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- Page 1 Ransom & Randolph Instruction Manual Vulcan three-stage ® burnout furnace 3535 Briarfield Boulevard, PO Box 1570 | Maumee, OH 43537 USA 800.253.4502 | 419.865.9497 | 419.865.9997 (FAX) | www.ransom-randolph.com Made in the USA Investing with Innovation™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Vulcan® three-stage burnout furnace Table of Contents 1. Safety and Responsibility................................3-7 2. Technical Data ....................................8 3. Installation Instructions ................................9 4. General Operations ................................10-13 5. Maintenance/Error Messages .............................. 14-15 6. Accessories and Replacement Parts............................15 7. Disposal ...................................... 16 8. -
Page 3: Safety And Responsibility
Intended Use The Vulcan units are intended for preheating and burnout applications. This unit may only be set up, connected and operated in accordance with the “Technical Data” on page 8. Any usage other than described above will lead to expire the warranty granted by Ransom & Randolph (R&R). - Page 4 Vulcan® three-stage burnout furnace Operator Obligations • Ensuring the proper use of the unit according to this manual and prevention of misuse • Obtaining the required operating license from the competent authorities and following all applicable laws and regulations, e.g. with regard to: −...
- Page 5 Vulcan® three-stage burnout furnace Safe Handling of Ceramic Fibers The thermal insulation of the firing chamber contains ceramic fibers that are classified as carcinogenic. These ceramic fibers are firmly enclosed in the heat insulation and pose no danger to operators when using the unit as intended.
- Page 6 Vulcan® three-stage burnout furnace Safety Instructions for Commissioning WARNING Fire hazard Flammable substances can pose a fire hazard to the entire work area. • Use unit indoors only • Place the unit only on a fireproof, stable and level surface •...
- Page 7 Vulcan® three-stage burnout furnace Description of Unit Front of Unit Back of Unit 1 = Oven Door 4 = ON/OFF Switch 7 = Program Parameter LEDs 2 = Display 5 = Circuit Breaker 3 = Control Knob 6 = IEC Socket Main Power...
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Page 8: Technical Data
Vulcan® three-stage burnout furnace Technical Data Parameters Wide Operating Temperature Range 77-2012°F (25-1100°C) Ambient Storage Temperature Range 41-104°F (5+40°C) Programmable Heat Rate 1-54°F/min (1-30°C/min) Programmable Hold Time 0:00-99:59 hours Muffle Temperature Uniformity ±15°F (±8°C) at steady state Electrical 50-60 Hz... -
Page 9: Installation Instructions
Vulcan® three-stage burnout furnace Installation Instructions Shipping damage should be reported to the carrier as soon as detected. The unit package contains the following: • One furnace complete with power cord • Instruction manual • Ceramic floor tray (shipped in the muffle) •... -
Page 10: General Operations
Vulcan® three-stage burnout furnace General Operations Function Operation Display sequences at first power up: • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet • Turn on the front panel power switch • The furnace control will go through a self-diagnostic test R&R... - Page 11 Vulcan® three-stage burnout furnace Initial Set Up Press knob once to pull up the START/STOP SYSTEM screen. Rotate knob until arrow aligns with SET UP and press knob. There are 5 parameters that can be set up on this screen: •...
- Page 12 Vulcan® three-stage burnout furnace Select one of the programs by pressing the knob. The arrow will stop blinking to indicate that the program has been selected. Each program has three stages that allow the following parameters to be set: •...
- Page 13 Vulcan® three-stage burnout furnace Start Options: • DELAYED: starts oven at predetermined time • START or STOP: turns oven on and off • MODE: rotate the knob to move the arrow down to mode. Press knob to select MODE. Rotate knob to one of the programs or FIXED TEMP.
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Page 14: Maintenance/Error Messages
Every Vulcan furnace is calibrated in the factory at 1000°C. Under normal use the furnace should not require calibration. The electronics used in the Vulcan furnaces are very stable and will have minimal drifts over the life of the furnace. Thermocouple replacement could be a potential requirement for calibration if high accuracy is required. -
Page 15: Accessories And Replacement Parts
Tray: Bottom Model 550 9353057 Rubber Foot 9390616 Vulcan 120 Volt Power Cord* FP-02842 Service Board Three-Stage* DENT3STAGE Vulcan 240 Volt Power Cord Euro* FP-02841 Service Muffle 550 120v* 9493471 Vulcan 240 Volt Power Cord* FP-02839 *Covered under warranty Ransom & Randolph 3535 Briarfield Boulevard, PO Box 1570 | Maumee, OH 43537 USA 800.253.4502 | 419.865.9497 | 419.865.9997 (FAX) | www.ransom-randolph.com... -
Page 16: Disposal
Vulcan® three-stage burnout furnace Disposal The unit and all its accessories must be disposed of according to applicable regulations through the intermediary of a certified waste disposer. Dispose of all electronic components in accordance with the legal requirements. Contact R&R for country specific information. -
Page 17: Warranty
Vulcan® three-stage burnout furnace Before Returning the Unit • Call R&R for an Return Authorization Number (RAN) and appropriate shipping address. This is used to track and identify your unit. Equipment received without this number may not be identifiable. •...