Phoenix International 8711 West Port Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53224 +1 414.973.3400 [email protected]
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Type 24 Series
Flux Cored Electrode Wire Stabilization Ovens
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
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Product Description
Prior to Use
1.
Secure dryWIRE® oven base to the ground. (See Securing Oven to Ground in
this manual.)
2.
Run oven at 350°F (177°C) for two hours with the vent hole fully open and the
oven doors slightly open. This will help purge the oven of any contaminants.
3.
Contact the wire manufacturer regarding the appropriate temperatures for
holding the spools of wire, specifically plastic spools.
4.
If using plastic spools in the dryWIRE® oven, test a few spools in the oven at
the manufacturer's recommended temperature. If warping or core distortion
occurs, turn temperature down 10°F (5°C) and retest. If neccessary, continue
testing.
Amp Draw
Ovens operating on 240 AC voltage draw 10.4 amps. Those operating on 480 AC
voltage draw 5.2 amps.
Wiring
dryWIRE® ovens are designed for AC single phase power only.
Note: dryWIRE® ovens are factory wired for 480 volts and can be rewired for 240
volts. Refer to wiring diagrams. For cord connection to the power supply, attach a
15-amp plug of corresponding voltage rating to the cord provided.
Grounding
dryWIRE® ovens are equipped with a green grounding screw in the junction box.
Accessory Note
A door mounted thermometer (part
#1250300) is available for dryWIRE®
ovens and can be easily installed
in the field. Factory installation is
available with original order (see
chart on cover). This thermometer
indicates internal temperature range
of 100˚ to 700˚F with an accuracy
specification of +/-10˚. Product
accuracy testing is conducted using
standards traceable to the N.I.S.T.,
USA.
Venting
For normal holding operation set easily adjusted vent on the door about 1/4 of the
way open.
Temperature Settings
The dryWIRE® oven temperature range is 100°F (38°C) to 550°F (288°C). The
thermostat dial has a range from 100°F (38°C) to 550°F (288°C). Required oven
temperature setting is obtained by rotation of dial to line up desired temperature
with indicator light.
The indicator light illuminates only when voltage is being applied to the heating
elements. Momentary rotation past desired temperature setting may be necessary
to activate the indicator light in order to locate it for indexing purposes.
Thermostat is accurate to +/-25°F (14°C) at the sensing bulb, however, temperature
may vary slightly at different areas in the oven chamber since this is a convection
type oven.
Excess Heat: At maximum setting, the actual temperature in portions of the oven
near the heating elements may reach approximately 660°F (349°C). Temperatures
over 550°F (288°C) are not recommended. They may cause oven damage and/or
unacceptably high exterior surface temperatures.
Guide to Storage
Once flux cored wire is removed from its initial packaging, the unused portion
should be stored in a dryWIRE® oven not to exceed 300°F (150°C) for coils or wire
baskets, 250°F (121°C) for fiberboard spools or 150°F (65°C) for plastic spools.
Precise temperatures for wire storage and reconditioning should be obtained
from the wire manufacturer's technical department.
CAUTION
•
To provide continued protection against risk of electrical shock, power
cord must be connected to a properly grounded outlet.
•
To avoid damage, never place oven in contact with welding current.
•
Store in dry location. Unit not to be exposed to rain or moisture.
Door mounted thermometer