Ivoclar Vivadent P300 - Manual (Page 9)

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2. Safety First
This chapter is especially important for personnel who work with the
Programat P300/G2 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 P300/G2 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 manufacturer 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 Instruc-
tions must be observed.
– The instructions, regulations and notes in the material’s Instruc-
tions for Use must be observed.
– The furnace must be operated under the indicated environmental
and operating conditions (Chapter 9).
– The Programat P300/G2 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 furnace head or 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.