Carbolite STF Series - Manual (Page 4)

STF 14-16
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LMF08 – 1.13
NOTE: radiation shields are strongly recommended for all these furnaces. Contact Carbolite for
further information.
If stainless steel seals with gas inlets
are supplied they are to be fitted as
shown in fig.3; the stem of any
insulating plug should touch the seal.
When stainless steel seals are fitted
in the vertical mode, a hook and eye
holds the upper insulating plug
assembly; alternatively a gland nut.
If heavy fittings are to be clamped to
the end of an extended work tube
they can increase the bending stress at the centre of the tube. Support such fittings in such a way
that expansion of the tube is allowed.
If a metal work tube is being used in the furnace, ensure that it is earthed (grounded). There can be
leakage of current through ceramic insulation at high temperatures.
2.4 Heating Elements
The Silicon Carbide elements are VERY FRAGILE and are packed separately. Fit them according to
the instructions in section 5.6.
2.5 Electrical Connections
Connection by a qualified electrician is recommended.
The furnaces have one to three internal circuits, depending on model and voltage option. All may
be ordered for single phase use; all may be ordered for two phases out of a three phase and neutral
supply, and some for a three phase supply.
Check the furnace rating label before connection. The supply voltage should agree with the voltage
on the label, and the supply capacity should be sufficient for the amperage on the label.
The supply should be fused at the next size equal to or higher than the amperage on the label. A
table of the most common fuse ratings is also given in section 7.6 of this manual. Where a supply
cable is present there are internal supply fuses; customer fusing is preferred but not essential.
Furnace with supply cable: either wire directly to an isolator or fitted with a line plug.
Furnace without supply cable: a permanent connection to a fused and isolated supply should be
made to the internal terminals after temporary removal of the furnace back panel.
Connection by line plug: the plug should be within reach of the operator, and should be quickly
removable.
Connection to isolating switch: this should operate on both conductors (single phase) or on all live
conductors (three phase), and should be within reach of the operator.
The supply MUST incorporate an earth (ground).
CONNECTION DETAILS supply type
Supply Terminal label Cable colour Live-Neutral Reversible or Live-Live
1-phase L Brown To live to either power conductor
N Blue To neutral to the other power conductor
PE Green/Yellow To earth (ground) to earth (ground)
supply Terminal label Cable colour
2- or 3-phase L1 Black to phase 1
L2 Black to phase 2
L3 Black to phase 3 except 2-phase
N Light Blue to neutral except delta