Operator’s Manual
VIP UNIVERSAL X-PRESS FURNACE
120V, 50/60 Hz Modelsand230V, 50/60 Hz Models
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4On-Line Warranty Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Safety Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Pressable Ceramic Firing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Porcelain Firing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Editing Parameters: Programs #0 to-99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Selecting and Starting a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Using Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Special Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Muffle Decontamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Temperature Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Power Failure Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Removal of the Deck Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Installation of the Deck Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Removal of Front Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Installation of Front Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Muffle Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Thermocouple Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Compressed Air Hose Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on your purchase of a Jelrus VIP Universal X-Press Furnace, which hereafter is referredto in this manual as the VIP Furnace. This premium vacuum furnace is designed for use with all regular and low fusing porcelain, as well as, pressable ceramic material.
The
VIP Furnace
brings the power of anIntelligent Memory System to the dental laboratory. It remembers 100 different programs and performs eachaccurately at your command. In addition, an LCD Digital Display clearly shows all program information at all times.
Your VIP Furnace contains many advanced features including:• 100 User-Adjustable Firing Programs - 20 for pressable ceramics and 80 for regular porcelain• Precision Platinum Thermocouple• Spiral Quartz Muffle• Power Failure RecoveryThis manual covers the installation, operation and maintenance of the VIP Furnace. Review and followthe guidelines included in this manual to ensure that your systemgives the highest level of service.
4This Jelrus equipment is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a periodof twelve months (24 months for Muffle) from the date of installation by authorized Jelrus Dealer servicepersonnel. Any item returned to our factory during the warranty period, through a Jelrus Authorized Dealer, will berepaired or replaced at our option at no charge provided that our inspectionshall indicate it is defective.Dealer labor, shipping and handling charges are not covered by this warranty.This warranty does not apply to damage due to shipping, misuse, careless handling or repairs bynon-authorizedservice personnel. Warranty void if installed or serviced by other than authorized servicepersonnel. Jelrus is not liable for indirect or consequential damages or loss of any nature in connection withthis equipment.This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. No representative or person isauthorized to assume for us any liability in connection with the sale of our equipment.
WARRANTY
Quickly and easily register your new Jelrus vacuum furnace on-line. Just have your product modelnumber and serial number available. Then go to the Jelrus website,
www.jelrus.com
, click the
Warranty Registration link
and complete the registration form. This on-line registration ensures arecord for the warranty period and helps Jelruskeep you informed of product updates and other valuable information.
ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Markings.
The following terms or symbols are used on the equipment or in this manual to denote information of special importance:
SAFETY NOTICE
ATTENTION USERS:
Manufacturingdatecode on serial number label is in the format:MONTH
YYYY.
Indicates that the unit conforms with WEEEDirective 2002/96/EC and must be dis-posed of only at the appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling.Indicates theFurnace is a ULListed product.
LABORATORYEQUIPMENT
60CBE234737
Indicates models so labeled comply withthe European Council Directives 73/23/EECand 89/336/EEC. .Indicates the presence of a hot surface or component. Touching this surface couldresult in bodily injury..Warns users that uninsulated voltage within the unitmay be of sufficient magnitude to cause electricshock. Alerts users to important Operating andMaintenance instructions. Read carefully toavoid any problems.