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Table of contents Dentsply Sirona
Operating Instructions inLab Profire

Table of contents
1 General data ........................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Dear Customer,............................................................................................ 4
1.2 Contact data................................................................................................. 4
1.3 General information about these operating instructions .............................. 4
1.4 Limitation of liability...................................................................................... 5
1.5 Warranty ...................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Structure of the document............................................................................ 6
1.6.1 Identification of the danger levels .................................................. 6
1.6.2 Formats and symbols used............................................................ 6

2 Safety instructions .................................................................................................. 7

3 Technical description .............................................................................................. 11

3.1 Description of the furnace ............................................................................ 11
3.2 Certification .................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Intended use ................................................................................................ 12
3.4 Foreseeable misuse..................................................................................... 12
3.5 Technical data.............................................................................................. 13
3.6 Rating plate.................................................................................................. 14

4 Configuration .......................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Installation site ............................................................................................. 15
4.2 Electrical connection .................................................................................... 18

5 Operation ................................................................................................................ 20
5.1 Controls........................................................................................................ 20
5.2 Connecting the argon supply ....................................................................... 22
5.3 Initial startup................................................................................................. 22
5.3.1 Burning-in insulation and sintering aids ......................................... 23
5.4 Inserting the door insulation......................................................................... 23
5.5 Explanation of the main screens.................................................................. 24
5.5.1 System test .................................................................................... 24
5.5.2 Main menu ..................................................................................... 25
5.5.3 Favorites ........................................................................................ 25
5.5.4 Overview of program options ......................................................... 25
5.5.5 Programs ....................................................................................... 25
5.5.6 New program ................................................................................. 26
5.5.7 Service programs........................................................................... 27

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5.5.8 My programs .................................................................................. 27

5.5.9 Material change ............................................................................. 28
5.6 Data transmission via USB stick .................................................................. 28
5.6.1 Restarting the unit.......................................................................... 29
5.6.2 ON/OFF button on the touch display ............................................. 29
5.7 Explanation of the symbols .......................................................................... 29
5.8 Sintering aids ............................................................................................... 33
5.8.1 Burning-in insulation and sintering aids ......................................... 33
5.9 Preparations for sintering ZrO2.................................................................... 34
5.10 Preparation for sintering sinter metal ........................................................... 36
5.11 Speed sintering mode .................................................................................. 37
5.12 Pre-drying .................................................................................................... 37

6 Care and maintenance ........................................................................................... 38

6.1 Service programs......................................................................................... 38
6.2 Furnace chamber insulation......................................................................... 38

7 Faults and error messages ..................................................................................... 39

8 Decommissioning.................................................................................................... 40

9 Disposal .................................................................................................................. 41

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1.1 Dear Customer, Operating Instructions inLab Profire

1 General data

1.1 Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing your inLab Profire high-temperature furnace
from Dentsply Sirona.
It will support you with your work for many years, as it was developed
and built with state-of-the-art technology.
Nevertheless, improper use and handling can cause damage and
hazards. Please therefore read and follow these operating instructions
carefully. Always keep them within easy reach.
Also pay attention to the safety instructions to prevent personal injury
and material damage.
Your inLab Profire team

1.2 Contact data

Customer Service Center In the event of technical queries, please use our online contact form at
the following address:
http://srvcontact.sirona.com
Manufacturer's address Sirona Dental Systems GmbH
Fabrikstrasse 31
64625 Bensheim
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 6251/16-0
Fax: +49 (0) 6251/16-2591
e-Mail: [email protected]
www.dentsplysirona.com

1.3 General information about these operating

instructions
Observe the Operating Instructions Please familiarize yourself with the unit by reading through these
Operating Instructions before putting it into operation. It is essential that
you comply with the specified warning and safety information.
The Operating Instructions are stored on the unit and online at
www.dentsplysirona.com/manuals.
Always keep the Operating Instructions handy in case you or another
user require(s) information at a later point in time. Print out the
Operating Instructions and note where they are stored on the unit or
online.
If you sell the unit, make sure that the Operating Instructions are
included with it either as a hard copy or on an electronic storage device
so that the new owner can familiarize himself with its functions and the
specified warning and safety information.

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Operating Instructions inLab Profire 1.4 Limitation of liability

Online portal for technical documents We have set up an online portal for the Technical Documents at
www.dentsplysirona.com/manuals. From here, you can download these
Operating Instructions along with other documents. Please complete the
online form if you would like a hard copy of a particular document. We
will then be happy to send you a printed copy free of charge.
Help If you continue to have difficulties despite having thoroughly studied the
Operating Instructions, please contact your dealer.
Original language Original language of the present document: German

1.4 Limitation of liability

The content of these operating instructions was created taking
applicable legislation and standards into account.
The unit was developed to be state of the art.

IMPORTANT
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage resulting from:
➢ Disregard/nonobservance of the operating instructions
➢ Deliberate misuse
➢ Improper use
➢ Use of untrained personnel
➢ Use of nonspecialist staff (in the event of maintenance work, etc.)
➢ Technical changes to the unit that were not agreed with the
manufacturer
➢ Use of spare parts that were not approved by the manufacturer

Responsibilities of the operator

The unit is used in a commercial context. Therefore, the operator of the
unit is subject to statutory obligations concerning work safety. In
addition to the safety notices in these operating instructions, the safety,
accident prevention and environmental protection regulations that apply
to the field in which the unit is used must be complied with.

The following applies in particular:

● The operator must learn about the applicable work safety
regulations.
● The operator must ensure that all employees who handle the unit
have read and understood these operating instructions.
● Furthermore, the operator must train personnel at regular intervals
and teach them about the dangers that arise when handling the unit.
● The operator must supply personnel with the requisite protective
equipment.
● The operator must have checks performed regularly to ensure that
all safety equipment is complete and in working order.

1.5 Warranty
The sintering tray is excluded from the warranty as it is a consumable
item.

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1.6 Structure of the document Operating Instructions inLab Profire

1.6 Structure of the document

1.6.1 Identification of the danger levels
To prevent personal injury and material damage, please observe the
warning and safety information provided in these operating instructions.
Such information is highlighted as follows:

DANGER
An imminent danger that could result in serious bodily injury or death.

WARNING
A possibly dangerous situation that could result in serious bodily
injury or death.

CAUTION
A possibly dangerous situation that could result in slight bodily injury.

NOTE
A possibly harmful situation which could lead to damage of the
product or an object in its environment.

IMPORTANT
Application instructions and other important information.

Tip: Information for simplifying work.

1.6.2 Formats and symbols used

The formats and symbols used in this document have the following
meaning:

 Prerequisite Requests you to do something.

1. First action step
2. Second action step
or
➢ Alternative action
 Result
➢ Individual action step
See "Formats and symbols used  Identifies a reference to another
[→ 6]" text passage and specifies its
page number.
● List Designates a list.
"Command / menu item" Indicates commands / menu
items or quotations.

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2 Safety instructions
The connection must be established in accordance with the directions
provided in these operating instructions.
As manufacturers of dental and laboratory equipment and in the interest
of the operational safety of your system, we stress the importance of
having maintenance and repairs performed exclusively by our own
personnel or through our authorized representatives. Furthermore,
safety-critical system components must always be replaced with original
spare parts.
We suggest that you request a certificate showing the nature and extent
of the work performed from those who carry out such work; it must
contain any changes in rated parameters or working ranges (if
applicable), as well as the date, the name of the company and a
signature.
Modifications to this system which may affect the safety of the operator
or third parties are prohibited by law.
For reasons of product safety, this product may be operated only with
original Dentsply Sirona accessories or third-party accessories
expressly approved by Dentsply Sirona. The user is responsible for any
damage resulting from the use of non-approved accessories.
If any devices not approved by Dentsply Sirona are connected, they
must comply with the applicable standards:
● EN 62 368-1 for information technology equipment
● EN 61 010-1 for laboratory equipment.

CAUTION
Liability exclusion for any other use
The inLab Profire high-temperature furnace is exclusively intended for
sintering oxide ceramics for use in dental technology. We are not
liable for damages due to any other use.
The inLab Profire high-temperature furnace with integrated gas
management system and associated accessories enable the sintering
of pre-sintered non-precious metals.

CAUTION
Risk due to improper operation
The inLab Profire high-temperature furnace may only be operated by
employees who are familiar with the content of these operating
instructions. Signs and labels on the laboratory furnace must be kept
in legible condition at all times. They may not be removed.

CAUTION
Risk due to incorrect setup
The inLab Profire high-temperature furnace may only be set up in dry
rooms and must never be in contact with any liquids. Furniture items
and other equipment in the vicinity of the furnace must not contain
any explosive, flammable or easily ignitable materials. It is prohibited
to keep or store ignitable or flammable gases or liquids in the room
where the furnace is set up.

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CAUTION
Damage resulting from unauthorized alterations
The inLab Profire high-temperature furnace may only be altered with
our express prior approval. We are not liable for unauthorized
alterations of any kind.
➢ Switch the unit off and disconnect the power plug prior to
performing maintenance tasks.

WARNING
Separate circuit
The inLab Profire high-temperature furnace must always be
connected to a separate circuit with at least a 16A fuse. The fuses
must be of the C type.

WARNING
Fire hazard due to covering ventilation slots on the rear side of the
casing
Covered ventilation slots can overheat the furnace and cause the
covering object to ignite.
➢ Do not cover the ventilation slots on the rear side of the casing
with objects.
➢ Maintain a minimum distance of 100 mm from the rear side of the
casing to other objects.

Note on the prevention, recognition and This device is a piece of electrical equipment with a supply voltage
elimination of unintended electromagnetic below 1000 VAC and is intended for commercial use. It is to be installed
effects in dental laboratories or other areas with a controlled electromagnetic
environment. The applicable EMC requirements comply with EN 61326:
2006.

DANGER
Electrical power!
Risk of fatality posed by electric shock.
➢ Do not touch live cables and components with wet hands.
➢ Please observe the accident prevention regulations for handling
electricity.
➢ Disconnect the power supply of the furnace before installation,
maintenance, cleaning, and repair work, and ensure that the
power will not be inadvertently switched on.

IMPORTANT
In the event of any work on the inLab Profire high-temperature
furnace, personal protective equipment must be worn to prevent
accidents and harm to health.

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WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot surfaces!
Hot surfaces arise at some points on the inLab Profire high-
temperature furnace. Use the necessary caution around the furnace,
especially when the furnace is operated for extended periods.
➢ Do not reach into the casing or the furnace door during operation.
➢ Do not reach into the heating chamber. It may still contain
residual heat from a preceding heating operation.
➢ First allow the furnace to cool down before maintenance,
cleaning, and repair work.
➢ Wear heat-resistant safety gloves if work on hot components is
necessary.
➢ Use suitable and sufficiently long removal tongs to remove and
adjust the sinter.

WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot surfaces!
Once the program has ended and the furnace has shut down, the
cooling fan will run until the interior temperature of the furnace has
been reduced to normal. The power plug may not be disconnected
prior to this point.

CAUTION
Handling the insulation material
The combustion chamber contains ceramic mineral fibers as
insulating material (index No. 650-017-00-08), which are presumably
classified as carcinogenic CAT 1B (Annex VI, EC 1272/2008). When
working on the combustion chamber or replacing the door insulation,
fiber dust can be released. The dust pollution can possibly be
carcinogenic when inhaled as well as cause irritations to the skin,
eyes and respiratory organs.
When replacing parts of the insulation, proceed as follows:
- Wear long-sleeved protective clothing
- protective glasses, FFP 2 respiratory mask and protective gloves
- Only use a vacuum cleaner with a fine particle filter (HEPA dust
class H)
Abrasion of insulating material in the furnace door area may occur,
which is visible as white dust. These deposits should:
- be wiped off with a moist cloth or
- be extracted with a vacuum cleaner with a fine particle filter (HEPA
Dust category H),
- not be blown away with compressed air
First aid measures
➢ After inhalation: In the case of irritation, move yourself into a dust-
free zone, drink some water and blow your nose. If the symptoms
persist, please seek medical advice.
➢ After skin contact: In the case of contact with skin, immediately
wash off with plenty of water and soap.
➢ After eye contact: Immediately rinse with an eye wash in a careful
and thorough manner using plenty of water. Do not rub your eyes!

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IMPORTANT
Always dispose of the insulating material in a closed container (see
also the section on "Disposal").

WARNING
Risk of burns due to objects falling out
As there is a serious risk of burns in this case, it is essential to install
a fire-proof table and floor covering.
I. For safety reasons, the furnace must be operated when standing.
This is the only way that the user can quickly avoid any parts that fall
out.
II. The operator of the site is responsible for providing the user with
appropriate safety instructions.
III. If a fracture occurs during the sintering process as a result of a
failure to adhere to the recommended drying procedure, there is a risk
that hot objects will fall out as soon as the furnace door is opened.
IV. The furnace should only be loaded and unloaded using the
crucible fork. For safety reasons, a trained user must be present
when the furnace is being loaded or unloaded.

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Operating Instructions inLab Profire 3.1 Description of the furnace

3 Technical description

3.1 Description of the furnace

The inLab Profire high-temperature furnace is used for processing
sinterable ceramics and cobalt-chromium.
The product to be sintered is placed in the sintering tray and positioned
on the bearing plate. After entering the heating parameters and
pressing the start symbol, the electrically powered furnace door closes
and the heating operation begins.
Once the heating program has been performed and the furnace has
cooled down, the furnace door opens and the finished product can be
removed.

Heating chamber
The product is sintered in the heating chamber.
It consists of two different ceramic insulating layers and is operated
using MoSi2 heating elements.
The outer insulating layer is designed for temperatures up to 1,200°C;
the inner one for temperatures up to 1,700°C.

Furnace door
The furnace door consists of a ceramic door panel.
A slip clutch used in the drive mechanism prevents an excessively high
contact pressure between the furnace door and the heating chamber.

Furnace casing
The furnace casing consists of a steel plate and is plastic-coated on the
inside and outside.

Program controller
The program control system is fitted with a timer function based on
week day and time.
Operating parameters and heating programs are stored in a nonvolatile
memory and are retained even if there is a power failure.
The configured setpoint temperature is kept with a precision of ± 1°C. A
temperature sensor integrated into the heating chamber detects the
chamber temperature near the product.
The furnace is prevented from overheating due to a defective
temperature sensor using a thermocouple break protection.

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3.2 Certification Operating Instructions inLab Profire

3.2 Certification
CE mark
This product bears the CE mark in accordance with the provisions of
Council Directive 2006/42/EC (machinery directive).

CAUTION
CE mark for connected products
Further products which are connected to this unit must also bear the
CE mark. These products must be tested according to the applicable
standards.

We declare conformity for the inLab Profire ceramic sintering furnace on

the basis of the following standards:
● Safety: EN 61010-1:2010 and EN 61010-2-010:2014
● EMC: EN 61326-1:2013
● Risk assessment and risk reduction EN ISO 12100:2010

3.3 Intended use

The inLab Profire high-temperature furnace is intended for commercial
use in dental laboratories and may only be used for the sintering of
sinterable ceramics and cobalt-chromium.
This unit must not be used for any other purpose. Any use beyond this
scope – e.g. reasonably foreseeable misuse – is considered to be
improper use. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any
damage resulting from this. The user alone bears the risk in this regard.
Intended use also includes compliance with these Operating
Instructions and the relevant maintenance instructions.

3.4 Foreseeable misuse

Reasonably foreseeable misuse includes:
● The deployment of untrained and inadequately qualified personnel.
● Using products that are not approved by the manufacturer.
● Using spare parts that are not approved by the manufacturer.
● Use that is not in accordance with the declaration of conformity.
● Technical changes and modifications to the unit that have not been
approved by the manufacturer.

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Operating Instructions inLab Profire 3.5 Technical data

3.5 Technical data

Model designation: inLab Profire
Version Zirconia only Zirconia + metal Zirconia only Zirconia + metal
13 A 13 A 15 A 15 A
Type of protection against elec- Class I (PE-connected)
tric shock:
Protection type: IP 20
(Protection against the ingress of foreign bodies, but not against the ingress of
water)
Setup: Indoors in dry area
Height up to 3,000 m
Temperature range: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Relative humidity 80% to 31°C (87.8°F), linearly decreasing above this
up to 50% at 40°C (104°F), no condensation
Setup conditions: 100 mm minimum distance to the unit
Overvoltage category: Overvoltage category II
Pollution degree: 2
Mode of operation Continuous operation
Dimensions of unit (W x H x D): 360 mm x 780 mm x 534 mm
Packaging dimensions (W x H 720 mm x 1300 mm x 620 mm
x D):
Furnace chamber (diameter x 2 trays ⌀120 mm 1x sintering bell 2 trays ⌀120 mm 1x sintering bell
height in mm): x 30 mm jar system x 30 mm jar system
Maximum sintering tempera- 1,650°C 1,400°C 1,650°C 1,400°C
ture: (3,002°F) (2,552°F) (3,002°F) (2,552°F)
Approx. weight without packag- 64 kg
ing:
Approx. weight including pack- 80 kg
aging:
Optimum input pressure range 7+/-1  bar
for argon supply:
Maximum input pressure range 10 bar
for argon supply:
Rated line voltage: 220 V~ to 230 V~ 200 V~ to 240 V~
Rated power frequency: 50 Hz 50/60 Hz
Maximum power consumption: 3,500 W
Unit-based fuse: 16 AT
On-site fuse: Connection to a separate electrical circuit with a 16 A fuse, type K, Z (other
fuse types according to the country of use)

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3.6 Rating plate Operating Instructions inLab Profire

3.6 Rating plate

1 Machine type/designation 6 Reference number Dentsply

Sirona
2 Operating voltage 7 Serial number
3 Line frequency 8 Year of manufacture
4 Current consumption 9 Manufacturer specifications
5 CE mark 10 EAC mark

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Operating Instructions inLab Profire 4.1 Installation site

4 Configuration

4.1 Installation site

The inLab Profire high-temperature furnace is designed as a tabletop
unit. For stability, a flat, horizontal, and fire-proof surface of at least
50 cm x 60 cm, which can support loads of up to 80 kg, is
recommended.
Always place the furnace in dry rooms that are as dust-free as possible
and remember that no liquids may get on the furnace.
No readily flammable or ignitable gases or liquids may be stored in the
setup locations. Do not place any flammable or ignitable objects in the
vicinity of the furnace.
Maintain a minimum distance of 100 mm on all sides of the furnace for
adequate cooling.
Never obstruct the ventilation slots!

≥ 100 mm

80
kg
≥ 100 mm ≥ 100 mm
inLab Profire

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Ensure an adequate distance between the rear of the unit and the wall
in particular.

≥ 100 mm

CAUTION
Risk of ignition!
Igniting of the floor covering due to hot shattering product tray.
➢ Ensure the floor covering has nonflammable surfaces.

CAUTION
Tipping loads!
Inadequate load-bearing capacity of the setup surface.
➢ When setting up the furnace, ensure adequate load-bearing
capacity of the setup surface.

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CAUTION
Risk of injury posed by carrying the furnace!
Physical strain / back complaints due to the furnace's heavy dead
weight.
Injuries due the furnace falling down.
➢ Use at least two people to carry/move the furnace (max. 30 kg
carrying capacity per person).
➢ Only lift and carry the furnace from underneath the unit.
➢ Ensure there is a nonslip foundation.

CAUTION
Risk of furnace overheating!
Overheating due to blocked air inlets.
➢ Make sure that the ventilation slots on all sides of the furnace
remain unobstructed.

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4.2 Electrical connection Operating Instructions inLab Profire

4.2 Electrical connection

Building installation The following electrical installation requirements are to be fulfilled for
the inLab Profire high-temperature furnace:
● The furnace requires a separate electric circuit.
● The electrical building installation must be protected by a type K/Z
circuit breaker with a rating of at least 16 A (other fuse types
according to the country of use).
● The furnace requires the connection of a protective ground wire to
the electric outlet for safe electrical operation.
● The distance between the electric outlet and the furnace must be
selected so that the 2.0 m long power cord supplied with the furnace
is sufficiently long. A cable extension is not permitted.
The supply voltage must be in the rated voltage range (see
Technical data  [→ 13]).
● A separate building installation may have to be installed to meet this
requirement in the USA and Japan. In the USA, the 240  V outlet
must be designed for connecting a NEMA 6-15-type plug; in Japan,
the 200  V outlet must be designed for connecting a NEMA L6
(L6-20J)-type plug.

inLab Profire

USA
NEMA 6-20

Japan
NEMA L6

Schuko

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Operating Instructions inLab Profire 4.2 Electrical connection

Device Do not adjust the line voltage!

The unit automatically adjusts to the line voltage.

DANGER
Electrical power!
Risk of fatality posed by electric shock.
➢ Do not touch live cables and components with wet hands.
➢ Please observe the accident prevention regulations for handling
electricity.
➢ Only connect the unit to a voltage supply source which conforms
to the specifications on the rating plate.

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5.1 Controls Operating Instructions inLab Profire

5 Operation

5.1 Controls
Front panel

1 Basic unit
2 Control panel
3 Start button for the display
4 Status display
5 Door insulation / base carrier
6 Door insulation bearing
7 Sintering tray

Rear side

1 Rating plate
2 Main switches and connections

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1 Main switch ON / OFF

2 Power connection
3 Argon port
4 USB port
(voltage supply: 5 V; rated current: 500 mA)
5 LAN port
6 Main fuse F1
7 Main fuse F2

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5.2 Connecting the argon supply Operating Instructions inLab Profire

5.2 Connecting the argon supply

DANGER
Danger posed by discharging gas!
Possible risk of fire and explosion as well as a risk of suffocation.
➢ When conducting any work on the furnace, the argon and voltage
supply must be disconnected and the gas canister must be
closed.
➢ When handling argon, observe the national safety regulations
(e.g. in Germany: TRGS526, section 5.2.11 "Pressurized gas
canisters and valves").

The sintering of non-noble metal (inCoris CCB) requires an oxygen

reduced atmosphere. This is achieved using argon. Argon is a noble
gas in a compressed gas cylinder.
The purity of the argon must be 4.6 = 99.996 vol. %.
● Provide your cylinder with a manometer as well as a pressure
regulator.
The argon flow is set by default in the factory and is approx. 1l/ minute.
1. Connect the connecting hose included in the scope of supply with
the inLab Profire high-temperature furnace (including metal) to the
argon port of the furnace and the argon supply (gas canister).
2. Set the output pressure of the gas canister to 7+/-1 bar (optimum
pressure).
The maximum permitted pressure is 10 bar.

IMPORTANT
If the output pressure of the gas canister is set higher or lower than
7+/-1 bar, too little or too much argon will enter the sintering tray and
the sintering process will fail!

3. Check the gas pipes and connected couplings for leaks and secure
fitting.

IMPORTANT
The volume of one argon canister will be enough to flood an entire
room if there is a malfunction. Ventilation in the floor area is
recommended, because argon is heavier than air and settles on the
floor.

4. Protect ducts and shafts against the ingress of gas.

5.3 Initial startup

1. Connect the connection cable for the power supply to the mains.
2. Switch the furnace on at the main switch.
Ä The unit door opens.
Ä The unit performs a self-test and closes the door again after the
self-test.

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Operating Instructions inLab Profire 5.4 Inserting the door insulation

3. Press the lift button to open the door.

4. Insert the door insulation (see Inserting the door insulation  [→ 23]).

IMPORTANT
At temperatures below 15°C (e.g. following transport), allow the unit
to stand for approx. 60 minutes at room temperature prior to start-up.

5.3.1 Burning-in insulation and sintering aids

Tip: We recommend subjecting all sintering aids (sintering tray, sintering
beads) to a gradual burning-in cycle before sintering for the first time.
To this end, load the furnace with the sintering aids and start the
“Heating element cleaning” program.
Also perform the burning-in cycle with any new sintering aids supplied
as repeat orders.
This procedure extends the service life of the sintering aids.

5.4 Inserting the door insulation

1 2

1 inLab Profire (zirconia only)

2 inLab Profire (including metal)

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5.5 Explanation of the main screens

5.5.1 System test

After starting the unit, a system test is first performed. Please wait
during this phase and do not switch the unit off.
Successfully passed tests are indicated with a green tick. The gray bar
indicates the progress of the respective test.

System test error

If there is an error, the corresponding error code is displayed.

A red cross appears behind the failed function.
Follow the instruction on the screen.

IMPORTANT
Repeat the self-test if malfunctions arise. If the problem persists,
please contact customer services.

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5.5.2 Main menu

The following menu items are available for selection on the "Main
menu" screen:
● "Favorites"
● "Programs"
● "Settings"
● "Service"
The "Service" area is only of relevance to service engineers.

5.5.3 Favorites
From the "Main menu" screen, you can switch to the "Favorites" screen.
An overview of your favorite programs is displayed here.
You can remove these programs from the list. To do this, tap on the
symbol near the relevant program.
You can add existing programs to and remove them from the favorites
on the "My programs" screen.
You can select your favorite programs here and start them directly.

5.5.4 Overview of program options

From the "Main menu" screen, you can switch to the "Programs"
screen. The following menu items are available for selection here:
● "Programs"
● "New program"
● "Service programs"

5.5.5 Programs
Under the Programs menu item, you will find the overview of all the
program lists stored in the system. These include:
● Favorites
● Fixed programs
● My programs

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5.5.6 New program

You can switch to the "New program" screen via the "Programs" and
"My programs" screens. You can create new programs here.
1. To create a new program, tap on the first field "rate of increase" in
the next free line.
Ä The field obtains an orange-colored border.
2. Enter the rate of increase in °C/min. via the number field.
3. Tap on the input button to complete the input.

Ä The orange-colored border jumps to the next field

"temperature".
4. Enter the temperature in °C via the number field.
5. Tap on the input button to complete the input.

Ä The orange-colored border jumps to the next field "duration of

the first process step".
6. Enter the duration of the first process step in minutes via the
number field.
7. Tap on the input button to complete the input.
Ä The orange-colored border jumps to the first field in the next
line. The creation of the program is complete.

Tap the "Next" button after creating the program.

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5.5.7 Service programs

Tip: Backing up the programs is recommended. If you have entered
your individual programs, it is recommended to back up the programs to
an external storage medium. To do so, follow the description in section
5.6 “Backing up my programs  [→ 28]”.
For more information, refer to the chapter entitled “Care and
maintenance  [→ 38]”, under the “Service programs  [→ 38]” section.

5.5.8 My programs

From the "Programs" screen, you can switch to the "My programs"
screen. An overview of the last programs is displayed here.
You can add these programs to or remove them from your favorites. To
do this, tap on the symbol near the relevant program. In this process,
the symbol changes its color from white to dark-gray, or from dark-gray
to white.
A white symbol means that the program is not available as a favorite.

A dark-gray symbol means that the program is available as a favorite

and can be selected through the "Favorites" screen.

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5.6 Data transmission via USB stick Operating Instructions inLab Profire

5.5.9 Material change

The "Material" screen is displayed to you if you are switching from a

zirconia to an argon program. Please replace the sintering tray system
and make sure that the gas supply is secured.
After the material change, confirm the correct insertion of the relevant
sintering tray for metal or zirconium dioxide by tapping on the "Confirm"
button.

5.6 Data transmission via USB stick

You have the option to transmit your data, for example, as a back-up
copy to a USB stick.

IMPORTANT
Prior to the data transmission ensure that the USB stick (min. USB
2.0) is not password protected.

● Insert the USB stick into the rear of the unit and wait until there is a
prompt on the display.
● The USB stick is automatically detected as the storage medium and
you gain the following options:
– “Firmware update”
Tap here to update the unit firmware.
– “Update configuration”
Tap here to update the unit configuration.
– “Load my programs”
Tap here to transmit the programs stored on the stick to the unit.
– “Backup my programs”
Tap here to back up the programs created by you.
– “Backup data”
Tap here to create an entire backup of the unit.
● Following successful data transmission, remove the USB stick again
and perform a restart.

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Operating Instructions inLab Profire 5.7 Explanation of the symbols

5.6.1 Restarting the unit

To perform a restart, switch the unit off at the rear and wait approx. 30
seconds until the green LED no longer lights up or flashes.
Now switch the unit back on at the main switch (1).

5.6.2 ON/OFF button on the touch display

To preserve the touch display, switch off the display using the ON/OFF
button (2).
The unit remains ready for the next sintering and does not need to be
restarted once the display is switched on.

5.7 Explanation of the symbols

Control symbols

Main menu
Tap on the button to switch to the main menu.

Move forwards
Tap on the button to go to the next possible step.

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Move backwards
Tap on the button to go back to the previous step.

Start program
Tap on the button to start the selected program.

Stop
Tap on the button to stop the running process.

Open furnace door

Tap on the button to open the furnace door.

Close furnace door

Tap on the button to close the furnace door.

Activate pre-drying
With this function you can pre-program a pre-drying
phase for every process.
By tapping on this button just one time, you activate
a pre-drying period of 15 minutes. The first quarter
of an hour is displayed on the symbol.
In the event of repeated tapping on the button, the
pre-drying time is extended by another 15 minutes.
You therefore have the option of setting the pre-dry-
ing time to 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes.
Pre-drying active (15 minutes)
This button is displayed if pre-drying has been acti-
vated. In this instance, the pre-drying time is 15
minutes. Tap once more on the button "Activate
pre-drying" to increase the pre-drying time to 30
minutes.
Pre-drying active (30 minutes)
This button is displayed if pre-drying has been acti-
vated. In this instance, the pre-drying time is 30
minutes. Tap once more on the button "Activate
pre-drying" to increase the pre-drying time to 45
minutes.

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Pre-drying active (45 minutes)

This button is displayed if pre-drying has been acti-
vated. In this instance, the pre-drying time is 45
minutes. Tap once more on the button "Activate
pre-drying" to increase the pre-drying time to 60
minutes.
Pre-drying active (60 minutes)
This button is displayed if pre-drying has been acti-
vated. In this instance, the pre-drying time is 60
minutes. Tap once more on the button "Activate
pre-drying" to deactivate pre-drying.
Auto-start time setting
With this function, you can set when the furnace
should start with the sintering.
Tap on the button to open the settings dialog. Here
you can set the exact time and date. The furnace
will begin with sintering at this set point in time.
Following successful setting of the auto start time,
the symbol is shown with an orange border.
Tap on the “Start program” button to activate the
auto start at the set time.
Following successful activation, the button is shown
with an orange border.
Favorite inactive
This symbol is displayed on the left next to a sinter-
ing program.
If the symbol is white, this sintering program is not a
favorite and the program is also not displayed in the
favorite list.
If you want to add a program to the favorites, then
tap on the symbol. It now becomes a dark-gray
color to indicate that the program has been added
to the favorites.
Favorite active
This symbol is displayed on the left next to a sinter-
ing program.
If the symbol is dark-gray, this sintering program is
a favorite and the program is also displayed in the
favorite list.
If you want to remove a program from the favorite
list, then tap on the symbol. It now becomes a white
color to indicate that the program is no longer a fa-
vorite.
Argon
This symbol is displayed if a program with argon
has been selected. The symbol is labeled with ar-
gon.

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Interaction symbols

Confirm
Tap on the button if you want to perform the dis-
played operation.

Reject
Tap on the button if you do not want to perform the
displayed operation.

Unit symbols

Rate of increase in °C/min or °F/min

This symbol is displayed to you when configuring a
new program. In the column underneath this sym-
bol, you can set the rate of increase of the tempera-
ture in degrees Celsius per minute.
Temperature in °C or °F
This symbol is displayed to you when configuring a
new program. In the column underneath this sym-
bol, you can set the temperature in degrees Cel-
sius.
Current temperature in °C or °F
This symbol indicates the current temperature of
the furnace in °C.

Time specification end of the sintering operation

This symbol indicates the time when the furnace is
expected to be finished with the process.

Result symbols

Process successful
This symbol is displayed once the process has suc-
cessfully ended.

Process failed
This symbol is displayed if the process has been
ended with an error.

Warning symbols

Warning against heat and hot parts

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Error symbols

Notification-level error (4-digit error code) Process

continues

Minor error (3-digit error code) Process continues /

Work must be checked

Serious error (2-digit error code) Automatic process

stop / Work is very unlikely to be of use

5.8 Sintering aids

IMPORTANT
Only use sintering aids approved by Dentsply Sirona.
You can find usage tips in the information pamphlet of the respective
sintering aid.

5.8.1 Burning-in insulation and sintering aids

Tip: We recommend subjecting all sintering aids (sintering tray, sintering
beads) to a gradual burning-in cycle before sintering for the first time.
To this end, load the furnace with the sintering aids and start the
“Heating element cleaning” program.
Also perform the burning-in cycle with any new sintering aids supplied
as repeat orders.
This procedure extends the service life of the sintering aids.

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4.1 Installation site Operating Instructions inLab Profire

Ensure an adequate distance between the rear of the unit and the wall
in particular.

≥ 100 mm

CAUTION
Risk of ignition!
Igniting of the floor covering due to hot shattering product tray.
➢ Ensure the floor covering has nonflammable surfaces.

CAUTION
Tipping loads!
Inadequate load-bearing capacity of the setup surface.
➢ When setting up the furnace, ensure adequate load-bearing
capacity of the setup surface.

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Operating Instructions inLab Profire 5.9 Preparations for sintering ZrO2

● You can load and unload the tray with the sinter fork (1). For this
purpose, there are recesses in the door insulation.
1 The tray (2) with the split support disc should be positioned at the
end of the fork.

Positioning a second sintering tray in the inLab Profire - only for

classic mode
● Position an unsplit support disc on the first sintering tray. You can
then place the second sintering tray on it.

IMPORTANT
Stacking two sintering trays is not permitted for speed-sinter
processes!
Only use in “Classic” sinter mode!

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5.10 Preparation for sintering sinter metal Operating Instructions inLab Profire

5.10 Preparation for sintering sinter metal

Filling the sintering tray
1. Fill the sinter metal tray with a whole bottle of sinter beads for sinter
metal (REF 6413640).
2. Place the parts to be sintered with the chewing surface facing
downward on the sinter beads. In doing so, ensure that the parts to
be sintered and the sintering tray do not come into contact with
each other.
We recommend bedding in the restorations approx. half way into
the sinter beads.

Positioning the sintering tray in the inLab Profire

● Position the base plate of the sinter metal tray on the door insulation.
Carefully place the sintering tray with the restorations and the cover
centrally on the base plate and the sintering bell over it. Also position
this in the middle so that the intermediate space between the
sintering bell and sintering tray maintains the same distance overall.

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● You can now load and unload with the sinter fork.
For this purpose, there are recesses in the door insulation.
The base plate should always be positioned at the end of the fork.

5.11 Speed sintering mode

WARNING
Risk of burns if used incorrectly!
The inLab Profire high-temperature furnace opens at temperatures
>1000°C (1832°F).
➢ The internal company safety regulations for working on laboratory
furnaces apply.
➢ Always stand when loading the furnace.
➢ Always wear long trousers and closed shoes during loading.

5.12 Pre-drying
The recommendation for pre-drying may vary depending on the material
manufacturer. Please follow the instructions of the respective material
manufacturer.
The pre-drying process takes place at a constantly preset temperature
of <90°C. Due to the fact that the temperature is measured in the
furnace chamber, the displayed temperature is >100°C when pre-drying
is activated.
The 15 minute pre-drying is only suitable for pre-drying of individual
restorations with a maximum of one unit. In the case of several
restorations and restorations with units >1, we recommend pre-drying of
>30 minutes.

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6.1 Service programs Operating Instructions inLab Profire

6 Care and maintenance

The inLab Profire high-temperature furnace does not require any
special care. The casing may be cleaned with a mild detergent.

IMPORTANT
Damage to the heating unit!
➢ Make sure that the heating chamber does not become dirty. The
heating unit could be damaged.

IMPORTANT
Service life reduction due to coloring liquids!
➢ During the sintering process, coloring liquids may seriously
reduce the service life of the heating elements.
➢ When using coloring liquids, performing the pre-drying in an
external unit is recommended.

6.1 Service programs

Depending on the frequency of use, a cleaning cycle should be
performed. This helps to remove contamination caused by liquids and
other impurities that become deposited in the insulation.
Depending on the frequency of use, a regeneration cycle should also be
performed, which is necessary for regenerating the heating elements.

Service 1 Temperature check (only in conjunction with the test

kit)
Service 2 Heating chamber cleaning
Service 3 Heating element cleaning

6.2 Furnace chamber insulation

The furnace chamber insulation consists of very high-quality fire-proof
material. Crack formations in the furnace chamber insulation resulting
from heat strain are to be expected due to the effects of high
temperatures and sudden temperature changes. They will not affect the
sintering result or the function and quality of the furnace.

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7 Faults and error messages

Safety

DANGER
Electrical power!
Risk of fatality posed by electric shock.
➢ Work on electrical systems must only be performed by electrical
specialists.
➢ Disconnect the power supply of the inLab Profire high-
temperature furnace before installation, maintenance, cleaning,
and repair work, and ensure that the power will not be
inadvertently switched on.
➢ Do not touch live cables and components with wet hands.
➢ Please observe the accident prevention regulations for handling
electricity.

WARNING
Hot surfaces!
Serious burns to limbs.
➢ Do not reach into the casing or the furnace door during operation.
➢ First allow the inLab Profire high-temperature furnace to cool
down before maintenance, cleaning, and repair work.
➢ Wear heat-resistant, thermally insulated safety gloves if work on
hot components is necessary.

NOTE
Property damage due to defective repairs to electrical cables!
Malfunctions and defective electrical components possible.
➢ Do not repair any defective cables or plugs.

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Operating Instructions inLab Profire

8 Decommissioning
Decommissioning may be due to two reasons:
● For the purpose of reinstalling at another location.
● For the purpose of ultimate disposal.
If the inLab Profire high-temperature furnace is to be set up at a
different location, decommissioning must be well prepared. All structural
components and fasteners must be carefully disassembled, labeled,
and, if necessary, packaged for transport. This ensures that when the
time for reinstallation arrives, all the parts can be correctly assigned and
reattached in the correct place.
1. Switch the furnace off.
2. Disconnect the furnace from the power supply.
3. Disconnect all connections from the furnace.

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Operating Instructions inLab Profire

9 Disposal
In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU and national disposal
regulations regarding old electrical and electronic devices, please be
advised that such items must be disposed of in a special way within the
European Union (EU). These regulations require the environmentally
friendly recycling/disposal of old electrical and electronic devices. Such
items must not be disposed of as domestic refuse. This has been
expressed using the icon of the “crossed out trash can”.

Disposal procedure
We feel responsible for our products from the first idea to their disposal.
For this reason, we give you an option to return our old electronic and
electrical devices.
If you wish to dispose of your devices, please proceed as follows:
In Germany
To initiate return of the electrical device, please send a disposal request
to enretec GmbH. You have the following options here:
● Use the ‘Returning an electrical device’ button under the ‘eom’ menu
item on the enretec GmbH homepage (www.enretec.de).
● Alternatively, you can also contact enretec GmbH directly.
enretec GmbH
Kanalstraße 17
16727 Velten, Germany
Phone: +49 3304 3919-500
E-mail: [email protected]
In accordance with the national disposal regulations regarding old
electrical and electronic devices (ElektroG), as the manufacturer, we
assume the costs for disposing of the electrical and electronic devices
in question. Disassembly, transport and packaging costs shall be borne
by the owner / operator.
Prior to disassembly/disposal of the unit, it must be prepared
professionally (cleaned/disinfected/sterilized).
If your unit is not permanently installed, it will be collected from the
practice. If it is permanently installed, it will be picked up curbside at
your address by appointment.
Other countries
For country-specific information on disposal, contact your local dental
dealers.

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