MRF 16/22
10
MF 55-GB 1.21
3 Installation
3.1
Unpacking & handling
When unpacking or moving the furnace, always lift it by its base. Never lift it by the door.
Use a forklift, pallet truck or scissor lift to move the furnace whenever possible.
Remove the outer cardboard box.
Remove the foam packing.
Remove the clear plastic film.
To move the furnace using a fork lift, first remove the fork lift access panel at the front of the
furnace as shown in figure 3.1 below.
Do not remove the internal packing until after locating the furnace as described below.
To remove the panel slacken 2 screws at the sides using a large cross head screwdriver,
then pull forward then right to remove. The screws should come out with the panel. The 2
screws are inside holes located by the arrows in figure 3.1 above.
3.2 Location
Place the furnace in a well ventilated room, away from other sources of heat, on a suitable
surface [note the weight of the furnace is 290kg] which is resistant to accidental spillage of
hot materials. Do not mount the furnace on an inflammable surface. Do not mount the
furnace where radiated heat from an open door could cause damage.
Ensure that there is at least 75mm of free space around the furnace and Carbolite
recommends 1.5 meters of free space above the furnace. Do not obstruct any of the fan
inlets or outlets.
If the furnace is to be used in a process which could liberate hazardous gases, then it
should be installed together with a suitable fume extraction system. A direct connection to
the furnace chimney should not be made.
Ensure that the furnace is placed in such a way that it can be quickly switched off or
Figure 3.1 Fork lift access panel
