Ivoclar Vivadent Programat CS3, Operating Instructions Manual

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3. Product Description
3.1 General aspects
The Programat P710 is a modern ceramic furnace for dental applications. The firing chamber may be heated up to max.
1200 °C (2192 °F) by means of a heating element. Furthermore, the firing chamber has been designed in such a way that
a vacuum may be created with a vacuum pump. Electronic components with the corresponding software monitor and con-
trol the firing programs. Additionally, the set and actual temperatures are continuously compared.
The Programat P710 consists of the following components:
– Furnace base with electronic controls
– Furnace head with firing chamber
– Cooling tray
– Firing table
– Power cord and hose for vacuum pump
3.2 Hazardous areas and safety equipment
Description of the hazardous areas of the furnace:
Hazardous area Type of risk
Firing chamber Burn hazard
Opening/closing mechanism Risk of crushing
Electrical components Risk of electrical shock
Description of the safety equipment of the furnace:
Safety equipment Protective effect
Protective conductor Protection from electrical shock
Electrical fuses Protection from electrical shock
Furnace housing and end caps Protection from electrical shock, burning and crushing