Carbolite Gero HTRH Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STANDARD FURNACE „HTRH/HTRV"
Furnace:
Controller:
(Option)
These documents are meant only for the customers of our machines / plants and must not be copied, nor
forwarded or made available to a third party without prior written permission.
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CARBOLITE-GERO
GmbH & Co.KG
Hesselbachstr. 15
D-75242 Neuhausen
Tel.: +49/7234/9522-0
FAX.: +49/7234/9522-99
URL: www.carbolite-gero.com
mail: info@carbolite-gero.com

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STANDARD FURNACE „HTRH/HTRV“ CARBOLITE-GERO GmbH & Co.KG Furnace: Hesselbachstr. 15 D-75242 Neuhausen Tel.: +49/7234/9522-0 FAX.: +49/7234/9522-99 URL: www.carbolite-gero.com mail: info@carbolite-gero.com Controller: (Option) These documents are meant only for the customers of our machines / plants and must not be copied, nor forwarded or made available to a third party without prior written permission.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Directory Used Symbols ..................3 Warning symbols ..........................3 Prohibition signs ..........................3 Mandatory and first aid signs ......................3 Information symbols ........................3 Safety precautions .................. 4 Protective measures and rules of conduct ............... 4 Operation as per destination ..............5 Operation modes ......................
  • Page 3: Used Symbols

    Used Symbols Warning The following warning symbols serve as work-safety instructions in symbols these operating instructions. They are also fixed to the exterior of the plant if the respective operations could jeopardise the safety of the operating personnel. Please, pay attention to these instructions and act with particular care under the specified circumstances.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Protective measures and rules of conduct When working When working on the furnace, wear protective glasses, protective clothes, and protective hand-gloves. Health risk Eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited when working. What to do in Remove spilt liquid or absorb with binder. Dispose of these substances the case of as per the proper procedure.
  • Page 5: Operation As Per Destination

    Operation as per destination Operation modes Permissible Operation of the furnace is permitted operation after thoroughly reading and fully understanding the operating modes instructions. Furthermore, the procedures described in the operating instructions must be observed. This furnace is designed for: a furnace temperature of max.
  • Page 6: Remaining Risk

    Operation as per destination Operation modes Requirements Persons operating powered working equipment must make sure that for the operating they do not put their own or other person’s health at risk as a result of personnel dangerous vehicle manoeuvres. The plant operator may only assign works with powered working equipment and entailing dangerous vehicle manoeuvres to persons who are appropriately authorised and who can carry out works independently and safely or who...
  • Page 7: Safety Facilities

    Safety facilities For protection of the operating personnel and the environment, the furnace is equipped with the following safety facilities: Protective equipment Main switch Casing of parts under voltage Galvanised isolation of the heater Over temperature controller (Option) Protective equipment for the operating personnel The following protective equipment must be worn when working at the furnace:...
  • Page 8: Operator's Obligations

    Operator’s obligations Accident danger! The operator is obliged to operate the furnace in a perfect condition. Danger spots resulting from connected plants must be secured appropriately by the operator. Assign and Only skilled and instructed personnel may be assigned to these instruct works.
  • Page 9: Operating And Working Instructions

    Operating and working instructions Instructions for the furnace operation Basic safety Please observe these instructions. Non-observance may result in instructions danger to life and limb! Instructions 1 Do not de-mount or amend protective clothing. 2 Immediately inform the senior employee responsible about any defects or damages to the furnace.
  • Page 10: Instructions For Electrical / Electronic Equipment

    Operating and working instructions Instructions for electrical / electronic equipment Note! Works with electrical components / component may only be affected by skilled electricians in accordance with the appropriate electro-technical regulations. The five safety rules Switch off main switch. Lock main switch and secure against re-activation. Verify safe isolation from supply.
  • Page 11: Cleaning Instructions

    Operating and working instructions Cleaning instructions Caution! For cleaning works other than those described above, switch off the furnace thus avoiding unintentional activation of the furnace. Wet cleaning of the furnace is not permitted! Cleaning agents For medium amount of dirt Use customary non-flammable cleaning agent and vacuum air.
  • Page 12: Delivery

    Delivery Check Compare scope of delivery with delivery note and ordering documents. completeness Missing parts or damages resulting form inadequate packing or transport must be reported immediately to the forwarder or supplier. Packing The type of packing used depends on the transport route. If necessary, the furnace is delivered in transport units.
  • Page 13: Liability Information

    Liability information Storage of The manufacturer / supplier will not assume liability or warranty for furnace damages resulting from corrosion which can be put down to improper storage, e.g. in a damp location or similar. Store furnace on an even ground and secure it from tilting, rolling, and unauthorised use.
  • Page 14: Installation Structure

    Installation structure Complete The furnace consists of the following sub-assemblies: furnace Sub-assemblies: Standard pipe furnace Control system Option Furnace case The furnace consists of an enamelled case with covered power supply points in the interior of the case. Heating The heating elements are from a metal ceramic material (MoSi2). elements Power requirement see Label.
  • Page 15: Notes On The Mosi Heating Elements

    Notes on the MoSi heating elements General The air supply of the heating elements should be ensured, as the heating elements need this oxygen supply for creating a quartz protective layer. This protective layer has got the function to protect the basic material from extreme oxidation and pollution.
  • Page 16: Processing Instructions

    Functional description Step Procedure Processing instructions When heating the furnace for the first time, small amounts of water can flow from the insulation (fibre insulation, hygroscopic). The heating element is designed to stand a maximum furnace temperature of 1600°C (HTR..-.../16), of 1700°C (HTR..-.../17) or of 1800°C (HTR..-.../18). Temperatures exceeding this limit by only 20°...
  • Page 17 Functional description Step Procedure Processing instructions After the first commissioning or after the first hours of operation at higher temperatures, the contacts of the Kanthal Super heating elements have to be checked. If the elements are operated with loose contacts, the power connections of the MoSi heaters can burn off.
  • Page 18: Commissioning

    Commissioning Switching on the furnace Requirements The furnace must be connected as per the required technical procedure as long as it shows no signs of technical deficiencies. No disturbances may occur during operation of the system. For operation of the furnace, please observe the safety precautions in chapter 1.
  • Page 19: Shut-Down

    Shut-down Switching off the furnace Step Procedure Graphics / Operating element Terminating the process Switch the controller to OFF: Standby (see user manual controller). Necessary because the controller starts after switch on poss. unintentional. Switch power off by button Main switch OFF Remove charge/sample piece Securing against By means of the following measures...
  • Page 20: For Your Safety

    For your safety You are responsible! “Observe safety precautions!“ Personal Who is allowed to operate the furnace? requirements Persons with appropriate training and the appropriate qualifications who have been authorised and assigned to operate the furnace and who are familiar with its operation. The persons are required to be familiar with the operation of the furnace, to be aware of the possible dangers of the furnace and confirm their knowledge with their signature.
  • Page 21: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Observe the safety instructions in the operating manual! Operating Position / Maintenance position Size / Value Maintenance interval Specia INFO Remark after ... hours list Page 2000 Switchgear, measuring and control system Control housing – • Check regular power consumption of heating Measuring and control system –...
  • Page 22 EG Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer: Carbolite Gero GmbH & Co KG Hesselbachstraße 15 75242 Neuhausen Tel.: 0049 7234 95522-0 Hereby declares, that the following product: Product description: HTRH/HTRV/(A)/RETTH Type: tube furnace Year of manufacturing: rating (machine) label Serial number:...
  • Page 23 Attention! Please remove transport support before put into operation. Concerning this you have to take off the above metal sheet Remove all parts from foam and plastic. Page 23...

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