7.0 Repairs and Replacements
7.6
Element Replacement
See section 7.2 - wearing a face mask is required.
The element is supplied in the form of a complete inner chamber.
Disconnect the furnace from the electrical supply and remove the furnace case back
panel. Pull the chimney out of the top of the furnace.
Make a note of the wiring connections.
Disconnect the element power leads and the thermocouple connections. Remove the
thermocouple and sheath.
Using a socket spanner undo the four bolts that fasten the insulation box. These are
located under the insulation box in the two cross supports.
Remove the insulation box by carefully sliding it out through the back of the furnace
case.
Take the new insulation box and carefully slide it into the back of the furnace up to the
front face. DO NOT support the insulation box by putting your hand inside it – the
insulation is fragile.
Locate the insulation box fixing holes and replace the four bolts.
Refit the chimney, thermocouple support tube and thermocouple.
Remake all the thermocouple and element connections according to the notes made.
If necessary, cut off any excess wire.
Refit the back panel and operate the furnace for 30 minutes at 800 °C without
interruption to ensure complete burn-off of any organic binders. Smoke may be
observed during this process, so it should be carried out in a well-ventilated area.
Check that the furnace is controlling properly to rule out the possibility that previous
element failed because of a fault elsewhere in the control circuit.
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