REITEL RETOMAT Series User manual

Operating Instructions
LABORATORY EQUIPMENTIN
STAINLESS STEEL
RETOMAT-Series with EASY-controller
REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH
Senfdamm 20 | 49152 Bad Essen
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
www.reitel.com | [email protected]

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Dear Customer!
The RETOMAT laboratory furnaces are specially designed for precious and non-precious
alloys and model casting. The EASY controller is ideally suited for speed investment or as a
second furnace in large laboratories. The controller is easy to use enabling target
temperature setting with only a few programming steps. Temperature stays evenly in the
chamber because of the four-sided heating element and optimum chamber insulation. The
furnace door is upward opening.
Any other use or usage beyond this scope is considered unintended use. The manufacturer
shall not be responsible for any damages that may result thereby.
Prior to installation of the device operating instructions and especially the safety instructions
must be read and followed by all personnel who use this device.
After having unpacked the device, please check carefully whether transportation damages of
any kind have occurred. If that is the case, the carrier or manufacturer must be notified within
3 days. The company will not be responsible for any damages found after that.
These operating instructions must be read and followed by all personnel who use this device.
Store it at a safe place near the device. This documentation is protected by copyright.
Transmittal or reproduction of this document in whole or in part and disclosure of its contents
is not permitted. If the operation manual gets lost an extra copy can be ordered from the
manufacturer at a nominal fee.

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CONTENTS
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION......................................................................................... 4
BASIC EQUIPMENT....................................................................................................... 4
SPECIAL ACCESSORIES................................................................................................ 4
DEVICE DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................. 5
TECHNICAL DATA......................................................................................................... 7
SAFTEY NOTES........................................................................................................... 8
GENERAL SAFETY NOTES ............................................................................................ 8
SPECIFIC SAFTEY NOTES............................................................................................. 9
INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................10
INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................10
CONTROL PANEL ........................................................................................................11
USE OF A STEAM VENTILATOR OR A CATALYST..............................................................12
OPERATION................................................................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................14
MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................14
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................15
DISPOSAL REGULATIONS ........................................................................................18
SPARE PARTS LIST ...................................................................................................18
EC-CONFORMITY DECLARATION.............................................................................19

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Technical Description
Basic Equipment
•Preheating furnace of the RETOMAT-Series with EASY-controller
Special Accessories
•Order-No.: 27301 Catalyst
•Order-No.: 27302 Steam ventilator
•Order-No.: 27303 Casting ring drawer

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Device Description
1 Power switch (green illumination)
2 Furnace door
3 Furnace door handle
4 Control panel (EASY controller)
5 Grey rubber buffer
6 Socket (for optional steam ventilator or optional catalyst)
7 Fuse holder
8 Power cord with plug
9 Cooling element 2,5 K/Watt
10 Tube outlet
11 Temperature sensor K
12 Insulating plate
Device view
Lateral view
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4
3
1
5
1

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Backside of the appliance
Furnace chamber
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6
7
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Technical Data
RETOMAT MINI
RETOMAT
RETOMAT MG
Line voltage
230 V/50-60 Hz
Current
consumption
2.500 W
2.600 W
3.000 W
Height/width/depth
mm
540+40/390/440+200
550+40/420/440+200
570+140/450/520+200
Heating chamber
Height/width/depth
in mm
120+10/165/160
120+10/205/210
145+10/235/260
Mould sizes
4 x moulds –size 3
9 x moulds –size 3
12 moulds –size 3
Volume
3,2 l
5,2 l
9,2 l
Weight
32 kg
43 kg
48 kg
Number of heating
ramps
4
Number of storage
spaces
30
Heating
four-sided heating
Programming
electronic, individual
Sound level
≤ 70 dB(A)
Housing
stainless steel
Order-No.:
17404
17405
17406
Made in Germany (Subject to modification)

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Saftey Notes
General Safety Notes
•All equipment undergoes final inspection and testing before leaving our factory. However,
if equipment is damaged during shipping or through any other circumstances, it must not
be used in service. Please check the device regularly for damages. Damaged parts
should be replaced immediately.
•All power/air/water/gas sources should be rated for the demands of the device as listed in
the technical data sheets. Maximum ratings must not be exceeded. All VDE (Verein
Deutscher Elektro-Ingenieure) standards should be followed. Equipment should be
grounded according to standards.
•Adherence to valid regulations regarding necessary checks (e.g. according to Accident
Prevention & Insurance or electrical equipment) is exclusively taken over by the
buyer/user of this product.
•This device has been designated to be used only for its intended purpose. All other
applications must be prohibited for safety reasons as otherwise the manufacturer’s
warranty expires.
•The device should be set-up in a clean, well-ventilated room, if necessary under a hood.
•Supporting surfaces should be straight, flat and adequately stable.
•Don’t place anything on top of the machine.
•To avoid injury, appropriate protection should be worn (e.g. gloves, safety glasses, safety
shoes, hearing protection etc.)
•If the machine is defective or working improperly it must be taken out of service. In case
of further use of the machine the owner will be held responsible for any consequential
damage.
•To prevent accidents from water, fire or explosion, all power/air/water/gas sources should
be turned off after working hours and during breaks, and secured against unauthorized
access.
•When carrying out maintenance works or repairs or when opening the device always turn
off the main power switch and unplug the whole unit.
•Repairs should be carried out only by the manufacturer or by qualified and certified
personnel appointed according to chapter 7 –warranty.
•In case of leaking water out of housing or tank shut down device and call service.
•Check all hose connections for leak tightness, if necessary tighten hose clamps again.

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Specific Saftey Notes
•The RETOMAT furnace may only be operated by trained staff:
−in dental laboratories for muffle burnout and other thermal treatment;
−at tool manufacturers for heat treatment of steel;
−in industry;
−at goldsmiths;
−in research laboratories.
•Heat radiation to objects or persons may not exceed 50 °C. If necessary use insulating
plates. When using the optional casting ring drawer, put the casting rings on the fire-proof
plate.
•The RETOMAT-furnaces must not be used with any inflammable, explosive or chemically
aggressive materials without any protective units or additional units.
•Don’t use any material/fluids with vapour emission, dangerous to health. Melting
substances need a protective vessel before they can be placed into the furnace.
•Don’t store any inflammable or explosive materials near the RETOMAT furnace.
•Don’t place any objects on top of the unit. If the furnace is installed in a closed
digestorium sufficient ventilation has to be assured. Please take care of sufficient
ventilation (e.g. hood installation).
•Keep a minimum distance of 1 m in front of the furnace.
Notes:
When placing casting rings into the heating chamber, please take care that the
temperature sensor which is located in the right upper edge won’t be damaged. There
must be sufficient distance between the muffles and the muffle chamber as well as the
exhaust air outlet to avoid damage to the furnace. In the event of a power failure during
operation, heating process is interrupted and not continued.
Use a ripped ceramic fleece protection as support to preserve and to extend durability of
the heating chamber. Overfilling the chamber may lead to tension cracks.
The furnace is not suitable for permanent usage in the high temperature range.
Never use the device for sintering material like e.g. zirconium oxide or the like
Check the ratings. The furnace has to be connected to a separate 16 A fused electrical
circuit.
The furnace doesn‘t need to be burnt out prior to the first usage.

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Installation
The electrical equipment is being delivered fully installed. The sealed plug can be connected
directly to the mains supply 230 V/16 A. For installation please refer to safety notes in
chapter 2.
Installation
1. Put the RETOMAT furnace onto a stable, fireproof workplace of suitable height (minimum
width 450 mm). Use a fireproof plate for casting ring storage or use the casting ring
drawer.
2. Leave a minimum space of 50 mm around the RETOMAT furnace due to the lateral
cooling openings to enable air circulation.
3. Don’t deposit any other devices on the RETOMAT furnace to avoid local heat
accumulation.

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2
3
Control panel
When turning on the device a self test is performed. It can be recognized by the word “Test”
on the display. It flashes for approx. 5 seconds, followed by display of the actual temperature
(°C).
Display
Fig.: Control panel
Programmiertasten
1 Set
2 Temperature +
3 Temperature -

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Use of a steam ventilator or a catalyst
Screw the exhaust extraction unit with the tube connection to the back of the furnace.
Insert plug into device socket (6) of the furnace (backside).
To ensure sufficient ventilation the exhaust tube length must be short. If the required
suction power is too low, additional fans must be included into a longer tube construction.
It’s the customer’s responsibility.
Always place the catalyst or steam ventilator with the exhaust tube leading out of the
building. Contact your installer for information.
Notes:
Please note that the ceramics filter might get blocked due to strong sooting (dependent on
used material). For cleaning remove screw at chamber’s side and lift the filter upwards.
Rinse with water and reuse after drying.

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Operation
EASY control programming:
Plug in power plug. The power switch is located on the back of the unit. The device
switch is located on the right hand side. The control panel remains under continuous
current.
The display shows the actual temperature.
To program press "Set". The display shows CI.SE.
Set the setpoint temperature directly afterwards using the arrow keys + / -. By holding
down the buttons for longer, the temperature can be set in larger increments.

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Troubleshooting
Device doesn’t start.
a. Check domestic fuses.
b. Check the device’s fuse.
Humidity in the chamber; fuse has blown
In case of humidity problem burning out at
200 °C is recommended.
Display goes back.
After about 15 sec. without entry/selection
the display goes back to the respective
program’s basic mode.
Device doesn’t heat.
Door closed or door contact audible?
Please open and close door once again.
Insufficient exhaust fan capacity.
Use fume exhaust blower or catalyst. If
applicable pay attention to short tube length
and if necessary ask your plumber for
installation of additional fans. (Fume
exhaust is to be led out of the building).
Further errors.
Contact service.
Maintenance
•Regularly check the appliance for visible damage to the housing or the power cord.
•Clean the housing regularly with a damp cloth and use REITEL stainless steel care
spray.

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Warranty
We, REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH, offer a 1 year’s warranty beginning from the proven
date of purchase. This warranty covers all defects traceable to materials, design or
workmanship. The following warranty regulations are applicable:
Within the warranty period Reitel Feinwerktechnik GmbH or an authorized distributor agrees
at its sole option, to perform repair or replace this product at no charge covering all defects
traceable to materials, design or workmanship. Warranty only applies to appropriate use and
regular maintenance of this product according to the operating instructions. Claims under
warranty are restricted to complementary performance. Additional claims, especially claims
for indemnifications, are not covered by this warranty.
1.
Warranty claims have to be addressed to the distributor the product was purchased from or
directly to our service department.
Contact:
REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH
Senfdamm 20
49152 Bad Essen
Germany
Phone: [phone] (Service Department)
Phone: [phone] (Reception)
Fax-No: [phone]
2.
In case of warranty claim application the sales receipt or your purchase invoice showing the
date of purchase of the product and the serial number must be furnished. Securely pack and
ship the device, freight charges prepaid, at your own risk to us, along with a report describing
the defect. We reserve the right to decline warranty if this information has been removed or
modified after purchase of the product or if they are not included in case of warranty claims.
3.
Warranty repairs have to performed by REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH or by authorised
distributors. Repairs performed by non-authorised companies will void the claim for refund
since damages to the product resulting hereof are not covered by warranty.
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If the unit sent in for repair or replacement is still under the original warranty then warranty is
to the end of the original 1 year warranty.
5.
If the unit is destined to be operated in another country than originally intended and
manufactured for, modifications to the product might be necessary to comply to special
technical and /or safety standards of that specific country. Such modifications are no defects
traceable to materials, design or workmanship. and are therefore expressly excluded from
warranty claims.
Modification costs or damages arising from operation of the product under deviating
conditions are not covered by warranty.
6.
Exclusions from warranty:
−Service and maintenance work as well as repair and replacement of consumables
according to our consumables‘ list
−Transportation cost of the machine or installation and dismounting expenses incurred
−Damages due to use of the product other than for its intended purpose
−Damages due to faulty installation or insufficient maintenance of the product (e.g.
decalcification)
−Damages due to natural disaster e.g. lightning, water, fire, act of nature beyond
control, war, inadequate line voltage, insufficient ventilation, no decalcification,
insufficient care and cleaning or non-adherence to operation and maintenance
instructions according to the accompanying operation guide.
−Damage due to use of the product other than in accordance with the instructions
provided by REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmH;
−The warranty does not cover the cost of removal and replacement of parts and
accessories, unless supplied as original equipment by REITEL Feinwerktechnik
GmbH
−All kind of damages occurred not directly at the device as well as consequential
damages (e.g. damages to furniture due to a lack of water, downtime of the machine,
material, lost working hours, wages and other consequential damages).
This warranty shall be rendered null and void if:
−the product has been subject to any modification, repair or replacement other than as
authorised by REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH
−the product is continued to be operated despite a functional defect

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7.
The warranty is device specific and may be claimed, within the warranty period, by any
person who has legally acquired the device.
8.
Consumables are excluded from warranty. Spare parts are subject to a warranty coverage of
6 months against all defects traceable to materials, design or workmanship according to
these warranty regulations.
9.
Legal default claims on the part of the purchaser remain unaffected by this warranty.
10.
We reserve the right to charge a fee of 30 € if repair of the device is rejected and the device
is destined to be sent back unrepaired.
11.
Please note:
Upon repair or replacement of this unit, personal data and settings might get lost or
damaged. We don’t accept liability for all kind of data loss. The customer is advised to
backup essential programs and data before sending for service.
12.
This warranty shall be interpreted in accordance with German law to the exclusion of UN
sales law. Place of jurisdiction is our business location.
13.
If any provisions of this warranty are judged to be illegal or unenforceable, the continuation in
full force and effect of the remaining provisions will not be prejudiced. The provisions of this
warranty judged to be illegal or unenforceable shall be construed so as to give effect to the
intent manifested by the provision held invalid, illegal or unenforceable and to give effect to
section 13 hereof.
14.
Should you need to borrow a device while your device is being repaired, please contact
Messrs. REITEL or your distributor. These loans are a service for which availability cannot
necessarily be guaranteed. After the warranty period, a free may be charged for loan
equipment as well as for shipping and packaging.

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Disposal Regulations
Disposal of our devices once you’ve finished with them in accordance with the
local regulations. For further information please contact your distributor.
Spare Parts List
Best.-
Nr.:
Ref.:
Menge
Qty.
ME
Unit
E81015
Feder
Spring
1
Stck
piece
E81013
Holzgriff
Wooden handle
1
Stck
piece
E50106
Katalysator ( Keramik ) für 73.1
Catalyst (ceramics) for 73.1
1
Stck
piece
E78142
Keramik Einlegeplatte 067 (Retomat Mini) 130 x
135 mm
Ceramic inlay 067 (Ret. Mini) 130 x 135 mm
1
Stck
piece
E78143
Keramik Einlegeplatte 073 (Retomat) 190 x 195 mm
Ceramic inlay 073 (Retomat) 190 x 195 mm
1
Stck
piece
E78144
Keramik Einlegeplatte 074 (Retomat MG) 208 x 218
mm
Ceramic inlay 074 (Retomat MG) 208 x 218 mm
1
Stck
piece
E81018
Keramikrohr
Ceramic tube
1
Stck
piece
E60940.1
Mikroschalter - Doppelkontakt (für Mini/Retomat/MG)
Micro switch - double contact
1
Stck
piece
E60648
Schalter grün beleuchtet
Green illuminated switch
1
Stck
piece
E62212.1
Sicherung, superflink, KLK- 15A
Super quick fuse, KLK-15A
1
Stck
piece
27304
Temperaturfühler
Temperatur control
1
Stck
piece
E81023
Türschalter komplett
Door switch, cpl.
1
Stck
piece

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EC-Conformity Declaration

We manufacture in compliance with Quality Management ISO 9001:2015 incorporating
established standards
REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH
Senfdamm 20 | 49152 Bad Essen
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
www.reitel.com | [email protected]
012019