
3 Safety Guidelines
•Operate the instrument in room temperatures
between 5-50°C (41-122°F). Allow sufficient
air circulation by leaving at least 6 inches of
space between the furnace and nearby ob-
jects. Overhead clearance needs to allow for
safe and easy insertion and removal of probes
for calibration. If the furnace is equipped with
cooling coils, use cold water circulation when
the furnace is used above 600°C.
•The furnace is a precision instrument. Al-
though it has been designed for optimum du-
rability and trouble free operation, it must be
handled with care. The instrument should not
be operated in wet, oily, dusty or dirty environ-
ments. It is important to keep the well of the
instrument free of any foreign matter. Do not
operate near flammable materials.
•Do not use fluids to clean out the well.
•The furnace generates extreme temperatures.
Precautionsmustbe takentopreventpersonal
injury or damage to objects. Probes may be
extremely hotwhen removedfromthe furnace.
Cautiously handle probes to prevent personal
injury. Carefully place probes on a heat resis-
tant surface or rack until they are at room
temperature.
•Use only a grounded AC mains supply of the
appropriate voltage to power the instrument.
The furnace requires 8 amps at 115 VAC
(±10%), single phase, 50\60 Hz.(optional 230
VAC (±10%))
•Before initial use, after transport, and anytime
the furnace has not been energized for more
than 10 days, the instrument needs to be en-
ergized for a “dry-out” period of 1-2 hours
before it can be assumed to meet all of the
safety requirements of the IEC 1010-1.
•The instrument is equipped with operator ac-
cessible fuses. If a fuse blows, it may be due
to a power surge or failure of a component.
Replace the fuse once. If the fuse blows a
second time, it is likely caused by failure of a
component part. If this occurs, contact Hart
Scientific Customer Service. Always replace
the fuse with one of the same rating, voltage,
and type.Never replace the fuse with one of a
higher current rating.
•If a mains supply power fluctuation occurs,
immediately turn off the furnace.Power bumps
from brown-outs and black-outs can damage
the instrument. Wait until the power has stabi-
lized before re-energizing the furnace.
Safety Guidelines
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