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5.1
Depending on the element you have to remove, loosen (but do not
remove) the corresponding screws (in rectangles above). Support the
end of the element when loosening its screws.
5.2
Once an element’s terminal screws are loosened, slightly pull the right-
hand side of the element away from the connector to free its leads from
the connector, then pull the element out of the furnace to the right.
Support the center of the element when removing the top element, or
they will fall and possibly get damaged.
Heating element installation
With the side panel removed, you can easily replace any heating element.
1.
Make sure the instrument is still disconnected from its power outlet.
2.
Wear surgical-style gloves. They will protect you from the insulation fibers,
and will protect the heating element’s clear tubes from your skin oil.
3.
Carefully insert the new element through the opening on the side of the
furnace.
4.
The end of the elements opposed to the terminal side has a flat tab, which
must be carefully inserted into the grooves already present in the furnace left-
hand side wall. You might want to open the door to locate the grooves and not
risk damaging the insulation.
5.
Push the terminal ends of the element into the connector while strongly re-
tightening the connection terminal screws.
6.
Gently re-install the access panel with insulation to the rest of the furnace.
Element tube
replacement
The following section describes the procedure to follow when installing or replacing
the clear tubes that can be used to protect the elements.
IMPORTANT:
Always use clean gloves to manipulate new tubes.
1.
Remove the heating elements, as described in the previous section.
2.
Before pulling the tubes off, it may be necessary to gently bend the leads, so
that they will slide freely inside the tubes.
3.
The bending must done just so that the end of the leads comfortably slides
through the tubes (see picture below).
4.
Pull the tubes away, to remove them.
5.
Slide the new tubes in.
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