2.0 Installation
Figure 2.3.2 - Close-up view of the tube end stop for a standard length work tube on the split tube
furnace. Note that the right hand furnace end guard (8) has been removed from the view for clarity
to show the end adaptor and tube end stop.
Fitting the extended work tube in the furnace
Tools required: 4 mm Allen key.
Fitting of the work tube is as follows, with reference to figures 2.3.1 to 2.3.10.
Before the extended work tube can be fitted, the work tube end stops for the standard
length work tube (item 5 in figure 2.3.1 and figure 2.3.2) must be removed from both
ends of the furnace. This is done by removing the furnace end guard (8) and the work
tube adaptor brackets (4) to release the work tube end stop. The guards and brackets
should then be refitted.
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Fit the tube support bracket, see (5) figure 2.3.5. Use the M6 button head screws
and washers supplied.
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Fit the extended work tube guard, see (4) figure 2.3.6. Use the M6 button head
screws and washers supplied.
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Re-fit furnace end guards, see (3) figure 2.3.7. Use the M6 button head screws and
supplied washers.
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If supplied, fit the optional tube end seal assembly as shown in figures 2.3.11 and
2.3.12.
Refer to manual MEN-ENDSEALS-01
for detailed fitting instructions.
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Fit the tube support bracket, see (1) figure 2.3.8. Use the M6 button head screws
and washers supplied.
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Finally, fit the tube support collar, (2) and secure tightly using (6), until the tube is
secure to be used in a vertical arrangement. The fitting arrangement is shown in fig-
ure 2.3.9.
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Figure 2.3.3 shows an exploded view of all the required parts.
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Figure 2.3.9 shows the assembled parts as they would be used.
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