Katanax K1 PRIME, Manual

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Index
Index ............................................................................................... 2
Installation ...................................................................................... 4
Box contents ............................................................................................ 4
Location ................................................................................................... 4
Leveling ................................................................................................... 5
Connection ............................................................................................... 5
Compatibility with the older K1 model ....................................................... 5
Questions ? .............................................................................................. 5
Introduction .................................................................................... 6
The fusion theory ..................................................................................... 6
Automatic fluxers ..................................................................................... 6
The K1 Prime fluxer .................................................................................. 7
Main features of the Katanax K1 Prime .................................................... 10
Precautions ................................................................................... 12
High temperature ................................................................................... 12
High voltage ........................................................................................... 12
Acid spills ............................................................................................... 12
Heavy instrument ................................................................................... 12
Crucible locking ...................................................................................... 12
How the unit works ...................................................................... 13
Heating .................................................................................................. 13
Agitation and pouring of the melt ............................................................ 13
Cooling .................................................................................................. 13
Solution agitation ................................................................................... 13
Using the K1 Prime (basic) .......................................................... 15
The main running screen ........................................................................ 15
During a fusion ....................................................................................... 17
The right ingredients .............................................................................. 18
Care of the elements .............................................................................. 21
Crucible installation ................................................................................ 22
Mold installation ..................................................................................... 22
A general fusion ..................................................................................... 22
Making solutions ..................................................................................... 23
Description of the fusion steps ................................................................ 24
Programming the K1 Prime (advanced)...................................... 27
Viewing the fusion parameters ................................................................ 27
Unlocking the advanced mode ................................................................ 31
Managing fusion methods ....................................................................... 31
Preparing a fusion program ..................................................................... 32
Heating steps ......................................................................................... 32
Pouring step ........................................................................................... 33
Cooling steps ......................................................................................... 34