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- Page 1 Translation of the original operating instructions ® Fornax English ® Fornax...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
English ⋅ Fornax ® This device documentation is part of the device and must be enclosed when selling or transferring the device. • The device has been designed solely for use in dental laboratories and comparable institutions for research, commercial and training purpos- es. -
Page 3: General Information
Copyright by BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co. KG These operating instructions are protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without the express written permission of BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co. KG! - Page 4 English ⋅ Fornax ® Conventions These operating instructions contain references to DANGER residual hazards, important user tips and handling instructions that are identified with the following This reference identifies hazards that symbols and words. can cause serious bodily injury or death if the relevant hazard instruc- tions are not followed or not followed properly.
- Page 5 English ⋅ Fornax ® Warranty and Liability Exclusion of liability in case of modifica- Our "General terms and conditions of sale and tions: delivery" apply. These terms and conditions are available to the operator since the conclusion of the If a modification by the user affects any aspect of the contract at the latest.
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Page 6: Unpacking / Packing
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
English ⋅ Fornax ® Safety instructions ® The HF Fornax T centrifugal casting machine is Alloys containing beryllium produce strong oxides designed exclusively for casting dental alloys, with during melting, cause substantial wear to the the exception of titanium. Any other use is deemed crucibles and remain there in significant amounts. - Page 8 English ⋅ Fornax ® Repair work Care and maintenance Repairs may be carried out solely by BEGO Switch off the machine and pull out the mains plug customer service personnel or by persons before performing any care, cleaning or mainte- authorized by the BEGO customer service nance work.
- Page 9 English ⋅ Fornax ® Special safety instructions regarding this device DANGER WARNING Danger due to electric shock Electromagnetic radiation! • The device is categorised under • Persons with electronic implants protection class I and may only be (for instance, pacemakers) may not connected to properly earthed pow- remain in the same room in which er sources (earth contact sockets).
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Page 10: Unit Description
English ⋅ Fornax ® Device description ® Fornax ® Fornax T is a compact benchtop casting centrifuge with powerful induction heating for all normal precious metal and non-precious metal alloys (except titanium). Appropriate adjusting mecha- nisms for different mould sizes (weights) provide for a fast, economic operation. -
Page 11: Scope Of Delivery And Extras
English ⋅ Fornax ® Scope of delivery, wearing parts and extras Scope of delivery Quantity Designation 86107 Translation of the original operating instructions 52483* Ceramic crucible 52454* Graphite insert 52455* Ceramic insert Mould former, size 3* Mould former, size 6* Mould former, size 9* 16092 Symbol "Pacemaker"... -
Page 12: Technical Data
English ⋅ Fornax ® Technical data Height opened..........910 mm Nominal voltage....... 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Height closed ..........455 mm Nominal output ...........3680 VA Width ............710 mm Heating output ........3.6 kVA, 65 kHz Depth ............615 mm Noise emission ........< 80 dB (A) Weight ............79.4 kg Ambient temperature......10…... -
Page 13: Installation
English ⋅ Fornax ® Installation Installation WARNING The warning signs provided (symbol: "pacemaker") are to be placed at the entrances to the room in which the ready-to-operate machine is located! The device may only be installed on a suffi- ciently stable surface. Use two open-ended wrenches (13 and 17 mm) to turn the feet of the unit clockwise and/ or counterclockwise until the unit is properly... - Page 14 English ⋅ Fornax ® Electricity Check if the specifications on the type plate corre- spond to the power supply network before connecting the device. Consult an electrician in case of uncertainty. The device is subject to protection class I and must only be connected to properly grounded and protected power sources.
- Page 15 English ⋅ Fornax ® Cooling Switch the device on and open it (see page 16) The indicator light stays on permanently if the coolant water level of the device is sufficient (if not, error message E13 will appear). Allow the unit to cool down without turning it off in case error message E 23 is displayed..
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Page 16: Basic Principles
English ⋅ Fornax ® Basic principles Switching the device on and off NOTICE Important! Before starting up please read and observe the operating instructions, especially the safety instructions (page 7), in order to prevent damage to property and injury to persons. Use the main switch on the right side of the unit to switch the unit on and off. - Page 17 English ⋅ Fornax ® Setting the timer Use the "-" and "+" buttons (hour glass symbol) to set the timer (see casting table, page 26 continue heating / holding time); press the start button when done. NOTICE The timer can be reset by pressing the "-" and "+" buttons simultaneously.
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Page 18: Basic Principles: Crucible
Tighten the wing screw. NOTICE Fornax ceramic crucibles (RE 52483) do not need to be preheated before casting. Recommendation: Only use BEGO crucibles (REF 52483 - identifiable by the BEGO logo). - Page 19 Filling the crucible Fill the desired alloy into the clamped crucible. In the case of special alloys, sprinkle a pinch of BEGO Auromelt HF melting powder on the alloy (see table on page 26). Melting powder made by other manufacturers...
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Page 20: Operation
English ⋅ Fornax ® Operation Preheating Premelting is necessary to keep the "cast delay time" (time to melt the alloy after insertion of the mould) as short as possible. Align the crucible with the center of the crucible coil by turning the casting arm and moving the the slider back and forth. - Page 21 English ⋅ Fornax ® Insert mould WARNING Burn hazard from hot parts! • Always use mould tongs to move moulds. • Wear suitable protective equipment when operating the device! Insert the preheated mould into the mould holder. The mouth of the ingot mould must face the crucible.
- Page 22 English ⋅ Fornax ® Unlock the slider. Turn the clamping lever (1) counterclockwise for this purpose. The lever position can be changed individually, see note. NOTICE If necessary, raise the clamping lever first (1.1) and then rotate it (1.2). The slider can only be moved with the handle (2).
- Page 23 English ⋅ Fornax ® Move the slider towards the mould by its han- dle (4). NOTICE ATTENTION! • The ceramic crucible may get damaged if the slide is not moved back smoothly! • The slider is properly positioned when the cru- cible pouring spout reaches into casting funnel of the mould.
- Page 24 26. The corresponding procedure casting after a visual check. The time needs to be also applies for non-Bego alloys. used for an exact setting of the continuous heating time during the melting process.
- Page 25 English ⋅ Fornax ® Visually check the melt; lower the crucible coil if the melt appears to be ready for casting. Push the handle located on the right exterior side of the device backward for this purpose. 10. The spinning process will start. The cover will be unlocked automatically when the spinning process is completed (after approx.
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Page 26: Casting Table
The specified values may deviate depending on the specific alloys, in particular when using non-BEGO alloys. Note: The table on the following page is provided to record individually determined continuous heating times. - Page 27 English ⋅ Fornax ® Continuous Crucible Melting Alloys heating / Preheating temperatures powder holding time* insert Au NiCr CoCr...
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Page 28: Care And Maintenance
English ⋅ Fornax ® Service and Maintenance WARNING DANGER Burn hazard from hot parts! Warning of electric shock! Danger to life! Carry out maintenance and cleaning work before working or only after the Switch off the machine and pull out machine has cooled down. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
General remarks on eliminating malfunctions: • Switch off unit, • Have servicing work carried out only by author- ized BEGO workshops! • Eliminate malfunction, • Switch on the device. Service-Hotline: +49 (421) 2028 - (270 ... 274) •... -
Page 30: Signs, Labels And Stickers
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Page 31: Disposal
Instructions for the disposal of the device (Applicable only within the European Union) The adjacent symbol on the ID plate of the BEGO device indicates that the device, in accordance with the European directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, may not be disposed of as normal domestic waste.