Carbolite VCF Series - Manual (Page 3)

VCF
2.0 I NSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking & Handling
When unpacking or moving the furnace always lift it by its
base. Never lift it by the door or by any inset or protruding
parts. Use two people to carry the furnace where possible.
Remove any packing material from the door gear and furnace chamber 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 & Setting Up
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.
If the chimney is supplied unfitted, then fit it into the hole in the top of the furnace door. If the
furnace is to be used to heat substances which emit fumes, then a fume extraction duct of about
150mm inlet diameter may be placed directly above the chimney outlet; the duct would have to be
removable or flexible. Do not make a sealed connection to the furnace chimney as this causes
excessive airflow through the chamber and results in poor temperature uniformity.
note: throughout this
manual the furnace lid is
referred to as a “door”.