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2. Safety First
This chapter is especially important for personnel
who work with the Programat EP 5000 or who
have to carry out maintenance or repair work. This
chapter must be read and the corresponding
instructions followed.
2.1 Indications
The Programat EP 5000 must only be used to fire
dental ceramic materials and it should be used for
this purpose only. Other uses than the ones
stipulated, e.g. cooking of food, firing of other
materials, etc. are contraindicated. The manu-
facturer does not assume any liability for damage
resulting from misuse. The user is solely
responsible for any risk resulting from failure
to observe these Instructions.
Further instructions to assure proper use of the
furnace:
– The instructions, regulations, and notes in these
Operating Instructions must be observed.
– The instructions, regulations, and notes in the
material’s Instructions for Use must be observed.
– The furnace must be operated under the
indicated environmental and operating
conditions (Chapter 9).
– The Programat EP 5000 must be properly
maintained.
2.1.1
Risks and dangers
The furnace head should not be
removed from the furnace base as
long as the furnace head is
connected by means of the
heater cable.
2.1.2
Risks and dangers
Make sure that no liquids or other
foreign objects enter the furnace.
2.1.3
Contraindication
Firing trays must not be placed in
the area surrounding the firing
table, since this will obstruct the
closing of the furnace head.
2.1.4
Contraindication
Foreign objects must not be
placed on the air vents. Make sure
that no liquids or other
foreign objects enter the air vents,
since this may result in
an electrical shock.
2.1.5
Risks and dangers
Never place objects in the firing
chamber by hand, since there is a
burn hazard. Always use the tongs
(accessories) supplied for this
purpose. Never touch the hot
surface of the furnace head, as
there is a burn hazard. Please also
refer to the warnings on the
furnace.
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