Cascade TEK CTVR522-H, Installation And Operational Manual

Page 1: ...Vacuum Control Oven SVO 5 VC Installation and Operation Manual ...

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Page 3: ... ID Number Model Name SVO 5 VC Part ID CTVR522 H The Part ID denotes the build type of the model The manufacturer periodically releases new build types incorporating new features and refinements of existing ones This oven is manufactured for Cascade TEK by Sheldon Manufacturing INC an ISO9001 certified manufacturer ...

Page 4: ...eling 20 Install the Oven 20 Disengage the Vacuum Pump Locks 21 Installation Cleaning 22 Shelving Installation 23 Connect Gas Supplies 24 Vent the Pump Exhaust 25 Verify the Oven Chamber is Empty 26 Hardwire the Oven to Its Power Supply 26 GRAPHIC SYMBOLS 27 CONTROL OVERVIEW 29 OPERATION 35 Operating Precautions 35 Theory of Operation 36 Put the Oven into Operation 38 Logging In and Out 39 File Ex...

Page 5: ...5 P a g e Dimensions 53 Capacity 53 Shelf Capacity by Weight 53 Vacuum 54 Temperature 54 Power 54 REPLACEMENT PARTS 55 ...

Page 6: ...6 P a g e TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 7: ...andard operating procedure SOP covering each application and associated safety guidelines This SOP must be written and available to all operators in a language they understand Intended Applications and Locations SVO vacuum ovens are engineered for drying curing and baking applications under vacuum in professional industrial and educational environments The ovens are not intended for use at hazardo...

Page 8: ...port Cascade TEK Solutions LLC PO Box 625 300 N 26th Ave Cornelius OR 97113 USA MANUFACTURING WARRANTY For information on your warranty and online warranty registration please visit https www cascadetek com warranty ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS Cascade TEK continually improves its products As a result engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time Therefore some changes modifications ...

Page 9: ...empting to vacuum down the oven chamber and the chamber door is open Always consult the pump manual for the maximum allowed continuous inlet pressure Shipping Locks The roughing pump comes with built in shipping locks to prevent damage during transit See page 21 for instructions on disengaging the locks prior to putting the oven into operation COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY REQUIRED Compressed air provides...

Page 10: ...hold vacuum The gasket is a low wear long duration component that is rated to 220 C and typically replaced only during scheduled services on the oven However the gasket is attacked by ketones low molecular weight esters and compounds containing nitros Exposing the gasket to these may damage its integrity and require an early replacement The gasket is a consumable component and is not covered under...

Page 11: ...cessories function properly 1 Carefully inspect the shipping carton for damage 2 Report any damage to the carrier service that delivered the unit 3 If the carton is not damaged open the carton and remove the contents 4 Inspect the unit for signs of damage Use the orientation images in this chapter as a reference 5 The unit should come with an Installation and Operation Manual a profile programming...

Page 12: ... a g e RECEIVING ORIENTATION IMAGES Oven Chamber Door SVO 5 VC Door Hasp Door Latch Control Panel Door Gasket Shelf Standard Mounting Rail Temperature Probe Below Shelf Shelf Pump Cabinet KF 40 Vacuum Port ...

Page 13: ...VO 5 VC Backfill Intake Port 3 8 9 5 mm Hardwire Power Feed Shipping Cover Pictured KF 40 Automated Vacuum Port Compressed Air Port 6 35 mm Push Fitting Vacuum Exhaust Tubing standard pump units Backfill Valve KF 25 Auxiliary Access Port ...

Page 14: ...idth 17 5 inches 444 mm Depth 25 0 inches 635 mm Width 28 8 inches 732 mm Depth 46 5 inches 1182 mm Chamber Height 18 0 inches 457 mm Chamber Width 18 0 inches 457 mm Chamber Depth 26 0 inches 660 mm Shelf Height 64 6 inches 1640 mm Exterior Interior ...

Page 15: ...l number part number and part ID below for future reference Customer Support needs this information to provide accurate help during support calls and emails The data plate is located on the back left side of the oven above the compressed air inlet port MODEL NO SERIAL NO PART NO PART ID ...

Page 16: ...16 P a g e RECEIVING ...

Page 17: ... 18 Unit dimensions may be found on page 53 Check that a suitable permanent connect power supply is present page 19 Install the oven in a suitable workspace location Review the lifting and handling instructions page 20 Install the leveling feet page 20 Install the oven in its workspace location page 20 Set up the oven for use Disengage the vacuum pump shipping locks page 21 Clean the chamber and s...

Page 18: ...urces of fast moving air currents High traffic areas Direct sunlight REQUIRED CLEARANCES These clearances are required to provide airflows for ventilation and cooling 6 inches 152 mm of clearance is required on the sides 12 inches 305 mm of headspace clearance is required between the top of the unit and any overhead partitions Do not place objects on top of the oven Vacuum backfill and access port...

Page 19: ...ven is recommended to prevent possible loss of product due to overloading or failure of other equipment on the same circuit A switch or circuit breaker must be used in the building installation to protect against overcurrent conditions o The recommended circuit breaker for the wall power source is 25 amps Power Feed Disconnect The oven must be positioned so that all operators have access to the po...

Page 20: ...ll moving parts such as shelves and trays and lock doors in the closed position during transfers to prevent shifting and damage LEVELING Install the 4 leveling feet in the corner holes in the bottom of the unit The unit must be level and stable for safe operation Note To prevent damage when moving the unit turn all 4 leveling feet so that the leg of each foot sits inside the unit INSTALL THE OVEN ...

Page 21: ...wdriver T Handle Allen Wrench Included in the roughing pump document package 1 Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the front and back cabinet access panels 2 One at a time insert the Allen wrench into each lock access port on the roughing pump The 4 ports are indicated by labels below each port The order of disengaging the locks does not matter Begin with any of the ports 3 Turn the Allen wrenc...

Page 22: ... chamber The unit was cleaned at the factory but may have been exposed to contaminants during shipping Remove all wrappings and coverings from shelving prior to cleaning and installation See the Cleaning topic in the Operator Maintenance section see page 51 for more information on how to clean the oven chamber and shelving Do not clean with deionized water ...

Page 23: ... Do not place the shelf in direct contact with the probe 1 Install the shelf clips in the slots of the shelf standard mounting rails located on the sides of the chamber interior 6 clips per shelf a Squeeze each clip insert the top tab first and then the bottom tab using a rocking motion 2 Set the shelves on the clips a Verify the shelves are level Rocking Motion Probe Shelf Install 6 Shelf Clips P...

Page 24: ...er exceed 80 psi Failure to connect a compressed air supply prevents the oven from pumping down or backfilling the oven chamber Optional Connect equipment to the KF 25 auxiliary port Comes with a blank and clamp Inert Backfill Gas Supply Optional Connect gas nitrogen or another inert gas supply to this 3 8 9 5 mm push fitting for backfilling the oven chamber Do not exceed 15 psi of pressure delive...

Page 25: ... vacuum pump installed in a cabinet at the base of the oven Failure to vent the pump outside of the cabinet will result in outgassed byproducts coating oven electrical systems and poses a potential hazard to oven operators Pump Cabinet and Electronics The cabinet housing the vacuum pump also contains high voltage electronics and should only be accessed by a qualified electrical technician Exhaust ...

Page 26: ...he requirements on page 19 Power Braid Each oven comes provided with an integral 6 inch 150 mm wire braid consisting of Two 10 gauge hot wires black red One 10 gauge earth ground green yellow The oven must be earth grounded using the protective conductor terminal green with yellow stripe wire Do not remove the protective conductor earth connection Removing the protective conductor will negate the ...

Page 27: ...portant notes in the user manual Symbol Definition Consult the user manual Consulter le manuel d utilisation AC Power Repère le courant alternatif Potential shock hazard Risque de choc électrique Recycle the unit Do not dispose of in a landfill Recycler le four Ne jetez pas dans une décharge Protective earth ground Terre électrique Caution hot surface Attention surface chaude ...

Page 28: ...28 P a g e SYMBOLS ...

Page 29: ...gases Start Buttons The Start 1 button launches an automated heating recipe Profile 1 The Start 2 button launches Profile 2 For the profiles to launch the Pump Start function must be turned on from the Main controller homepage Stop Backfill Pushing and releasing the button aborts a running profile Pressing and holding the button backfills the oven chamber Both vacuum functions must be turned off b...

Page 30: ...nd its systems Main and Limit Controller Homepage Home Returns the display to the homepage Menu Accesses the password for unlocking the heating profile programming menu Return Returns the display to the previous page or menu Help This button has no assigned functions ...

Page 31: ... to heat the oven chamber Vacuum Control System Tab Homepage PV The present chamber pressure level down to 1 Torr SP Setpoint button The Vacuum Control setpoint button The oven pumps down to this target when the Pump Start and Vacuum Control functions are on PWR Indicates the percentage of controlled air pressure to be used in opening the oven vacuum valve This pressure level is not applied until ...

Page 32: ... the Vacuum Control function The maximum achievable Full Vacuum level depends in part on which pump type is installed in the oven and the rate of outgassing from products or samples in the chamber Pump Start Turns on the oven vacuum pump Pump Start must be on for the Vacuum Control or Full Vacuum functions to pump down the chamber Pump Start must always be manually turned on by an oven operator It...

Page 33: ... Page The Oven Limit OTP system sets an independent heating cutoff temperature to help safeguard the oven in the event of a hardware failure or external event See the Oven Limit topic on page 37 for more information The current oven temperature High temperature heating cutoff setpoint button ...

Page 34: ...34 P a g e CONTROLS ...

Page 35: ... vapors liquids or fuel air mixtures in quantities that can become potentially explosive Outgassed byproducts may be hazardous to or noxious for operating personnel Vacuum pump exhaust should be vented to a location 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 Do not use this ov...

Page 36: ...er Heating the oven with atmosphere in the chamber can oxidize the chamber surfaces Backfilling The oven controller opens the pneumatic vacuum port when either the Full Vacuum or Vacuum Control functions are on As soon as both these functions are turned off the oven closes the vacuum valve then opens the automated backfill port This backfills the chamber to approximately 600 Torr To restore the ch...

Page 37: ...l to avoid significantly overshooting the setpoint The rate of heating will slow as the chamber temperature approaches the target temperature If the chamber temperature is above the setpoint the unit uses minimum heating to control the rate of cooling and avoid dipping below the setpoint PID loops also optimize heating rates to compensate for the temperature environment around the unit If the unit...

Page 38: ...e Export Import procedure on page 40 2 Set the Oven Limit temperature Perform the Set the Oven Limit OTP Temperature procedure on page 41 3 Verify the oven vacuum integrity Use the Pump Down the Oven Chamber procedure on page 43 to pump down and hold the oven chamber under vacuum for a minimum of 10 minutes to verify the integrity of the vacuum system 4 Review how to set Operating Temperatures Set...

Page 39: ...p the Login icon 3 Enter the Controller password Type ctek Note Ensure that the password is in all lower case Tap the Enter button You may now return to the Homepage Tap the Home icon Logging Out The manufacturer recommends logging out after finishing file management and profile tasks Tap the Logout icon in the Main Menu Confirm Logout End of Procedure Changing the Password The default oven passwo...

Page 40: ...orted using this procedure 1 Access the Main Menu Tap the Menu icon 2 Login See the Logging In and Out procedure on page 39 3 Access the File Transfer Menu Tap the File Transfer menu button 4 Choose Import or Export Tap the Export button 5 Export the Controller Configuration Tap Configuration to automatically begin the file export The configuration should begin downloading to the USB drive You may...

Page 41: ...of the oven chamber Considerations when setting the oven limit cutoff Set the limit prior to activating heating The oven limit cutoff setpoint should be set at least 10 C above the highest temperature of your baking application 1 Tap the right chevron button to bring up the Oven Limit page 2 Tap the High Limit Set Point button 3 Set the temperature cutoff limit 4 Return to the Homepage End of Proc...

Page 42: ...amber body 3 Tighten the handle wheel Turn the wheel a maximum of 3 more times to tighten the door handle o Do not force or overtighten the wheel This can damage the door handle or latch 4 Pump down the oven chamber to seal the door See page 43 5 Loosen the handle wheel after the oven chamber pressure drops below 400 Torr This helps safeguard against overpressurizing the chamber while backfilling ...

Page 43: ...nd latched prior to pumping down the chamber Reminder Loosen the chamber door handle after the oven chamber pressure drops below 400 Torr See page 42 Vacuum Options There are 3 options for pumping down the chamber Option 1 Manual Full Vacuum Opens the vacuum valve to its maximum position 1 Tap Pump Start to turn on the oven vacuum pump 2 Tap the Full Vacuum button on the homepage fully opening the...

Page 44: ...um tab 2 The manufacturer strongly recommends entering an initial setpoint of at least 500 Torr to ensure the oven chamber seals completely 3 Tap Pump Start to turn on the oven vacuum pump 4 Tap the Vacuum Control function partly opening the oven vacuum valve The oven will pump down to and then maintain the vacuum tab setpoint 5 Loosen the chamber door latch leaving it facing forward Tap Tap Tap T...

Page 45: ...n chamber is sealed as the oven pumps down The Vacuum Control or Full Vacuum functions may be set to automatically turn on as part of a heating profile See page 48 Reminder One of the vacuum functions must be turned on during each step in which the chamber will be pumping down or holding a vacuum level End of Procedure Profile Programming Menu Step Events Full Vacuum Function On ...

Page 46: ...hen an active profile reaches a step in which both vacuum function event parameters are turned off Profile Exception If a vacuum function remains on during the End step of a profile the oven will hold the chamber under vacuum indefinitely with the vacuum valve open and the backfill valve closed Stage 2 Manual Backfill to Room Pressure 1 Press and hold the Stop Backfill button Release the button wh...

Page 47: ...ure heating enter a setpoint of 0 HEATING PROFILES Please see the Profile Programming Manual document for instructions on how to program automated recipe profiles The guide comes included with the oven and provides illustrated explanations for all major functions and programming steps Profile Reminders The operator must manually turn on Pump Start to allow the chamber to pump down during the profi...

Page 48: ...profile with a temperature setpoint near to or exceeding the current Oven Limit setting An external temperature source or a heat source in the oven chamber is pushing the oven temperature to or above the Limit setting The temperature controller circuitry or sensor probe has failed allowing uncontrolled heating in the chamber to meet or exceed the Oven Limit setting If you suspect a hardware failur...

Page 49: ... to bring up the Error screen 2 Tap the Clear button on the Error screen to cancel the Oven Limit temperature cutoff 3 Tap the Up arrow at the bottom of the screen to return to the homepage The red Alarm Light on the control panel will turn off automatically once the Oven Limit activation has been cleared Alarm Message This alert window appears the first time a button is tapped during a Limit cuto...

Page 50: ... the following Downloading profiles and uploading profiles to the controller Programming heating profiles in a desktop or laptop environment Backing up and loading backed up oven configurations OVEN COOLDOWNS The oven chamber is well insulated and requires a significant amount of time to cool down while remaining sealed 6 hours may be required to cool down from 150 C to 100 C 16 hours may be neede...

Page 51: ... equipment 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 ...

Page 52: ...shortens the lifespan of the unit ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Electrical components do not require maintenance If the oven fails to operate as specified please contact your distributor or Customer Support for assistance STORAGE To prepare the unit for storage remove all shelves dry the chamber completely and disconnect the power supply Verify that the door is positively locked in the closed position ...

Page 53: ...ons are average values typical for units produced in the series We reserve the right to alter technical specifications at all times DIMENSIONS Inches Model Exterior W D H Interior W D H SVO 5 VC 28 8 x 46 5 x 64 6 in 18 0 x 26 0 x 18 0 in Millimeters Model Exterior W D H Interior W D H SVO 5 VC 732 x 1182 x 1640 mm 457 x 660 x 457 mm CAPACITY Model Cubic Feet Liters SVO 5 VC 4 88 138 0 SHELF CAPAC...

Page 54: ...to 0 001 Leak Rate Rate Less than 30 mTorr per 30 minutes ambient temperature TEMPERATURE Range Stability and Uniformity Model Range Stability Uniformity SVO 5 VC Ambient 10 to 220 C 0 2 C 150 C 6 of Setpoint Time to Temperature Model Heat up to 80 Heat up to 150 C Heat up to 220 C SVO 5 VC 68 Minutes 125 Minutes 177 Minutes POWER Model AC Voltage Amperage Frequency SVO 5 VC 220 240 20 50 60 Hz ...

Page 55: ...700506 Shelf 5680512 Shelf Clip Individual 1 1250510 Ordering Parts and Consumables Parts may be ordered from Cascade TEK by calling 1 888 835 9250 Please have the model serial and part numbers and the Part ID of the unit ready Customer Support needs this information to match your unit to its correct part ...

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