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K4585X Loss on Heat / Thin Film Oven
Operation and Instruction Manual
K4585X-Manual
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2 Safety Information and Warnings
Safety Considerations. The use of this equipment
may involve hazardous materials and operations.
This manual does not purport to address all of the
safety problems associated with the use of this
equipment. It is the responsibility of any user of this
equipment to investigate, research, and establish
appropriate safety and health practices and
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations
prior to use.
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STAY ALERT! Do not operate this unit while
under the influence of medication, alcohol, or
drugs.
Equipment Modifications and Replacement
Parts: Any modification or alteration of this
equipment from that of factory specifications is not
recommended and voids the manufacturer warranty,
product safety, performance specifications, and/or
certifications whether specified or implied, and may
result in personal injury and/or property loss.
Replacement
parts must be O.E.M. exact
replacement equipment.
Unit Design: This equipment is specifically designed
for use in accordance with the applicable standard
test methods listed in section 1.2 of this manual. The
use of this equipment in accordance with any other
test procedures, or for any other purpose, is not
recommended and may be extremely hazardous.
3 Getting Started
The instructions for preparing the equipment
assume that the user is aware of the contents of this
document, which lists the warranty conditions and
important precautions.
3.1 Packing List
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K4585X Loss on Heat / Thin Film Oven
Additional Accessories (purchased separately):

388-001-003 Sample Container for D6

K17000 Thin Film Oven Pan, aluminum D1754

K17090 Thin Film Oven Pan, stainless steel
D1754
3.2 Unpacking
Carefully unpack and place the instrument and
accessories in a secure location. Inspect the unit for
damage. If any damage is found, keep all packing
materials and immediately report the damage to the
carrier. We will assist you with your claim, if
requested. When submitting a claim for shipping
damage, request that the carrier inspect the
shipping container and equipment. Do not return
goods to Koehler without written authorization.
3.3 Installation
Equipment Placement: Place the instrument on a
firm, level table in a secure, well ventilated area or
in a vented hood, because of the release of
material from samples which are highly volatile, or
which may contain potentially hazardous material.
The unit may be leveled by making minor turning
adjustments to the feet located at the base of the
unit. Please note that Koehler does not supply a
level with this equipment.
Mains Supply. Check the voltage shown on the
serial plate adjacent to the cable entry. Connect
the BROWN wire of the mains lead to the ‘L’ live
pin, the BLUE wire t
o the ‘N’ neutral pin and the
GREEN-
YELLOW wire to the ‘E’ earth pin.
240V Units. Each unit comes supplied
with a mains connection lead already fitted
with a correctly rated fuse. The fuse rating
and other details for each unit are shown
on the voltage plate riveted to the back of
the unit. It is important that, if the fuse
needs to be replaced, it must ONLY be
replaced with one of the correct rating.
110V Units. Are supplied with a cable but
without a plug or fuse. These units should
be wired in by a suitably qualified
electrician to the following:
BROWN wire to the ‘L’ live pin
BLUE wire to the ‘N’ neutral pin
GREEN-
YELLOW wire to the ‘E’ earth pin.
WARNING: Do not connect the oven to a DC
Mains Supply or serious damage will occur!
The Following Precautions should be observed:
1. Mop up any spilled liquid from the
chamber floor or damage to the element
may result.
2. Position away from direct sunlight or
radiant heat sources.
3. Sample trays should not be placed on the
floor of the unit.