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- Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL Gilson Binder Ignition System HM-378 Rev: 02/01/2018 PHONE: 800-444-1508 FAX: P.O. Box 200, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035-0200 800-255-5314 740-548-7298 E-mail: customerservice@gilsonco.com Website: www.globalgilson.com 740-548-5314...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Binder Ignition System: HM-378 Table of Contents Page Important Notice - Initial Unpacking Introduction Important Safety Rules Unpacking & Setting Up Furnace Where to Locate Furnace Seating the Elements Binder Ignition Test Introduction Programming the Controller... -
Page 3: Important Notice - Initial Unpacking
2.0 INTRODUCTION DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: DO NOT touch heating elements unless electrical supply to the furnace has To help assure the Gilson HM-378 Binder Ignition System been disconnected and locket out. will give you many years of trouble-free service, please read this manual carefully. -
Page 4: Unpacking & Setting Up Furnace
If the furnace is damaged or if 2. Provide a minimum of 12in (305mm) clearance be- parts are missing, contact Gilson Customer Service im- tween the furnace and the closest combustible wall, mediately at 800-444-1508 or 740-548-7298 for instruc- or 6in (152mm) to masonry walls. -
Page 5: Binder Ignition Test
Description Display Default Value Function This section describes preparation and burnout procedures using the Gilson HM-378 Binder Ignition System for de- Selects a memory location Program for program being input. termination of binder content in hot-mix asphalt. Example Main Chamber... - Page 6 Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Binder Ignition System: HM-378 Binder Ignition Programming Sequence: • Furnace must be plugged in and the toggle switch • To confirm the active program during firing, press must be in the "ON" position. <PROGRAM REVIEW> at any time after -ON- has been displayed (as described below).
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Page 7: Performing A Typical Binder Ignition Test
NEVER leave the furnace unattended near the end 2. Insure that a filter is properly installed and is not of firing! Gilson cannot guarantee the furnace against clogged or blinded from previous tests to inhibit air over-firing even though the controller is automatic. -
Page 8: Shutting Down The Furnace
When the furnace is not in the middle of a test and the main chamber is at the preheat temperature with PRHT/ The Gilson HM-378 is designed for asphalt binder igni- Main Chamber Temperature flashing on the display, open tion tests of asphaltic hot-mix to determine binder content the door and leave it slightly ajar. -
Page 9: Delayed Firing Programming
A. Operation: The first time the furnace is powered, the values will display in sequence. The furnace is now ready HM-378 controller will display IdLE and the alarm will to run a Ramp-Hold program. sound briefly. The controller will self-test for a period of 10—15 seconds and the display will alternately... - Page 10 FULL. from memory, from IdLE press <PROGRAM>, enter desired program number, and press <ENTER>. Then M. Storing Programs: The HM-378 Controller allows the press <STOP> and proceed as a normal program user to store nine Asphalt Binder Ignition programs and review.
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Page 11: Maintenance
In a Ramp-Hold program it is used to skip to the following The elements in the Gilson Furnace will last for many segment of the program by pressing <CONTINUE> years of normal use. With time, however, the elements followed quickly by the <ENTER>... -
Page 12: Replacing Main Chamber Elements
Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Binder Ignition System: HM-378 c. Remove the screws in the element connectors Program the controller for the element to heat at the full rate. When the elements glow dull red, turn the that hold the element lead wires to the element controller’s main power switch to the OFF position,... -
Page 13: Replacing Afterburner Elements
Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Binder Ignition System: HM-378 k. To hold elements in grooves, reinstall staples at Wires and wire nuts will burn if they touch the marked locations by pressing them in using a case or element connectors. Replace screws in pair of long nose pliers. -
Page 14: Firebrick Damage
Gently stretch it in your hands. Avoid stretching Suitable cement is available from Gilson in dry form in only a short portion of the element. It is better to one-pound bags as Model RPHM-378-17. -
Page 15: The Temperature Controller - Troubleshooting
Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Binder Ignition System: HM-378 11.0 THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER - TROUBLESHOOTING Leave the furnace in this condition for several minutes WARNING! and note the readings for the Afterburner chamber temperature. They should be increasing indicating the ALWAYS disconnect and lockout the electrical Afterburner chamber is getting warmer. - Page 16 Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Binder Ignition System: HM-378 out. Disconnect and lock out power supply. Remove Problem #2: Controller Display Lights Up Normally; the four screws holding the controller faceplate to the Some or All Heating Elements Do Not Fire switch box.
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Page 17: Repair & Replacement Parts
Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Binder Ignition System: HM-378 12.0 REPAIR & REPLACEMENT PARTS Model No. Description HM-378 Binder Ignition Furnace, complete with Accessories HMA-810 Support Stand HMA-812 Replacement Air Filters, pkg. of 12 HMA-813 Sample Cooling Cage HMA-814 Flexible Metal Exhaust Line, 4in diameter... -
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Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Binder Ignition System: HM-378 Page 18... - Page 19 Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Binder Ignition System: HM-378 Control Panel Figure 2 Page 19...
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- Page 21 Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Binder Ignition System: HM-378 Ignition Sequence Schematic Example: Preheat Temperature set to 500°C Burnout Temperature set to 538°C Hold Time (Decoking) set at 20 Minutes 1. Room temperature. 2. Preheat temperature programmed by user. 3. Open door to load sample, heat escapes.
- Page 22 Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Binder Ignition System: HM-378 Gilson Binder Ignition Furnace Fire Brick Replacement Assemblies NOTE: Vent holes are predrilled from manufacturer on Top Fire Brick Assembly - Afterburner Chamber & Top Firebrick Assembly – Main Chamber RPHM-378-29 Top Fire Brick Assembly –...
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Page 23: Statement Of Warranty
Gilson Binder Ignition System: HM-378 13.0 STATEMENT OF WARRANTY Gilson Furnaces with a temperature rating up to and including 2,000°F are warranted to the original purchaser, subject to the listed exclusions below, to be free of defects in workmanship for a period of one year from date of original purchase from Gilson or an authorized Gilson distributor or dealer.