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6.2.3
UNLOADING THE FURNACE
Step
Requirements:
Sintering process stopped
Furnace and load have
cooled down sufficiently
The furnace door is fully
open
Compared to loading, unloading is usually carried out in reverse order.
6.2.4
RELOADING THE FURNACE
When reloading the furnace, please refer to the procedure described in
Chapter 6.2.2 “FIRST LOADING THE FURNACE”,
starting with step 3.
6.2.5
FURNACE EMERGENCY STOP
1.
Stop the furnace program and interrupt the process
Chapter 7.4 “PROGRAM EXECUTION”
2.
Turn the main switch to position “on”
3.
Do not disconnect the furnace from the mains supply and do not interrupt the
ventilators
4.
Allow the furnace to cool down sufficiently and turn off when setpoint <50°C