Vecstar MRF Series Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual Download Page 2

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SYMBOLS & WARNINGS

1.1 WARNING LABELS

Danger of electric shock read any warnings printed by

this symbol.

Danger hot surface read any warnings printed by this

symbol. Warning all surfaces of a furnace may be hot.

Earth bonding point for electrical safety.

1.2 LIGHTS & SWITCHES

Green mains on light illuminates when the supply is

connected to the furnace.

Green instrument switch illuminates when turned on.

Heat on light illuminates or flashes when power is

applied to the element.

Red over temperature light illuminates if the furnace

trips out in the event of an over temperature condition.

Summary of Contents for MRF Series

Page 1: ...BOVE VECSTAR EQUIPMENT AND SHOULD BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CONTENTS SECTION 1 0 SYMBOLS AND WARNING LABELS 2 0 MANUAL HANDLING UNPACKING 3 0 INSTALLATION SAFETY 4 0 OPE...

Page 2: ...furnace may be hot Earth bonding point for electrical safety 1 2 LIGHTS SWITCHES Green mains on light illuminates when the supply is connected to the furnace Green instrument switch illuminates when t...

Page 3: ...taken not to trap fingers under the feet 2 2 UNPACKING Visually check for any damage to the shipping container Visually check for any damage to the equipment Open the furnace door and remove any packa...

Page 4: ...the furnace to allow adequate ventilation Ensure the furnace is placed in a way it can easily be turned off or disconnected from the electrical supply If the furnace is to be used to heat materials t...

Page 5: ...g electrical supplies must be fused correctly If a cable is fitted either wire straight to a fused isolator or fit a fused line plug Please Note The supply cable connections are Live Number 1 Neutral...

Page 6: ...bjects To avoid electrical shock this furnace must 1 Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of correct voltage and current handling capacity 2 Be disconnected from the power supply prior to mainten...

Page 7: ...wire elements suspended on ceramic tubes for models 5 6 The temperature is controlled by a pid controller using a type r thermocouple to control the temperature A door safety switch is fitted to remo...

Page 8: ...oad is to be heated uniformly it should not occupy more than two thirds of the furnace chamber If you are heating a number of small parts spread them throughout the centre two thirds of the furnace ch...

Page 9: ...tted this must be set to the correct temperature before starting a heat cycle 5 0 MAINTAINANCE 5 1 CLEANING Soot and scale may build up inside the chamber This must be removed at regular intervals as...

Page 10: ...s will identify the fault and a spare part can be despatched All furnaces have their own records so please quote the serial number model type and voltage that can be found on the rating plate on the b...

Page 11: ...off Furnace overheats The heat on light stays on all the time Heating element Thermocouple SSR switch Door switch Safety contactor Controller Thermal fuse SSR switch Over temp alarm controller Safety...

Page 12: ...8 0 STANDARD WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 13: ...8 1 OVERTEMPERATURE WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 14: ...W CHAMBER SIZE H W D CAPACITY LITRES NET WEIGHT Kg MRF1 1300 2 5 120 180 180 3 9 44 MRF2 1300 3 5 120 180 355 7 7 57 MRF3 1300 7 205 230 460 21 7 120 MRF4 1300 8 205 305 460 28 8 130 MRF5 1300 9 305 3...

Page 15: ...for laboratory and industrial use Please visit our web site at www vecstar com or contact us at the address below for more information UK Contact Vecstar Limited Units 11 12 Foxwood Road Dunston Tradi...