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--- lindberg-convection-oven [2023/01/05 21:02] – haley
+++ lindberg-convection-oven [2024/09/26 20:07] (current) – epace
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 | **Tool Type:**                  Oven                   |
-| **Location:**                   Microfluidics Lab                   |
+| **Location:**                   Elings 3430                   |
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 | **Manufacturer:**               Lindberg / Blue M                          |
+Last updated 1/5/23 Haley
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 ===== About =====
+Mechanical convection ovens utilize a motorized fan to create a consistent distribution of flowing air that allows for quick and uniform heating.
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 ===== Safety Concerns =====
-High Voltage, High Temperature, no Combustibles or Hazardous Materials
+  * High Voltage
+  * High Temperature
+  * No combustibles or hazardous materials
+  * Thermally insulating gloves must be worn when working with hot items. They can usually be found on the bench next to the ovens.
+  * No food may be placed in laboratory ovens.
+  * Never heat a sealed container.
+  * Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, or is not working properly. Please place a note on the oven to alert other users, and notify laboratory staff of the problem.
+  * **Double containment is required for heating containers of liquid to prevent leaked material from contaminating the oven. This is especially true when heating PDMS molds.
+**
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 ===== Operating Procedures =====
+  - Enter the set point temperature (see instructions for the different controllers below)
+  - Place your items in the oven. Remember to place liquid materials on a baking sheet or other secondary container.
+  - Set the countdown timer for the length of your run. If the timer reads zero time remaining another user who needs to use the oven may remove your items.
+  - Remove your items from the oven and close the door.
+  - The oven is left powered on.
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+__Changing the oven set point__
+  - Use the ↑↓ to adjust the temperature
+  - Press the SET/ENT button
+__Setting the countdown timers__
+  - Press 1
+  - Enter the run time (HMS buttons)
+  - Press 1 to start the countdown
+  - Press and hold 1 to reset
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 ===== Detailed Specifications =====
+Temperature range: 0C-300C
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