Genevac 04-6682 User manual

The Genevac Rocket™
Sample Holders
User Manual
Original instructions
Part number 04-6682 Issue 2-14 February 2014

Contents
Introduction ............................................2
Safety.......................................................4
Warnings and cautions...........................4
Precautions............................................5
Limitations of use ...................................5
Sample holder range..............................6
Older sample holders .............................7
Flask-adapters - removal........................8
Accessories ............................................9
Seal removal tool....................................9
Flask rack.............................................10
Flask splash cap...................................10
Single flask holder................................ 11
Standard Flask......................................12
Instructions...........................................13
GC Vial System2....................................14
Spare parts...........................................15
Vial seals..............................................15
Instructions...........................................16
SampleGenie3.......................................18
Spare parts...........................................19
Vial seal assembly................................20
Vial adapters ........................................20
Vial adapter pad...................................21
Instructions...........................................22
Retightening before restart...................25
SampleGenie2.......................................26
Vial adapters ........................................28
Vial adapter pad...................................28
Instructions...........................................29
ASE Tube Puck .................................... 30
Instructions...........................................31
Flip-Flop................................................ 32
Spare parts...........................................33
Vial seals..............................................33
Instructions...........................................34
Loading Sample Holders..................... 35
Balancing..............................................35
Blanking plugs......................................35
Cleaning and Maintenance.................. 36
General cleaning ..................................36
Flask assembly cleaning.......................37
Flip-Flop cleaning .................................37
General maintenance ...........................38
Flask assembly maintenance................38
Puck assembly maintenance................38
Flip-Flop maintenance..........................38
General routine checks.........................39
Flask assembly checks.........................39
Flip-Flop and Puck checks....................39
Troubleshooting .................................. 40
Rectifying faults and errors...................40
Other troubleshooting...........................40
Technical Data ..................................... 41
Specifications........................................41
Acceptable solvents..............................42
Colour variation of surface finish...........43
Patents.................................................43
Amendment control...............................44
Useful information.................................46

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Introduction
The sample holders described in this user manual are for use with the Genevac Rocket™
evaporator.
With the selection of the appropriate sample holder, the Rocket evaporation system can be
can be set up to dry samples completely or to concentrate samples to a small volume.
* ASE is a registered trade mark of Dionex Corporation.
Standard flask
SampleGenie
GC vial system
ASE tube Puck *
Flip-Flop - for use with ASE tube Puck

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The sample holders form part of the unique twin vacuum chamber system of the Rocket
evaporator, it is therefore necessary, for the reliable operation of the evaporator, that the
sample holders are maintained in good condition and are used correctly.
Rocket evaporator vacuum system
The sample holders must be clean and free of imperfections around the area of the sealing
surfaces. Any imperfections (such as chips, scratches or labels applied to the flasks) are
likely to cause leaks which will slow down the evaporation process.
The advice and instructions contained within this manual will assist in the day to day use and
maintenance of the Rocket sample holders.
Vacuum
controller
Condenser
Inner vacuum chamber
Outer vacuum chamber
Sample holders form
part of the seal
between inner and
outer chambers

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Safety
Warnings and cautions
This symbol is used within this manual to highlight Warnings and Cautions.
Warning: highlights a risk of material damage or personal injury
Caution: highlights a risk of material damage.

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Precautions
The following safety precautions should be observed when using Rocket sample holders:
Do not load scratched or damaged glassware in the evaporator
Place flasks in a flask holder to fill with samples
Do not fill flasks above the maximum fill level indicated on the side of flasks
Remove sample holders from the evaporator with care; they are likely to be warm and
wet after the evaporator has been running.
Caution: Incorrect loading may result in damage to samples and to the Rocket
evaporator.
This user manual should be referred to in conjunction with the Genevac Rocket™
Evaporation System User manual. Only allow users who are familiar with all the issues
outlined in this, and the Rocket user manual to use the Rocket sample holders. If personnel
lack the training or experience to comprehend the hazards that can arise when using the
equipment, do not allow them to use it; personnel without such training require thorough
instruction and the information contained within this user manual may form the basis of such
training.
Limitations of use
This manual describes the range of sample holders that are designed for use in the currently
manufactured range of Rocket evaporation systems that do not have flask-adapters fitted to
the rotor.
Older types of sample holder (shown on a following page) must only be used in Rocket
evaporators that have flask-adapters fitted to the rotor.

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Sample holder range
The following sample holders are described in this user manual and are for use in Rocket
evaporators that do not have flask-adapters fitted to the rotor:
Standard flask
with collar and pad
GC vial system2
Sample Genie3
ASE tube puck
If your Rocket rotor looks like this:
…it does not have flask-adapters and it is safe for use with the sample holders shown above:

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Early Rocket evaporators (up to serial number RK0133) were supplied with flask-adapters
fitted to the rotor. If your Rocket rotor looks like this:
…it has flask-adapters fitted and is not compatible with the current range of sample holders,
only older sample holders are safe to use.
Older sample holders
The following sample holders are compatible only with Rocket evaporators that have flask
adapters fitted to the rotor:
Standard flask
without collar and pad
GC vial system1
SampleGenie1
Note: Sample holder components are not interchangeable between different sample holder
types or versions. Do not attempt to exchange parts, e.g. do not attempt to fit a
SampleGenie2collar onto a SampleGenie3.
Flask-adapters

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Flask-adapters - removal
In order to accommodate the current range of Rocket sample holders in earlier evaporators
(up to serial number RK0133) the flask-adapters may be removed from the rotor. This is a
simple operation which can be carried out quickly and easily. For instructions, refer to the
Rocket User Manual.
To avoid the risk of inadvertent use of non-compatible sample holders, Genevac recommend
that all Rocket evaporators in a common location, should have the same rotor configuration
with flask adapters removed and any early type sample holders should be upgraded to the
later type. Upgrades for sample holders are available at a discounted rate.
Evaporators with serial numbers RK0133 onwards were supplied without flask-adapters
fitted to the rotor.
Caution: Risk of sample holder breakage. If incompatible sample holders are
loaded into a rotor, they may break causing unrecoverable loss of samples and
may cause damage to the Rocket evaporator.

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Accessories
Seal removal tool
A seal removal tool (Genevac part number: 04-8321) is supplied with SampleGenie3. The
tool can be used to remove the seal assembly from the SampleGenie flask without risk of
damage to flask or seals.
Caution: Sharp, metallic tools can scratch the sealing face of the flask, causing
leaks that may result in unrecoverable sample loss. Use the seal removal tool to
prize the vial seal from the flask.

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Flask rack
The use of a flask rack (Genevac part number: 70:1187) allows safe and easy
transportation of flasks.
Flasks may also be placed in the flask rack to fill with samples.
Flask splash cap
Flasks should be sealed using flask splash caps (Genevac part number for set of six:
70-1265) before carrying in the rack.
Flask rack
Flask splash cap

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Single flask holder
A single flask holder (Genevac part number: 04-6381) is available for use as a balance
nest.
Single flask holder

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Standard Flask
Standard flasks are ideal for general sample drying; dried product may be scrapped from
the side of the flask or re-suspended after evaporation. The standard flask with collar and
pad, as shown, is for use in rotors without flask-adapters.
Spare parts
Item
Description
Part number
Quantity in set
Complete assembly (excluding flask splash caps)
70-1321
6
1
Flask splash cap
70-1265
6
2
Standard flask
70-1170
6
3
Collar pad
70-1317
6
4
Collar
70-1319
6
2
4
3
1

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Instructions
1. Insert the collar pad into the collar and press to snap them together (after
assembling for the first time, these parts may remain assembled or can be
separated for cleaning).
2. Fit the collar and pad assembly over the “nose” of the flask.
3. Fill flasks with samples (balance within 10 g) and Insert the complete flask
assemblies into the Rocket rotor in a balanced configuration.
Note: To use Standard flasks in Rocket evaporators that have flask adapters fitted to
the rotor; remove the collar and pad from the flask and insert the flask directly into the
rotor.
Note: If rotor has flask-adapters, no not fit collar and collar pads to flasks. If rotor does not
have flask adapters, flask collars and pads must be fitted to flasks.

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GC Vial System2
Using GC vial system2samples can be concentrated directly into GC vials. Samples are
insulated within the vial, so remain liquid even if parallel samples take a little longer to reach
concentration. The evaporator can be set up to stop automatically with a small volume of
solvent remaining in each vial.
Note: GC vial system2is for use in Rocket evaporators that do not have flask adapters
fitted to the rotor. See: Limitations of use.
3
2
4
5
6
7
1

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Spare parts
Item
Description
Part number
Quantity in set
Complete assembly with white viton seals
(excluding flask splash caps)
70-1423
6
Complete assembly with perfluoroelastomer seals
(excluding flask splash caps)
70-1424
6
1
Flask splash cap
70-1265
6
2
GC vial flask2
70-1425
6
3
Vial seal - white Viton
70-1359

Vial seal - perfluoroelastomer
70-1360

4
GC vial adapter2with O-ring
70-1428
6
5
O-ring for GC vial adapter2
70-1429
6
6
Collar pad
70-1317
6
7
GC collar2
70-1320
6
Specify quantity when ordering
Note: Adapters that have black O-rings and ridges on the base, are not compatible with the
parts listed above. These adapters must be upgraded using the part numbers above, when
new O-rings are required.
Vial seals
Seals for GC vial system 2are available in low leachable white viton or highly resistant
perfluoroelasteomer (perfluoroelastomer seals have a small notch for identification
purposes).
White viton seal
Notch
Perfluoroelastomer seal
Note: Always check to make sure the sample holder seals are compatible for use with the
solvent being evaporated. See: Acceptable solvents.

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Instructions
1. Insert the collar pad into the GC collar and press to snap them together (after
assembling for the first time, these parts can remain assembled or can be separated for
cleaning).
2. Place a GC vial in the GC vial adapter.
3. Place a vial seal on top of the vial with the sealing lip facing the vial and the flat side
facing upwards.
4. Insert the GC vial and GC vial adapter into the neck of the GC flask. Make sure the vial
locates squarely against the vial seal.


Vial seal (flat side up)

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5. Hold the vial and flask vertically (so the vial remains squarely pressed against the vial
seal) and screw the GC collar onto the flask.
6. Repeat for the remaining flask assemblies and fill the flasks with samples. Balance the
flasks to within 10 g.
7. Insert the flask assemblies into the Rocket rotor.
Note: The vial seal adapter should be removed from the flask when the sample holder is not
in use.

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SampleGenie3
Using SampleGenie3samples can be dried directly into vials.
Note: SampleGenie3is for use in Rocket evaporators that do not have flask adapters fitted
to the rotor. See: Limitations of use.
2
3
4
8
5
9
6
7
1
10