Carolina GC Series Lab Ovens User Manual

Quincy Lab, Inc.
Model GC Series Lab Ovens
OPERATING MANUAL
Carton Contents
(1) GC Series Oven (2) Adjustable chrome wire shelf (4) Shelf brackets (1) Glass Thermometer (non-toxic) (1) Rubber Thermometer grommet
SPECIFICATIONS
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
INCHES W x H x D
(CM) W x H x D
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
INCHES W x H x D
(CM) W x H x D
WEIGHT (lbs)
SHIPPING
STAND ALONE
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Ambient + 25 F to F / C
TEMPERATURE STABILITY
Typically +/- F / C
Model 30GC Lab Oven
MODEL
10GC
ON
Switch opening
OFF
MODEL
20GC
Not For Use With Flammable
MODEL
30GC
12x10x10 13x13x13
30.5x25.4x25.4 33x33x33 45.7x55.25x35.545.7x39.75x30.5
14x17.5x12.25
35.5x44.5x31.75
44 38
450o/232
6o / 3
o
o
15x21x15 20x25x14
38x53.3x38
61 54
450o/232
o
6o / 3
o
51x63.5x35.5
78 70
450o/232
o
6o / 3
o
MODEL
40GC
18x21.75x1418x15.63x12
20x30x16
51x76.2x40.7
94 85
450o/232
6o / 3
o
o
STANDARD ELECTRICAL*
* Standard models voltage only, optional 220 voltage available. For power requirements, see electrical info on label located at the rear of the oven.
Common Unit Construction
Issue Rev E 0808 Copyright Quincy Lab Inc. 2008
VOLTS
AMPS
WATTS
PLUG/NEMA
115
5.2 600 5-15P
120
6.3 750 5-15P
115 120
10.5 1200 5-15P
12.5 1500 5-15P
Exterior: Powder-Coated Steel Interior: Aluminized Steel Insulation: Fiberglass Motor: N/A on GC Models Thermo-control: Hydraulic Heater: Resistive-Tubular Incoloy
Quincy Lab Inc. 1925 N. Leamington Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60639 1-800-482-HEAT (4328)
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Safety Precautions
The GC series Lab Ovens are not designed for use with any flammable solvents or gases or in close proximity to any flammable solvents, gases, or materials. Operate oven in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws that may govern its usage for your specific application. Use only a grounded outlet that is rated for your model's electrical requirement. Oven exterior walls and doors may become hot to the touch when operating at higher set temperatures. Do not leave the oven unattended during operation, especially when processing materials that may ignite at temperatures lower than the oven model's maximum operating range. Do not modify the oven or factory control settings to operate the oven above the stated maximum operating temperature. Conduct periodic maintenance as required.
Read Operating Instructions Thoroughly Prior to Operation
Set-up & Installation
Set-up unit in a clean and unobstructed operating location. Keep a minimum of 4 inches of airspace around the unit and a minimum of 18 inches above the unit. The three exhaust ports at the top of the unit will expel a small amount of heated air, fumes or moisture through natural convection. For best performance, these ports should remain open. These ports can also be used as an access for an external temperature probe to verify the chamber's temperature or the chamber's contents directly. (FIG 1)
Plug oven into a grounded outlet rated for your unit's labeled voltage. A separate circuit or breaker should be dedicated for the oven.
Install adjustable shelves as required, by placing the ends of the wire shelf bracket into the corresponding holes located on the inner sides of the oven at the desired height. Push the ends of the bracket into the holes until the first bends in the bracket are against the wall, then rotate the bracket down. Place the shelf on the brackets. (FIG 2)
A
B
C
D
General Operation
Exhaust ports
Heater
FIG. 1
Rear fresh air
intake vents
FIG. 2
All models are ready for your immediate use.
Remove the glass thermometer from its container and place bottom end through the rubber grommet. Insert the grommet into one of the ports on the top of the oven and adjust the thermometer so that it extends at least 2 inches into the oven chamber. For the 10GC series model: Switch the ON/OFF power switch to the ON position. Turn the thermostat control knob clockwise to around the number '8'. The light will come on indicating heater activity. Monitor the reading of the thermometer until it reaches the desired temperature. Next, rotate the control knob very slowly counter-clockwise until the heat-cycle light goes out. The thermostat will then cycle automatically maintaining the set temperature. Turn the oven off with the ON/OFF power switch, saving the temperature setting for the next use.
For 20GC, 30GC, and 40GC models: These models come equipped with a dual-range "quick-set" knob dial. This feature makes it easier to hit a target temperature range from a cold start, whether using the Fahrenheit or Centigrade scale. Switch on the ON/OFF power switch. Turn the thermostat knob to the desired temperature indicated on the knob (Fahrenheit), or the dial (Centigrade).
To set the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, turn the knob in a clockwise direction until the desired number on the knob is directly under the white triangle with the "
o
F" in the center. (FIG 3)
FIG. 3
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