INSTRUCTIONS FOT USE
LECTRA PRESS
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CALLING UP A PRESSING PROGRAM
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When you enter a program number equal or higher than 90 ( using the CL key followed
by the two digit keys ), the firing parameter display 5 shows the blinking message
“PRES” for about 5 seconds.
Without waiting until the 5 seconds are over, you can change the parameters by
pressing the P key.
You may also initiate a pressing program, without waiting until the end of the delay
time, by pressing the Start key once.
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OPERATION OF A PRESSING PROGRAM
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Before starting a pressing, make absolutely sure that the “special pressing” base (with
two centred diameters) has been placed on the furnace platform.
A program is initiated by pressing the Start key once, unless the appliance is in the
standby position (platform raised).
DESCRIPTION OF THE CYCLE
1.
Press the Start key
2.
A operating test is run on the pressure-forming screw
3.
The buzzer sounds
4.
Press the Start key
5.
The temperature rises to the PRE-DRYING TEMPERATURE level
6.
The platform rises
7.
The temperature rises to the INTERNAL PRE-DRYING level
8.
Once that temperature has been reached, the buzzer sounds several time.
Press the Start key to lower the platform
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Then put the cylinder containing the porcelain plugs and the thrust rod into place.
Temperature control is maintained at the INTERNAL PRE-DRYING level.
9.
Press the Start key again to raise the platform.