4. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4.1. General information
Please make sure that you fully understand both the safety instructions and the safety icons, in order to eliminate
potential dangers� Before starting to operate the kiln, make sure that you read and fully understand the following safety
instructions�
Keep your instruction manual available at all times� For your own safety only use original spare parts!
Helmut Rohde GmbH does not assume any liability for damage resulting from incorrect or defective heating elements
from other manufacturers� Use only original spare parts - otherwise all warranty claims become void�
4.2. General safety instructions
Caution: Hot surface�
Do not open while hot�
Caution: Disconnect power plug
before opening the switch box!
(BGV A8)
4.3. Operating safety instructions
The ROHDE kiln can only be operated safely if the safety instructions are carefully followed:
• When operated industrially, the kiln and controller must undergo a safety check to ensure correct functionality� This
should be carried out by a qualified electrician before the initial operation and then at 4-year intervals in accordance
with DGUV regulation 3 (Accident prevention regulation for Electrical installations and equipment by the German
professional association)�
• Maintenance and repair of electronic components must be carried out by a qualified electrician�
• For safety reasons the kiln must be disconnected from the mains supply before any maintenance work is carried
out�
• The kiln must not be operated with an extension cable!
Status: 01 / 2016
Caution: Dangerous electrically live
components�
The CE marking indicates that the
inspections for conformity have
been correctly carried out in accor-
dance with EC standards: Directive
2006/95/EC, Directive 2004/108/
EC, Directive 93/68/ ECC relating to
CE marking�
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