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Thermo Scientific 
Thermolyne Furnace
Small Benchtop Muffle/
Type FB1300 and FB1400
Installation and Operation Manual
LT1256X1 Revision G October 2018

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  • Page 1 Thermo Scientific  Thermolyne Furnace Small Benchtop Muffle/ Type FB1300 and FB1400 Installation and Operation Manual LT1256X1 Revision G October 2018...
  • Page 2 © 2018 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. provides this document to its customers with a product purchase to use in the product operation. This document is copyright protected and any reproduction of the whole or any part of this document is strictly prohibited, except with the written authorization of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FB1300 and FB1400 Models........
  • Page 4 FB1300 models ........
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information Contents • “Alert Signals” on page 4 • “Important Information” on page 4 • “Warnings” on page 4 • “Warning” on page 5 Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 6: Alert Signals

    Important Information Your Thermo Scientific Thermolyne Type FB1300 Model or FB1400 Model Furnace has been designed with function, reliability and safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes.
  • Page 7: Warning

    Refer to the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for information regarding proper handling and recommended protective equipment. For additional MSDS copies, or additional information concerning the handling of refractory ceramic products, please contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-438-4851. Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 8 Safety Information Warning Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Contents • “Intended Use” on page 8 • “General Usage” on page 8 • “Principles of Operation” on page 8 Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 10: Intended Use

    Intended Use Intended Use The Type FB1300 Model and FB1400 furnaces are general purpose laboratory and heat treating furnaces. For optimum element life, we recommend observing these temperature ranges: from 100°C (212°F) to 982°C (1800°F) for continuous use, or from 982°C (1800°F) to 1100°C (2012°F) for intermittent use.
  • Page 11: General Specification

    General Specification FB1300 Models Dimensions: (handle not included) Chamber: 4” W x 3.75” H x 4.5” D (10.2 x 9.5 x 11.4 cm) Overall : 7.9” W x 13.8” H x 8.5” D (20.0 x 34.9 x 21.6cm) Chamber volume: 76 cu. in. (1.3 liters) Weight: 15.7 lb.
  • Page 12: Fb1400 Models

    17°C to 27°C; 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing. Installation Category II (overvoltage) in accordance with IEC 664. Pollution degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664. Altitude Limit: 2,000 meters. Storage: -25°C to 65°C; 20% to 80% relative humidity. Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 13: Unpacking

    3. Open the furnace door and remove the packing material from inside the furnace chamber. 4. Vacuum the chamber prior to use to remove the insulation dust due to shipment. 5. Retain the original packaging material if reshipment is foreseen or required. Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 14 Unpacking Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation Contents • “Site Selection” on page 14 • “Electrical Connections” on page 14 • “FB1300 and FB1400 Models” on page 14 Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 16: Site Selection

    OFF position before connecting the furnace to your electrical supply. FB1300 and FB1400 Models Electrical Conditions for operating the furnaces in the EU: The furnaces are intended for use at a network supply with a maximum system impedance of Zmaxat the point of connection, according to EN 61000-3-11 clause 6.2.2.
  • Page 17: Operation, All Models

    Operation, All Models Contents • “Power Switch” on page 16 • “Cycle Light shown on the display” on page 16 • “Door Safety Switch” on page 16 Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 18: Power Switch

    Note an acoustic click of the switch during opening and closing of the door. If this condition is not true, consult the Troubleshooting section before proceeding. This check must be done when the furnace is heating and the cycle light on the display is illuminated. Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 19: Chapter 7 Single Setpoint Controller

    • “To View the Display Units” on page 19 • “Controller Parameters” on page 19 • “Alarms” on page 20 • “Sensor Break Protection” on page 20 • “Over – Temperature Protection (OTP)” on page 20 • “Tuning” on page 21 Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 20: Eurotherm 3216 Controller Operation

    Process Value (PV) Display SetPoint (SP) PAGE Button Display and Scolling Text Messages UP ARROW Button SCROLL Button DOWN ARROW Button If at any time you want to return to the HOME DISPLAY, press PAGE button. Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 21: Buttons And Indicators

    SP.RAT: Ramp Rate Setpoint (default units is minutes).  RAMPU: Ramp Unit of measure (seconds, minutes and hours). DWELL: Time for dwell or delay (default units is minutes).  T.STAT: Timer Status. Active only when timer is active. Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 22: Alarms

    In addition to over-temperature protection, units containing a single setpoint controller w/OTP feature a mechanical OTP relay device, which disconnects power from the elements in an alarm condition. Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 23: Tuning

    8. Normal control function will resume after the controller calculates tuning parameters. Furnace must be at ambient temperature before starting a tune. “Stat” and “Sp.rr” must be set to OFF or “tunE” will not initiate. Tune has completed when “tunE” stops flashing on display. Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 24 Single Setpoint Controller Tuning Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 25: Single Ramp & Dwell

    • “Running the Program” on page 26 • “Holding the Program” on page 26 • “Stopping the Program” on page 26 • “Clearing the Flashing End” on page 26 • “Verifying a Running Program” on page 26 Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 26: Functions

    The instrument remains in standby until the time has elapsed. After the time has elapsed, the instrument controls up to setpoint. These instructions are used with the Single Setpoint models with OTP only  (See models listed on front page). Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 27: Program Overview

    For example, if it is desired for the controller to stop doing anything at all once the timer is finished, set End.T to OFF. If it is desired to revert back to the ambient temp setpoint at which the program started, set END.T to rES. Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 28: Setpoint Rate Limit Setup

    Press the SCROLL button until “T.SAT” is displayed. The display will show “run” if the program is running, “hold” if it is paused or “res” if it is not running. Press the PAGE button to display Actual temperature. Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 29: Furnace Loading

    • Raise your load up off the furnace floor with small pieces of ceramic or a hearth plate to promote even heating. • Use insulated tongs and mittens when loading and unloading furnace. • Always wear safety glasses. Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 30 Furnace Loading Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 31: Chapter 10 Preventive Maintenance

    (once every six months) to ensure temperature accuracy. General Cleaning Instructions Wipe exterior surfaces with lightly dampened cloth containing mild soap solution. The Troubleshooting section is intended to aid in defining and correcting possible service problems. Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 32 Preventive Maintenance General Cleaning Instructions Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 33: Chapter 11 Maintenance And Servicing

    • “To Replace Thermocouple” on page 34 • “To Replace Insulation” on page 35 • “To Replace Door Switches” on page 36 • “To Replace Solid State Relay” on page 36 • “To Replace Controller” on page 37 Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 34: To Replace Heating Element

    Figure 1. Replacement of a Heating Element 5. Remove the back insulation block by opening the door and gently pushing it out. Support this insulation block while removing it, as it is quite soft and easily crumbled at the edges. Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 35 Replace clamp and screw. (Excessive scaling, pitting, or cracks are some indications that the thermocouple may need to be replaced.) 19. Replace bottom cover of control unit. 20. Replace thermocouple cover. Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 36: To Replace Thermocouple

    A polarity test of the thermocouple and lead wire is easily made with the use of a magnet. On chromel alumel thermocouples and lead wire, the nonmagnetic wire is positive (+) and the magnetic wire is negative (-). 10. Replace bottom plate. 11. Replace thermocouple cover. (If equipped.) 12. Reconnect furnace to power supply. Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 37: To Replace Insulation

    18. Thread the element leads and ceramic bushings through the bottom plate. Bend the leads so they lie close to the refractory plate and the bottom insulation block. (The easiest and safest way to do Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 38: To Replace Door Switches

    3. Remove solid state relay from bottom cover. Note placement of solid state relay. 4. Install new solid state relay and reconnect wires. 5. Replace bottom cover and place furnace upright. 6. Reconnect furnace to power supply. Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 39: To Replace Controller

    3. Remove the controller from bottom cover. 4. Install new controller and secure. 5. Reconnect wires identified in step 3 to new controller. 6. Replace bottom cover and place furnace upright. 7. Reconnect furnace to power supply. Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 40 Maintenance and Servicing To Replace Controller Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 41: Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

    Enclose material in container. Clean up Repeated element spills in and on chamber. Ventilate burnout. Heating harmful materials. chamber by opening door slightly when heating known harmful reagents. Contamination present from pervious burnout. Replace insulation material. Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 42 Improper loading procedures. Use proper loading procedures. Inaccurate Poor ventilation of base. Clear area around furnace base. temperature readout. Thermocouple connections reversed. (Indicated Reconnect thermocouple correctly. by downscaling of temperature on display.) Controller malfunction. Replace controller. Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 43: Chapter 13 Replacement Parts List

    Door Switches (all models) SWX163 Control (FB1300M & FB1400M models CN71X184 except FB1410M-33) Control (FB1410M-33 model only) CN71X169 Insulation Btm (all FB1300 models) JC44X1 Insulation Btm (all FB1400 models) JC48X2 Insulation Back (all FB1300 models) JC44X4 Insulation Back (all FB1400 models)
  • Page 44 TRX136 Terminal Block TRX96 Power Switch (100 & 120V models) SWX143 Power Switch (208 & 240V models) SWX144 Door Assembly (FB1300 all models) DR347X1A Door Assembly (FB1400 all models) DR348X1A Element Sleeving (all models) SL745X1 Element Sleeving (all FB1300 models)
  • Page 45: Chapter 14 Ordering Procedures

    All parts listed herein may be ordered from the Thermo Scientific dealer from whom you purchased this unit or can be obtained promptly from the factory. When service or replacement parts are needed we ask that you check first with your dealer.
  • Page 46 Ordering Procedures Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 47: Chapter 15 Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams Contents • “FB1400 models” on page 46 • “FB1300 models” on page 47 Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 48: Fb1400 Models

    Wiring Diagrams FB1400 models FB1400 models Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 49: Fb1300 Models

    Wiring Diagrams FB1300 models FB1300 models Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 50 Wiring Diagrams FB1300 models Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 51: Chapter 16 Exploded View

    Exploded View Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 52 Replacement Parts list Replacement Parts list Quantity Key# Description PartNumber Required Cordset (240V CR1058X1 EUROPEAN) Cordset (120V) CR1142X1 Cordset (240V USA) CR1142X3 Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 53 Door Switches (all models) SWX163 Control (FB1300M & CN71X184 FB1400M models except FB1410M-33) Control (FB1410M-33 CN71X169 model only) Insulation Btm (all FB1300 JC44X1 models) Insulation Btm (all FB1400 JC48X2 models) Insulation Back (all FB1300 JC44X4 models) Insulation Back (all FB1400...
  • Page 54 Terminal Block TRX136 Terminal Block TRX96 Power Switch (100 & 120V SWX143 models) Power Switch (208 & 240V SWX144 models) Door Assembly (FB1300 all DR347X1A models) Door Assembly (FB1400 all DR348X1A models) Element Sleeving (all SL745X1 models) Element Sleeving (all...
  • Page 55 Replacement Parts list Quantity Key# Description PartNumber Required Dial Plate Label (FB1300) DLX248 Dial Plate Label (FB1400) DLX249  Thermo Scientific Small Benchtop Muffle...
  • Page 56 Replacement Parts list Small Benchtop Muffle Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 57 Important For your future reference and when contacting the factory, please have the following information readily available: Model Number: Serial Number: Date Purchased: The above information can be found on the dataplate attached to the equipment. If available, please provide the date purchased, the source of purchase (manufacturer or specific agent/rep organization), and purchase order number.
  • Page 58 LT1256X1 Rev.G thermoscientific.com © 2018 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and its subsidiaries. Specifications,  terms and pricing are subject to change. Not all products are available in all countries. Please consult your local sales representative for details. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

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