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1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols
1.1 Preface
Dear Customer
Thank you for having purchased the Programat S1. It is a sinter
furnace for
dental laboratories
requiring such a furnace for the
CAD/CAM technique. The Programat S1 permits the sintering of ZrO
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materials. It has been especially designed and constructed for this
purpose.
The furnace has also been designed according to the latest industry
standards. However, inappropriate use may damage the equipment
and be harmful to personnel. Please observe the relevant safety
instructions and read these Operating Instructions carefully.
Enjoy working with the Programat S1.
1.2 Signs and symbols
The signs and symbols in these Operating Instructions facilitate the
finding of important points and have the following meanings:
Risks and dangers
Important information
Contraindication
Burn hazard
Risk of crushing
1.3 Notes regarding
these Operating Instructions
Furnace concerned:
Programat S1
Target group:
Dental technologists
These Operating Instructions facilitate the correct, safe and economic
use of the Programat S1 furnace.
Should you lose the Operating Instructions, extra copies can be
ordered at a nominal fee from your local Ivoclar Vivadent
Service Center or downloaded from the Internet free of charge
(www.ivoclarvivadent.com).
1.4 Notes regarding the different voltage versions
The furnace has been designed for the following voltage range:
118–240V / 50-60 Hz
No manual switch-over is required for the use of the different
voltage versions. Make sure that the local power supply complies
with the voltage indicated on the rating plate before operating the
furnace.
