VWR avantor 442-1265 Instruction Manual page 21

HEATING OPERATING TIPS
Overshoot:
The unit may overshoot the temperature up to 10°C before stabilizing at the setpoint. The two methods to minimize
overshoot are:
1. Metal containers minimize overshoot.
CAUTION! When heating metal containers on a ceramic top plate, it is recommended to use the lowest
temperature setting possible to limit thermal stress to the ceramic top plate.
2. If a glass vessel is used, anticipate overshoot. Start with a temperature setpoint 5 to 10°C below the desired
temperature. When the temperature stabilizes at this lower setting, increase the heater to the final
temperature. Overshoot is then reduced to about 1°C.
The temperature display on the units show the actual temperature of the heater, not the top plate or the sample.
The vessel contents being heated may be at a lower temperature depending on the size and thermal conductivity
of the vessel. It may be beneficial to monitor the temperature of the vessel contents and adjust the setpoint
temperature accordingly. If you need precise control, use the VWR External Temperature Probe.
Typical Time to Boil Water
The chart below is an example of an approximate time to boil for the specified amount of water in a specific vessel.
These values are only approximate and can vary from unit to unit. Values are based on 23°C water in an ambient
environment of 23°C.
Unit Size
Round Top
18×18
18x18 AL
25×25
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Heater Temp. Limit
380°C
500°C
340°C
500°C
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Volume of Water
1L in 2L Beaker
1L in 2L Beaker
1L in 2L Beaker
1L in 2L Beaker
Typical Time to Boil
≈ 24 min
≈ 21 min
≈ 30 min
≈ 25 min