Safety Information Your Barnstead|Lab-Lineʼs Hi-Temp “Squaroid” Vacuum Ovens have been designed with function, reliability, and Warning safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install it in con- Warnings alert you to a possibility of formance with local electrical codes. This manual con- personal injury.
Description Barnstead|Lab-Lineʼs Hi-Temp “Squaroid” Vacuum Ovens are designed for various drying operations under carefully controlled conditions at either normal atmosphere or up to 30 inches Hg of vacuum. These operations include dessication, vacuum embedding, plating, process control and inert atmosphere applications. Nitrogen, CO other non-corrosive, nonflammable gases may be used in the ovens.
Features POWER TEMPERATURE EVACUATE PURGE HI-LIMIT CONTROL THERMOSTAT POWER SWITCH: Controls electric power to Control Panel entire unit. PID MICROPROCESSOR-BASED CON- TROLLER: Maintains chamber temperature. TEMPERATURE CONTROL STATUS LAMP: Lights when electric power is being applied to heaters. HI-LIMIT SAFETY THERMOSTAT: Protects chamber against overheating in case of primary control failure.
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EATURES Back Panel AIR INTAKE: Fixture connecting ambient air to chamber through air control valve. 10. VACUUM PUMP FITTING: This bulkhead fitting connects vacuum pump to chamber through vacuum control valve. Add 1/4" OD (6 mm) hard tubing to fitting. The user supplies vacuum pump and connecting hose.
Unpacking and Installation Shipping Carton This should be inspected upon delivery. When received, carefully examine for any shipping damage before unpacking. If damage is discovered, the delivering carrier should both specify and sign for the damage on your copy of the delivery receipt. Open the carton carefully making certain that all parts are accounted for before packaging materials are discarded—...
NPACKING AND NSTALLATION Shelves Place the shelves in the oven and stack them. While the door is open, apply high quality vacuum grease to the gasket. Electrical Power Turn the power switch off and plug the electrical cord into a receptacle that will provide the power specified for the unit.
Operation POWER TEMPERATURE EVACUATE PURGE HI-LIMIT CONTROL THERMOSTAT Power Switch Hi-Limit Safety Thermostat Status Lamp Temperature Controller Evacuate (Vacuum) Control Temperature Controller Status Lamp Vacuum Gauge Hi-Limit Safety Thermostat Purge (Air) Control Setting Temperature Warning Do not use in the presence of flamma- Turn the power switch ON.
PERATION Temperature Controller: Chamber or Setpoint CONTROLLER SELF-TEST: When the oven is Temperature 300.0 powered up, the controller will display 8888 Heat Indicator along with the three decimal points and the heat ON indicator lamp. The display will then blank out for 2 seconds before showing the chamber temperature.
PERATION Auto Tune The auto tune program automatically adjusts the con- troller parameters to achieve optimal temperature control. It is not necessary to run the auto tune program when setting up the incubator. However, if the temperature appears to be unstable, the auto tune program can be run using the procedure shown below: For Best Results: •...
ITLE IGHT Temperature Calibration Place a calibrated digital thermometer in the approximate geometric center of the chamber. Press and hold the “STAR” (,) key and using the up or down arrow key, adjust the set point to the desired temperature. Allow the unit to run for at least 30 minutes.
PERATION Allow the unit to run for at least 30 minutes. Recheck the thermometer reading, the controller display and the thermometer should agree to within ±0.5°C. If not repeat steps D, E and F above. Vacuum Control Apply high quality vacuum grease to the door gasket.
PERATION Purging Chamber with Inert • Some applications call for replacing the vacuum with an inert gas while the bake continues. Use only non-corrosive, nonflammable gases such as nitrogen and CO for purging. • Connect user-supplied 1/4" ID tubing to the hose air connector.
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AINTENANCE To install new, factory configured controller: Note • Carefully slide new controller into controller PCB contacts at rear of controller fit housing. into contacts at rear of controller housing • Press controller bezel into controller housing until bezel tabs securely lock controller into place.
AINTENANCE Heater Replacement An indication of heater failure is the oven not being able to reach the desired temperature. To identify the bad heater, use an ohmmeter to test the resistance of each heater. • Turn power switch OFF and unplug unit from outlet.
Ordering Procedures Please refer to the Specification Plate for the complete model number, serial number, and series number when requesting service, replacement parts or in any correspon- dence concerning this unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered from the Barnstead International dealer from whom you purchased this unit or can be obtained promptly from the factory.
SALE, USE OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CON- TRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ANY THEORY OF STRICT LIABILITY OR REGULATORY ACTION. The name of the authorized Barnstead International dealer nearest you may be obtained by calling 1-800-446-6060 (563-556-2241) or writing to: 2555 Kerper Boulevard...
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