REITEL RETOCAST I Operating Instructions Manual

REITEL RETOCAST I Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
RETOCAST I
REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH
Senfdamm 20 | 49152 Bad Essen
Phone: +49(0)5472-9432-0 | Fax: +49(0)5472-9432-40
www.reitel.com | info@reitel.com

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions RETOCAST I REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH Senfdamm 20 | 49152 Bad Essen Phone: +49(0)5472-9432-0 | Fax: +49(0)5472-9432-40 www.reitel.com | info@reitel.com...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer! The compact benchtop centrifugal induction casting machine RETOCAST I is suitable for casting precious and non-precious metal alloys under vacuum as well as model casting. The high performance induction heating melting generator ensures high precision melting of alloys and fast working. The sophisticated centrifugal arm with three different speeds ensures rapid adjustment to different mould sizes.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ..................4 ....................... 4 ASIC QUIPMENT ....................4 PECIAL CCESSORIES ....................5 EVICE ESCRIPTION ......................8 ECHNICAL SAFETY NOTES ......................9 .................... 9 ENERAL AFETY OTES ....................10 PECIFIC AFETY OTES INSTALLATION ......................11 ......................11 NSTALLATION ..................11 OMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION ....................11 ATER CONNECTION OPERATION ........................12...
  • Page 4: Technical Description

    Technical Description Basic Equipment • RETOCAST I casting machine • 1 ceramic crucible (non-precious metal) • 1 graphite crucible (noble metal) • 1 hose package • 1 manual opener Special Accessories • Order-No.: 23807000 Water cooling unit • Order-No.: 23806000 Crucible holder •...
  • Page 5: Device Description

    Device Description Timer Switch (torque) Power control Incutions button LED „Power“ (Device is ready to use) LED Generator „On“ LED „malfunction“ LED (centrifugal arm in correct position) „Start“-switch Locating pin incl. plate Counterweight Adjusting lever Mould’s back insulation Mould support Crucible holder Induction coil Emergency stop switch...
  • Page 6 Control unit/panel Interior of the unit...
  • Page 7 Interior with induction coil Device view Rear side of the device...
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Technical Data Line voltage 230 V/50-60 Hz Current consumption 3.200 W Height/width/depth 530(930)/740/510 mm Weight 60 kg Speed 500 rpm Mould size 1-9 and model casting Amount of metal for casting: max. quantity Noble metal 110 g; non-precious metal 55 g Minimum quantity Non-precious metal 15 g Noble metal/non-precious metal/model...
  • Page 9: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes General Safety Notes • All equipment undergoes final inspection and testing before leaving our factory. However, if equipment is damaged during shipping or through any other circumstances, it must not be used in service. Please check the device regularly for damages. Damaged parts should be replaced immediately.
  • Page 10: Specific Safety Notes

    • The RETOCAST I is a benchtop unit. When installing make sure the machine is horizontal and has a stable base. Please make sure that the machine won’t fall off the support in case of wrong counterweight adjustment, leading to an unbalance in machine.
  • Page 11: Installation

    K16 A or C16 A, minimum tension 210 V/max. 240 V. Don’t connect any other loads to the 16 A fuse. In order to minimize mould cooling during insertion, the RETOCAST I has to be set up very near to the preheating furnace. Please ensure dust-free surroundings (don’t install the machine e.g.
  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Note: Prior to switching on the unit make sure that the emergency switch has been released. When the emergency stop switch is activated, casting procedure will not start! The timer button „Start/Stop“ shouldn’t be activated after starting the casting procedure, to prevent premature interruption of the heating process.
  • Page 13: Casting With Premelting

    10. Set startup delay time with switch (2) for torque: − „0“ = very gentle (for plaster-bonded investment); − „I“ = gentle (for noble metal); − „II“ = quick (for non-precious metal). 11. Set timer (1) to required centrifugation time: −...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    (22) is in alignment with the induction coil. • Reglularly clean the housing with a damp cloth or with REITEL stainless steel care spray. Note: Clean and protect your device regularly with the REITEL stainless steel care spray (order-no.: 90405000) to remove lime, plaster and dust as well as other...
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Warranty We, REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH, offer a 1 year’s warranty beginning from the proven date of purchase. This warranty covers all defects traceable to materials, design or workmanship. The following warranty regulations are applicable: Within the warranty period Reitel Feinwerktechnik GmbH or an authorized distributor agrees at its sole option, to perform repair or replace this product at no charge covering all defects traceable to materials, design or workmanship.
  • Page 16 REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmH; − The warranty does not cover the cost of removal and replacement of parts and accessories, unless supplied as original equipment by REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH − All kind of damages occurred not directly at the device as well as consequential damages (e.g.
  • Page 17 Should you need to borrow a device while your device is being repaired, please contact Messrs. REITEL or your distributor. These loans are a service for which availability cannot necessarily be guaranteed. After the warranty period, a free may be charged for loan...
  • Page 18: Disposal Regulations

    According to valid laws our devices are disposed of properly according to B2B– regulations for proper disposal. Pls. contact your local dealer for information on local disposal guideline Spare Parts List Best.-Nr. Retocast I 76 Stck/Qty ME Ref.: Ersatzteilliste / Spare parts list 03/2019 Unit E6216400 Dichtungssatz für Sichtscheibe / Sealing set for inspection...
  • Page 19: Ec Conformity Declaration

    EC Conformity Declaration...
  • Page 20 We manufacture in compliance with Quality Management ISO 9001:2015 incorporating established standards. REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH Senfdamm 20 | 49152 Bad Essen Phone: +49(0)5472-9432-0 | Fax: +49(0)5472-9432-40 www.reitel.com | info@reitel.com...

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