SP Scientific VIRTIS FREEZEMOBILE SHELL BATH User manual

SHELL BATH OPERATOR’S MANUAL
V IR T IS F REEZEMOBILE S HELL B ATH
S HELL B ATH F REEZER

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© SP Scientific 2011
Copyright © 2011 SP Scientific. All marks herein are used under license.
All brand or product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Part Number 100002203
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Original Instructions
The U.S. English version of this document is the original instructions.
All other languages are a translation of the original instructions.
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This Shell Bath Operator’s Manual contains confidential and proprietary information of SP Scientific and
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Reproduction of, dissemination of, modifications to, or the creation of derivative works from this Shell
Bath Operator’s Manual, by any means and in any form or manner, is expressly prohibited, except with
the prior written permission of SP Scientific. Permitted copies of this document must retain all proprietary
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The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Always confirm with SP
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of its products and services, in any manner and at any time, notwithstanding the information contained in
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OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR GIVE RISE TO ANY
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Important Symbols
WARNING!
INJURY OR EVEN DEATH
MAY RESULT IF A
RECOMMENDATION MARKED
WITH THIS SYMBOL IS NOT
HEEDED.
CRUSH HAZARD. KEEP HANDS
CLEAR WHEN OPERATING DOOR.
ELECTRIC SHOCK DANGER!
USE APPROPRIATE CAUTION
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH.
CORROSIVE CHEMICAL. WEAR
SUITABLE GLOVES, SAFETY
GLASSES, AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
BURN DANGER! POTENTIALLY
HOT SURFACE. USE
APPROPRIATE CAUTION.
PROPERTY CAUTION! TO PREVENT
DAMAGE TO CHAMBER EQUIP-
MENT AND/OR LOAD, ADHERE TO
PROCEDURES MARKED BY THIS
SYMBOL.
DO NOT STORE FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS IN CHAMBER.
PRACTICAL OPERATING TIP.
THESE RECOMMENDATIONS
STREAMLINE UNIT OPERATION
AND PREVENT COMMON
OPERATOR ERRORS.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS HAZARD!
KEEP OBJECTS AWAY FROM HEAT.
Shell Bath Safety Warnings
Always ensure that only an authorized technician services the refrigeration, heat transfer, vacuum and electricalsystems.
Always ensure that refrigeration air intake is clear and clean.
Always practice team lifting when moving heavy equipment.
Always wear safety glasses when using glass flasks.
Be sure to carefully read the entire instruction manual before attempting to operate the freeze dryer.
Be sure to verify that the electric service and other utilities match the unit’s requirements before connecting to power.
Never clean with solvents. Use mild detergent and water only.
Never operate the unit without all covers in place.
Never stopper vials unless the chamber door is tightly closed.
Never use acrylic closures if they are cracked or crazed.
Never use with toxic, corrosive, flammable or organic materials unless special precautions are in place toprevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
A residual risk is always preset and stored as pressurized gas refrigerant in the unit even when unplugged;Handle and transport with care.
Never Transport or store unit with fluids and/or products inside the baths.

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Warranty Information
VirTis Freezemobile Shell Bath is warranted by SP Scientific to be free of defects in material and workmanship when
operated under normal conditions as specified in the instructions provided in this manual. Please take this opportunity
to locate the serial tag on your new VirTis Freezemobile Shell Bath and record the information below for future
reference. SP Scientific also recommends that you complete and return your unit’s warranty registration card.
Model Number
Serial Number
Part Number
Limited Warranty
SP Scientific (the “Company”) shall warrant each of its products against defects in material or workmanship for a period
of 12 months from the date of installation or 15 months from the date of shipment (whichever comes first) provided that
the product is used in a reasonable manner under appropriate conditions and consistent with the applicable operating
instructions.
The obligation of the Company shall be, at its option, to repair or replace, without charge any parts that prove to be
defective within the warranty period, if the purchaser notifies the Company promptly in writing of such defect. No
product shall be returned to the Company without prior approval of the Company.
This limited warranty shall cover the costs of parts and labor to repair or replace all defective product(s) at the Seller’s
factory. For all products installed by the Company and located within the Company service travel areas, this warranty
shall cover transportation charges to ship the product to and from the Company’s factory and/or the costs of travel,
room and board if the Company’s employees conduct repair at the Buyer’s location. In lieu of repair or replacement at
the Company’s factory, the Company may, in its discretion, authorize a third party to perform the repair or replacement
at the Buyer’s location, and at the Company’s sole expense.
The Company shall not be responsible for labor charges payable with respect to persons other than Company
employees. Replacement or repair of parts pursuant to this warranty shall not in any way extend the original warranty
period. The Company shall not be responsible for any unauthorized repairs, replacements or product modifications, nor
will it be responsible for any product failures resulting from such unauthorized repairs, replacements or product
modifications negligently or otherwise made by persons other than Company employees or authorized representatives
of the Company. The buyer shall assume transportation charges to ship the product to and from the Company’s factory
and the costs of travel, room and board if the Company’s employees conduct repair at the Buyer’s location within the
warranty period if the product was not installed by the Company’s and/or is not located within the Company’s service
travel areas.
THE COMPANY DOES NOT MAKE AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH
RESPECT TO THE SALE, INSTALLATION, DESIGN OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE
COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF OR
ANY DEFECTS IN ITS PRODUCTS.
The Company’s employees are available to provide general advice to customers concerning the use of the Company’s
products; however, oral representations are not warranties with respect to particular products or their uses and may not
be relied upon if they are inconsistent with the relevant product specifications for the items set forth herein.
Notwithstanding the above, the terms and conditions set forth in the Company’s formal sales contracts shall be
controlling and supersede any inconsistent terms contained herein, and any changes to such contracts must be made
in writing and signed by an authorized executive of the Company.
WARNING! 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 URGED TO
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ANY REGULATIONS THAT APPLY IN THE USERS AREA
CONCERNING THE DUMPING OF WASTE MATERIALS IN OR UPON WATER, LAND OR
AIR AND TO COMPLY WITH SUCH REGULATIONS.