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FireLite
Furnace Operations Manual
Version 1.00.7 – 1/05
Error Messages
The FireLite furnace contains several self-checks and error
detection circuits. The following error messages may occur:
ER 1 and ER 9 —
No Vacuum Error
— The program called
for a vacuum and after two minutes the vacuum didn’t reach
an acceptable level. Clean the lift platform and the O-Ring
seal. Check all vacuum connections of the pump and the
furnace. Try the program again.
ER 2 —
Thermocouple Error
— The electronics have
detected an open circuit in the thermocouple. Replace the
thermocouple to correct this condition.
ER 3 —
Temperature Calibration Error
— The computer
has detected a problem with the temperature calibration.
Contact Whip Mix Corporation for calibration instructions.
ER 4 —
Lift Calibration Error
—The computer has
detected a problem with the lift calibration. Contact Whip Mix
Corporation for calibration instructions.
ER 5 —
Vacuum Calibration Error
— The computer has
detected a problem with the vacuum calibration. Contact
Whip Mix Corporation for calibration instructions.
ER 6 —
Program Memory Error
— The computer has
detected a problem with the memory that stores your
programs. Check all your programs and correct any that
have changed.
ER 7 —
Setup Error
— The computer has detected a
problem with the special functions setup values. Check
all special functions as described in
Chapter Four —
Special Functions
.
ER 8 —
Maximum Temperature Error
— The furnace has
run away to a temperature beyond the maximum allowed.
Turn the power off and allow the furnace to cool. This error
may indicate a bad thermocouple. Test the furnace by
running a program. If it fails again, contact Whip Mix
Corporation for instructions.
ER 12 —
Bottom Lift Fail Erro
r — The computer has
detected an error with the bottom lift mechanism. The lift
hasn’t pushed the bottom limit switch after the allowed time.
Contact Whip Mix Corporation for calibration instructions.
ER 13 —
Top Lift Fail Error
— The computer has detected
an error with the top lift mechanism. The lift hasn’t pushed
the top limit switch after the allowed time. Contact Whip Mix
Corporation for calibration instructions.
ER 14 —
Wrong Thermocouple Error
— This error only
appears when performing auto-calibration. Contact Whip Mix
Corporation for calibration instructions.
Displaying Muffle Hours
To see the number of hours the muffle has been over 605
°
C:
1. Press the
Special Function
button.
2. Press
90
on the keypad.
3. Press the
Enter
button.
Displaying Software Version
To display the version of the software running in your
furnace:
1. Press the
Special Function
button.
2. Press
9
on the keypad.
3. Press the
Enter
button.
