MTS FGW900 High-temperature Furnace - Manual (Page 16)

FGW900 High-temperature Furnace Product Manual Installation 16
Installation
The FGW900 High-Temperature Furnace is usually provided for the customer as
an accessory of a main machine, and MTS service staff installs the accessory
following defined steps. If it was purchased as a replacement or an additional
item, install it following the steps described in this section.
Installation Overview
The following is an overview of furnace installation tasks:
1. Mount the furnace on the load frame.
2. Connect all electrical cables and jumpers.
3. Install the extensometer.
The extensometer, if used, is mounted independently and its extension rods
extend into the furnace through an opening filed in the front of the furnace.
Mounting
Considerations
Consider the following when mounting the furnace in the load frame:
1. When mounting ensure the specimen rod axis is in coincidence with the
furnace hearth axis.
2. When mounting ensure the vertical center of the specimen is in coincidence
with the vertical center of the high-temperature furnace.