Carbolite GVC Series - Manual (Page 3)

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2.0 I NSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking & Handling
When unpacking or moving the furnace always lift it by its base or by both ends of the main body.
Never lift it by the end insulation or by a work tube. It will take 2 or 3 people to lift the furnace,
depending on size and configuration.
Remove any packing material from inside the furnace before use.
NOTE: This product contains Refractory Ceramic Fibre (better described as Alumino Silicate
Wool) for precautions and advice in handling this material see the ‘Repairs and Replacements’
section.
2.2 Siting
Place the furnace in a well ventilated room, away from other sources of heat, and on a surface
which is resistant to accidental spillage of hot materials. Do not mount the furnace on an
inflammable surface.
Ensure that there is free space around the furnace. Do not obstruct any of the vents in the control
section: they are needed to keep the controls cool.
Ensure that the furnace is placed in such a way that it can be quickly switched off or disconnected
from the electrical supply - see below.
2.3 Setting Up – Horizontal Models
The horizontal models generally require no special setting up. Observe the above paragraph on
siting. See section 0 for work tube and end adaptor considerations.
If the optional horizontal tube support kit is supplied, the rails can be fixed to the base, and the
tube supports positioned at a choice of positions.
2.4 Setting Up – Versatile Models
The full stand kit may be used in several combinations.
- vertical use, bench or floor mounted: assemble the two long rails to the foot
- vertical/horizontal: as above, then add one wall bracket; the combination of foot and bracket
makes the furnace body level in the horizontal position
- horizontal use only: the foot is not
required; instead, a second bracket is
fitted
- wall mounting: exactly as horizontal
only: two rails and two brackets
- no stand: mounting of the furnace is
entirely at the customer’s discretion,
but if the furnace is to be used at
1100°C or more in a horizontal
position, then the face of the cylinder
opposite to the terminal cover should
be uppermost. Failure to position
this face uppermost can lead to high
case temperatures, and the customer
may need to provide additional
operator protection from hot
surfaces.
- horizontal with heavy tubes: the rails
fix to the base and the horizontal
tube supports to the rails