Table of Contents Performance and Physical Data..........................3 Controls and Indicators ............................4 Operation ................................5 Packing Checklist ............................5 Temperature Adjustment ..........................6 Operation in a Static Environment........................6 Operation in a Controlled Environment ......................6 Operation in a Vacuum Environment......................7 Vacuum Sealing Agents..........................7 Out Gassing..............................7 Safety Precautions............................8 Maintenance and Servicing ..........................9 Cleaning Suggestions ..........................9...
Performance and Physical Data Model No. 280A Catalog No. 13-262-280A (120V), 13-262-281A (240V) Vacuum Range Atmosphere to 30" Hg.* with adequate pump Vacuum Leak Rate < .2” Hg per 24 hours Temperature Range Ambient to 200°C Shelf Capacity 2.0 ft Inside Dimensions 11.125”D x 9.75”W x 9.75”H...
Controls and Indicators Power Switch: Applies power to the oven tem- perature control. Temperature Control: Regulates the oven oper- ating temperature. Heating Indicator: Indicates when the oven is being heated. Thermometer: 0° - 200°C dial thermometer with 2° divisions. Vacuum Gauge: Indicates chamber vacuum in inches of mercury.
Packing Checklist Description Model 280A Vacuum Oven Instruction Manual (PN 102265) Vacuum Grease Tube Shelf Trays Warranty Card Place the oven on a bench or stand at a con- venient working height.
PERATION Temperature Adjustment Turn the power switch on to supply power to the oven. Turn the Temp. Control knob fully clockwise. The "Heating" indicator will glow when the unit is heating. When the temperature reaches the desired operating level (as indicated on the ther- Note mometer) turn the Temp.
PERATION Close the vacuum control valve and open the purge control valve to bleed in an inert gas. Close the purge control valve. Operation in a Vacuum Environment To operate in a vacuum environment, perform the follow- ing: Place samples in the oven then close the oven door.
PERATION Safety Precautions • Before operation, always observe the following Safety precautions. This unit is not explosion proof. Do not use in the presence of flammable or combustible materials; fire or explosion may result. Unit contains components that may ignite such materials.
• If the oven fails to maintain set temperature, it may indicate a problem with the Temp. Control, or possibly a heating element failure. Contact your local Fisher Scientific service representa- tive (1-800-395-5442). • Gaskets should be checked periodically for hardening, shrinking, deterioration or other signs of wear.
Accessories and Replacement Parts Accessory Items Detailed information on accessory items is located in the Fisher Scientific catalog. Item No. Description 01-257-2C Vacuum Pump 01-257-4A Vacuum Pump Oil 01-257-12 Clear Vacuum Tubing 14-635-5D Vacuum Grease Replacement Parts Part No. Description...
Warranty Laboratory instruments and equipment manufactured by Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. – Laboratory Equipment Division (hereinafter called “the Company”) are warranted only as stated below. Subject to the exceptions and upon the conditions specified below, the Company agrees, at its election, to...
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