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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1
Special Features .................................................................................................. 1
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 2
Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 2
Capacities ............................................................................................................. 3
Power ................................................................................................................... 3
Temperature ......................................................................................................... 4
THEORY OF OPERATION ............................................................................................. 5
Construction ......................................................................................................... 6
Cooling ................................................................................................................. 6
Inert Atmosphere .................................................................................................. 6
HEPA Filters ......................................................................................................... 7
Definitions .................................................................................................. 7
Packaging and Shipping ............................................................................ 7
Handling ..................................................................................................... 8
HEPA Filter Validation Testing .................................................................. 8
D.O.P. Testing ................................................................................ 8
Class 100 Testing ........................................................................... 8
Validation Testing ........................................................................... 9
The Necessity of the Burn-off Process ...................................................... 9
Filter Unit Replacement ............................................................................ 9
CONTROL Instrument ........................................................................................ 10
HIGH LIMIT Instrument ...................................................................................... 10
Product High Limit Instrument ................................................................. 10
Oven High Limit Instrument ..................................................................... 11
INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 12
Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................................. 12
Set-up ................................................................................................................. 13
HEPA Filter Installation ............................................................................ 15
HEPA Filter Burn-off ................................................................................ 16
OPERATING ................................................................................................................. 18
Loading the Oven ............................................................................................... 18
Pre-Startup Checklist .......................................................................................... 19
Startup ................................................................................................................ 19
Shut Down ............................................................................................... 22
Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 23
Checklist .................................................................................................. 23
Tests ................................................................................................................... 24
Nitrogen Supply Check ........................................................................... 24
