Radleys Heat-On RR68000 User manual

Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator Instructions
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Instructions
Heat-OnTM Heated
Vacuum Desiccator
Your local distributor
Radleys, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden
Essex, CB11 3AZ United Kingdom
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Index
Page 1 Index
Page 2 Introduction Warranty
Page 3 Safety information Important WARNINGS
Page 4 Product and accessories
Page 5 Set-Up
- Select your stirring hotplate
- Do you need an adapter plate?
- Using a separate temperature probe
Page 6 Set-Up – continued
- Beginning your experiment
- Ending your experiment
Page 8 Warranty – email back

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Thank you for purchasing Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator.
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating your unit.
Introduction
The versatile Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator can be used as an alternative to a vacuum oven to
keep your samples within the fumehood
Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator offers the following features and benefits:
• The Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator is manufactured from solid aluminium providing,
excellent, even heat transfer to the entire block, preventing hot spots
• Fluoropolymer coating gives added durability
• The Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator has two probe holes for use with an external temperature
probe
• Plastic coated glass for safe operation under continuous vacuum
• The silicone O-ring ensures a grease free vacuum tight seal between the lid and base
Warranty
Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator includes one-year full parts and labour warranty from date of original
purchase. Warranty will only be valid if a completed Warranty Email Back is returned within 1 month of
date of purchase (see last page).
In the event of product failure, please contact your local distributor. Please do not return any goods
without prior agreement.

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Safety Information
The following symbols are intended to
assist the user in the safe and efficient
operation of the Heat-On Heated
Vacuum Desiccator.
Important WARNINGS
1. Please read these instructions completely before using your Heat-On Heated Vacuum
Desiccator.
The Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator should only be operated by trained and competent
personnel. As with all chemistries, a full risk assessment should be performed prior to starting, and
care should be taken to monitor your reactions at all stages. During operation, the Heat-On Heated
Vacuum Desiccator should not be left unattended unless in a supervised area.
2. Operate only in a fume cupboard with protective safety sash
3. Risk of burns from hot base
The Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator can remain hot for some time after the heating source
has been switched off. A temperature probe or temperature sensitive label can be used to indicate
when the Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator is too hot to touch.
4. Starting and stopping your reaction
Load your sample into the Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator before connecting the vacuum
source. The pressure inside the Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator must have equalised before
attempting to remove the lid to access sample.
5. Chemical resistance
The fluoropolymer coating on the Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator base offers superior
resistance to the majority of solvents, acids and alkalis.
Extended exposure to acids or alkalis will attack the surface of the Heat-On Heated Vacuum
Desiccator. The stronger the concentration and the longer the exposure time the more chance and
intensity of any attack. Heat will also speed up and intensify any attack; e.g., hot concentrated
sulphuric acid will damage the fluoropolymer coated Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator base
over a period of time. It is important to clean off any residual chemical spills immediately after they
occur.
6. Temperature range
Heat-On blocks can be used up to 200˚C without damage to the block; however, temperatures over
60°C are usually not required for the Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator.
Warning
Applies when there is a possibility of
personal injury
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Product and Accessories
External dimensions (mm)
Internal base dimensions (mm)
Cat No Description
RR68000 Heated Vacuum Desiccator System
RR68002 Heated Vacuum Desiccator Base (includes quick release fittings)
RR68004 Heated Vacuum Desiccator Glass Lid (plastic coated)
RR68006 Silicone O-Ring
RR68008 Quick Release Threaded Chrome Fitting
RR68010 Quick Release Probe to Barb Chrome Fitting
RR68012 Viton FPM O-Ring
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Set Up
Select your stirring hotplate
The Heat-On Heated Vacuum
Desiccator is compatible with stirring
hotplates with a diameter of up to
145 mm, including the Radleys
Carousel Stirring Hotplates and
Heidolph stirring hotplates.
Do you need an adapter plate?
The Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator has a single recess in the base to locate onto
your stirring hotplate. Some hotplates, such as the Carousel Stirring Hotplates, have a
smaller top plate diameter (135 mm) so some movement may be noticed between the
block and the top plate.
If you feel this is unacceptable, an adapter plate can be purchased. This optional
aluminium adapter plate for 135 mm diameter top plates is available from Radleys:
Cat No Description
RR61085 Heat On Adapter Plate for 135 mm Hotplates
Important Note
Always fully read the instructions of any third-party equipment, such as stirring hotplates or temperature probes,
thoroughly to ensure you are not contravening any safety recommendations or manufacturer’s warranty when
used in conjunction with the Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator.
Using a separate temperature probe (Pt1000)
For accurate temperature measurement of your Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator we
recommend using a temperature probe such as the RR91226 Pt1000 s/s Temperature Sensor.
The Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator features two probe holes (3.5 mm ID) for inserting a
temperature probe.
Warning
The probe wire/cable should not come into contact with the Heat-On Heated
Vacuum Desiccator. Always rotate the block to ensure that the probe hole is
nearest to the probe socket on the stirring hotplate.
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Beginning your experiment
1. Select appropriate glassware that fits inside the Heat-On Heated Vacuum
Desiccator, e.g., a watchglass.
2. If using a 135 mm hotplate, place adapter plate on hotplate (optional).
3. Place the Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator Base onto hotplate / adapter
plate, ensuring the base is sitting level.
4.
If using a temperature probe, rotate Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator base so
that the probe
hole is located at the rear of your stirring hotplate.
5. Load sample into the Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator base.
6. Place the lid onto the base and connect the vacuum barb to an appropriate vacuum source.
Ending your experiment
1. Turn off the vacuum source and allow the pressure to equalise slowly before attempting to remove the lid.
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Warning
Always refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for your stirring hotplate
before using it with the Heat-On Heated Vacuum Desiccator to be sure of any
limitations or safety restrictions.
Important Note
Extended exposure to acids or alkalis will attack the surface of Heat-On
Heated Vacuum Desiccator. The stronger the concentration and the longer the
exposure time the more chance and intensity of any attack. Heat will also
speed up and intensify any attack; e.g., hot concentrated sulphuric acid will
damage the fluoropolymer coated Heat-On, over a period of time.
Important Note
It is important to clean off any residual chemical spills immediately after they occur.
Important Note
Heat-On blocks can be used up to 200˚C without damage to the block.
Temperatures above this may cause some minor surface degradation to occur,
damaging the polymer coating.

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