1. During transportation, the graphite electrode should be covered with rainproof tarpaulin.

2. Be careful when handling and lifting the electrode with the forklift to avoid collision. Pay attention to balance and alignment of each layer of cargo to avoid falling or breaking.

3. When loading and unloading with a crane, a steel wire rope must be used, and the steel belt on the electrode cannot be directly hung.

4. The electrode should be stored in a clean and dry place, and the number of layers should not exceed four. When it rains, it should be stacked outdoors and covered with a rainproof waterproof cloth.

5. The damp electrode should be dried in a drying oven before use. The temperature shall not exceed 150 degrees and the time shall not be less than 24 hours.

6. When using electrodes, special tools should be used to cut steel strips, and cranes should not be used to avoid accidents.

7. Before connecting, purge the end face and joint hole of the electrode, screw the joint to one end of the electrode, and screw the lifting joint to the other end. Do not place the connector directly on the working electrode on the furnace.

8. It is not allowed to clean the electrode thread with steel wire ball, metal brush or emery cloth. If necessary, oil-free and water-free compressed air can be used.

9. When hoisting with electrode sling, place a soft pad at the electrode joint to avoid thread damage.

10. Use a lifter with a spiral hook to lift the electrode to the furnace, align it with the center of the joint hole, move it down slowly, and then screw it in place with a torque ring.

11. Use a torque wrench to lock the electrode with appropriate torque force, so that there is no obvious gap at the connection of the two electrodes.

12. If the torque force of the electrode is too large or too small, it will cause bad effects. Please use the correct torque force.

13. The electrode holder must be placed between the two white safety wires. The interface between the holder and the electrode must be cleaned regularly to maintain good contact with the electrode. The cooling water jacket of the holder should be tightened to prevent water leakage.

14. In order to avoid electrode breakage, insulating materials should not be put into the furnace, and the working current of the electrode must meet the current load requirements allowed by the electrode.

15. When loading scrap steel, small pieces of material should be placed on top of large pieces of material to avoid collapsing and breaking the electrode.