Cascade Sciences CVO-5 User manual

Vacuum Purge Ovens
Installation - Operation Manual
CVO-5 CVO-5-2 CVO-10

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Vacuum Purge Ovens
CVO-5: 110 – 120 Voltage
CVO-5-2, CVO-10: 220 – 240 Voltage
Part Number (Manual): 4861790
Revision: August 23, 2018
The CVO-5 requires a standard 110 – 120-volt power supply outlet to plug into (NEMA 5-15).
The CVO5-2 and CVO-10 require a 220 – 240-volt power supply outlet to plug into (NEMA 6-15R).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CERTIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
UNIT SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................7
Temperature ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Power.........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Weight........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Dimensions...............................................................................................................................................................................8
Capacity ....................................................................................................................................................................................9
Shelf Capacity by Weight.....................................................................................................................................................9
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................11
Read this Manual................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Contacting Assistance ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Engineering Improvements................................................................................................................................................. 11
Vacuum Supply Required .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Gaskets ................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
RECEIVING YOUR OVEN ........................................................................................................................................13
Inspect the Shipment........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Orientation.............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Record the Data Plate Information...................................................................................................................................17
INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................................................................19
Installation Procedure Checklist ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Required Ambient Conditions.......................................................................................................................................... 20
Required Clearances.......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Power Source Requirements ............................................................................................................................................ 21
General Power Safety ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
Lifting and Handling ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
Leveling.................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Install the Oven .................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Installation Cleaning........................................................................................................................................................... 23
Shelving Installation............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Connect to the Vacuum Supply ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Connect to a Gas Backfill Supply ....................................................................................................................................27
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS ............................................................................................................................................... 29
CONTROL OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................31
OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................................. 35
Safety Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Operating Precautions....................................................................................................................................................... 36
Theory of Operation ............................................................................................................................................................37
Put the Oven into Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 39
Evacuating and Backfilling the Oven Chamber ......................................................................................................... 40
Set the Temperature Setpoint .......................................................................................................................................... 41
Heat the Oven...................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Flashing Temperature........................................................................................................................................................ 43
Auto Heating Pause ........................................................................................................................................................... 43
Data Port................................................................................................................................................................................ 43
Changing the Oven Settings............................................................................................................................................ 44
USER MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................. 45
Cleaning and Disinfecting................................................................................................................................................. 45
Maintaining Atmospheric Integrity ................................................................................................................................. 46
Gaskets .................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Electrical Components....................................................................................................................................................... 46
Vacuum Pump Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................47
Calibrate the Temperature display................................................................................................................................ 48

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REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................................................................................................... 53

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CERTIFICATIONS
This certificate satisfies NRTL safety requirements
TÜV SÜD CUE
Certificate Number: U8 17 04 64872 077
These units are CUE listed by TÜV SÜD as vacuum ovens for appropriate professional, industrial, or
educational use. TÜV SÜD America Inc. is an OSHA recognized NRTL and a Standards Council of
Canada accredited certification body.
The units have been tested to the following requirements:
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012 + U2:2016-04
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-2-010:2015
UL 61010-1:2012/R:2016-04
UL 61010-2-010:2015
EN 61010-1:2010
EN 61010-2-010:2014

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CERTIFICATIONS

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UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
Please refer to the oven data plate for individual electrical specifications.
Technical data specified applies to units with standard equipment at an ambient temperature of 25°C
±3° (77°F ±5.4°) and at nominal voltage. The temperatures specified are determined 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
Model Range Uniformity Stability
CVO-5 Ambient +26°to 250°F +1.5°@ 105°F ± 0.4° @105°F
CVO-5-2 Ambient +26°to 250°F +1.5°@ 105°F ± 0.4° @105°F
CVO-10 Ambient +26°to 250°F +1.5°@ 105°F ± 0.4° @105°F
Model Heat Up Time to 105°F
CVO-5 120 minutes
CVO-5-2 120 minutes
CVO-10 120 minutes
POWER
Model AC Voltage Amperage Frequency Phase
CVO-5 110 – 120 14 50/60 Hz 1
CVO-5-2 220 – 240 7 50/60 Hz 1
CVO-10 220 – 240 10 50/60 Hz 1

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UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT
Model Shipping Net Weight
CVO-5 449 lb / 203. 7kg 360 lb / 163.3 kg
CVO-5-2 449 lb / 203.7 kg 360 lb / 163.3 kg
CVO-10 775 lb / 352 kg 663 lb / 301 kg
DIMENSIONS
Inches
Model Exterior W × D × H Interior W × D × H
CVO-5 26.5 x 34.5 x 32.3 in 18.0 x 24.0 x 18.0 in
CVO-5-2 26.5 x 34.5 x 32.3 in 18.0 x 24.0 x 18.0 in
CVO-10 44.0 x 42.0 x 40.0 in 28.0 x 24.0 x 24.0 in
Millimeters
Model Exterior W × D × H Interior W × D × H
CVO-5 673 x 876 x 819 mm 457 x 609 x 457 mm
CVO-5-2 673 x 876 x 819 mm 457 x 609 x 457 mm
CVO-10 1118 x 1067 x 1016 mm 711 x 609 x 609 mm

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UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
CAPACITY
Model Cubic Feet Liters
CVO-5 4.5 127.4
CVO-5-2 4.5 127.4
CVO-10 9.3 264.0
SHELF CAPACITY BY WEIGHT
Model Per Shelf Total
CVO-5 50.0 lb / 22.6 kg 225.0 lb / 102.0 kg
CVO-5-2 50.0 lb / 22.6 kg 225.0 lb / 102.0 kg
CVO-10 50.0 lb / 22.6 kg 225.0 lb / 102.0 kg

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UNIT SPECIFICATIONS