We have designed and manufactured this furnace using the latest in microcomputer technology to give you many years of dependable service. The controls on your new Infinity are different from those you may be used to on an ordinary burnout furnace. To ensure that your Infinity Burnout Furnace gives you the highest level of service, review and follow the guidelines outlined in this Operator’s Manual.
9-1/8”W x 5-1/4”D x 5-1/8”H Chamber (14.0cm x 13.3cm x 13.0cm) (23.2cm x 13.3cm x 13.0cm) Dimensions INFINITY M–30 AND L–30 Number of Programs 0 – 99 hours NIGHT TIME Note: This is the time required for the program to be completed (DELAY START) and ready to cast.
KEY PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND EXPLANATION FRONT PANEL (Figure 1) DISPLAY DESCRIPTION 1. NIGHT TIME Press to start a delayed program. The number entered is the time (DELAY START) required for the program to be COMPLETED AND READY TO CAST. When a program is running, press to display the time remaining to complete the program.
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KEY PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND EXPLANATION Vent Tube Heating Chamber Front Panel Figure 1 INFINITY M–30 AND L–30 IDENTIFICATION...
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IEC receptacle. C. AC power cords are provided to correspond to receptacles that are available in a specific country. 2. Circuit Breaker Protects circuitry from electrical overload. • Black button will “pop out” if overload is present. • To reset, wait one minute and push black button into body of circuit breaker. Figure 2 INFINITY LOWER BACK PANEL 220/230...
INSTALLATION UNPACK AND SET–UP 1. Unpack the contents of the box. Remove the following materials: A. Vent Tube – Remove from bubble wrap and insert in hole on top of furnace. B. Calibration Table Kit – Remove plastic bag containing two tablets and save for future use. C.
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When a program is completed, 20 "beeps" sound every 15 minutes to remind the operator that the material is ready to cast. 1. Be sure the Infinity is in the idle mode – no program us running. 2. Press and (while holding) press PROGRAM NUMBER to display the status of the "beep."...
OPERATION PROGRAM AND OPERATE – ONE STAGE PROGRAM (Figure 1) 1. Turn the power switch on. 2. Press PROGRAM NUMBER. Use to display the desired program number (P1 – P30). 3. Press ENTER / REVIEW to select the displayed PROGRAM NUMBER. STAGE 1 and NIGHT TIME (DELAYED START) lights turn on.
OPERATION PROGRAM AND OPERATE – TWO STAGE PROGRAM (Figure 1) 1. Follow One Stage Program, Steps 1 – 6. 2. Press ENTER / REVIEW. STAGE 1 light turns off, STAGE 2 and HEAT RATE lights turn on. Main Display shows four heat rate choices. Choose one: A.
OPERATION PROGRAM AND OPERATE – THREE STAGE PROGRAM (Figure 1) 1. Follow Two Stage Program, Steps 1 – 4. 2. Press ENTER / REVIEW. STAGE 2 light turns off, STAGE 3 and HEAT RATE lights turn on. Main Display shows four heat rate choices. Choose one: A.
OPERATION PROGRAM AND OPERATE – FOUR STAGE PROGRAM (Figure 1) 1. Follow Three Stage Program, Steps 1 – 4. 2. Press ENTER/REVIEW. STAGE 3 light turns off, STAGE 4 and HEAT RATE lights turn on. Main Display shows four heat rate choices. Choose one: Select heat rate between 1°F –...
OPERATION REVIEW A PROGRAM (Figure 1) 1. Turn the power switch on. 2. Press PROGRAM NUMBER. 3. Press to select the program number to be reviewed. The PROGRAM NUMBER (P1 – P30) will appear on the Main Display. 4. The number of stages in the program are indicated by the STAGE lights next to the Main Display. 5.
TEMP programmed is entered to heat to a higher temperature than the previous stage, the Infinity will try to heat with a 0°F / Min (0°C / Min) HEAT RATE. In this case, when NIGHT TIME (DELAY START) is pressed, 99:99 (Hr : Min) flashes on the Main Display, indicating that the...
NOTE: To turn off STAGE 2,3 and 4, select “NO” for the HEAT RATE in STAGE 2. Press NIGHT TIME (DELAY START). Infinity automatically turns on at the correct time to complete the program and be ready to cast in 24 hours.
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OPERATION SAMPLE THREE STAGE PROGRAM (Program with Cooling) HEAT RATE TEMP HOLD TIME STAGE 1 10°F (6°C) 600°F (316°C) STAGE 2 20°F (11°C) 1600°F (871°C) 1:00 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 *Though any number may appear, the unit is deactivated when “NO” is selected for the HEAT RATE. To start immediately, press START / STOP .
ENTER / REVIEW keys simultaneously to set TEMPERATURE the Infinity calibration temperature to 1500°F. If this occurs and is not an CALIBRATION operator error, it indicates that there is a problem with the thermocouple or ERROR the PC board.
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Occurs if the thermocouple wires are shorted or the heater plates are THERMOCOUPLE defective causing Infinity to achieve a HEAT RATE of less than 6% of the OR DEFECTIVE maximum attainable HEAT RATE with full power applied to the heater HEATER PLATES plates for 5 minutes.
Infinity Multi–Stage Burnout Furnaces come complete with temperature Calibration Tablets (2) which accurately melt at 1500°F (816°C). (Re–Order Calibration Tablet Kit – PN 15291). Your Infinity is factory calibrated. It is not necessary to re-calibrate on installation. If it becomes necessary to re-calibrate in the future, use the following calibration procedure.
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“CAL” appears on the main display. POWER FAILURE 1. If a power failure occurs, the Infinity memorizes the conditions prior to the loss of power. When the power returns, the Infinity returns to the proper point in the program. 2. When power is returned, the HR:MIN light flashes indicating that a power failure has occurred. It continues to flash until START / STOP is pressed.
4. Remove the floor plate, then carefully slide the two side heating plates out the front of the furnace. The two rear heating plates on Infinity L–30 may now be removed. 5. Check the condition of the filler strip insulation in the space to the left and right of the ceramic front sections.
FIELD SERVICE REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN PC BOARD REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS 115V 220/230V M–30 15500–041 15500–053 L–30 15500–541 15500–553 1. Remove the front panel (Figure 5). 2. Note and record the color and location of each wire on the thermocouple terminals located on the Main PC Board.
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Figure 5 INFINITY WITH FRONT PANEL / MAIN PC BOARD REMOVED Figure 5A OTHER COMPONENTS...
FIELD SERVICE REPLACEMENT OF THE THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY (PN 18913) 1. Remove the bottom front panel and the upper and lower rear panels of the furnace. (Note the position of the vent louvers on the rear panels.) 2. Note and record the color and location of the wires on the thermocouple terminals located on the Main PC Board (Figure 5).
FIELD SERVICE REPLACEMENT OF THE TRIAC (PN 15475) 1. Remove the lower rear panel (Figure 2). 2. Note and record the color and location of each of the three wires on the triac terminals (Figure 5A). Remove each of the three wires by pulling straight up on the connector. DO NOT PULL ON THE WIRES.
SPARE PARTS LIST PARTS FOR INFINITY M–30 DESCRIPTION 115V 220/230V Power Cord Kit–Japan & U.S. 15288 Power Cord Kit–Australia 23206 Power Cord Kit–England 23202 Power Cord Kit–Europe 23203 Power Cord Kit–Italy 23205 Main PC Board 15500–041 15500–053 Heater Jumper 33130...
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SPARE PARTS LIST PARTS FOR INFINITY L–30 DESCRIPTION 115V 220/230V Power Cord Kit–Japan & U.S. 15289 Power Cord Kit–Australia 23206 Power Cord Kit–England 23202 Power Cord Kit–Europe 23203 Power Cord Kit–Italy 23205 Main PC Board 15500–541 15500–553 Heater Jumper 33130...
PROGRAM CARD FORMS Program # Metal(s) Program # Metal(s) HEAT TEMP HOLD HEAT TEMP HOLD RATE TIME RATE TIME STAGE 1 STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 STAGE 4 Program # Metal(s) Program # Metal(s) HEAT TEMP...
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PROGRAM CARD FORMS Program # Metal(s) Program # Metal(s) HEAT TEMP HOLD HEAT TEMP HOLD RATE TIME RATE TIME STAGE 1 STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 STAGE 4 Program # Metal(s) Program # Metal(s) HEAT TEMP...
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