THERMOLYNE FC2020P, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...0 Furnace OPERATION MANUAL AND PARTS LIST Series 326 BARNSTEAD THERMOLYNE CORPORATION MODEL NUMBERS FC2020P FC2020P 1 FC2024P FC2024P 1 FC2025P FC2025P 1 FC2028P FC2028P 1 READ ALL WARNINGS CAUTIONS A...

Page 2: ...January 1990 LT326X1...

Page 3: ...ior to the use of this equipment TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 1 SIGNAL WORDS 1 WARNINGS 1 INTRODUCTION 2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 5 UNPACKAGING 7 INSTALLATION 7 OPERATION 8 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANC...

Page 4: ...ALLED BY A COMPETENT QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN WHO INSURES COMPATIBILITY AMONG FURNACE SPECIFICATIONS POWER SOURCE AND GROUNDING CODE REQUIREMENTS 2 ALWAYS BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY PRIOR TO M...

Page 5: ...F 982 C to 2000 F 1093 C for intermittent use High temperature 1 models are intended for applications requiring temperatures from 400 F 204 C to 1950 F 1066 C for continuous use or temperatures from...

Page 6: ...3 Barnstead Thermolyne 1 800 553 0039 Figure 1...

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Page 8: ...50 60 50 60 50 60 50 60 Phase 1 1 1 1 Operating Temperature Cont 1800 F 982 C 1800 F 982 C 1800 F 982 C 1800 F 982 C Inter mittent 2000 F 1093 C 2000 F 1093 C 2000 F 1093 C 2000 F 1093 C NOTES Not su...

Page 9: ...60 50 60 Phase 1 1 1 1 Operating Temperature Cont 1950 F 1066 C 1950 F 1066 C 1950 F 1066 C 1950 F 1066 C Inter mittent 2150 F 1177 C 2150 F 1177 C 2150 F 1177 C 2150 F 1177 C NOTES Not supplied with...

Page 10: ...e 2000 furnace to your electrical supply be sure the two position power switch is in the OFF position WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK THIS FURNACE MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT QUALIFIED ELECTRIC...

Page 11: ...ntermittently The controller then automatically maintains chamber temperature at the desired setting To turn the furnace off turn power switch to the OFF position WARNING TO AVOID BURNS THIS FURNACE M...

Page 12: ...should consult the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS s for such products with respect to proper handling and appropriate protective equipment For additional MSDS s or additional informatio...

Page 13: ...240V furnace are burned out 6 Two or more heating elements in a 120V or 100V furnace are burned out 7 Door switch malfunction 1 Check power source and fuse 2 Repair electrical hookup 3 Replace thermoc...

Page 14: ...perly 1 Keep furnace under maximum temperature Closer supervision of control setting 2 Enclose material in container Clean up spills in chamber Ventilate chamber by leaving door cracked slightly open...

Page 15: ...Accordingly before you repair or replace any insulating materials or perform any other servicing on this product which could disturb or cause exposure to dust from insulating materials you should cons...

Page 16: ...pproximately 1 8 of the ceramic insulators remains outside the furnace back A polarity test of the thermocouple and lead wire is easily made with the use of a magnet On Chromel Alumel thermocouples an...

Page 17: ...r orange yellow brown from top to bottom i Turn the potentiometer shaft fully counterclockwise and slide the knob over the shaft j Secure knob onto shaft with two Allen set screws making sure the line...

Page 18: ...ement of wires d Disconnect the necessary wires from front control plate to enable it to be removed Identify or mark wires disconnected to insure proper placement and connection when reinstalling e Re...

Page 19: ...emove the four elements by pulling each element through the front of the furnace The top element is usually the easiest to remove first g Remove back cover with its six screws to expose insulation h F...

Page 20: ...cover with four screws x Reconnect the furnace to power supply y Test operation of furnace 6 9 To Replace Door Switch Micro Switch a Disconnect furnace from power supply b Turn furnace upside down and...

Page 21: ...18 Figure 3 Exploded View...

Page 22: ...ment Side for Model FC2024P 2 required Element Side for Model FC2028P 2 required Element Side for Models FC2020P 1 and FC2025P 1 2 required Element Side for Model FC2024P 1 2 required Element Side for...

Page 23: ...421 B torque to 30 in for 100 120V Models Semi conductor T6421D torque to 30 in for 208 240V Models Connector Assembly Insulator 12 required Insulator 6 required Terminal 6 required Fastener washer 6...

Page 24: ...21 Barnstead Thermolyne 1 800 553 0039 Figure 4 Wiring Diagram...

Page 25: ...ve high temperature or contamination warranty replacement will be provided Barnstead Thermolyne s sole obligation under this warranty shall be to repair or replace any products which it delivers and a...