Cascade Sciences CVAC-9.3, Installation & Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION
P
OWER
S
OURCE
R
EQUIREMENTS
When selecting a location for the unit, verify each of the following requirements is satisfied.
Power Source : The wall power source must meet the power requirements listed on the unit data
plate.
AC Voltage Amperage Frequency
230 20 50/60 Hz
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Wall power sources must be protective earth grounded .
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Wall power sources must conform to all national and local electrical codes.
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Supplied voltage must not vary more than 10% from the data plate rating . Damage to the
unit may result if the supplied voltage varies more than 10%.
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The recommended wall circuit breaker for this unit is 30 amps.
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A switch or circuit-breaker must be used in the building installation to protect against
overcurrent conditions.
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Use a separate circuit to prevent loss of product due to overloading or circuit failure. The
circuit must match or exceed the amperage requirement listed on the unit the data plate.
Power Feed Disconnect :
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The oven must be positioned so that all operators have access to the power feed
disconnect in case of emergencies.
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The disconnect must be in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the
operator.
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The disconnect must be marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment.
Circuit Breakers: The CVAC-9.3 oven comes equipped with two 20-amp circuit breakers located on
the back of the oven. If a breaker trips, turn the oven power switch to off and locate a cause for the
overcurrent before resetting the breaker.
P
OWER
F
EED
W
IRING
The oven comes provided with an integral 6 inch (150 mm) wire braid consisting of:
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Two 10-gauge hot wires and a 10-gauge earth ground.
The wires for power source connection should be in accordance with the following:
Green/Yellow – Earth; Black – Hot; Black – Hot.
The oven must be earth grounded using the protective conductor terminal (green with yellow
stripe wire. Do not remove the protective conductor (earth connection). Removing the protective
conductor will negate the oven’s protections against potentially dangerous electric shocks and
create a possible fire hazard.