When adding additional lead to the pot, you will see the temperature drop
on the “PV” display, as the new cold lead will lower the temperature of the
existing lead. The furnace will automatically heat until the molten lead is
back up to the set temperature.
Bottom Pour System
The bottom pour spout valve system of the furnace has been designed to
provide efficient trouble-free casting. The system consists of the drain
spout, shutoff rod and limit screw. The shutoff rod limit screw is used to con-
trol how high the shutoff rod can be lifted, which in turn, controls the flow
rate of the lead. Determine the best flow rate of lead from the spout for the
particular mould you are using and adjust the limit screw to stop the shutoff
rod at this point.
CAUTION! Limit screw will be hot during adjustment!
Dripping from the valve can occur at times if dirt or grit suspended in the
molten lead gets caught in the shut-off valve. Fully opening the valve will
usually clear such debris. When this does not work, drain the furnace and
allow it to cool. Then remove and clean the shutoff rod. If the drain spout is
seriously clogged, heat the furnace to the melting temperature. Hold an un-
bent paperclip with pliers and feed the wire up through the drain spout to
dislodge any obstruction. Be careful to wear heat resistant gloves and eye
protection whenever working with molten lead.
Parts List
1) Power Cord, 115 Volt .................................................. Item # 2800400
2) Power Cord, 230 Volt (Euro) ....................................... Item # 2800401
3) Power Cord, 230 Volt (Australian) .............................. Item # 2800402
4) Shut-off Rod ............................................................... Item # 2800403
5) Shut-off Rod Limit Screw............................................ Item # 2800404
6) Limit Screw Lock Nut.................................................. Item # 2800405
7) Handle Assembly........................................................ Item # 2800406
8) Housing Screws.......................................................... Item # 2800407
9) Mould Guide Assembly............................................... Item # 2800408
10) Mould Guide Wing Nuts.............................................. Item # 2800409
11) Mould Guide Support Screw ...................................... Item # 2800410
12) Mould Stop Assembly................................................. Item # 2800411
13) Mould Stop Thumb Screw .......................................... Item # 2800412
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