 turn clockwise. If the temperature is higher then a 1/4 turn counter clockwise. Allow the furnace 10
to 20 minutes to stabilize before making further adjustments.
CLEANING:
• Vacuum dust and dirt from the furnace rather than blow. This will minimize the amount of air born dust particles.
• Use a soft damp cloth to clean the control panel. Avoid excess water or solution when cleaning the furnace. These
solutions can attack the panel or electronics and cause the furnace to malfunction.
SETUP & MAINTENANCE

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TROUBLESHOOTING THE VULCAN "A" CONTROL
PROBLEM
Not Heating
Slow heating
Poor Temperature
Accuracy
Door Too Loose or
Tight
CHECK LIST / CAUSES
Does the green power switch light?
No: - Check power receptacle or outlet for power.
- Check line or power cord connections.
- Check door that it is completely closed. Door switch may be interrupting power.
Yes: - Check the control knob and verify that it is turned to desired temperature.
- Check the fuse on the controller PCB.
- Check heating element plates for continuity.
- If muffle is hot but the meter reads a low temperature check the thermocouple
for shorts to the cabinet.
The control will slowly approach the setpoint temperature. Set to a higher temp and
then turn down to reduce the heatup time.
On the low voltage model (100-125VAC) the heating element plates are wired in
parallel. If one plate fails the furnace will heat very slowly and not reach the setpoint
temperature.
Slight changes in the knob rotation will have a significant impact on the setpoint tem-
perature. If major differences exist between the meter and the knob scale a tempera-
ture adjustment can be make as described on page 9 "Temperature Adjustment".
The amount of force or drag on the door movement can be changed by adjusting the
hex screws located on the upper rear corners of the furnace cabinet. Turning the
screw clockwise adds drag and requires more force.

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ACCESSORIES
DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
Tongs; 25cm (10") Stainless Steel 9390014
Tongs; 30cm (12") Stainless Steel 9390015
Tongs; 36 cm (14") Plated Steel 9491010B
Tray- Bottom, Model 130 9353053
Tray- Bottom, Model 550 9353057
Tray- Bottom, Model 1750 9353060
Shelf - free standing, Model 550 9493327
Shelf - Model 1750 9493396
Muffle Hardening Agent 9491006
Temperature Pellets, Bottle of 25
705 °C (1300 °F) 9490911
815 °C (1500 °F) 9490912A
Exhaust port ball plug
Small (Models 130, 550) 9491093A
Large (Model 1750) 9492456
Service Manual, VULCAN 9363049
PRODUCT SERVICE
Three methods of product service are available for the VULCAN. The first is telephone assistance available at
the numbers listed below. The second is to return the furnace for servicing using the instructions below. The
final method is to call DENTSPLY NeyTech at the phone numbers below and obtain a service manual for a
nominal fee.
BEFORE RETURNING THE FURNACE, DO THE FOLLOWING:
• Remove all firing trays, shelves and other loose items from inside the muffle. Pack the muffle with the
original foam block or newspapers to prevent shipping damage to the heating plates.
• The original packing material should be used for the return shipment. Contact DENTSPLY NeyTech for
replacements if they are not available.
• Call DENTSPLY NeyTech for a RMA number (Return Material Authorization). This is used to track and
identify your furnace. Material received without this number may not be identifiable.
• Equipment damaged in shipment as the result of improper packing may not be paid by the carrier.
DENTSPLY NeyTech will not be responsible for damages resulting from improper packing.
Ship Prepaid To: DENTSPLYNeyTech
TEL [phone] RMA Number __________
FAX[phone] Calimesa Blvd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399-2303 USA

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WARRANTY
WARRANTY: Except with respect to those components parts and uses which are here-
inafter described, DENTSPLY NeyTech warrants this furnace to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of sale. DENTSPLY
NeyTech ’s liability under this warranty is limited solely to repairing or, at DENTSPLY
NeyTech ’s option, replacing those products included within the warranty which are returned
to DENTSPLY NeyTech within the applicable warranty period (with shipping charges
prepaid), and which are determined by DENTSPLY NeyTech to be defective. This war-
ranty shall not apply to any product which has been subject to misuse; negligence; or acci-
dent; or misapplied; or modified; or repaired by unauthorized persons; or improperly in-
stalled.
INSPECTION: Buyer shall inspect the product upon receipt. The buyer shall notify
DENTSPLY NeyTech in writing of any claims of defects in material and workmanship within
thirty days after the buyer discovers or should have discovered the facts upon which such a
claim is based. Failure of the buyer to give written notice of such a claim within this time
period shall be deemed to be a waiver of such claim.
DISCLAIMER: The provisions here-in stated DENTSPLY NeyTech sole obligation and
exclude all other remedies or warranties, expressed or implied, including those related to
MERCHANTABILITY and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Under no circumstances shall DENTSPLY NeyTech be
liable to the buyer for any incidental, consequential or special damages, losses or ex-
penses.
LIMITATION OF ACTIONS: The buyer must initiate any action with respect to claims
under the warranty described in the first paragraph within one year after the cause of
action has accrued.
Six Terri Lane, Suite 100
Burlington, NJ 08016 USA
800-487-0100 • 609-386-8900
Fax: [phone]
www.dentsply.com
Product Service Center
DENTSPLY NeyTech Division
13553 Calimesa Blvd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399-2303 USA
909-795-2461 • Fax: [phone]
PC 9363047
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