Important Notice - Initial Unpacking; Introduction; Important Safety Rules - Gilson HM-378 Operating Manual

Gilson Company, Inc.

1.0 IMPORTANT NOTICE - INITIAL UNPACKING

FURNACE INTERIOR PACKING REMOVAL
REQUIRED!
To unlock the Furnace Door to remove packing material:
1. First, turn the main power switch ON. The display will
show "ErrP" and an alarm will sound.
2. Press <ANY> key (except <STOP>) and "IdLE" will
appear. Press the <ENTER> key twice until "-On-"
appears.
3. When "-On-" is replaced by a temperature value,
press the button on the lock enclosure near the end
of the door handle to unlock the door. Open the door
and remove the packing material.
4. Close the door and press the <STOP> key. Press
<ANY> key to return to the "IdLE" display.
WARNING!
Read the Operating Manual completely BEFORE
using this Furnace! Become thoroughly familiar with
Section 3.0, "Important Safety Rules", before operat-
ing your Binder Ignition Furnace.
Note especially Section 6.0, "Seating the Elements".
Elements may become dislodged in shipping and
are more difficult to correct once the Furnace has
been heated.

2.0 INTRODUCTION

To help assure the Gilson HM-378 Binder Ignition System
will give you many years of trouble-free service, please
read this manual carefully.
The Gilson HM-378 Binder Ignition System is designed
to test hot-mix asphaltic concrete paving material for
binder contents of up to 10%. Testing of other materials,
or asphaltic materials with higher binder content or using
the furnace for different purposes will void the warranty.
Such uses may also damage the furnace and result in
personal injury. Damage from failure to follow instructions
is NOT covered by warranty.

3.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

NOTE: READ BEFORE CONNECTING, OPERATING,
OR SERVICING FURNACE! If any questions, call
Gilson Technical Support at 800-444-1508.
1. Place the furnace only on a noncombustible surface,
positioned no closer than 12in (305mm) to any com-
bustible surface. Allow a minimum of 6in (152mm)
clearance around the unit for proper air circulation.
2. Electrical installations and connections should be
performed by a qualified electrician familiar with lo-
cal code requirements. Wiring diagrams and power
requirements are included in this manual.
3. Diagnostic and repair procedures in or around high
voltage circuits should be performed only by a
qualified electrician. The electrical supply MUST be
disconnected and locked out prior to servicing the
furnace.
4. The furnace exhaust MUST be vented to the outside.
Fire the furnace only in a well ventilated, covered and
protected area.
5. To prevent serious injury, the door is locked during
critical phases of Binder Ignition Testing. NEVER
attempt to override or defeat operation of the lock
mechanism or its electronic control. When creating
a custom program, ALWAYS program the door to be
locked during any ignition process and/or whenever
an opened door might cause a dangerous situation.
6. NEVER place combustible materials on or near the
furnace.
7. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: DO NOT touch heating
elements unless electrical supply to the furnace has
been disconnected and locket out.
8. ALWAYS wear heat resistant gloves and a face shield
when loading or unloading samples.
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