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Lab-Line's Vacuum Ovens are designed for drying media under carefully
controlled conditions—in a normal atmosphere, a vacuum of up to 30 inches Hg,
or an inert gas atmosphere.
The oven is primarily used for desiccating, vacuum embedding, plating
and electronic component processing. Non-corrosive, nonflammable gases such
as nitrogen and carbon dioxide can be used in the oven.
All controls and connections (except electrical power) are located on the
front vertical panel—these include lighted power switch, vacuum gauge,
temperature control, vacuum control valve and nickel-plated hose connectors.
Uniform radiant wall heat, with no internally exposed heaters, optimizes
chamber space. 3-inches (76 mm) of glass wool insulation throughout helps
maintain temperature uniformity effectiveness. Temperature is controlled either
by a hydraulic thermostat (most models) or microprocessor-based temperature
controller (model 3608MP only) and can be read on a dial thermometer, LCD or
LED display.
The chamber of the unit is not designed for exposure to concentrated
solvents, oils, concentrated acids or dilute sodium hydroxide.
Vacuum levels are precisely held between 0 and 30-inches of mercury.
The silicone door gasket assures a tight seal at all vacuum levels. A
high strength tempered glass window allows full view of oven contents. Two
aluminum shelves provide good heat conduction to samples. The shelf
assembly removes for easy cleaning.
IMPORTANT NOTE: WHEN OPERATING IN A VACUUM, THERE IS NO TRANSFER OF HEAT
FROM THE EVACUATED CHAMBER INTERIOR TO OBJECTS WITHIN THE CHAMBER
UNLESS THEY ARE RESTING DIRECTLY UPON ONE OF THE SHELVES—DO NOT PUT
INSULATING MATERIAL BETWEEN A SHELF AND A VESSEL BEING HEATED. ALSO,
BE SURE THAT A THERMOMETER’S SENSOR ELEMENT IS IN DIRECT CONTACT
WITH THE SURFACE OF THE CENTER SHELF WHEN TAKING A READING.
MODEL DESIGNATIONS AND THEIR FEATURES:
3608, 3608-1CE, 3618 and 3618-1CE: Models with dial thermometer.
3608-5, 3608-6CE, 3618-5 and 3618-6CE: Models with LED temperature display.
3608MP: Model with microprocessor temperature controller.
SECTION 3
SPECIFICATIONS
POWER REQUIREMENTS:
3608, 3608MP, 3608-5: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5.0 Amps, 600 Watts
3608-1CE, 3608-6CE: 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.5 Amps, 600 Watts
3618, 3618-5: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 13.3 Amps, 1600 Watts
3618-1CE, 3618-6CE: 240 VAC, 50/60 HZ, 6.7 Amps, 1600 Watts
TEMPERATURE RANGE: All Models:
