ATS 3210 - Element Replacement; 3110 Tube Furnace Element Replacement

14 Series 31XX, 32XX Furnaces | G. Furnace and Element Maintenance
4. Allow the furnace to cool. Clean o any excess compound with a ne emery cloth or
sandpaper.
G.3 Element Replacement
Please use the instructions following that are specic to your furnace type. The following
tools are necessary for all element replacement procedures:
• Ohmmeter
• Wire Clippers
• Screw Driver
• Bar Clamp (optional)
• Hammer (optional)
• Punch (optional)
Before performing the element replacement procedure, carefully inspect the furnace. Plan
to replace any excessively worn or deteriorated parts that also aect furnace performance,
such as excessively-deteriorated insulation.
NOTE: Use all ceramic insulators as originally supplied to prevent
electrical short circuits. Use a voltmeter to check for short circuits before
applying power to the furnace.
3110 Tube Furnace Element Replacement
The element replacement procedure described below is for an ATS Series 3110 Tube
Furnace only. Refer to Figure G.1 during disassembly.
1. Turn o furnace and allow to cool completely.
2. Disconnect the power and instrumentation wiring from the furnace. If applicable,
remove the furnace from the testing machine and position the furnace on a workbench
in a suitable cradle.
WARNING: Failure to completely disconnect the furnace from the power
supply before attempting disassembly may cause personal injury or
death.