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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