Ivoclar Vivadent CS User Manual
Programat® CS
Operating Instructions
Valid as of
Software Version 2.0
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Table of Contents
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
1.4 Notes on the different voltage versions
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
3.5 Indication/Contraindication
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
4.5 Initial start-up
5. Operation and Configuration 18
5.1 Introduction to the operation
5.2 Explanation of the key functions
5.3 Basic meaning of the display information
5.4 Program structure
5.5 Adjustable parameters and possible value ranges
5.6 Settings / test programs and information
5.7 Explanation of the symbols on the display
5.8 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
6.5 Programming
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 Additional error messages
8.3 Technical malfunctions
8.4 Repair
9. Product Specifications 30
9.1 Delivery form
9.2 Technical data
9.3 Acceptable operating conditions
9.4 Acceptable transportation and storage conditions
10. Appendix 31
10.1 Program table
10.2 Program structure
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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 USB-Device interface
15 Fuse holder
16 Power cord
17 Power socket
18 Vacuum pump socket
19 Rating plate
20 Thermocouple cable
21 Vacuum hose connection
23 Rubber feet
24 Firing plate holder
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 Connecting rod
49 Plug-in console
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3
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27 28 11
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Control unit:
71 ESC key
72 ENTER key
73 START key
74 Start LED
75 STOP key
76 + key
77 – key
78 Settings key
79 Cursor key right
80 Cursor key left
81 Information key
82 Program 1
83 Program 2
84 Program 3
85 Program 4
86 Next program
87 Open furnace head
88 Close furnace head
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48
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100 Programat firing tray
101 Metal pin A
102 Metal pin B
103 Metal pin C
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102
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1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols
1.1 Preface
Dear Customer
Thank you for having purchased
the Programat CS. It is a
state-of-the-art furnace for the
dental practice, which requires a
furnace for the CAD/CAM
technique. The Programat CS
enables glaze and crystallization
firings for the CAD/CAM
technology. This furnace has
been specially developed for
this purpose.
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 CS.
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
The Operating
Instructions must
be read
1.3 Notes regarding the
Operating Instructions
Furnace concerned:
Programat CS
Target group:
Dentists and dental
technologists
These Operating Instructions
facilitate the correct, safe, and
economic use of the Programat
CS furnace.
Should you lose the Operating
Instructions, extra copies can be
ordered at a nominal fee from
your local Ivoclar Vivadent
Service Center or downladed
from www.ivoclarvivadent.com/
downloadcenter.
1.4 Notes on the different
voltage versions
The furnace is available with
different voltage versions.
– 100 V / 50–60 Hz
– 110–120 V / 50–60 Hz
– 200–240 V / 50–60 Hz
In the Operating Instructions,
the furnace is described in the
200-240 V voltage version.
Please note that the voltage
range shown on the images
(e.g. rating plate) may differ
depending on the voltage
version of your furnace
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2. Safety First
This chapter is especially important for personnel who work with the
Programat CS 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 CS 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 CS must be properly maintained.
2.1.1
Contraindication
Do not carry the furnace head by
the cooling tray.
2.1.2
Contraindication
Do not carry the furnace head by
the cables, since the cables and
connections may be damaged.
2.1.3
Contraindication
2.1.4
Contraindication
2.1.5
Contraindication
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.
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.
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
damaged.
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2.1.6
Contraindication
2.1.7
Never use the furnace without a
firing table.
2.1.11
Risks of burn hazard
Never place objects in the firing
chamber by hand, since there is a
burn hazard. Always use the tongs
(accessories) supplied for this purpose. Never touch the hot surface
of the furnace head, as there is a
burn hazard. Please also refer to
the warnings on the furnace.
Contraindication
2.1.8
Contraindication
2.1.9
Contraindication
Firing trays must not be placed in
the area surrounding the firing
table, since this will obstruct the
closing of the furnace head.
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.
Make sure that no liquids or other
foreign objects enter the furnace.
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
Risks and dangers
This product contains ceramic
fibres and may release fibre dust.
Do not use compressed air, or
blow, on the furnace thus
distributing the dust in the
environment and observe the
additional notes on page 11.
2.1.10
Contraindication
Do not insert any foreign objects
into the air vents. There is a risk of
electrical shock.
2.1.14
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.
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