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THE MATERIAL IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THE CONTENTS AND THE PRODUCT IT DESCRIBES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THERMO SCIENTIFIC MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THIS MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL THERMO BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT OR INCIDENTAL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF THIS MANUAL.
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REVISION STATUS INDEX DATE AMENDED PAGES NOTES 6/99 Initial release 9/99 Update parts list for new kit #'s 36100119 (34001778) 4/05 manual#, manufacture location ECR 23496 6/06 updated elec specs to UL report 9/09 ECR25769/OV-321 Corrected 3174760 sw to 3175318...
INTRODUCTION UNPACKING AND DAMAGE Your satisfaction and safety are important to Save all packing material until unit is put into Thermo and a complete understanding of this unit service. This merchandise was carefully packed is necessary to attain these objectives. and thoroughly inspected before leaving our factory.
INSTALLATION AND Install Shelves ADJUSTMENT Two shelves are provided with the oven. Remove the wrapped shelves from the chamber. Unwrap the shelves and place in chamber. The two shelves NOTE are adjustable up and down the chamber. If large containers are to be placed in the oven, place one REFER TO THE PACKING CHECKLIST FOR THE shelf as close to the bottom of the chamber as LIST OF ACCESSORIES SENT WITH THIS UNIT.
Connect Power Cord Thermometer Well - Located on Top rear of Oven. Provides a means of monitoring the CAUTION chamber temperature through a glass column thermometer. CHECK VOLTAGE AND WATTS STAMPED ON THE DATA PLATE FOR COMPATIBILITY BEFORE Vacuum Gauge - Indicates chamber vacuum CONNECTING OVEN TO POWER SOURCE.
TEMPERATURE Vacuum Sealing Agents High vacuum silicone grease is often necessary ADJUSTMENT to provide a proper seal at tubing connections, valve connections, door seals, etc. This is especially important at high vacuums. However, Apply power to the unit by pressing the power there are restrictions to using silicone grease, switch to "On".
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE The oven is equipped with silicone door gaskets, unless specified otherwise. Do not use silicone door gaskets or vacuum grease If the oven fails to maintain set temperature, it when evaporating solvents in the oven or may indicate a problem with the Temp. when using high analine point oils.
DOOR GASKET MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY GUIDE Nitrile (Buna N) Fluorocarbon (Viton) Silicone General Continuous High Temperature Limit 257°F, 125°C 437°F, 225°C 482°F, 250°C Low Temperature Capacity -67°F, -55°C -40°F, -40°C -103°F, -75°C Dynamic Service/Abrasion EXCELLENT VERY GOOD POOR Resistance Compression Set Resistance VERY GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT...
MAINTENANCE OF IMPORTANT STAINLESS STEEL IF IT IS NECESSARY TO USE THE FOLLOWING CHEMICALS, LIMIT THE EXPOSURE TIME TO A MAXIMUM OF FOUR HOURS. CLEAN SURFACES IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE. WARNING Citric Acid (Boiling) Mercury Salts UNIT MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM POWER Potassium Permanganate Phenol SOURCE PRIOR TO SERVICING.
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The use and disposal of these chemicals may be A mixture of 20% nitric acid and 1.5% regulated by your local municipality. Consult the hydrofluoric acid (or hydrochloric acid). Swab regulations before disposing of these materials. solution on surface allowing it to remain until rust is loosened.
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MAINTENANCE OF STAINLESS STEEL (CONT.) The following chart is provided as a guide to cleaning the interior surface of your vacuum oven. EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL Cleaning Agent * Method of Application** Effect on Finish Routine Cleaning Soap, or ammonia, or Sponge with cloth, then rinse Satisfactory for use on all detergent and water.
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EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL (cont.) Cleaning Agent * Method of Application** Effect on Finish Heat Tint or Heavy Penny-Brite or Copper-Brite. Rub with dry cloth. Use in direction of polish Discoloration lines on No. 4 (polished) finish. May scratch No. 2 (mill) and Nos.
WIRING DIAGRAMS BLACK GREEN/YELLOW WHITE TERMINAL CUTOFF POWER SWITCH TAN 5 4 TAN COM NC BLACK REGULATING THERMOSTAT PILOT BLACK LIGHT HEATERS BLACK 120 VOLT WIRING DIAGRAM...
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BLACK GREEN/YELLOW WHITE TERMINAL CUTOFF POWER SWITCH TAN 5 4 TAN COM NC BLACK REGULATING THERMOSTAT 1 TAN PILOT BLACK LIGHT REG. HEATERS BLACK 240 VOLT WIRING DIAGRAM...
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