2.0 Installation
2.0 Installation
2.1 Unpacking and Handling
When unpacking or moving the product always lift it by its base or by both ends of the
main body. Never lift it by its work tube or the surrounding insulation. Use two or more
people to carry the product and control box. Remove any packing material from inside
the product before use.
If an optional or special stand is separately supplied, assemble the product on to it.
Some models may be supplied for customer mounting and may require customer
preparation of mounting components before installation.
NOTE: This product contains Refractory Ceramic Fibre (also known as
Alumino Silicate Wool - ASW). For precautions and advice on handling
this material see section 5.2.
2.2 Siting and Setting Up
Place the product on a level surface in a well ventilated area. Site away from other
sources of heat and on a non-flammable surface that is resistant to accidental spillage
or hot materials.
The surface on which the equipment is mounted should be stable and not subject to
movement or vibrations. The height of the mounting surface is important to avoid
operator strain when loading and unloading samples.
Ensure that there is free space around the sides and back of the product. Clear space is
required above the product to dissipate heat.
Ensure that the product is placed in such a way that it can be quickly switched off or
disconnected from the electrical supply.
A product ordered for vertical use has a small clip or plate at one end to prevent a
wound tube element or a work tube from slipping downwards.
Mount the product so that this clip is at the bottom. In models with one thermocouple
the thermocouple should be near the top rather than the bottom.
If the product is supplied with a separate work tube or any accessories fit these into
position.
Under no circumstances should any objects be placed on top of the product.
Always ensure that any vents on the top of the product are clear of any
obstruction. Always ensure all cooling vents and cooling fans (if fitted) are
clear of any obstruction.
2.3 Tube Fittings
For optimum temperature uniformity, insulating plugs should be placed in the tube ends
as shown in fig.1.
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