KNF RC600 User manual

Before operating the rotary evaporator and the accessories, please
read the operating instructions on the web site
(www.knf.com/downloads) and pay attention to the safety precau-
tions!
Rotary evaporator
RC600
Operating instructions

KNF Neuberger AG
Stockenstrasse 6
8362 Balterswil, Switzerland
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.knf.com

Operating Instructions RC600 EN Contents
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Contents Page
1 General information ............................................................................4
1.1 Information about the instructions 4
1.2 Warnings 5
1.3 Symbols 6
1.4 Disclaimer of liability 7
1.5 Manufacturer's address 7
1.6 Year of manufacture 7
1.7 Other applicable documents 7
1.8 Copyright 7
1.9 Warranty conditions 7
2 Use........................................................................................................8
2.1 Intended use 8
2.2 Improper use 9
3 Safety .................................................................................................10
4 Technical data ...................................................................................12
4.1 Rotary evaporator 12
4.2 Equipment delivered with RC 600 14
5 Components and functions .............................................................15
5.1 Components of the rotary evaporator 15
5.2 Rotary evaporator functions 16
5.3 Terminal 17
5.4 USB connection 17
6 Setup and connection.......................................................................18
6.1 Installation 18
6.2 Connections 28
7 Operation ...........................................................................................29
7.1 Initial start-up 29
7.2 Shutdown 32
8 Operating the rotary evaporator......................................................33
8.1 Terminal 33
8.2 Change the evaporation flask 37
9 Servicing ............................................................................................38
9.1 Servicing schedule 38
9.2 Cleaning 38
9.3 Changing vapour tube 40
9.4 Changing seal 42
9.5 Changing fuses 43
10 Troubleshooting................................................................................44
11 Solvent library ...................................................................................48
12 Spare parts and accessories ...........................................................50
12.1 Spare parts 50
12.2 Accessories (see also Chapter 6) 50
12.3 Glass product 51
13 Returns...............................................................................................52
14 Declaration of No Objection and Decontamination.......................53

General information Operating Instructions RC600 EN
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1 General information
1.1 Information about the instructions
The operating instructions contain important information on how to
use the rotary evaporator In order to ensure safe working and
proper functioning it is essential to observe all the specified safety
precautions.
These operating instructions are part of the product, and must be
stored in its immediate vicinity in a location accessible to personnel
at all times.
These operating instructions are part of the product, and must be
passed on to the next owner if the device is resold.
Illustrations in these operating instructions may or may not be to
scale.
The illustrations may differ slightly from the actual product.
Contents
Storage location
Passing on
Illustrations in the instructions

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1.2 Warnings
Warnings in the operating instructions are identified with the dan-
ger symbol, keywords and colours. These provide an indication of
the extent of the danger.
DANGER
Indicates a dangerous situation which will lead directly to death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING
Indicates a dangerous situation which may lead to death or seri-
ous injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a dangerous situation which may lead to moderate or
minor injuries if it is not avoided.
NOTE
Indicates a situation which may cause damage to property if it is
not avoided.

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1.3 Symbols
The following symbols appear in the operating instructions, on
labels on the device, and on its packaging:
WARNING
Risk of injuries and property damage caused by illegible
labels
The labelling on the device may become illegible with time.
Maintain labels on the device in a legible condition.
Replace any illegible labels.
The following symbols in the operating instructions and on the
device and its packaging indicate environmental protection
considerations:
Recycling
Not to be disposed of in household waste
The following symbols in safety precautions and on the device
indicate the nature of the danger:
General warning sign
Warning about electrical danger
Warning about low temperature/frost
Warning about hot surface
This symbol calls for disconnection from the mains.

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1.4 Disclaimer of liability
In preparing the contents of these operating instructions, ac-
count has been taken of applicable regulations and the state of
the art.
The manufacturer can accept no liability for any damage or
malfunctions caused by failure to follow the operating instruc-
tions.
The manufacturer can accept no liability for any damage or
malfunctions caused by modification or conversion of the de-
vice or improper handling.
The manufacturer can accept no liability for any damage or
malfunctions caused by the use of non-approved spare parts
and accessories.
1.5 Manufacturer's address
KNF Neuberger AG
Stockenstrasse 6
8362 Balterswil, Switzerland
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.knf.com
1.6 Year of manufacture
The year of manufacture is shown on the device's type plate.
1.7 Other applicable documents
The documents listed must also be taken into consideration.
Chemical resistance list (www.knf.com/downloads)
Sales documents
GTCs
1.8 Copyright
The information, texts and illustrations in these operating in-
structions are protected by copyright. The contents of these
operating instructions must not be copied, translated or passed
to third parties without the written consent of the manufacturer.
1.9 Warranty conditions
The applicable warranty conditions are set out in the General
Terms and Conditions of Business and the sales documents.

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2 Use
2.1 Intended use
The RC 600 rotary evaporator is designed for use in chemical,
pharmaceutical and biological laboratories. It is intended solely
to separate solutions (distillation, drying, recovery, extraction,
etc.).
Make sure that the installation location is dry and the rotary
evaporator is protected against water in the form of rain, spray,
splashes and drips.
The rotary evaporator may be used exclusively in indoor areas.
The rotary evaporator may be used only under a fume hood or
with the properly installed protective cover (accessory).
Owner's responsibility
Only install and operate the rotary evaporator under the oper-
ating parameters and conditions described in Chapter 4. Tech-
nical data.
Protect the rotary evaporator from moisture.
Ensure that no hazardous materials can enter the surrounding
environment (including heating and cooling media), even in the
event of glass breakage, leaks, or loss of cooling.
Ensure that no hazardous materials/reactions can be produced
through contact of processed solutions and solvents with the
heating and cooling media or the ambient air. It may be neces-
sary to operate the unit only under a suitable fume hood.
Whenever the rotary evaporator is operated outside a suitable
fume hood (after eliminating these sources of danger), the pro-
tective cover must be used (refer to Chapter 12.2 Accessories
(see also Chapter 6), p.50).
Before using a substance, investigate its compatibility with the
materials used in the seals and hoses.
Before using a substance, investigate whether it can be evapo-
rated without risk.
Make sure the hoses for gas and coolant are correctly as-
signed on the chilled condenser.
Adequately cool the chilled condenser at all times.
Laboratory equipment and supplemental components attached
to the rotary evaporator must meet the specifications provided
in Chapter 4.
Operating parameters and
conditions
Use under a fume hood
Requirements for
processed
substances
Chilled condenser
Accessories

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2.2 Improper use
The rotary evaporator may not be used in potentially explosive
atmospheres.
The rotary evaporator may not be used in a corrosive environ-
ment.
The heating bath of the rotary evaporator may not be used to
warm food. It serves exclusively to add heat to the evaporation
flask.
Never apply excess pressure to the rotary evaporator's vacu-
um connection.
The lift drive may not be blocked or put under load.

Safety Operating Instructions RC600 EN
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3 Safety
The rotary evaporator is constructed according to generally
recognised rules of technology and in accordance with perti-
nent occupational safety and accident prevention regulations.
Nevertheless, potential dangers during use can result in inju-
ries to the user or others, or in damage to the rotary evaporator
or other property.
Use the rotary evaporator only in a technically flawless condi-
tion, in accordance with its intended use, with awareness of
safety and potential hazards, and in observance of the operat-
ing instructions.
Ensure that only trained and instructed personnel or specially
trained laboratory personnel work on the rotary evaporator.
This applies also to assembly, connection and servicing work.
Make sure that the personnel has read and understood the op-
erating instructions, and in particular the "Safety" chapter.
Ensure adherence to all pertinent accident prevention and
safety regulations when working on and operating the rotary
evaporator. The protective clothing required for safety in the
laboratory must be worn, i.e. protective glasses, gloves, etc.
Safety regulations for handling initial substances and those
that are produced in the process must be observed. This ap-
plies equally to the heating and cooling media.
Be aware that the rotary evaporator is not designed to be ex-
plosion-proof.
Ensure that the distillation residue is not explosive.
Make sure that the temperature of the medium is always suffi-
ciently below its ignition temperature in order to avoid ignition
or explosion. This also applies to unusual operating situations.
Consider any external sources of energy, such as sources of
radiation, that could additionally heat the medium.
In case of doubt, consult KNF customer service.
Proper handling of the initial and resulting substances / heating
and cooling media must be ensured.
Manufacturer regulations must be observed when disposing of
the heating and cooling media. Be aware that the heating and
cooling media may become contaminated.
Personnel
Working in a
safety-conscious manner
Handling dangerous media
Handling flammable
media