Ivoclar Vivadent Programat P300 User manual

Operating Instructions
Programat®P300

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Views of the Furnace, List of Parts 4
1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols 8
1.1 Preface
1.2 Introduction
1.3 Notes regarding the Operating Instructions
2. Safety First 9
2.1 Indications
2.2 Health and safety instructions
3. Product Description 12
3.1 Components
3.2 Hazardous areas and safety equipment
3.3 Functional description
3.4 Accessories
4. Installation and Initial Start-Up 13
4.1 Unpacking and checking the contents
4.2 Selecting the location
4.3 Assembly
4.4 Dismounting the furnace head
4.4 Initial start-up
5. Operation and Configuration 18
5.1 Introduction to the operation
5.2 Explanation of the key functions
5.3 Program structure
5.4 Adjustable parameters and possible value ranges
5.5 Settings / test programs and information
5.6 Explanation of the symbols on the display
5.7 Explanation of the beeper signals
6. Practical Use 23
6.1 Switching on/off
6.2 Firing using a standard program
6.3 Firing using an individual program
6.4 Other options and special features of the furnace
7. Maintenance, Cleaning and Diagnosis 25
7.1 Monitoring and maintenance
7.2 Cleaning
7.3 Diagnosis program
8. What if ... 27
8.1 Error messages
8.2 Technical malfunctions
8.3 Repair
9. Product Specifications 31
9.1 Delivery form
9.2 Technical data
9.3 Acceptable operating conditions
9.4 Acceptable transportation and storage conditions
10. Appendix 32
10.1 Delivery form
Table of contents

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List of parts
Front view:
1 Sealing surface
2 Furnace head sealing ring
3 Insulation
4 Thermocouple
5 Firing plate
6 Display
7 Frame plate
8 QTK heating muffle
9 Furnace housing
10 Keypad
11 On/Off switch
12 Heating element fuse
13 Vacuum pump fuse
14 Control unit fuse
15 Fuse holder
16 Power cord
17 Power socket
18 Vacuum pump socket
19 Rating plate
20 Keys
21 Vacuum hose connection
23 Rubber feet
24 Protective cover vacuum
25 Furnace head housing
26 Thermocouple plug
27 Plug fuse
28 Heater plug
29 Heater plug socket
30 Thermocouple plug socket
32 Leaf spring
33 Air vents (base)
34 Cooling tray
35 Screw for cooling tray
36 Hood
37 Knurled screw for hood
38 Air vents furnace head
39 Air vents rear panel
40 Warnings
41 Furnace head mounting mark
42 Furnace base mounting mark
43 Furnace head mounting
44 Quartz-glass tube
46 Vacuum hose
47 Silicone rest
48 Firing plate holder
49 Thermocouple cable
50 Connecting rod
51 Plug-in console

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Control unit:
70 Program key
71 ESC key
72 ENTER key
73 START key
74 Start LED
75 STOP key
76 + key
77 – key
78 Settings / information
79 Cursor key right
80 Cursor key left
81 Stand-by temperature
82 Closing time
83 Temperature increase
84 Holding temperature
85 Holding time
86 Vacuum on
87 Vacuum off
88 Long-term cooling
90 Open furnace head
91 Close furnace head
92 Numeric keys
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100 Programat firing tray
101 Metal pin A
102 Metal pin B
103 Metal pin C
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1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols
1.1 Preface
Dear Customer
Thank you for having purchased
the Programat P300. It is a
state-of-the-art furnace for den-
tal applications.
The furnace has been designed
according to the latest industry
standards. 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 P300.
1.2 Introduction
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 the
Operating Instructions
Furnace concerned:
Programat P300
Target group:
Dental technologists
These Operating Instructions
facilitate the correct, safe, and
economic use of the Programat
P300 furnace.
Should you lose the Operating
Instructions, extra copies can be
ordered at a nominal fee from
your local Ivoclar Vivadent
Service Center.

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2. Safety first
This chapter is especially important for personnel
who work with the Programat P300 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 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 Instructions must be observed.
– The instructions, regulations, and notes in the
material’s Instructions for Use must be observed.
– The furnace must be operated under the
indicated environmental and operating
conditions (Chapter 9).
– The Programat P300 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 pur-
pose. Never touch the hot surface
of the furnace head, as there is a
burn hazard. Please also refer to
the warnings on the furnace.

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2.1.6
Risks and dangers
Do not carry the furnace head by
the cooling tray.
2.1.7
Risks and dangers
Do not carry the furnace head by
the cables, since the cables and
connections may be damaged.
2.1.8
Risks and dangers
The furnace has an electric drive
and must be operated by means
of the electronic controls. Never
open the furnace head by hand,
since the mechanism will be
damaged.
2.1.9
Contraindication
Never use the furnace without a
firing table.
2.1.10
Contraindication
Do not touch the thermocouple
and the quartz tube in the firing
chamber. Avoid contact with the
skin (grease contamination), as the
parts will be prematurely dama-
ged.
2.1.12
Risk of crushing and burn hazard
Never reach under the furnace
head with the hand or other parts
of the body during operation,
since there is a risk of crushing
and a burn hazard.
2.1.13
Contraindication
Do not insert any foreign objects
into the air vents. There is a risk of
electrical shock.
2.1.14
Contraindication
This product contains ceramic
fibres and may release fibre dust.
Do not use compressed air on the
furnace thus distributing the dust
in the environment and observe
the additional notes on page 11.
2.1.15
Risks and dangers
The furnace must not be operated if the quartz tube in the
firing chamber is damaged. There is a risk of electric shock
upon contact with the heating wire.