Cascade Sciences CDO-5-2 Installation & Operation Manual

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Drying — Decarboxylation Oven
220 – 240 Voltage
CDO-5-2
Installation - Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Drying — Decarboxylation Oven 220 – 240 Voltage CDO-5-2 Installation - Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 The CDO-5-2 requires a 220 – 240-volt power supply outlet to plug into. Warning: This product contains chemicals, including Triglycidyl Isocyanurate, known to the State of California to cause cancer as well as birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
  • Page 3 CDO Drying and Decarboxylation Oven 220 – 240 Voltage Installation and Operation Manual Part Number (Manual): 4861782 Revision: November 7, 2019 P a g e cascadesciences.com Tel. 503 847-9047...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CERTIFICATIONS ..............................5 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 7 Temperature Performance ..............................7 HVAC Load ....................................7 Power ......................................7 Airflow Performance ................................8 Weight ......................................8 Dimensions ....................................8 Capacity ....................................8 Unit Dimension Drawings..............................9 INTRODUCTION ................................11 Read this Manual ...................................
  • Page 5: Certifications

    CERTIFICATIONS This certificate satisfies NRTL safety requirements TÜV SÜD CUE These units are CUE listed by TÜV SÜD as forced air ovens for appropriate professional, industrial, or educational use. TÜV SÜD America Inc. is an OSHA recognized NRTL and a Standards Council of Canada accredited certification body.
  • Page 6 CERTIFICATIONS P a g e cascadesciences.com Tel. 503 847-9047...
  • Page 7: Unit Specifications

    *As set at the factory, the oven controller software restricts the maximum operating temperature to 300°F. Contact Cascade Sciences to unlock the temperature restriction if you want to use the oven for applications other than biomass decarboxylation running above the factory-restricted max temperature.
  • Page 8: Airflow Performance

    SPECIFICATIONS IRFLOW ERFORMANCE Air Exchanges @176°F 220 per Hour Linear Shelf Space Airflow Linear Feet per Minute Linear Meters per Minute Exhaust Air Flow @ 176°F Cubic Feet Liters 18.5 per Minute 523.9 per Minute EIGHT Shipping Unit Weight 258 lb / 117 kg 208.0 lb / 94.3 kg IMENSIONS By Inches...
  • Page 9: Unit Dimension Drawings

    SPECIFICATIONS IMENSION RAWINGS Total Height: 38.8 inches (986 mm) Exterior Dimensions Width: 31.4 inches (798 mm) Depth: 28.1 inches (714 mm) Width: 21.0 inches (533 mm) Depth: 19.4 inches (494 mm) Chamber Interior Height: 20.7 inches (527 mm) Cutaway Side View P a g e cascadesciences.com Tel.
  • Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS 10 | P a g e cascadesciences.com Tel. 503 847-9047...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    NGINEERING MPROVEMENTS Cascade Sciences continually improves all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications, and improvements may not be covered in this manual. If your unit’s operating characteristics or appearance differs from those described in this manual, please contact your oven dealer or customer service representative for assistance.
  • Page 12 INTRODUCTION 12 | P a g e cascadesciences.com Tel. 503 847-9047...
  • Page 13: Receiving Your Unit

    RECEIVING YOUR UNIT NSPECT THE HIPMENT When a unit leaves the factory, safe delivery becomes the responsibility of the carrier. • Damage sustained during transit is not covered by the manufacturing defect warranty. • Save the shipping carton until you are certain that the unit and its accessories function •...
  • Page 14: Orientation Images

    RECEIVING RIENTATION MAGES CDO-5-2 Exhaust Port with Sliding Dampener Main Temperature and OTL Sensor Probes Chamber Liner Gasket Door Latch Access Port Control Panel Oven Chamber 14 | P a g e cascadesciences.com Tel. 503 847-9047...
  • Page 15 RECEIVING Unit Back Access Port (Stopper Installed) Data Plate Power Cord Inlet Fuse Holder (Holds 1 Fuse) (Holds 2 Fuse) 15 | P a g e cascadesciences.com Tel. 503 847-9047...
  • Page 16: Recording Data Plate Information

    RECEIVING ECORDING LATE NFORMATION Record the unit model number and serial number below for future reference. Your distributor or Tech Support needs this information to provide accurate help during support calls and emails. The data plate is located on the back of the oven, just above the power cord inlet. •...
  • Page 17: Installation

    INSTALLATION NSTALLATION ROCEDURE HECKLIST For installing the oven in a new workspace location. Pre-Installation  Check that the required ambient conditions for the oven are met, page 18.  Verify the spacing and clearance requirements are met, page 18. Unit dimensions may be found on page 7. •...
  • Page 18: Required Ambient Conditions

    INSTALLATION EQUIRED MBIENT ONDITIONS These units are built for use indoors at room temperatures between 15°C and 40°C (59°F and 104°F) at no greater than 80% Relative Humidity (at 25°C / 77°F). Operating outside these conditions may adversely affect the unit temperature performance. When selecting a location to install the unit, consider all environmental conditions that can adversely impact its temperature performance.
  • Page 19: Power Source Requirements

    INSTALLATION OWER OURCE EQUIREMENTS When selecting a location for the oven, verify each of the following requirements is satisfied. Power Source: The power supply must meet the power requirements listed on the oven data plate (located on the back of the unit, beneath the power feed inlet. These ovens are intended for a 220 –...
  • Page 20: General Power Safety

    INSTALLATION ENERAL OWER AFETY Your unit and its recommended accessories are designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. It is designed to connect to a power source using the specific power cord type shipped with the unit. For continued safe operation of your unit, always follow basic safety precautions including: Always plug the unit power cord into a protective earth grounded electrical outlet that •...
  • Page 21: Leveling

    INSTALLATION EVELING Install the 4 leveling feet with the 4 corner holes on the bottom of the oven. The oven must be level and stable for safe operation. Note: To prevent damage when moving the unit, turn all 4 leveling feet so that the leg of each foot sits inside the unit.
  • Page 22: Install The Shelving

    INSTALLATION NSTALL THE HELVING Perform the following steps to install the shelving: Install 4 clips for each shelf in the slots located on the sides of the chamber interior. a. Squeeze each clip. b. Insert the top tabs first, then the bottom tabs using a rocking motion. 2.
  • Page 23: Graphic Symbols

    GRAPHIC SYMBOLS The unit is provided with graphic symbols on its exterior. These identify hazards and adjustable components as well as important notes in the user manual. Symbol Definition Consult the user manual. Consulter le manuel d'utilisation Indicates adjustable temperature Indique température réglable AC Power Repère le courant alternatif...
  • Page 24 SYMBOLS Symbol Definition Indicates the timer Indique le minuterie Start or Stop the Timer Lancer ou arrêter le minuteur Reset the Timer Réinitialisation de la Minuterie Caution hot surface Avertissement symbole de surface chaude 24 | P a g e cascadesciences.com Tel.
  • Page 25: Control Overview

    CONTROL OVERVIEW Control Panel Timer Switch The black Timer Switch controls power to the timer system. When this switch is in the ON position, the oven ceases heating, the SET TIMER display illuminates, and the operator may launch a timed, steady-state heating profile running at the current temperature setpoint.
  • Page 26 CONTROL Heating Activated Light The green pilot light located beneath the label HEATING ACTIVATED illuminates whenever the workspace oven heating elements are powered and warming the oven. The oven uses measured pulses to achieve and maintain the temperature setpoint. OTL Light Marked OVER TEMPERATURE ACTIVATED, this light illuminates whenever the Over Temperature Limit heating cutoff system is routing power away from the heating elements.
  • Page 27: Operation

    OPERATION Safe operation of the oven is dependent on the actions and behavior of the oven operators. Operating personnel must read and understand the Safety Guidelines and Operating Precautions in this section prior to operating the oven. The operators must follow these instructions to prevent injuries and to safeguard their health, environment, and the materials being treated in the oven, as well as to prevent damage to the oven.
  • Page 28: Operating Precautions

    OPERATION Warning Hot Surfaces: These areas are marked with Hot Surface labels. Proper protective equipment should be employed to minimize the risk of burns. Avertissement Surface Chaude: Ces zones sont marquées avec des étiquettes de surface chaude. Un équipement de protection approprié devrait être utilisé pour minimiser le risque de brûlures. PERATING RECAUTIONS Do not use this oven in unsafe improper applications that produce flammable or combustible...
  • Page 29: Theory Of Operation

    OPERATION HEORY OF PERATION Heating When powered, the oven chamber heats to and then maintains the currently programmed temperature setpoint. The setpoint may be adjusted by the operator using the Set Temperature controls. Heating is controlled by a microprocessor controller board that stores the temperature setpoint. The microprocessor monitors the chamber air temperature with a solid-state probe located in the airstream on the right wall of the chamber.
  • Page 30 OPERATION Timed Heating Profile The oven is provided with a timer system that can run the oven in a steady-state heating profile at the current temperature setpoint from 1 minute up to 99 hours, 59 minutes. Allow the oven to heat to temperature prior to launching the profile.
  • Page 31: Put The Oven Into Operation

    OPERATION UT THE VEN INTO PERATION Carry out the following steps and procedures to put the oven into operation after installing it in a new workspace environment. Attach the power cord that came with the unit to the power inlet receptacle on the back of the oven.
  • Page 32: Set The Temperature Setpoint

    OPERATION ET THE EMPERATURE ETPOINT Adjust the oven temperature setpoint to that of your application. Do not use mesh bags at temperatures exceeding 240°F (115°C). Only use heat-resistant, non- outgassing, FDA compliant mesh bags. Navigate to the Temperature Setpoint Adjustment mode Set Temperature Setpoint Adjustment Mode Press...
  • Page 33: Setting The Timer

    OPERATION ETTING THE IMER This procedure enters a heating profile duration in the Timer system. When launched, the profile runs the oven for the duration at the present temperature setpoint. Turn on the Timer System Set Timer 1 Minute Profile Push to ON ( I ) The Timer Display will illuminate, showing the previously programmed...
  • Page 34 OPERATION Setting the Timer Continued Set the Tens-of-Minute parameter Set Timer 1 Hour, 51 Minutes Adjust Advance to the Minutes parameter Set Timer Minutes Selected Press The flashing decimal point will advance to between the third and fourth • numbers, saving the new Tens-of-Minutes parameter setting Set the Minutes parameter Set Timer 1 Hour, 55 Minutes...
  • Page 35: Launch A Heating Profile

    OPERATION AUNCH A EATING ROFILE The oven can be run in a timed steady-state heating profile at the current temperature setpoint. Allow the oven to come up to temperature prior to launching a profile. See the Setting the Timer procedure on page 33 for how to set the length of the profile.
  • Page 36: Drying Racks And Other Accessories

    OPERATION RYING ACKS AND OTHER CCESSORIES Make sure that any accessories used inside the oven chamber, such as drying racks, are suitable for your application and will not suffer damage when brought to temperature. Always set the OTL cutoff system to approximately 10°F above your application temperature setpoint in order to safeguard accessories against over temperature events.
  • Page 37: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE Warning: Disconnect this unit from its power supply prior to performing maintenance or services. Avertissement: Débranchez cet appareil de son alimentation électrique avant d'effectuer la maintenance ou les services. LEANING AND ISINFECTING If a hazardous material or substance has spilled in the unit, immediately initiate your site’s Hazardous Material Spill Containment protocol.
  • Page 38: Door Gaskets And Chamber Integrity

    USER MAINTENANCE Disinfecting Disinfect the oven if algae, mold, bacteria, or other biological contaminants are an issue. For maximum effectiveness, disinfection procedures are typically performed after cleaning. Keep the following points in mind when disinfecting the oven: Turn off and unplug the unit to safeguard against electrical hazards. •...
  • Page 39: Calibrating The Temperature Display

    The device must be accurate to at least 1°F and should be regularly calibrated by a third party. Never use alcohol or mercury-based thermometers. Cascade Sciences CDO ovens do not normally require calibration. Should your SOP or Quality program require calibrations, follow this guideline.
  • Page 40 USER MAINTENANCE 6. Heat up and stabilization period. The oven chamber must be stable at temperature in order to perform an accurate • calibration. The temperature is considered stabilized when the oven chamber has operated at your • calibration temperature for at least 30 minutes with no fluctuations of ±0.4°F or greater. 30 Minute Minimum Stability Period 240°F...
  • Page 41 USER MAINTENANCE Calibration continued Place the oven in temperature calibration mode. Set Temperature a. Press and hold both the UP and DOWN arrow buttons simultaneously. The Temperature Display will show the letters “C O”, Set Temperature • then begin flashing the current temperature value. Note: If an arrow key is not pressed for five seconds, the Current Temp.
  • Page 42 USER MAINTENANCE Calibration continued Allow the oven to stabilize after achieving the temperature setpoint Reference Device with corrected display value. Note: The unit is stabilized when no fluctuations of ± 0.4°F or greater have been detected with the reference device for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  • Page 43: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Description Parts Number Description Parts Number Adjustable Leveling Feet Port Stopper, High Temperature 7750572 2700506 Door Gasket, sold by 1.5 Shelf and 4 Shelf Clips feet, requires 8.1ft (2.5) meters 3450767 (1.5ft) 9751229 Fuse, T10A 250V Shelf Clip, Individual (1) 5x20mm (Requires 2 fuses) 300516...

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