Bird Technologies 8730 Series - Manual (Page 23)

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Chapter 4 Operating Instructions
Operation without Interlock
Normal Operation
1. Turn on the coolant supply.
Note: Minimum flow rate is 4 gal/min (15 L/min) at 5 °C (40 °F).
The minimum flow increases linearly up to 6 gal/min (23 L/min) at 60
°C (140 °F.)
2. Wait for the coolant flow to stabilize.
3. Apply RF power.
Shutdown
Shutting Down
1. Turn off RF power at the source.
2. Wait at least five minutes for the Econoload to cool.
3. Turn off the water supply. Always do this last.
Emergency Shutdown
Turn off RF power at the source.
Operation with the Optional Interlock
1. Turn on AC power to the interlock control box.
2. Turn on the coolant supply.
Note: Minimum flow rate is 4 gal/min (15 L/min) at 5 °C (40 °F).
The minimum flow increases linearly up to 6 gal/min (23 L/min) at 60
°C (140 °F).
3. Listen for the flow switch to close (it will click when it closes).
4. Wait about 12 seconds.
Note: The time delay switch should close and the red light on the
control box should turn ON.
5. Apply RF power.
CAUTION
Do not interrupt coolant supply. Even momentary application of RF power while
coolant is not circulating could cause immediate destruction of the load.
CAUTION
If installed, connect optional interlock before applying RF power.