Beco Technic 301510D Instructions

The automatic melting furnace was designed to
be a safe and easy-to-use electrical method for
melting gold, silver and other on-ferrous metals
for casting and ingot-pouring applications. It of-
fers precise control of melting temperatures up to
2028 °F (1120 °C) through its user-friendly, easily
programmable controller with LED display. The
insulated lid holds in heat and keeps oxygen out
for a cleaner melt.
Setting up the furnace
1.
Unpack the shipping box and check to make
sure your automatic melting furnace includes
a crucible, a pair of crucible tongs and power
cord and instruction manual.
2.
Inspect the unit and accessories in case any
damage has occurred during shipping. Make
sure the inside of the heating chamber is free
of any debris. If there is a piece of wood or
styrofoam between the control housing and
heating chamber, remove it before operation.
Please Note: We recommend that you keep the
carton and packaging material to reuse in the
event the furnace must be returned for repair
or servicing.
3.
If you haven't done so already, choose an appro-
priate working site for the furnace. Make sure the
top of your working surface is composed of met-
al, ceramic, slate or any other surface that will
not support a fire in case of a molten metal spill.
Warning! Allow at least 50 cm of space between
the furnace and any surrounding combustible
surfaces or items. Heat emitted from the fur-
nace requires at least this much open space to
dissipate in order to avoid possible fire hazard.
Warning! Do not use this furnace in the same
area with flammable or combustible materials
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Melting furnace
Technical data
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220/230 Volt
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50/60 HZ
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1.300 Watt
as the furnace may ignite these materials. No-
tice The furnace should be used only in a well
ventilated area as some alloys release fumes
that can create health risks. Follow all local
and federal regulations for proper ventilation
procedures.
4.
After setting up your furnace in a work area
that meets the above safety criteria, check
to-be sure the front power switch is in the
OFF position before plugging the furnace into
a properly grounded 110 – 120 volt outlet.
Warning! To avoid electrical shock, the fur-
nace must always be used with a properly
grounded outlet and with the correct volt-
age and electrical current handling capacity.
Notice: In the event you need to replace the
electrical system's use, always use the correctly
rated fuse. For the 3 kg models, use a 20-amp
fuse; for the 1 kg model, use a 15-amp fuse.
Operational safety
Your melting furnace is designed to provide safe
and efficient operation. Due to the extremely high
heat and molten metal involved in this process,
a high degree of caution and care are critical to
ensure its safe use. Please note the following
precautions before you proceed with operation of
this furnace.
Warning! Always use appropriate safety equip-
ment, including safety glasses, appropriate
heat-resistant gloves, a fireproof apron and leath-
er-toed shoes (or equivalent) when using this fur-
nace. Molten metal can cause serious injury if not
handled properly and carefully.
Warning! Keep hands, hair and clothing away
from the melting chamber while it is hot. Do not
let moisture drip into the molten metal – a vio-
Instruction
Delivery
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1 melting furnace
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1 crucible
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1 pair of crucible tongs
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1 power cord
lent reaction may occur. Do not touch the furnace
while it is in use or until a sufficient cooling time
has passed (2 – 3 hours after unit has been turned
off ). The furnace generates high temperatures
that can cause severe burns or a fire.
Notice: Inspect your crucible for cracks, wear and
deterioration prior to every use. Due to high heat,
some of the crucible material ill naturally slough
off over time and the walls and base will gradually
become thinner. This may result in leaking which
can cause element and thermocouple failure.
Notice: Do not set the furnace temperature high
enough to grossly exceed the melting point of the
metal you are loading. This could cause boiling
and vaporization of the metal resulting in dam-
aging contamination and failure of the element.
Operating the furnace (Analog version)
Switch on the furnace using the on/off switch.
Turn the knob of the temperature control to the
desired temperature. A red light will stay on untill
the furnace will reach the setted temperature.
Follow the instruction " How to operate".
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