FurnacePros LA-309 User manual

CONTINUOUS BELT IR FURNACE
Model LA-309
Owner’s Manual
Revision 3
MODEL:
LA-309
SERIAL NUMBER:
1303091001
FACTORY ORDER NUMBER:
10-004
LCI FurnacePros
30025 A icia Pkwy, #417
Laguna Nigue , CA 92677 USA
[phone]
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FurnacePros
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SION
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ii LA-309 Owner’s Manua
Continuous Belt IR Furnace
Owner’s Manua
Rev. 3
Part No. 10-004 - 676-110000-01 CD
Part No. 10-004 - 676-110000-02 Loose Leaf
Edited by: J. C ark, S. Barber, C. Roode
Pub ished by:
FurnacePros
Division of Lochaber Cornwa , Inc.
675 North Eckhoff Street, B dg D
Orange, Ca ifornia 92868 USA
949.218.4996
www.furnacepros.com
[email protected]m
©2010-2019 by Lochaber Cornwa , Inc., Laguna Nigue , Ca ifornia, USA. A rights reserved.
Manufactured in the United States of America.
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configurations, technica data and recommendations in this document are be ieved to be accurate and re iab e, but are presented without
express or imp ied warranty. The pub isher and author make no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy or comp eteness
of the contents of this work and specifica y disc aim a warranties inc uding without imitation warranties of fitness for a particu ar purpose.
No warranty may be created or extended by sa es or promotiona materia s. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be
suitab e for every situation. If professiona assistance is required, the services of a competent professiona shou d be sought. Neither the
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services sha be imited to those are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing
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TABLE OF REVISIONS
Rev Sections Description Date
0 A Initia Re ease 10/7/2010
1 Tab es, 2.2.3, 2.4.10, 3.52, 3.7 Contro er battery, Starting, Restarting the
Furnace, Tab e 3.2
12/8/2010
2 2.1, 2.4, 3.6 Main Furnace Power, Furnace Shut Down – Coo
Down section, Troub eshooting Procedures
12/8/2010
3 Revised Section 1 Insta ation 12/10/2019

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WHAT IS IN THIS MANUAL
This Owner’s Manua contains your product information and warranty as we as insta ation, startup,
operating instructions specific to the equipment purchased. The Owner’s Manua is to be used in
conjunction with the Continuous Be t IR Furnace Reference Manua and De Computer Product
Information Guide to assure the equipment is insta ed and operated according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
Note that throughout this Owner’s Manual and the furnace Reference Manual the equip ent is generally
referred to as a furnace. A dryer is a furnace with only the top la p ele ents installed.
EQUI MENT LIST
Verify that the fo owing equipment was received.
Qty Unit Description art Number
(1) ea LA-309 Furnace 10-004-LA-309
(1) ea Monitor, De P170 17” LCD Professiona F at Pane
(1) Length Be t segment with sp ice wire -
(1) ea Latch and Key, F owmeter (a t to insta ed twist atch) -
(1) ea Mouse, USB Optica 2MOUSEU2L
In addition verify that you received the fo owing, shipped separate y.
Qty Unit Description art Number
(2) ea Manua , Owner’s, 3-Ring Bound 10-004-676-110000-02
(2) ea Manua , Reference, Perfect Bound 675-110000-02
(1) ea CD Media, Reinsta ation, ProContro ™ Furnace
software, inc uding
- Owner’s Manua , P/N 10-004-676-110000-01
- Reference Manua , P/N 675-110000-01
10-004-677-110000-01
(1) ea CD Media, Reinsta ation, WindowsXP™ SP2
operating system
SERVICE TAG 7SC2FN1
XP KEY: 38PMC-CKXJJ-
DGMMY-66PBX-3V69F
(1) ea CD, Drivers and Uti ities, De Optip ex 780
(1) ea CD, De Professiona series LCD Monitor drivers and
user Documentation
(1) ea CD, Linksys, User Guide and Drivers, 10/100/1000
Gigabit Network Adapter v3.0
EG1032

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GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
The fo owing set of guide ines is intended to create awareness of potentia hea th and safety hazards.
Norma Good Laboratory Practice
Norma good aboratory practices app y to the operation of IR furnaces. Do not use the space above
the furnace as storage. Do not b ock the cabinet doors preventing the coo ing of the e ectronic
equipment inside. Do not operate with side covers off as this wi prevent norma coo ing of the
e ectronic equipment thus voiding the warranty. Tuck e ectrica cords out of the way. Do not store
f ammab es in the vicinity of the furnace and especia y whi e operating the furnace with an oxygen
atmosphere.
HIGH TEMPERATURES. In genera , the operation of any furnace may expose
operators or maintenance technicians to the risk of burns. After being
processed in a FurnacePros furnace, customer product may sti be dangerous
to hand e. Each owner is responsib e for providing a safe work environment
and proper training in the hand ing of materia being processed in a furnace.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. IR furnaces operate at high vo tages.
Operation with side covers off constitutes a safety hazard. Ensure that main
power is off whi e side covers are removed.
E ectrica shock hazards exist for those technicians who service the furnace.
High vo tages are required to operate the furnace and precautions must be
taken to reduce the exposure to these e ements. Again, it is the responsibi ity
of the furnace owner to assure that on y proper y trained service technicians,
fami iar with high vo tage operations be a owed to service the equipment
EXPLOSION Exp osive dangers may exist in the high temperature process
environment of the furnace. If the furnace operates with process gas
containing hydrogen, measures must be taken to avoid the dangers of
exp osion. Furthermore, improper gas f ow ba ance may draw oxygen rich air
into the furnace, mixing with eff uent gases and materia from products, a so
creating a hazardous environment.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Persons performing maintenance tasks such as
rep acement of amps may become exposed to si ica fiber compounds. Such
tasks shou d be performed by qua ified persons wearing g oves, eye protection
and a facemask to prevent inha ation of particu ates.
ROTATING EQUIPMENT. Ro er dangers exist when
working around the conveyor be t of the furnace. Care
shou d be taken not to p ace hands on or near the be t drive
mechanisms when the conveyor system is operating as
ro er crush may occur. Operators shou d avoid wa king
near the open ends of the conveyor be t. Those who must
be near the moving parts shou d wear c ose fitting c othing.

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CONTENTS
WHAT IS IN THIS MANUAL iii
EQUIPMENT LIST iii
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES iv
WARRANTY v
CONTENTS vii
Section 1 1-1
INSTALLATION 1-1
1.1 Unpacking the Equipment ..............................................................................1-1
1.2 Insta ation Requirements ...............................................................................1-1
1.3 Machine Labe ................................................................................................1-6
1.4 Startup ...........................................................................................................1-7
Section 2 2-1
EQUIPMENT OPERATION 2-1
2.1 Power Contro s and Indicators .......................................................................2-1
2.2 Starting the Furnace.......................................................................................2-4
2.3 Furnace Operation (Process Screen) .............................................................2-7
2.4 Furnace Shut Down .......................................................................................2-9
2.5 Recipe Screen (Off Line Edit) ....................................................................... 2-13
2.6 Recipe Modification ...................................................................................... 2-14
2.7 A arm Status (A Access Leve s).................................................................. 2-16
2.8 Data Log/A arms and A erts ......................................................................... 2-16
2.9 Over Temperature A arm Operation (option not inc uded) ............................ 2-18
2.10 Remote Access ............................................................................................ 2-19
2.11 View A ternate Programs ............................................................................. 2-19
2.12 E ement Monitors ......................................................................................... 2-20
Section 3 3-1
SERVICE & TROUBLESHOOTING 3-1
3.1 Routine Maintenance .....................................................................................3-1
3.2 Service and Maintenance Access ..................................................................3-1
3.3 Dai y Maintenance .........................................................................................3-1
3.4 Month y Maintenance .....................................................................................3-2
3.5 Other Schedu ed Maintenance .......................................................................3-2
3.6 Troub eshooting .............................................................................................3-6
3.7 Hardware Communication and Software Troub eshooting ..............................3-9
3.8 Remote Diagnostics ..................................................................................... 3-10
3.9 Process Prob ems ........................................................................................ 3-12
3.10 Abnorma sensor behavior ........................................................................... 3-12
3.11 Transport Be t Rep acement ......................................................................... 3-13
3.12 Heating E ement Test Procedure ................................................................. 3-14
3.13 Lamp Rep acement ...................................................................................... 3-14

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3.14 IPS A arm Bypass ....................................................................................... 3-15
3.15 Contro er Insta ation ................................................................................... 3-16
3.16 Ethernet Insta ation and Troub eshooting .................................................... 3-17
3.17 Ca ibration ................................................................................................... 3-24
3.18 Over Temperature A arm Setpoints ............................................................. 3-26
Section 4 4-1
SPECIFICATIONS 4-1
4.1 Furnace Specifications .................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Furnace Equipment and Options ................................................................... 4-1
4.3 Computer Equipment ..................................................................................... 4-1
4.4 Specification 77184 Contro ed Atmosphere Infrared Dryer ........................... 4-1
Section 5 5-1
ENGINEERING 5-1
5.1 Power and Current ........................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Fuses ............................................................................................................ 5-1
5.3 TB1 Overview ................................................................................................ 5-1
5.4 TB2 Overview ................................................................................................ 5-1
5.5 TB3 Overview ................................................................................................ 5-1
5.6 Process Gas F ow ......................................................................................... 5-1
5.7 Channe Assignments .................................................................................... 5-1
Section 6 6-1
DRAWINGS & SCHEMATICS 6-1
Section 7 7-1
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS 7-1
7.1 FURNACE MSDS .......................................................................................... 7-1
Section 8 8-1
APPENDIX A 8-1
8.1 TEC10 INTERFACE MODULE - CALIBRATION ........................................... 8-1
8.2 675-110001 FURNACE DRIVE MOTOR AND CONTROL............................. 8-1
Section 9 9-1
APPENDIX B 9-1
9.1 EC913 CALIBRATION REPORT ................................................................... 9-1
9.2 SERIES EC900 OXYGEN ANALYZERS ....................................................... 9-1

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FIGURES
Figure 1.2.1 Leve ing Feet 1-2
Figure 1.2.2 Leve ing Chamber Supports 1-2
Figure 1.2.3 Shipping Brackets 1-2
Figure 1.2.4 Power Port and E apsed Time Meter 1-3
Figure 1.2.5 Disconnect Switch Location 1-3
Figure 1.2.6 E apsed Time Meter and Namep ate 1-3
Figure 1.2.7 Disconnect Switch Enc osure 1-3
Figure 1.2.8 Enc osure Cover Removed 1-3
Figure 1.2.9 Disconnect Switch and Power Connection Termina B ocks 1-3
Figure 1.2.10 Air Connection 1-4
Figure 1.2.11 Exhaust Connection 1-4
Figure 1.2.12 Exhaust Connection Detai 1-4
Figure 1.2.13 Water Connections and Air Purge 1-5
Figure 1.2.14 Be t Sp ice 1-5
Figure 1.2.15 Shipping Brackets 1-5
Figure 1.2.16 Computer “Unswitched” 1-6
Figure 1.3.1 Name P ate” 1-6
Figure 2.1.1 Contro Pane showing Furnace Power ON and OFF and Indicator Lights 2-1
Figure 2.1.2 Contro Pane , Rear showing monitor and USB ports. 2-1
Figure 2.1.3 Contro Pane 2-1
Figure 2.2.1 Screen Button Menu 2-5
Figure 2.2.2 Security Screen, Log-on 2-5
Figure 2.2.3 Gas F ow Screen 2-6
Figure 2.3.1 Process Screen 2-7
Figure 2.3.2 Temperature Deviation Screen 2-7
Figure 2.4.1 FURNACE ON and FURNACE OFF buttons 2-10
Figure 2.5.1 Recipe Screen 2-13
Figure 2.6.1 Zone Tuning Recipe Screen 2-14
Figure 2.8.1 Event Logging 2-16
Figure 2.8.2 IPS In et Pressure Switch 2-17
Figure 2.9.1 Event Logging 2-18
Figure 2.12.1 E ement Monitor screen 2-20

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Figure 3.11.1 Be t Insta ation 3-13
Figure 3.11.2 Inserting the Be t Sp ice 3-13
Figure 3.14.1 IPS In et Pressure Switch 3-15
Figure 3.17.1 Enab e Low Pressure A arm switch 3-25
Figure 3.17.2 Air Pressure sensor 3-25
TABLES
Tab e 2-1 Main Furnace Power 2-2
Tab e 2-2 Starting the Furnace 2-4
Tab e 2-3 Gas Supp y Pressure 2-6
Tab e 2-4 Restarting the Furnace after Auto Shut Down 2-11
Tab e 2-5 PID Initia Settings 2-14
Tab e 2-6 Initia A arm Settings 2-17
Tab e 3-1 Recommended Maintenance & Frequency 3-2
Tab e 3-2 PLC Opto22 Troub eshooting Guide 3-10

DOC NBR: 10-004 802-101000 R 0
MODEL: LA-309 DATE 10/06/10
S/N: 1303091001 APVL JCLARK 12/17/09
CUSTOMER OSM RATTO SIZE: A PRNT 10/06/10 of 1
Job/Master Drawing Nbr. Title Location
STD 675-110000-02 REFERENCE MANUAL -
10-004 676-110000-01 OWNER'S MANUAL, CD -
10-004 802-101000-01 DOCUMENT LIST (THIS LIST) -
10-004 802-101401 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Section 4
10-004 802-101410-01 STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS Section 4
10-004 802-101420 EQUIPMENT LIST, COMPUTER Section 4
STD 780 COMPUTER PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Section 4
10-004 802-101500 POWER AND CURRENT Section 5
10-004 802-101521 FUSE SIZES Section 5
10-004 802-101522 TB1 OVERVIEW Section 5
10-004 802-101523 TB2 OVERVIEW Section 5
10-004 802-101524 TB3 OVERVIEW Section 5
10-004 802-101560 GAS FLOW Section 5
10-004 802-101520 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS Section 5
10-004 803-091734 FURNACE ARRANGEMENT, LA-309 Section 6
10-004 803-091734-1 INTERFACE ROLLER LOCATION Section 6
STD 803-10100 PRODUCT CLEARANCE Section 6
10-004 802-101701 PLC CONFIGURATION Section 6
STD 802-101770-01 POWER CONTROL SCHEMATIC Section 6
STD 802-101771 FRAME WIRING Section 6
STD 802-101772 SIGNAL CONTROL WIRING Section 6
STD 802-101773 MA/O2 ANALYZER WIRING Section 6
STD 802-101774 CONTROL CONSOLE Section 6
STD 802-101777 HANDSHAKE Section 6
10-004 802-101814 ELEMENT WIRING Section 6
10-004 802-101888 ELEMENT MONITOR WIRING Section 6
131309OMS01 FURNACE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Section 8
STD 675-110001 FURNACE DRIVE MOTOR AND CONTROL Section 8
STD O2 ANALYZER Section 9
SHT 1
DOCUMENT LIST
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10-004 - 675-11000 1-1
Section 1
INSTALLATION
Detai ed steps for successfu insta ation of an IR furnace. Inc udes both standard and
optiona equipment.
1.1 Unpacking the Equipment
1.1.1 Un-banding and Verification
Remove the banding from the shipping container and carefully disassemble. Refer to the Equipment List in
this manual and verify the model of your furnace system and good receipt of all options, accessories, and
special configurations, which were ordered according to the original purchase order or specification. If any
item listed is unaccounted for, immediately notify the carrier and the LCI Furnace ros Technical Support.
1.1.2 Furnace Cabinet Enclosure Considerations
The furnace enclosure helps provide control of the furnace process environment. However, it is not a
structural enclosure.
1.1.3 Machine Inspection
Remove the upper and lower side covers from both sides of the machine. Inspect all lamp connections for
soundness and for loose hardware that may have become dislodged during shipment. Inspect the lower
electrical compartment for shipping damage, loose connections, or components. Finally, inspect the furnace
interior, checking for broken lamps, foreign objects, or any components that may have come loose during
shipment. Report any shipping damage immediately to the Furnace ros Technical Support Department.
1.2 Installation Requirements
1.2.1 Machine Location
Furnace Environment Considerations. Location of the machine is important. The furnace environment
should be clean and dry, especially if the furnace is to be used for to create low oxygen or other controlled
environment. The lower the moisture levels in the room where the furnace is located, the easier it will be to
achieve low oxygen and moisture levels in the furnace.
Locate furnace away from fans, blowers or other equipment or drafts that can influence atmospheric
conditions inside the furnace.
Installing Through a Wall. If installing the furnace through a wall between two rooms, make sure that the
room pressures are equalized to avoid influencing the furnace atmosphere.
WARNING: Do not step or stand on the furnace top covers or on Load stations.
A connections to the furnace sha be se f-supporting and sha not impose an
additiona oad on the furnace enc osure.
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1.2.2 Lifting and Machine lacement
Locate the machine on an unyielding floor in the final installation position so that the access panels along the
length of the furnace can be removed for calibration, servicing and maintenance. Lift the machine at the
approximate locations shown on the installation drawing (see Documentation Section), and slide the
shipment skid out from under the machine. Do not attempt to lift the machine at one point or at points other
than recommended; failure to follow these instructions invites frame damage and will void the warranty.
NOTE: The ifting device must extend under the machine and support both sides of the
frame structure. Ref. drawing 803-091734 Furnace Arrangement for ocation.
Remove the base covers and adjust the leveling screws to level the frame within 0.06 inch overall. Each of
the leveling screws should support an equal amount of weight.
After the frame is level. Adjust the chamber leveling screws to 0.06 inch overall.
Figure 1.2.1 Leveling Feet Figure 1.2.2 Leveling Chamber Supports
1.2.3 Removal of Shipping Restraint Screws
Large furnaces operating at high temperatures experience
considerable growth from thermal expansion. All models are
equipped with support slides which allow stress free expansion to
take place. To secure the process chamber during shipment,
restraining brackets (labeled SHI ING BRACKET) attach
directly between the chamber and frame.
Before operating the furnace first remove the top hex nuts and
washers which secure each bracket to the frame. Then remove
the bracket and discard.
Figure 1.2.3 Shipping Brackets
WARNING: Fai ure to remove the top bracket invites
structura damage and wi void the warranty.

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1.2.4 roviding ower
Theses machines are shipped wired for the voltage specified on the
nameplate. The nameplate is located either:
Adjacent to the power entrance hole in the lower electrical
compartment. Electrical power, matching the specifications on the
nameplate shall be connected to the contactor or circuit breaker located
directly above the entrance hole. Connect electrical power through the
ower ort shown on the Furnace Arrangement drawing (ref drawing
803-091734) to the main contactor, ref drawing 802-101770 OWER
CONTROL SCHEMATIC.
On top of the furnace behind the Over Temperature Monitor
enclosure.
Figure 1.2.6 Elapsed Time Meter and Nameplate
1.2.5 3- hase Disconnect Switch (included option).
Equipment furnished with an interlock 3-phase disconnect requires
connection to the terminal block in the provided disconnect enclosure.
Remove the upper and lower panels, numbers 4 and 11 (ref 802-101401-01 ANEL LAYOUT). The
disconnect switch must be turned to OFF to remove the lower panel.
Locate the disconnect enclosure behind the lower panel and remove its cover by loosening the two screws.
Remove one of the knockouts in the top of the enclosure [use center 1” opening for four (4) #8 AWG wires
or larger 1-1/4” knockout for up to four (4) #4 wires]. ass the 3-phase power lines through the ower ort
in the top of the furnace and into the disconnect box.
Connect three phase power lines to the provided terminal blocks. Replace the cover and the panels, making
sure to properly engage the disconnect switch with the protruding switch shaft. Startup technician will make
final connection at the contactor.
Figure 1.2.7 Disconnect Switch Enclosure Figure 1.2.8 Enclosure Cover Removed Figure 1.2.9 Disconnect Switch and
ower Connection Terminal Blocks
Figure 1.2.4 ower ort and
Elapsed Time Meter
Figure 1.2.5 Disconnect
Switch Location
Knockouts
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A ground terminal is provided for a safety ground. All city and local codes should be followed when wiring
this system for power. See Facilities drawing 803-091734 and Engineering and Specifications sections of
this manual for power requirements.
1.2.6 roviding Gas and Air
Oil-free dry nitrogen and shop air, at a maximum recommended dew
point of 15°C (59°F), shall be brought to the machine through a
customer supplied lines with a minimum inside diameter of 3/4 inch.
Supply pressure shall not exceed 175 psig.
In addition to a supply line filters and condensate traps, regulators to
reduce supply pressure to 70 psig must be installed on the supply line
before entering the furnace. The supply temperature of both gas and air
should be above the dew point of the room air to prevent condensation
from forming on the feed lines and dripping into the furnace.
WARNING: The f owmeters on these furnaces are rated at 70 psi maximum. Operating
above 70 psi exposes the operator to possib e injury
1.2.7 rocess Exhaust Requirements
In most applications, process exhaust and heat should be vented to the outside atmosphere. It is the
customer's responsibility to review the process, local laws, and facility in deciding on an exhaust system.
Insulated exhaust tubing and a collector hood with a 4 inch inside diameter, or larger, is routinely used. Do
not make any direct connections to the chamber exhaust stacks. A minimum 8.0 inch clearance between the
exhaust stacks and venting device is required. See Figure 1.2.11 Exhaust Connection and Figure 1.2.12
Exhaust Connection Detail for typical exhaust connections.
Figure 1.2.11 Exhaust Connection Figure 1.2.12 Exhaust Connection Detail
Figure 1.2.10 Air Connection

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1.2.8 Water Supply and Drain Connections
(option, not applicable)
Clean water supply line shall be provided for Ultrasonic
Cleaner Dryer (UCD) system. The water filter installed
in the furnace as shipped is new, except for use in
factory testing. The furnace is shipped with a spare
water filter to be installed during startup, or as required.
ipe water connection through rectangular opening in
lower panel Figure 1.2.13 Water Connections and Air
urge. Supply pressure shall not exceed 100 psig.
Connect UCD drain line to accommodate maximum flow of water at 12 gpm at 40 psig.
Owner may wish to connect the condensate air purge to drain. Condensate purge may not release much
water if the air supply is sufficiently dry and the system is purged at frequent enough intervals.
See 803-091734 for connection locations and sizes.
1.2.9 Installation of the Transport Belt (applies to split chambers only – not
applicable)
A portion of the transport belt which goes through the furnace chamber was intentionally left uninstalled to
protect the furnace interior during shipment. When installing the belt, it will be helpful to have an assistant
available to help guide the belt into the furnace
entrance.
The portion of the belt which goes through the
furnace is rolled up and secured at the entrance end
of the furnace. Unroll the belt and attach it securely
to the pull wire that was left in the furnace chamber.
ull the belt through the chamber from the exit end
of the furnace, while an assistant guides the belt into
the entrance.
Once the belt has been pulled completely through the
chamber, remove and discard the pull wire. Splice as
shown in Figure 1.2.14 Belt Splice.
1.2.10 Removal of Shipping Restraint Screws
Large furnaces operating at high temperatures experience
considerable growth from thermal expansion. All models are
equipped with support slides which allow stress free expansion to
take place. To secure the process chamber during shipment,
restraining brackets (labeled SHI ING BRACKET) attach
directly between the chamber and frame.
Before operating the furnace first remove the top hex nuts and
washers which secure each bracket to the frame. Then remove
the bracket and discard.
Figure 1.2.13 Water Connections and Air urge
Figure 1.2.14 Belt Splice
Figure 1.2.15 Shipping Brackets
WARNING: Fai ure to remove the top bracket invites
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1.2.11 Computer ower Options
The furnace is shipped with the computer powered through an unswitched connection labeled Computer
Unswitched. In this mode the computer is prevented from inadvertent power down when the Furnace ower
OFF button is pressed. However, if the computer has been powered down, Operator must open computer
access door and start the computer just before restart of the furnace.
1.2.12 Installation of Owner Supplied U S
If desired a uninterruptable power supply (U S)
can be installed by Furnace ros, or the Owner.
See Sections 4 and 5 for information on computer
power requirements necessary for sizing the U S.
To install the U S, locate the lower access panel
located near the entrance of the furnace on the
side opposite the Control Console. Install the
U S in this area on the furnace floor panel so that
it is well supported. rovide power to the U S
through the standard 117 Vac socket labeled
“COM UTER UNSWITCHED”. lug the U S
serial or USB connector into the rear panel of the
computer tower.
To install the manufacturer’s software, insert the U S Installation Disk in the optical drive accessed through
the computer access opening below and left of the control console. Follow U S manufacturer’s instructions
for proper installation and configuration of the U S to allow normal computer system shutdown in the event
power is removed from the furnace system.
To install the U S in WindowsX , start the computer
and insert the U S Installation Disk in the computer
optical drive accessed through the computer access door
below and to the right of the Control Console.
To setup the U S in WindowsX :
1) Click on Start/Control anel
2) Select ower Options
3) Select the U S tab.
) Select manufacture and model buttons and enter
preferences to allow normal computer system
shutdown in the event power is removed from the furnace system.
1.3 Machine Label
The furnace label shall generally appear as in Figure 1.3.1 and
indicate the maximum power and current draw. Actual operation
values are much lower and can be found in Section 4
Specifications.
Figure 1.2.16 Computer “Unswitched”
Figure 1.3.1 Name late”

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1.4 Startup
1.4.1 Owner’s Responsibility
rior to Startup, it is the Owner’s responsibility to accomplish the Installation tasks described in sections 0
Detailed steps for successful installation of an IR furnace. Includes both standard and optional equipment.
Unpacking the Equipment through 1.2.8 Water Supply and Drain Connections and 1.2.12 Installation of
Owner Supplied U, as applicable. When the Furnace ros Technical Support or Service technician visits the
user's plant, the technician will require the help of at least one customer representative who will be
responsible for the operation and maintenance of the furnace system.
1.4.2 Startup Tasks
Tasks typically performed during startup by the Furnace ros Field Service representatives include:
• Checkout before first operation.
o Remove shipping restraint screws
o Verify transformer settings for customer supply power. Connect disconnect switch to main contactor
for customer supply power.
o Verify air and water hookup and regulator settings.
• App y power, run through the insta ation checkout and test procedure.
o Check/confirm voltages.
o Re-calibrate all SCR’s
o Re-calibrate belt. Verify tracking.
o Check operation of Ultrasonic Cleaner Dryer system
 Verify valve and equipment sequencing, water pressure
 Leak check water system
 Verify timer settings for UCD clock start and drain
o Check operation of Over Temperature system. Adjust as necessary.
o urge air tank. Leak check air system.
• Cyc e machine to a fu y operationa state.
• Report to the customer any deficiencies noted in the insta ation of the machine.
• Instruct the appropriate personne in the customer's p ant how to operate the furnace system.
• If training has been inc uded, a manufacturer’s representative sha train the appropriate
personne in the customer's p ant on furnace operation and necessary preventive maintenance.
• Owner preferences:
o Install furnished spare water filter during startup?
o Computer operation preference (switched/unswitched?).
o Verify timer settings for UCD clock start and drain.
o Furnace profile default settings.
• Rep ace Covers. Before operation for production, insta any covers that were removed during
the functiona checkout.
NOTE: A functions must operate proper y before proceeding. Refer to the Service Information
section and correct any ma functions before comp etion.
• Turn over the machine and documentation to the customer.

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1-8 LA-309 Owner’s Manua