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ProPress SP
Furnace Operations Manual
Chapter One — Getting Started
You are undoubtedly eager to unpack, set up, and begin using your new furnace. Getting started will be much easier if you
carefully review the information in this chapter and follow the steps as outlined.
Before Unpacking
• Save the carton and packing materials. These will be used
again if there is ever a need to ship or return equipment.
• Read and save the printed shipping material packed
with your furnace — it contains valuable information!
• DO NOT turn on the power to your furnace until
you are instructed to do so, or you will damage
your furnace!
• Sit the furnace on a non-flammable work surface.
Unpacking
• If the packaging materials and/or the furnace appear to
be damaged, please call your dealer before continuing.
• Remove the furnace from the packing materials and
place it on a flat surface in the upright position.
• Look up into the muffle area and locate the shipping
hardware and remove it. Keep these parts in case
there is a need to ship the furnace back.
If problems arise:
• Check the air supply for sufficient pressure.
• Check all connections. If problems persist, write down
your serial number and call Technical Support.
If problems arise:
• Check the air supply for sufficient pressure.
• Check all connections. If problems persist, write down
your serial number and call Technical Support.
Press Version
The ProPress SP requires compressed air to run
a press cycle.
• Connect the compressed air supply to the regulator
using a standard pneumatic fitting available at most
hardware stores.
• Adjust the pressure regulator to the recommended
minimum air pressure of 70 psi/4.8 BAR and a
maximum of 72 psi/ 4.96 BAR. Check with the
ceramic manufacturer.
INPUTTING MORE PRESSURE COULD CAUSE
AN EXPLOSION!
Installing the Vacuum Pump
If you have a Whip Mix vacuum pump, plug it directly into
the furnace where indicated on the back. If the pump is
not a Whip Mix pump, you will need an adaptor.
• Attach a 1/4" inch vacuum rated hose from
the vacuum pump to the brass fitting marked
VACUUM PUMP
at the rear of the furnace.
