Super Systems CAT-100 User Manual
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CAT-100 Operations Manual
Super Systems Inc.
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Figure 8 - Parts of metal insertion rod
NOTE: After repeated use, the insertion rod will gradually turn from its silver, “out of the box”
color to a charcoal black color. This is due to the rod’s placement in the furnace atmosphere
and does not affect its function.
To prepare the insertion rod for placement in a testing atmosphere, first slide the “wound”
portion of the wire coil over the rod screw (Figure 9).
Figure 9 - Wire coil placed on rod screw
IMPORTANT!
The wire coil must be placed on the rod screw, not on the protective cage.
Next, slide the rod screw through the opening in the protective cage (Figure 10).
Shaft
Protective cage
Rod screw
Threaded port connector