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8.2
FURNACE MANUAL
We recommend that you keep a furnace manual.
This can be useful when tracing measures taken and for specific fault finding.
We recommend that you keep a record of the following in the furnace manual:
Data of regular inspection and maintenance work
Faults, causes of failure, implemented measures
Data of repair and maintenance work carried out
Data of checks carried out
8.3
MAINTENANCE WORK FOR THE USER
8.3.1
DAILY CONTROLS
Carry out these controls before, after or during the sintering process:
Check for visible damage on the insulation of the furnace chamber and the
firing support.
Check that cable and hose connections fit tightly.
8.3.2
MAINTENANCE WORK AS NEEDED
Use only standard, non-aggressive and non-abrasive detergents to prevent
property damage and consequential damage. Never spray detergents directly on
furnace parts.
Do not immerse, spray-wash or wet clean the furnace.
Carry out the following work if required:
Clean the furnace housing.
Clean the sintering aids.
Clean the firing support and remove dust using a vacuum cleaner.
8.3.3
REGULAR MAINTENANCE WORK
Qualified personnel should carry out the following work:
Clean the electrical components of the furnace.
We recommend replacement of the thermocouple after 500 firing cycles.
Check that the connecting strips are seated firmly on the heating elements once a
year.
For more information please see
Chapter 1.1 “SERVICE”
For more information please see
Chapter 5.2.3 “MOUNTING HEATING
ELEMENTS”
