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3. SAFETY REGULATIONS
The Furnace must be used in accordance with the requirements of the user’s technical safety
operation rules for electric equipment and local legislation.
The operator working with the electric Furnace must be informed about the operational
guidelines for electric equipment up to 1000V, acquainted with safety regulations for the
operation of an electric Furnace, and knowledgeable about the product’s operating principles
and proper use.
The Furnace must be earthed and should only be connected to a mains electrical supply that
has an earth/grounding contact. The Furnace must be connected to a mains electrical supply of
the correct rating, check the label on the rear of the Furnace for voltage, frequency and power
usage.
It is prohibited to operate the electric Furnace if the earth/grounding is insecure.
It is prohibited to operate the electric Furnace if any of external protective shields are removed.
If the electric Furnace is operated for a longer period of time, the external surfaces and the door
may get hot. Wear heat-resistant gloves when opening the door of the hot electric Furnace,
loading or unloading it, or touching the hot external surfaces.
Combustible or explosive materials or materials that can become combustible or cause
explosion during thermal treatment must not be loaded into the low temperature Furnace.
Do not load unknown materials into the Furnace.
The gas emitted during thermal treatment has to be directed outside through a ventiduct
(required by existing regulations).
The room where the Furnace is operated must have appropriate ventilation.
It is forbidden to operate the Furnace in a closed, unventilated room.
A room in which several Furnaces are in operation must have a dedicated means of ventilation.
In the event of obvious malfunctions, the Furnace must be immediately turned off. Maintenance
can be performed by MRC Therm service operators, an authorized specialist or a user who
.strictly follows MRC Therm written maintenance instructions
In the event the Furnace ceases normal operations, disconnect it from the power supply (the
mains) and take measures to resolve the problem.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damages arising from the use of the Furnace for
purposes for which it was not intended; the user bears all responsibility.
Any operations that put at risk the Furnace’s safety are forbidden.
General safety and accident prevention rules should be applied.
Only Furnaces that are technically sound should be used.
Failure to comply with instructions could result in negative consequences for the user.
The manufacturer ‘s advice cannot cover all issues. Therefore, the user assumes
responsibility for the reaction and the impact that heat has on materials and the risks related to
conducting tests. Our advice will help to reduce the dangers faced by users as well as protect
the Furnace and the tested materials from damages.