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Installation, Operation &
Maintenance Instructions
Acid Gas Determinator Furnace
This manual is for the guidance of operators of the above Carbolite products and
should be read before the furnace is connected to the electricity supply.
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2.0
3.0
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6.0
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8.0
9.0
Manuals are supplied separately for the furnace controller
(and overtemperature controller when fitted).
Please read the controller manuals before operating the furnace.
AGD 12/4
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ONTENTS
Symbols & Warnings
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Repairs & Replacements
Fault Analysis
Circuit Diagrams
Fuses & Power Settings
Specifications
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MF39 – 3.03
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Summary of Contents for Carbolite AGD 12/4
- Page 1 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Acid Gas Determinator Furnace AGD 12/4 This manual is for the guidance of operators of the above Carbolite products and should be read before the furnace is connected to the electricity supply. ONTENTS Section page Symbols &...
- Page 2 AGD 12/4 1.0 S & W YMBOLS ARNINGS Switches and Lights Supply Light: when the furnace is connected to the electrical supply the light in the adjacent switch glows Heat Switch: the switch disconnects power to the heating elements; unless...
- Page 3 AGD 12/4 2.0 I NSTALLATION Unpacking & Handling When unpacking or moving the furnace always lift it by its base. Never lift it by its work tubes or the surrounding insulation. Ideally use two people to carry the furnace. Remove any packing material from inside the furnace before use.
- Page 4 AGD 12/4 Electrical Connections Connection by a qualified electrician is recommended. The furnace may be ordered for single phase A.C. supply, which may be Live to Neutral non- reversible, Live to Neutral reversible or Live to Live; it may also be ordered for three phase use, either 3-phase + neutral or 3-phase delta.
- Page 5 AGD 12/4 3.0 O PERATION The instructions for operating the temperature controller are given in a separate manual. If the furnace is fitted with a time switch, see also the supplementary manual MS03. If cascade control is fitted, see the supplementary manual MS07.
- Page 6 (a contactor is used in models where the rated current exceeds 16 Amps). Avoid burns. Carbolite can supply tongs, face masks, and heat resistant gloves. Before you remove a hot object from the furnace make sure you have a safe place to put it down.
- Page 7 To contact Thermal Engineering Services or Carbolite see the back page of this manual. Recommended Spares Kits Carbolite can supply individual spares, or a kit of the items most likely to be required. Ordering a kit in advance can save time in the event of a breakdown. Each kit comprises one thermocouple, one solid state relay, and one heating element.
- Page 8 AGD 12/4 5.0 R & R EPAIRS EPLACEMENTS Safety Warning – Disconnection from Supply Always ensure that the furnace is disconnected from the supply before repair work is carried out. Safety Warning - Refractory Fibrous Insulation This furnace contains refractory fibres in its thermal insulation. These materials may be in the form of fibre blanket or felt, vacuum formed board or shapes, mineral wool slab or loose fill fibre.
- Page 9 AGD 12/4 Thermocouple Replacement Disconnect the furnace from the supply, and remove the end panels and back panel. Make a note of the thermocouple connections. The negative leg of the thermocouple is marked blue. Compensating cable colour codings are: negative...
- Page 10 Replace any failed fuses with the correct type. For safety reasons do not fit larger capacity fuses without first consulting Carbolite. The fuses are near the cable entry point, and access is by removal of the back panel of the base or control box.
- Page 11 AGD 12/4 6.0 F AULT NALYSIS A. Furnace Does Not Heat Up The heating Check also that the SSR is working The HEAT light is ON element has failed correctly The thermocouple has broken or has a...
- Page 12 AGD 12/4 MF39 – 3.03...
- Page 13 AGD 12/4 7.0 C IRCUIT IAGRAMS Safety Switches type A: a 2-pole Heater Switch is fitted directly in the element circuit in models up to 16A rating. Safety Switch type B: a Heater Switch is fitted into the contactor coil circuit in models over 16A.
- Page 14 AGD 12/4 3-phase without neutral (delta) Filter (if fitted) contactor Supply light & Instrument Switch heat heat heat coil safety switch if fitted overtemp. controller thermocouple temperature controller thermocouple 3-phase without neutral (star – e.g. 380 to 415V) Filter (if fitted)
- Page 15 AGD 12/4 8.0 F & P USES OWER ETTINGS Fuses F1-F2: Refer to the circuit diagrams. Internal Fitted if supply cable fitted. on-board and up to 16 Amps: supply fuses 32mm x 6mm type F Fitted on board to some types of EMC filter.
- Page 16 80% up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C The products covered in this manual are only a small part of the wide range of ovens, chamber furnaces and tube furnaces manufactured by Carbolite for laboratory and industrial use. For further details of our standard or custom built products please contact us at the address below, or ask your nearest stockist.
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