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1  Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 
1.1  Product Description ........................................................................................................................................... 6 
1.2  Overview of the Complete Furnace ................................................................................................................... 7 
1.2.1  Key to the Model Names .............................................................................................................................. 9 
1.3  Scope of Delivery .............................................................................................................................................. 9 
2  Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 
2.1  Warranty and Liability .................................................................................................................................... 13 
3  Safety .................................................................................................................................................................... 14 
3.1  Explanation of the Symbols and Warnings ..................................................................................................... 14 
3.2  Defined Application ........................................................................................................................................ 17 
3.3  Requirements for the Furnace Operator .......................................................................................................... 18 
3.4  Protective Clothing .......................................................................................................................................... 19 
3.5  Basic Measures During Normal Operation ..................................................................................................... 20 
3.6  Basic Measures in Case of Emergency ........................................................................................................... 20 
3.6.1  What to Do in an Emergency ...................................................................................................................... 20 
3.7  Basic Measures for Servicing and Maintenance.............................................................................................. 21 
3.8  General Risks with the Furnace....................................................................................................................... 22 
4  Transportation, Installation and Initial Start-Up ............................................................................................. 23 
4.1  Delivery ........................................................................................................................................................... 23 
4.2  Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................... 24 
4.3  Transport Securing Device/Packaging ............................................................................................................ 26 
4.4  Constructional and Connection Requirements ................................................................................................ 26 
4.4.1  Installation (Furnace Location) ................................................................................................................... 26 
4.5  Assembly, Installation, and Connection .......................................................................................................... 28 
4.5.1  Assembling the Base Extension (Accessory) .............................................................................................. 28 
4.5.2  Assembling the Castors............................................................................................................................... 29 
4.5.3  Assembling the Controller (Depending on the Model) ................................ ................................ ............... 31 
4.5.4  Place the Controller in the Holder on the Furnace (model-related) ............................................................ 32 
4.5.5  Assembling the Bypass Connection ............................................................................................................ 32 
4.5.6  Venting Exhaust Fumes .............................................................................................................................. 33 
4.5.7  Connecting the Furnace to the Power Supply ............................................................................................. 36 
4.6  Initial Start-Up ................................................................................................................................................ 37 
4.7  Recommendations for Heating Up the Furnace for the First Time ................................................................. 38 
5  Operation ............................................................................................................................................................. 39 
5.1  Controller ........................................................................................................................................................ 39 
6  Operation, Display and Switch Elements (depending on design) .................................................................... 40 
6.1  Turning on the Controller/Furnace .................................................................................................................. 40 
6.2  Turning off the Controller/Furnace ................................................................................................................. 40 
6.2.1  Handling the Controller .............................................................................................................................. 40 
6.3  Opening and Closing the Lid .......................................................................................................................... 41 
6.4  Fresh Air Valve ............................................................................................................................................... 43 
6.5  Loading/Charging ........................................................................................................................................... 43 
6.5.1  Tips for Potters............................................................................................................................................ 44 
6.5.1.1  Preset programs for ceramic applications .......................................................................................... 44 
6.5.2  Bisque Firing............................................................................................................................................... 47