Product Description; Functional Description - Ivoclar Vivadent VP5 Mode D'emploi

Any disruption of the protective conductor
either inside or outside of the pump or any
loosening of the protective conductor connection
may lead to danger for the user in case of
mal fun ction. Deliberate interruptions are not
tolerated.
Do not use furnaces of other manu facturers that
are not coordinated with the pump. Ask the cor-
responding manufacturer for further details. The
vacuum pump has been especially developed for
use with the Programat ceramic furnaces and
must be used for this purpose only.
Disposal:
The pump must not be disposed of in the
normal domestic waste. Please correctly
dispose of old furnaces according to the
corresponding EU council directive.
Information regarding disposal may also be
found on the respective national Ivoclar
Vivadent homepage.

3. Product Description

3.1 Components
The VP5 vacuum pump consists of the following
components:
– Vacuum pump with power cord
– Vacuum hose (accessory)
3.2

Functional description

The diaphragm squeezed between the cylinder head and
the housing is moved up and down by a con-rod. By
means of this movement and by suction and eduction
valves in the cylinder head, the firing and/or press chamber
of the furnace is evacuated and the vacuum is built up.
3.3 Hazardous areas and safety equipment
Description of the hazardous areas of the pump:
Hazardous area
Fuse holder
Ventilator
Safety equipment
Protective conductor
IP20 (protection type)
Thermoswitch
Ventilator cover
Type of risk
Electrical shock
Injury
Protective effect
Protection from electrical
shock
Protection from electrical
shock
Protection from
overheating
Protection from electrical
shock and injury
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