10.0
Operation
10.1
Safe Operation
This product can be operated continuously up to
100°C below
the
maximum operating temperature, however constant use at high
temperatures can accelerate the degradation process of various
components which will require replacement.
Please contact Carbolite Gero to request the "Maintenance" manual for
your product.
Note:
DO NOT leave the product operating unattended unless the over-
temperature protection option is fitted.
Refer to the "Safety" section of this manual for details on ensuring
operator safety.
Explosive materials:
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The furnace must not be used to heat materials that could explode, or
that could emit gases that could form explosive mixtures. If the safe heat-
ing of a material is dependent on its temperature, only heat these types
of materials if the furnace has the optional over-temperature protection
device fitted.
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Ensure that the over-temperature device is calibrated and set to an over-
temperature safety limit that is appropriate for the material being heated
so as to avoid any hazards. If in doubt, seek expert advice before pro-
ceeding.
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Customers are responsible for carrying out their own risk assessments on
the heating of materials.
Switch off the furnace before loading and unloading:
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The furnace elements must be switched off using the instrument switch
when the furnace is being loaded or unloaded.
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Ceramic materials can become electrically conductive at high tem-
peratures.
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If an element has failed and collapsed onto the retort, the retort will
become live which could cause serious injury or death.
10.2
Door Operation
The furnace door operates on a double-pivot hinge system, enabling the operator to
open the furnace whilst remaining shielded from any radiant heat.
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