Explanation of the symbols on the display Explanation of the beeper signals Practical Use Switching on/off Firing using an Ivoclar Vivadent program Firing using an individual program Other options and special features of the furnace Maintenance, Cleaning and Diagnosis Monitoring and maintenance...
Operating Instructions Dear Customer The signs and symbols in these Operating Instructions facilitate Thank you for having purchased the finding of important points the Programat P300/G2. It is a and have the following state-of-the-art furnace for meanings: Furnace concerned: dental applications.
2. Safety First This chapter is especially important for personnel who work with the 2.1.1 Programat P300/G2 or who have to carry out maintenance or repair work. This chapter must be read and the corresponding instructions followed. Risks and dangers...
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2.1.6 2.1.11 Risk of crushing and burn hazard Risks and dangers Do not carry the furnace by the Never reach under the furnace cooling tray. head with the hand or other parts of the body during operation, since there is a risk of crushing and a burn hazard.
– Do not touch any parts that become hot during the operation of The heat insulation of the firing chamber in the Programat P300/G2 the furnace. There is a burn hazard! consists of ceramic fibres. After prolonged use of ceramic fibres at temperatures of over 900 °C (1652 °F), silicogenic substances...
3. Product Description 3.1 Components 3.2 Hazardous areas and safety equipment The Programat P300/G2 Description of the risk areas of the furnace: comprises the following components: Hazardous area Type of risk – Furnace base with electronic controls Firing chamber Risk of burning –...
Check the delivery for completeness (see delivery form in Chapter 9) and transportation damage. If parts are damaged or missing, contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center. Packing and shipping of individual components: The packaging of the P300/G2 permits simple and safe shipping of individual components.
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Place the cooling tray (34) on the frame plate (7). Make sure that the cooling tray (34) is correctly positioned on the frame plate (7). Secure the cooling tray (34) with the two screws (35) including the silicone washer (47). Step 2: Placing the firing plate (5) Place the firing plate (5) on the firing plate holder...
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Step 3: Mounting the furnace head The complete furnace head is best mounted with the rear panel of the furnace pointing towards the user. Lift the furnace head with both hands (see picture) and carefully position it on the furnace head mounting (43).
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Connect the vacuum pump plug with the vacuum pump socket (18). We recommend using only the VP3 easy or VP4 vacuum pumps from Ivoclar Vivadent, since these pumps are especially coordinated with the furnace. If other pumps are used, please observe and do not...
4.5 Initial start-up Stand-by mode 1. Connect the power cord (16) with the wall After program selection (Ivoclar Vivadent or socket. individual programs), the stand-by display is 2. Put the On/Off switch (11) at the rear of the shown.
– Cursor keys (79, 80) The current cursor position is indicated by means of a fix (non- The Programat P300/G2 is equipped with a graphic display with blinking) frame around the value. backlighting. Moreover, the keypad features a parameter firing curve –...
5.3 Program structure 5.4 Adjustable parameters and possible value ranges The furnace offers two types of programs: Symbol Parameter Value range Value range a. Ivoclar Vivadent programs for Ivoclar Program number P 1–300 Vivadent materials b. Individual programs Stand-by temperature 100–700 °C 212–1292 °F...
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Information Settings used to switch on the write protection. (For further information see chapter 6.4.2) ”Ivoclar Vivadent Only after entry of optimized the STD code. temperature control function“ The cursor position (frame around the symbol) can be changed by means of the cursor keys. To view the required Settings or Information, press the Enter key.
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5.5.2 Information Settings Display Short description Settings Display Short description Selection of factory With this setting, all settings values and para- Serial number Serial number of the meters can be reset furnace to the factory settings. Attention: All individual pro- grams which have Software version been created and...
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5.6 Symbols in the display 5.7 Explanation of the speaker signals Basically, all the acoustic signals are played in the melody and at the Symbol name Meaning Symbol volume selected by the user. The signal transmitter can only be ended with the STOP key. “One-stage Indicates that a program”...
The operating procedure for the Programat P300/G2 will be If the program is started with the START key, the firing curve display explained with the help of two examples: one Ivoclar Vivadent and with the vacuum status is shown. one individual program.
In addition, TSP works only if the stand-by temperature of B = 403 °C/757 °F required for Ivoclar Vivadent materials is used. The active TSP function is shown on the display by means of the symbol "TSP".
Check the insulation for cracks and damages. If the insulation is worn down it has to Insulation (3) monthly be replaced by a certified Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center. Fine hairline cracks on the surface of the insulation are harmless and do not influence the function of the furnace in a negative fashion.
1200 firing the following display appears. hours. For that reason, Ivoclar Vivadent recommends to have the fur- nace serviced. Please see your Equipment Service Pass for further To select the calibration pro- information.
In case of an error, the heater switches off for safety reasons. The following error messages may be displayed. If there are any questions, please contact the Ivoclar Vivadent After Sales Service. Error Conti- Error...
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Please contact the Ivoclar Vivadent After Sales Service, if one of the following error messages is being displayed: 25, 29 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 54, 56 103, 107 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148 700, 701, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707...
8.2 Technical malfunctions These malfunctions may occur without an error message being displayed: * If there are any questions, please contact the Ivoclar Vivadent After Sales Service. Description Double-check Action Vacuum is not released Is the vacuum released within Wait until the vacuum is released, remove object.
Max. 80 % relative humidity Acceptable ambient pressure 500 mbar to 1060 mbar 9.2 Technical data Use only original packaging of the Programat P300/G2 together with Power supply 110–120 V / 50–60 Hz the respective foam material for shipping purposes.
10. Appendix 10.1 Program table Two program tables (°C / °F) are enclosed to these Operating Instruc- tions. If not, please contact your local Service Centre. Important information The current program table is also available at: www.ivoclarvivadent.com/downloadcenter The program tables can be downloaded from the internet as PDF files.
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10.2 Menu structure 10.2.1 Possibilities of the program selection...
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