Normally PVA starts to evaporate After around 250 oC. To evaporate PVA completely it requires heating up to 500 oC. According to me, it does not require Vacuum.
You may possibly want to check the following discussion ― about PVA non-aqueous solvents: https://www.researchgate.net/post/How_can_I_prepare_a_10_solution_of_poly_vinyl_alcohol_without_or_minimal_use_of_water#549a9f47d4c11826038b469b