Carbolite VMF Series - Manual (Page 8)

AAF, GSM, VMF
8 MF06 – 3.32
5.0 R EPAIRS & R EPLACEMENTS
5.1 Safety Warning – Disconnection from Supply
Always ensure that the furnace is disconnected from the supply before repair work
is carried out.
5.2 Safety Note - Refractory Fibrous Insulation
Insulation made from High Temperature Insulation Wool
Refractory Ceramic Fibre, (better described as Alumino Silicate Wool)
(ASW)
This product contains alumino silicate wool products in its thermal insulation.
These materials may be in the form of blanket or felt, formed board or shapes, mineral wool slab
or loose fill wool.
Whilst there is no evidence of any long term health hazards, we strongly recommend that safety
precautions are taken whenever the materials are handled.
Exposure to fibrous dust may cause respiratory disease.
When handling the material always use an approved respiratory protection equipment
(RPE-i.e. FFP3), eye protection, gloves and long sleeved clothing.
Avoid breaking up waste material. Dispose of waste in sealed containers.
After handling rinse exposed skin with water before washing gently with soap (not
detergent). Wash work clothing separately.
Before commencing any major repairs we recommend reference to the European Association
representing the High Temperature Insulation Wool industry (www.ecfia.eu)
We can provide further information on request. Alternatively our service division can quote for
any repairs to be carried out at your premises or ours.
5.3 Temperature Controller Replacement
201. This controller is fitted to the back of the control panel; in many models this can be separated
from the base by removal of two screws.
Before handling the controller: wear an anti-static wrist strap or otherwise avoid any possibility
of damage to the unit by static electricity.
Refer to the detailed instructions supplied with the replacement controller.
2132, 2416, 2408 etc. Ease apart the two lugs at the side; grip the instrument and withdraw it from
its sleeve; push in the replacement.
5.4 Solid-state Relay Replacement
Disconnect the furnace from the supply, and remove the furnace back panel.
Make a note how the wires are connected to the solid state relay, and disconnect them.
Remove the solid state relay from the base panel or aluminium plate.
Replace and reconnect the solid state relay ensuring that the heat-conducting thermal pad is
sandwiched between the relay and the base panel or aluminium plate. Alternatively a thin layer of
white, heat-conducting silicon paste may be applied between the new relay and the plate.
The new solid state relay contains a built-in MOV which protects it from short periods of excess
voltage. If the old relay had a separate disc-shaped "MOV" connected between the high voltage
terminals of the old relay, discard the old MOV.
Replace the removed panel