MTS Series 653 High-Temperature Furnaces - Manual (Page 23)

About Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace
Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace Installation 23
Installation
The Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace is usually supplied as part of a
complete testing system, and the installation procedures are performed by MTS
personnel. However, furnaces purchased as replacement or add-on items require
installation as described in this section.
Items required
The following items are required to install a Series 653 High-Temperature
Furnace in an MTS load unit:
• The basic furnace and bracket assembly
• A socket wrench (socket size depends on bracket installed)
• A round or flat file for shaping the insulation inserts to fit the test specimen
if using 653.01, .02, or .03 (one spare set of insulation inserts is supplied with
the furnace.)
Pre-installation tasks
The following tasks should be completed prior to installing or replacing the
furnace:
1. Install the load train components (load cell, grips, and so forth) that will be
used during the testing.
2. Install a specimen in the grips using appropriate procedures.
3. Adjust the vertical position of the load unit crosshead, if necessary, so that,
with the specimen in the grips, the actuator is at the desired position for
testing.
Installation overview
The following is an overview of furnace installation tasks:
1. Mount the furnace on the load unit columns.
2. Connect all electrical cables and jumpers.
3. File, drill, or cut holes in the insulation inserts to suit the test specimen.
4. Install the extensometer.
Use Available installation videos for detailed instructions.
The extensometer, if used, is mounted independently and its extension rods
extend into the furnace through an opening in the front of the furnace.
About Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace Installation
This procedure requires that a specimen be installed in the load unit to act as a
reference point for furnace installation. If the upper and lower insulation inserts
have not yet been notched to accommodate the specimen, perform the
appropriate procedure before proceeding here. The specimen and inserts used
during installation should resemble those used during actual testing.
The furnace is attached by means of a mounting bracket to two columns of the
load unit.