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Operation of
the safety
shield
The safety shield is the large curved part that stands between the furnace and the
user during a fusion, to protect against accidental burns when the red-hot
platinumware holders slide out at the end of the cycle.
The shield must be manually pulled up to access the platinumware holders. In the
fully open position, the shield will rest against a stopper, in the near-vertical
position.
Once ready to start another fusion, the shield must be manually pulled down until
it rests in lower position.
Automatic lock operation
In normal use when the unit is powered, the safety shield is unlocked when no
fusion is ongoing, and will automatically lock when a fusion is started. The shield
will unlock by itself at the very end of the fusion cycle, when the cooling fans stop.
A detector ensures that the shield is in place before allowing the fusion to start.
Katanax recommends working in that default configuration, but it is also possible
(at the user's risk) to entirely disable the locking mechanism if preferred. Refer to
Safety shield protection on page 46 for details.
Manual override
When there is no power (e.g. when cleaning or packing the unit), it is possible to
override the locking mechanism to manually open the safety shield.
The locking latch bolt can be reached behind the shield, on the left-hand side near
its bottom. Use the eraser end of a pencil (or the non-writing end of a pen) to
push the latch bolt inwards to the right, and then gently open the safety shield.
You can also use your hand to push the latch bolt if you have long slender fingers,
but be careful not to pinch the tip of your finger while opening the shield.
Using the K2 Prime
(basic)
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