Labconco RapidVap Vacuum User manual

RapidVapVacuum, N2& N2/48
Evaporation Systems
Models
7900000
7900001
7900002
7900003
7900010
7900011
7900012
7900013
7910000
7910001
7910010
7910011
7910012
7910013
7910014
7910015

Copyright © 2017 Labconco Corporation. The information contained in this manual and the accompanying
products are copyrighted and all rights reserved by Labconco Corporation. Labconco Corporation reserves
the right to make periodic design changes without obligation to notify any person or entity of such change.
Returned or Damaged Goods
Do not return goods without the prior authorization from Labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be
accepted. If your shipment was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier.
Labconco Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages.
The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed with the delivery
carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.
Limitation of Liability
The disposal and/or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by
various federal, state, or local regulations. All users of this equipment are required to become familiar with
any regulations that apply in the user’s area concerning the dumping of waste materials in or upon water,
land, or air and to comply with such regulations. Labconco Corporation is held harmless with respect to
user’s compliance with such regulations.
Contacting Labconco Corporation
If you have questions that are not addressed in this manual, or if you need technical assistance, contact
Labconco’s Customer Service Department or Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-821-5525
or 1-816-333-8811, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Central Standard Time.
Part #7490100, Rev. K
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Warranty
Labconco Corporation provides a warranty to the original buyer for the repair or replacement of parts and
reasonable labor as a result of normal and proper use of the equipment with compatible chemicals. Broken
glassware and maintenance items, such as filters, gaskets, light bulbs, finishes and lubrication are not
warranted. Excluded from warranty are products with improper installation, erratic electrical or utility supply,
unauthorized repair and products used with incompatible chemicals.
The warranty for RapidVap®Vacuum, N2& N2/48 Evaporation Systems will expire one year from date of
installation or two years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner. Warranty is non-
transferable and only applies to the owner (organization) of record.
Buyer is exclusively responsible for the set-up, installation, verification, decontamination or calibration of
equipment. This limited warranty covers parts and labor, but not transportation and insurance charges. If the
failure is determined to be covered under this warranty, the dealer or Labconco Corporation will authorize
repair or replacement of all defective parts to restore the unit to operation. Repairs may be completed by 3rd
party service agents approved by Labconco Corporation. Labconco Corporation reserves the rights to limit this
warranty based on a service agent’s travel, working hours, the site’s entry restrictions and unobstructed access
to serviceable components of the product.
Under no circumstances shall Labconco Corporation be liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages
of any kind. This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whether oral, or implied.

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
About This Manual 2
Typographical Conventions 3
Your Next Step 3
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 5
Electrical Requirements 5
Location and Exhaust Requirements 6
Vacuum Pump Requirements 6
Vacuum Line Traps 7
Nitrogen Supply Requirements 8
Space Requirements 8
Tools Required 8
Your Next Step 8
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 9
Unpacking Your RapidVap 9
RapidVap Components 10
Setting Up Your RapidVap 12
Vacuum Pump Connection 12
Sample Block 13
Nitrogen Gas Connection 15
Exhaust Port 15
Electrical Connection 15
Calibrate the Vacuum Sensor 15
Chemical Attack on RapidVap Components 15
Solvent Safety Precautions 17
Your Next Step 18

CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR RAPIDVAP 19
Planning 19
Glassware Selection and Speed Setting Guidelines 20
Loading Glassware Into the RapidVap 22
Heat Setting Guidelines 23
Time Setting Guidelines 27
RapidVap Controls 29
Operating the RapidVap Controls 30
Operating The RapidVap 32
Operational Notes 33
Interrupting a Cycle After it Has Begun 33
End Alarms 33
RS-232 Communications 34
RS-232 Programming Syntax 34
RS-232 Hardware Required 36
CHAPTER 5: MAINTAINING YOUR RAPIDVAP 37
CHAPTER 6: MODIFYING YOUR RAPIDVAP 39
Changing the Sample Blocks 39
Installing the Optional Lid Heater 40
CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 41
APPENDIX A: RAPIDVAP AND RAPIDVAP N2COMPONENTS 45
APPENDIX B: RAPIDVAP DIMENSIONS 52
APPENDIX C: RAPIDVAP SPECIFICATIONS 54
Wiring Diagram (115V) 56
Wiring Diagram (230V) 57
Evaporation Rates 58
RapidVap Vacuum Models 58
RapidVap N2Models 59
RapidVap N2/48 Models 63
APPENDIX D: RAPIDVAP ACCESSORIES 65
RapidVap Vacuum Model Accessories 65
RapidVap N2Model Accessories 68
RapidVap N2/48 Model Accessories 70

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco RapidVap. Labconco
manufactures two types of RapidVaps - one utilizes vacuum and the other utilizes
nitrogen as an aid to evaporation. Each model is available for operation on 115V
or 230V.
Superior evaporation rates are achieved by the unique blending of several gentle
forces on the sample. Samples are subjected to a gyrating motion causing the
liquid to form a vortex configuration which greatly increases the surface area and
hence the ability to evaporate. A precisely controlled amount of thermal energy
can be supplied to the sample to heat it. In the vacuum model, the sample can be
subjected to a decreased pressure by the application of a regulated vacuum. In
summary, the vacuum model RapidVap performance is maximized by increasing
the sample’s surface area, increasing temperature and decreasing pressure.
In the RapidVap N2, a stream of nitrogen or dry gas is directed downward onto the
surface of the sample. This reduces the partial pressure directly over the liquid to
speed evaporation and helps remove the solvent as it evaporates. In summary, the
RapidVap N2performance is maximized by increasing the sample’s surface area,
increasing temperature and directing gas over the sample.
The gyrating motion imparted to the sample causes other, more subtle effects to
occur. Excellent mixing of the components in the liquid sample is obtained. Also,
as the liquid forms the vortex shape, a centrifugal force is established which forces
the liquid outward against the tube walls. This helps prevent bumping and in turn
allows the evaporation rate to be optimized.
The microprocessor which controls the operation of the heater and the motor
provides excellent regulation and reproducibility of protocols. The end of the run
can be signaled by the automatic end point system or by a manually preset timer.
Nine different protocols can be stored in memory so exact test parameters can be
easily repeated.

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About This Manual
This manual is designed to help you learn how to install, use, and maintain your
RapidVap. Instructions for performing routine maintenance and making minor
modifications to your RapidVap are also included.
Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of the RapidVap, explains the
organization of the manual, and defines the typographical conventions used in the
manual.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites explains what you need to do to prepare your site before
you install your RapidVap. Electrical and exhaust requirements are discussed as
well as vacuum pump or nitrogen requirements.
Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information you need to properly unpack,
inspect, install, and test your RapidVap.
Chapter 4: Using Your RapidVap discusses the basic operation of your RapidVap.
Information on how to arrange the samples inside your RapidVap and select an
operating cycle is included.
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your RapidVap explains how to perform routine
maintenance on your RapidVap.
Chapter 6: Modifying Your RapidVap describes how to install other blocks and the
optional lid heater.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting contains a table of problems you may encounter while
using your RapidVap, including the probable causes of the problems, and
suggested corrective actions.
Appendix A: RapidVap and RapidVap N2Components contains labeled diagrams
of the components of the RapidVaps.
Appendix B: RapidVap Dimensions contains comprehensive diagrams showing the
dimensions for the RapidVap and RapidVap N2.
Appendix C: RapidVap Specifications contains product specifications. Wiring
diagrams for both the 115V and 230V RapidVaps are also included.
Appendix D: RapidVap Accessories lists the part numbers and descriptions of all of
the accessories available for your RapidVap.

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Typographical Conventions
Recognizing the following typographical conventions will help you understand and
use this manual:
Book, chapter, and section titles are shown in italic type (e.g., Chapter 3:
Getting Started).
Steps required to perform a task are presented in a numbered format.
Comments located in the margins provide suggestions, reminders, and
references.
Critical information is presented in boldface type in paragraphs that are
preceded by the exclamation icon. Failure to comply with the information
following an exclamation icon may result in injury to the user or permanent
damage to your RapidVap.
Les informations critiques sont présentées en caractères gras dans les
paragraphes qui sont précédés par le point d'exclamation. Le non respect de
l'information suite à un point d'exclamation peut entraîner des blessures pour
l'utilisateur ou des dommages permanents à votre RapidVap.
Important information is presented in capitalized type in paragraphs that are
preceded by the pointer icon. It is imperative that the information contained in
these paragraphs be thoroughly read and understood by the user.
Information that is specific to a particular model of RapidVap is preceded by a
letter icon. The V icon indicates the text is specific to the Vacuum model. The
N icon indicates the text is specific to the RapidVap N2model.
CAUTION –See Manual. When this symbol is on the unit it indicates a
caution that is detailed in this manual.
ATTENTION –Voir le manuel. Lorsque ce symbole est allumé l'unité, il
indique une mise en garde qui est détaillée dans ce manuel.
Your Next Step
If your RapidVap needs to be installed, proceed to Chapter 2: Prerequisites to
ensure your installation site meets all of the requirements. Then, go to Chapter 3:
Getting Started for instructions on how to install your RapidVap and make all of
the necessary connections.
For information on the operational characteristics of your RapidVap, go to Chapter
4: Using Your RapidVap.
If your RapidVap is installed and you need to perform routine maintenance on the
RapidVap, proceed to Chapter 5: Maintaining Your RapidVap.
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For information on making modifications to the configuration of your RapidVap
go to Chapter 6: Modifying Your RapidVap.
Refer to Chapter 7: Troubleshooting if you are experiencing problems with your
RapidVap.

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Before you install your RapidVap, you need to prepare your site for installation.
Carefully examine the location where you intend to install your RapidVap. You
must be certain that the area is level and of solid construction. In addition, an
exhaust means must be provided and a source of nitrogen must be available for the
RapidVap N2. An electrical source must be located near the installation site.
Carefully read this chapter to learn:
the electrical supply requirements.
the exhaust requirements.
the nitrogen supply requirements for the RapidVap N2.
the vacuum pump requirements for the RapidVap Vacuum.
Refer to Appendix C: RapidVap Specifications for complete RapidVap electrical
and environmental conditions, specifications and requirements.
If the unit is not operated as specified in this manual it may
impair the protection provided by the unit.
Si l'appareil n'est pas utilisé comme spécifié dans ce manuel, il
peut compromettre la protection offerte par l'appareil.
Electrical Requirements
If your RapidVap is a Vacuum model, a dedicated electrical outlet is required.
This outlet requires a 20 Amp circuit breaker or fuse for models rated at 115V (60
Hz). A 10 Amp circuit breaker or fuse is required for models rated at 230V (50/60
Hz). 115V models are equipped with a 20 Amp NEMA 5-20P plug. 230V models
are equipped with a 16 Amp CEE 7/7 plug. It may be necessary to remove the
plug and install a different plug to match the available receptacle.
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If your RapidVap is a Nitrogen model, a dedicated electrical outlet is required.
This outlet requires a 15 Amp circuit breaker or fuse for models rated at 115V (60
Hz) or an 8 Amp circuit breaker or fuse is required for 230V (50/60 Hz) models.
115V models are equipped with a 20 Amp NEMA 5-20P plug. 230V models are
equipped with a 16 Amp CEE 7/7 plug. It may be necessary to remove the plug
and install a different plug to match the available receptacle.
Do not use any detachable power cord that is not adequately rated for the unit.
N'utilisez pas de cordon d'alimentation amovible qui n'est pas suffisamment
puissant pour l'unité.
Location and Exhaust Requirements
The RapidVap Vacuum Evaporation System should be located within a fume hood
if hazardous or flammable solvents are used. In all cases, regardless of the solvent
used, it is strongly recommended that the vacuum pump is located and vented in a
fume hood.
The RapidVap N2Evaporation System should be located within a fume hood if
hazardous or flammable solvents are used. In all cases, regardless of the solvent
used, it is recommended that the exhaust hose is vented into a fume hood or other
laboratory ventilation device.
Do not position the unit so that it is difficult to operate the main
disconnect device.
Ne pas placer l'appareil de sorte qu'il est difficile de faire
fonctionner le dispositif de déconnexion principal.
Vacuum Pump Requirements
A vacuum pump must be provided by the user. For most applications, it is
recommended that the vacuum pump is capable of a free air flow of 63 L/min and
1.5 mbar vacuum although, in some applications other pumps may be satisfactory
or be required. The inlet fitting on the vacuum pump must be suitable for 0.50 I.D.
hose.
Biological samples, for example, are often dissolved in water, a high boiling point
solvent, and are often heat liable. Such samples require the high vacuum
achievable with a mechanical vacuum pump, usually with an ultimate vacuum of
7 x 10-3 mBar to achieve a good evaporation rate.
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