Table of Contents Introduction................................3 Alert Signals..............................3 Performance and Physical Data..........................4 Unpacking ................................5 Control and Indicator Description........................6 Operation ................................7 Preparing the Oven ............................7 Temperature Adjustment ..........................7 Operation in a Static Environment........................8 Operation in a Controlled Environment ......................8 Operation in a Vacuum Environment......................8 Vacuum Sealing Agents..........................9 Out Gassing..............................9 Precautions ..............................9...
Introduction Before operation always observe the following safety pre- Alert Signals cautions: • This unit is not explosion proof. Warning Warnings alert you to a possibility of per- • Do not use in the presence of flammable or sonal injury. combustible materials;...
Also verify that all packing material and tape has been removed from inside the oven before operating. Unpacking Checklist Description Model 285A Vacuum Oven Instruction Manual (PN 102505) Vacuum Grease Tube Shelf Trays Warranty Card If any of these items are missing from the carton, contact Fisher Scientific.
Control and Indicator Description Power Switch: Applies power to the oven tem- perature control. Temperature Control: Regulates the oven operating temperature. Heating Indicator: Indicates when the oven is being heated. Thermometer: 0°C - 200°C dial thermometer with 2° divisions. Vacuum Gauge: Indicates chamber vacuum in inches of mercury.
Operation Preparing the Oven Place the oven on a bench or stand at a con- venient working height. Maintain a minimum of 12 inches of clearance between the oven and any combustible surfaces. Turn temperature control to low position and turn power switch off.
PERATION Operation in a Static Environment Static environment refers to operation at atmospheric pres- sure and with air as it is present. In this case the operator would simply place the sample in the oven chamber and set the desired temperature. Operation in a Controlled Environment Controlled environment refers to operation with the samples...
PERATION Vacuum Sealing Agents • High temperature vacuum grease is often nec- essary to provide a proper seal at tubing con- nections, valve connections, door seals, etc. This is especially important at high vacuums. Using silicone vacuum grease will damage the door seal and has restrictions for some types of materials placed in the oven..
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PERATION • The oven is equipped with silicone door gas- kets. Do not use silicone door gaskets or vacu- um grease when evaporating solvents in the oven or when using high aniline point oils. BUNA-N gaskets should be used in applications when evaporating solvents or when using high aniline point oils.
If the oven fails to maintain set temperature, it may indicate a problem with the Temperature Control, or possibly a heating element failure. If this occurs contact your local Fisher Scientific service representative at (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 01-257-4C 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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