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- Page 1 Operator's Manual NAPCO ® Vacuum Oven Model 6508/6509 (5861) Thermo Scientific 401 Millcreek Road, Box 649 Marietta, Ohio 45750 Phone: 740-373-4763 Toll Free: 800-848-3080 FAX: 740-373-4189 Manual P/N 3177873 Rev. E Dated 09SEP09...
- Page 2 THE MATERIAL IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THE CONTENTS AND THE PRODUCT IT DESCRIBES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHHOUT 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.
- Page 3 REVISION STATUS INDEX DATE AMENDED PAGES NOTES 6/99 Initial release Update part list for new kit #'s 9/99 4/05 36100108 (34000729) manual#, manufacture location JUN06 ECR23496 updated elec specs to UL report SEP09 ECR25769/OV-321 3174760 sw to 3175318...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ........................1 Unpacking and Damage ..................... 1 Installation and Adjustment ....................2 Specifications ........................2 Explanation of Controls ..................... 3 Temperature Adjustment ....................4 Vacuum Operation ......................4 Periodic Maintenance ......................5 Door Gasket Compatibility (Chart) ................... 6 Maintenance of Stainless Steel .................. -
Page 6: Introduction
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. -
Page 7: Installation And Adjustment
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT the shelves and place in chamber. The three shelves are adjustable up and down the chamber. If large containers are to be placed in the oven, NOTE place one shelf as close to the bottom of the REFER TO THE PACKING CHECKLIST FOR THE chamber as possible, but avoid direct contact with LIST OF ACCESSORIES SENT WITH THIS UNIT. -
Page 8: Explanation Of Controls
EXPLANATION OF CONTROLS Pyrometer - Provides a means of monitoring the chamber temperature by means of a Control and Indicator Description thermocouple device. Power Switch - Applies power to the oven Vacuum Gauge - Indicates chamber vacuum heater controls. in INCHES OF MERCURY. Temp. -
Page 9: Temperature Adjustment
NOTE TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT WHEN THE OVEN IS NEW AND IS FIRST HEATED, THE INSULATION WILL BECOME SCORCHED AND Turn the power switch "On". Turn the regulating SOME SMOKE AND BURNING ODOR WILL OCCUR. control knob and the safety control knob fully IT IS NORMAL FOR THIS CONDITION TO LAST 2 clockwise. -
Page 10: Periodic Maintenance
CAUTION The oven is equipped with silicone door gaskets, unless specified otherwise. Do not VACUUM PUMPS SHOULD NEVER BE TURNED OFF WHILE CONNECTED TO A SYSTEM UNDER use silicone door gaskets or vacuum grease VACUUM. OIL BACK UP INTO THE LINES AND when evaporating solvents in the oven or SYSTEM WILL... -
Page 11: Door Gasket Compatibility (Chart)
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... -
Page 12: Maintenance Of Stainless Steel
MAINTENANCE OF STAINLESS MAXIMUM OF FOUR HOURS. CLEAN SURFACES IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE. STEEL WARNING Citric Acid (Boiling) Mercury Salts UNIT MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM POWER Stannous Chloride Tartaric Acid SOURCE PRIOR TO SERVICING. IT Potassium Permanganate Lysol RECOMMENDED THAT ALL SERVICE BE Aluminum Chloride BariumChlori PERFORMED... - Page 13 Bathroom tub and tile cleaners. Available at A mixture of 20% nitric acid and 1.5% supermarkets. hydroflouric acid (or hydrochloric acid). Swab Any of a variety of "scale removers" available solution on surface allowing it to remain until at your local supermarket or rust is loosened.
- Page 14 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.
- Page 15 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.
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Page 16: Replacement Parts List
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Model 6508/6509 (5861) Vacuum Oven Part No. Description 3175318 Power Switch 3167244 Thermostat Kit (120V) 3167245 Thermostat Kit (240V) 3175265 Thermal Cut-Out 3173980 Thermometer 3167235 Vacuum Valve Kit 3167236 Vacuum Gauge Kit 3166995 Heater Service Kit (All Voltages) 3166193 Shelf Kit 3174677... -
Page 17: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAMS 120 VOLT WIRING DIAGRAM... - Page 18 240 VOLT WIRING DIAGRAM...
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