Cascade Sciences CVAC-9.3, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Installation Operation Manual CVAC 9 3 Vacuum Oven ...

Page 2: ...2 P a g e cascadesciences com Tel 503 847 9047 This oven requires permanent connect wiring to a power source also known as a hardwiring It does not connect using a power cord ...

Page 3: ...3 P a g e cascadesciences com Tel 503 847 9047 CVAC 9 3 Vacuum Oven 230 Voltage Part Number Manual 4861806 Revision July 13 2018 ...

Page 4: ... Conditions 20 Required Clearances 20 Power Source Requirements 21 Power Feed Wiring 21 General Power Safety 22 Lifting and Handling 22 Leveling 23 Installation Cleaning 23 Install the Oven 23 Install the Shelving 24 Connect to the Vacuum Supply 25 Venting Pump Exhaust 27 GRAPHIC SYMBOLS 29 CONTROL OVERVIEW 31 OPERATION 35 Safety Guidelines 35 Operating Precautions 36 Theory of Operation 37 Put th...

Page 5: ...5 P a g e cascadesciences com Tel 503 847 9047 REPLACEMENT PARTS 53 ...

Page 6: ...6 P a g e cascadesciences com Tel 503 847 9047 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 7: ...priate professional industrial or educational use TÜV SÜD America Inc is an OSHA recognized NRTL and a Standards Council of Canada accredited certification body These units have been tested to the following requirements CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 2012 U1 2015 07 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 2 010 2015 UL 61010 1 2012 R 2015 07 UL 61010 2 010 2015 EN 61010 1 2010 EN 61010 2 010 2014 This unit CUE certified...

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Page 9: ...ined in accordance with factory standard following DIN 12880 respecting the recommended wall clearances of 10 of the height width and depth of the inner chamber All indications are average values typical for units produced in the series We reserve the right to alter technical specifications at all times TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE Range and Uniformity Operating Range Uniformity Ambient 15 to 220 C 6 o...

Page 10: ...30 20 50 60 Hz 1 VACUUM Operational Vacuum Range inHg mmHg kPa bar 3 0 to 29 9 76 to 760 10 to 101 0 1016 to 1 0125 Vacuum Display Range inHg mmHg kPa bar 0 0 to 29 9 37 5 to 757 5 to 101 0 05 to 1 013 Lowest Rated Chamber Pressure 24 mTorr at 150 C Leak Rate Less than 1 mTorr per 30 minutes ambient temperature ...

Page 11: ...7 kg 492 0 lb 223 0 kg DIMENSIONS Inches Exterior W D H Interior W D H 38 1 x 46 8 x 63 9 in 28 0 x 24 0 x 24 0 in Millimeters Exterior W D H Interior W D H 965 x 1189 x 1624 mm 711 x 610 x 610 mm CAPACITY Cubic Feet Liters 9 3 264 SHELF CAPACITY BY WEIGHT Per Shelf Total 75 0 lb 34 0 kg 225 0 lb 102 0 kg ...

Page 12: ...12 P a g e cascadesciences com Tel 503 847 9047 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 13: ...cational environments The ovens are not intended for use at hazardous or household locations CONTACTING ASSISTANCE Phone hours for Technical Support are 6 am 4 30 pm Pacific Coast Time west coast of the United States UTC 8 Monday Friday Please have the following information ready when calling or emailing Technical Support the model number and the serial number see page 18 PHONE 866 466 7511 or 503...

Page 14: ... and instructional information should be obtained from the pump manufacturer if it was not shipped with the pump Mounting studs and an electrical outlet for powering a vacuum pump are installed in the cabinet inside the base of the oven See the Connect to the Vacuum Supply entry in the Installation section page 25 for more information on plumbing GASKETS The CVAC 9 3 comes with Viton door and wind...

Page 15: ...damage or loss 1 Carefully inspect the shipping carton for damage 2 Report any damage to the carrier service that delivered the oven 3 If the carton is not damaged open the carton and remove the contents 4 Inspect the unit for signs of damage See the orientation depiction on the next page as a reference 5 The unit should come with an Installation and Operation Manual a Profile Programming Guide an...

Page 16: ...de the cabinet The cabinet contains a NEMA 6 20R power supply outlet as well as a KF 25 vacuum port and inch backfill inlet port See page 25 Always disconnect the unit from its power feed before opening the cabinet A screwdriver is required to access the plumbing cabinet Chamber Vent Valve Control Backfill Inlet Chamber Vacuum Control Valve Chamber Door Latch Control Panel ...

Page 17: ...17 P a g e cascadesciences com Tel 503 847 9047 RECEIVING YOUR UNIT Back of Oven Power Feed Braid Circuit Breakers KF 25 Vacuum Fitting Data Port Controller Cabinet Access Port 1 of 2 ...

Page 18: ...A PLATE INFORMATION The data plate contains the unit model number and serial number Tech Support will need this information during any support call Record it below for future reference The data plate is located on the back of the oven under the power inlet Model Number Serial Number ...

Page 19: ... for the unit are met page 20 Check that the spacing clearance requirements are met page 20 Unit dimensions can be found on page 9 Check that a suitable permanent connect electrical power supply is present page 21 Install the Oven in a suitable workspace location Review the lifting and handling instructions page 22 Make sure the oven is level page 23 Install the oven in its workspace location page...

Page 20: ...its temperature range and stability REQUIRED CLEARANCES These clearances are required to provide sufficient air flows for ventilation and cooling Allow at least 12 inches 300 mm of empty space between the top and back of the oven and any walls or partitions for unobstructed airflow and cooling Allow at least 6 inches 150 mm of ventilation on the sides Do not place objects on top of the oven Allow ...

Page 21: ...t the data plate Power Feed Disconnect The oven must be positioned so that all operators have access to the power feed disconnect in case of emergencies The disconnect must be in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator The disconnect must be marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment Circuit Breakers The CVAC 9 3 oven comes equipped with two 20 amp circuit ...

Page 22: ...he power feed in the event of an emergency Do not bend the power feed excessively step on it or place heavy objects on it A damaged power feed can be a shock or fire hazard Never use a power feed if it is damaged or altered in any way LIFTING AND HANDLING The oven is heavy Use appropriate lifting devices that are sufficiently rated for these loads Follow these guidelines when lifting the oven Lift...

Page 23: ...taminants en route during shipping Remove all wrappings and coverings from shelving prior to cleaning and installation Do not clean with deionized water See the Cleaning and Disinfecting topic in the User Maintenance section see page 47 for more information on how to clean the oven chamber prior to putting the unit into operation INSTALL THE OVEN Place the unit in a workspace location that meets t...

Page 24: ...047 INSTALLATION INSTALL THE SHELVING Conduction is the primary means of heat transport in a vacuum environment Thermal energy moves from heating elements inside the chamber walls to the shelves and through the shelves to your samples or product ...

Page 25: ...s to secure tubing to the Vacuum Port and Chamber Intake Vent Backfill Inlet Cabinet Power Supply 1 Connect a vacuum supply to the KF 25 vacuum port on the back of the oven Or 2 Connect to the KF 25 vacuum fitting in the cabinet see next page This port is opened and closed using the Vac valve handle on the front control panel If you have installed a vacuum pump in the cabinet you may plug it into ...

Page 26: ...o Opened and closed using the Vent handle on the oven front Vacuum Port Back of Oven KF 25 Fitting o Intended for introducing temperature sensor probes into the oven chamber Probes must be inserted through a vacuum rated feedthrough and secured in the oven prior to placing the chamber under vacuum o A vacuum pump can be connected to the KF 25 port for increased efficiency in vacuuming down the cha...

Page 27: ...ust be vented outside of the oven Failure to do so will result in outgassed byproducts coating oven electrical system Additionally this failure will expose oven operators to the outgassed byproducts Electronics Cabinet The cabinet housing the vacuum pump contains exposed high voltage electronics and should only be accessed by a qualified electrical technician The oven must be disconnected from its...

Page 28: ...28 P a g e cascadesciences com Tel 503 847 9047 INSTALLATION ...

Page 29: ...te AC Power Repère le courant alternatif I ON O OFF I indique que l interrupteur est en position marche O indique que le commutateur est en position d arrêt Indicates the internal vacuum pump power switch and the vacuum display Indique l interrupteur d alimentation de la pompe à vide interne et l affichage de l aspirateur Manually adjustable Indique un réglage manuel Potential shock hazard Risque ...

Page 30: ...30 P a g e cascadesciences com Tel 503 847 9047 GRAPHIC SYMBOLS ...

Page 31: ...sets the heating cut off point for the OTL system The OTL system prevents unchecked heating of the chamber For more details please see the Over Temperature Limit System description in the Theory of Operations page 38 When the OTL has been tripped it cuts off power to both the oven heating elements and the temperature controller Push to Reset The reset button on the control panel is used to reset 2...

Page 32: ...n starting on the Home Page the green Advance button navigates forward through parameter option pages and Units of Measurement Celsius or Fahrenheit The button also advances forward in menus and parameter lists when programming heating profiles The gray Reset button returns the display to the previous page or menu Pushing the Reset button repeatedly returns the display to the homepage The EZ1 butt...

Page 33: ...o the Vent Port When the valve control is in the closed position the chamber is cut off from external atmosphere and any gas supply o The vent must be closed before applying vacuum to the chamber Failure to do so may result in damage to your vacuum pump Vac Valve Control This valve adjusts the level of vacuum draw applied to the oven chamber through the KF 25 vacuum port in the oven cabinet When o...

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Page 35: ... d endommager le four Le non respect des consignes de sécurité et des précautions d utilisation délibérément ou par erreur est un comportement dangereux de la part de l opérateur SAFETY GUIDELINES Failure to follow the guidelines and instructions in this manual may create a protection impairment by disabling or interfering with unit safety features This can result in damage to the unit and injury ...

Page 36: ...n outside the workspace in a safe manner in accordance with all applicable laws ordinances and regulations Do not operate the oven in an unsafe area with noxious fumes 3 Do not use this oven for applications heating hazardous fibers or dust These items can become airborne and come into contact with hot surfaces 4 Individual ovens are not rated to be explosion proof Follow all building certificatio...

Page 37: ...r and mTorr millitorr Gas Backfill A gas supply can be connected to the vent intake port backfill inlet inside the vacuum plumbing cabinet This inlet is controlled by the Vent control on the front of the oven Nitrogen or another inert gas or clean air may be used to backfill the oven chamber to avoid particulate contamination oxidation or introducing humid air into the chamber The maximum allowed ...

Page 38: ...ens rely on natural heat radiation for cooling The oven can achieve a low end operating temperature of the ambient room temperature plus the oven waste heat The Over Temperature Limit System When set the mechanical OTL heating cutoff system prevents runaway heating in the oven chamber The OTL cutoff operates independently of the main controller and is provided with a separate hydrostatic temperatu...

Page 39: ...first use of the oven push the Reset button to reset the heating element power relays The oven display will not power up unless the relays are set Do not push the gray Reset button on the controller 2 Turn on the Oven Place the oven Power Switch in the ON I position The controller display will illuminate and default to its home page 3 Verfiy the integrity of the vacuum system 10 Minute Minimum Pla...

Page 40: ...ing applications This prepares the oven for setting the Over Temperature Limit heating cutoff 5 Set the Over Temperature Limit Set the Over Temperature Limit to at least 10 C above the highest intended temperature of your application page 44 The oven must be heated and under vacuum to perform this procedure Optional Programming a Heating Profile See the programming guide included with this oven fo...

Page 41: ...ump 3 Open the oven Vacuum Valve Turn the control all the way counter clockwise The Vacuum Gauge on the front panel should show the chamber pressure decreasing Holding at Vacuum Continue evacuating the chamber throughout the baking application to vent outgassed byproducts When first putting the oven into operation hold under vacuum for at least ten minutes Backfilling the Oven Chamber 4 Close the ...

Page 42: ...your vacuum pump 3 Open the regulator on your vacuum supply system The vacuum gauge should show a decreasing pressure in the oven chamber Holding at Vacuum Continue evacuating the chamber throughout the baking application to vent outgassed byproducts When first putting the oven into operation hold under vacuum for at least ten minutes Backfilling the Oven Chamber 4 Close the regulator on your vacu...

Page 43: ...ond row to match your set point a Release the Arrow key once you have reached your set point There may be a brief pause before the oven starts heating HEATING PROFILES Please see the Programming Guide EZ Zone Heating Profiles document for instructions on how to program automated heating recipe profiles The guide comes included with the oven and provides illustrated explanations for all major heati...

Page 44: ...t page 1 If you have not done so already turn the Set Over Temperature Limit control dial clockwise to the maximum position 2 Turn the Over Temperature Limit control dial counterclockwise until the temperature controller display goes dark 3 Carefully turn the dial clockwise until the dial indicator lines up on the next dot on the control panel 4 Restore power to the temperature controller and heat...

Page 45: ...ture controller or its sensor probe have failed and must be replaced in order to maintain safe operation of the oven If the OTL activated during normal operations adjust the control dial clockwise halfway to the next dot to increase the setting Then restore power to the controller by pushing the red Reset button If the OTL continues to interrupt heating of the oven chamber and there are no obvious...

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Page 47: ...quipment or with material contained in it Warning Exercise caution if cleaning the unit with alcohol or flammable cleaners Always allow the unit to cool down to room temperature prior to cleaning and make sure all cleaning agents have evaporated or otherwise been completely removed prior to putting the unit back into service Avertissement Soyez prudent lorsque vous nettoyez l appareil avec de l al...

Page 48: ...hed items from the chamber when disinfecting Disinfect all surfaces in the chamber making sure to thoroughly disinfect the corners Exercise care to avoid damaging the sensor probes When disinfecting external surfaces use disinfectants that will not damage painted metal glass and plastic MAINTAINING ATMOSPHERIC INTEGRITY Periodically inspect the door latch trim catch and gasket for signs of deterio...

Page 49: ... by your laboratory or production protocol or regulatory compliance schedule Always calibrate using industry or field standards The manufacturer recommends calibrating at the constant set point temperature of your application or at the median of your multi step set heating profile Suggested Temperature Calibration Set Up Continued on next page 1 Introduce a thermocouple probe from a reference devi...

Page 50: ...ings If the readings are the same or the difference between the two 2 falls within the acceptable range of your protocol the display is accurately showing the chamber temperature The Temperature Calibration procedure is now complete OR See step 2 if the difference falls outside the acceptable range of your protocol Reference Device 2 The display requires calibration The difference between the refe...

Page 51: ...vance button repeatedly until i CA appears on the green mid display line and a number value on the red top line 5 Adjust the number value in the top display to match the offset value from step 2a using the arrow buttons 6 Save the calibration offset and return to the homepage a Push the Reset button repeatedly until the display shows the homepage The oven will begin to heat or passively cool to re...

Page 52: ... is accurately showing the chamber temperature The temperature calibration procedure is now complete b See Step 9 if a difference falls outside the acceptable range of your protocol again Reference Device 9 Repeat steps 2 8 up to two more times Three calibration attempts may be required to successfully calibrate ovens that are more than 2 C out of calibration Reference Device If the temperature re...

Page 53: ...ARTS Description Parts Number Adjustable Feet 2700506 Oil Tray for Vacuum Pump 5402470 Shelf CVAC 9 3 5680562 Shelf Clip 1250510 Viton O Ring Gasket 60 inches OD 3 inches ID for Oven Door 3450579 Viton O Rig Gasket 60 inches OD 3 inches ID for Door Window 3450560 ...

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