Genevac II Series User manual

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Issue 1-9 – June 2008
Part Number 04-4541
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Genevac HT-8 & HT-12 Series II Evaporating Systems
04-4541 Issue 1-9 – June 2008 Page 3 of 64
Contents
1Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Amendment Control Form .................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Safety symbols ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Genevac Evaporators and Combustible Solvents ............................................................................................. 6
2System description and options ....................................................................................................... 7
3Scope of delivery and installation ..................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Checking the delivery ........................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Arranging commissioning ..................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Training ................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.4 Positioning the evaporator .................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Fitting the vacuum pump ...................................................................................................................... 9
4Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.1 Safe loading of rotor ........................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Safe loading of rotor – General Document ......................................................................................... 11
Nomenclature ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Use of Correct Accessories ................................................................................................................ 11
Adherence to Mass Limit .................................................................................................................... 12
Safe loading of sample holders into swings ........................................................................................ 12
Incorrect – Sample Holder rotated ...................................................................................................... 12
Correct – Sample Holder well seated ................................................................................................. 12
Incorrect – Sample Holder on edge of swing ...................................................................................... 12
Series I vs Series II Swings: ............................................................................................................... 13
Balancing of swings and sample holders. ........................................................................................... 13
Good procedural practice ................................................................................................................... 14
4.3 Safe door operation ............................................................................................................................ 15
4.4 Limitations of use ............................................................................................................................... 15
5Getting started .................................................................................................................................. 15
5.1 How to switch on the pump ................................................................................................................ 16
5.2 How to switch on the evaporator ........................................................................................................ 16
5.3 Using the keypad ............................................................................................................................... 17
5.4 What the screens do .......................................................................................................................... 18
Sample Holder Type ........................................................................................................................... 19
Sample Volume .................................................................................................................................. 19
Solvent ............................................................................................................................................... 20
SampleGuard Control Temperature ................................................................................................... 22
SampleGuard Control Channel .......................................................................................................... 22
Coolheat Enable Pressure ................................................................................................................. 22
Chamber Temperature Control ........................................................................................................... 22
Rotor Speed ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Heat-Off Option .................................................................................................................................. 23
During a run ....................................................................................................................................... 24
5.5 How to enter control data ................................................................................................................... 27
5.6 How to use SampleGuard .................................................................................................................. 32
5.7 How to use the condenser .................................................................................................................. 34
5.8 How to start a run ............................................................................................................................... 36
6Getting the best from your system ................................................................................................. 39
6.1 Routine Checks .................................................................................................................................. 39
6.2 Problem prevention ............................................................................................................................ 40
6.3 Optimising a run ................................................................................................................................. 41
6.4 Pre-programmed Runs ....................................................................................................................... 42
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Page 4 of 64 04-4541 Issue 1-9 – June 2008
7Care of your system ......................................................................................................................... 43
7.1 How to clean the chamber .................................................................................................................. 43
7.2 How to change the pump fluid (CVP Only) ......................................................................................... 44
7.3 Maintenance and Service ................................................................................................................... 45
7.4 Additional equipment .......................................................................................................................... 46
7.5 Moving your system ........................................................................................................................... 47
8Fault Finding ..................................................................................................................................... 50
9Technical data ................................................................................................................................... 52
Mechanical data ................................................................................................................................. 52
Condenser ......................................................................................................................................... 52
Vacuum system .................................................................................................................................. 52
Vacuum pump - Scroll ........................................................................................................................ 52
Vacuum pump - CVP .......................................................................................................................... 52
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 52
Operating ........................................................................................................................................... 53
Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 53
10 EC Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................... 54
11 Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 54
12 Warranty Statement ......................................................................................................................... 55
13 Annex A ............................................................................................................................................ 56
14 Useful information ............................................................................................................................ 64
These instructions are subject to change without notice.
No part of these instructions may be reproduced in any form or be processed, duplicated or distributed by electronic or optical means
without the written permission of Genevac Limited.
All rights reserved. © Genevac Limited
These operating instructions should be read before you use the Genevac HT-8 & HT-12 Evaporating System.
Keep them near the system for easy reference.
Your attention is drawn in particular to Section 4 Safety.
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