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ProPress SP Furnace Operations Manual
Chapter Two — Special Functions
To look at or change a function, press the Special
Functions item from the Main Menu. Turn the Selector
Knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired
function is displayed. Press the Selector Knob OR the
Next button to look at or change this function. Each
function will be described in this chapter.
Setting the Night Mode Temperature
and Activation
The furnace has a Night Mode feature that will reduce
the temperature in the muffle and raise the lift to prevent
moisture build up.
The Night Mode can be started from idle mode or while
a program is running.
The furnace will automatically enter Night Mode if no
buttons have been pressed for 2 hours, or 45 minutes
have passed since the last run program and no buttons
have been pressed.
The furnace comes from the factory with the Night Mode
temperature set at 150° C (302° F). This temperature may
beadjustedfrom0to400°C(752°F).
If Night Mode is activated while a program is running, the
furnace will go to the Night Mode temperature after the
completion of the program and will maintain the Night
Mode temperature until any button is pressed or the
power is turned off.
ToadjusttheNight Modetemperature:
1. From the Main Menu, press the Special Functions
item.
2. Turn the Selector Knob until the display reads
NIGHT MODE TEMP.
3. Press the Next button to look at or change the night
mode temperature.
4. Turn the Selector Knob to change the temperature
as desired.
5. Press the Next button to enter the temperature. You
will be returned to the Main Menu automatically.
After the Night Mode Temperature has been set, follow
these steps to activate Night Mode from idle mode or
during a program.
1. From the Main Menu, select the Special Function
item. Turn the Selector Knob to the displayed
item Night Mode.
2a. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button
to activate Night Mode.
2b. To start Night Mode at the end of the program while
a program is running.
Turn the Selector Knob to NEXT = NIGHT MODE and
press the Selector Knob or Next button.
Change Idle Temperature
The idle temperature is the temperature the furnace will
maintain between programs. The furnace comes from the
factory with the idle temperatures set at 0° C, so you must
enter a temperature for this feature to suit your needs.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Select Special Functions, push Selector Knob OR
press Next button
3. Turn the Selector Knob to display
CHANGE IDLE TEMP.
4. Push Selector Knob OR press the Next button to
look at or change the idle temperature.
5. The current setting will be displayed. Turn the
Selector Knob to change to the desired temperature.
6. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button
to enter the temperature. You will be returned to the
Main Menu automatically.
NOTE: DURING SHIPPING THE MUFFLE MIGHT ABSORB
MOISTURE FROM THE AIR. SO, IT IS RECOMMENDED
YOU HEAT THE MUFFLE TO DRY THE MOISTURE
BEFORE FIRING ANY PORCELAIN. TO DRY THE MUFFLE,
SET THE IDLE TEMPERATURE TO 400° C (752° F) FOR
ONE HOUR AND THEN 600° C (1112° F) FOR ONE HOUR.
IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED YOU KEEP THE FURNACE
ON WITH SUFFICIENT NIGHT MODE TEMPERATURE TO
PREVENT MOISTURE FROM ACCUMULATING INSIDE
THE MUFFLE. THE RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE
IS A MINIMUM OF 150° C (302° F). IF LEAVING THE LAB
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, YOU MAY TURN
THE FURNACE OFF WITH THE TABLE IN THE CLOSED
POSITION. BEFORE FIRING PORCELAIN AGAIN, GO
THROUGH THIS DRY OUT PROCEDURE.
*Special Functions
> Night Mode
Change Idle Temp
Set Vacuum Level
