VWR avantor LED Digital Rotary Evaporator V17 User manual

Version01 Issue 05/25/2020
Instruction Manual
VWR®LED Digital Rotary Evaporator
European Catalogue Number(s):
Main Unit
Heating Bath
Glassware
LED Rotary Evaporator, set V17, bath
531-1369
531-1371
531-1375(Vertical, 1700cm²)
LED Rotary Evaporator, set V17C, bath
531-1369
531-1371
531-1376(Vertical,1700cm²,Coated)
LED Rotary Evaporator, set D17, bath
531-1369
531-1371
531-1378(Diagonal, 1700cm²)
LED Rotary Evaporator, set V12, bath
531-1369
531-1371
531-1380(Vertical, 1200cm²)

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Legal Address of Manufacturer
Europe
VWR International bv
ResearchparkHaasrode 2020
Geldenaaksebaan 464
B-3001 Leuven
+ 32 16 385011
http://be.vwr.com
UK Importer
VWR International Ltd
Hunter Boulevard, Magna Park
Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4XN
http://uk.vwr.com
Country of origin
P. R. CHINA

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Table of Contents
Warning....................................................................................................................................4
Safety Information .....................................................................................................................4
Package Contents.......................................................................................................................7
Unpacking.................................................................................................................................7
Installation................................................................................................................................8
Intended use............................................................................................................................11
Symbols and conventions..........................................................................................................11
Product Specifications ..............................................................................................................12
Overview................................................................................................................................13
Description of Buttons and Switches ..........................................................................................14
Operation................................................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................17
Maintenance and Cleaning ........................................................................................................17
User replaceable accessories and spare parts................................................................................18
Technical service......................................................................................................................19
Warranty.................................................................................................................................20

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Warning
Please carefully read the Instructions, and use the product safely under the direction of the
Instructions.
• Our products are under the patent protection of the origin country and other countries and
regions (including obtained patents and patents being applied for).
• We elaborately prepared the manual in the attitude of being responsible for the users. But we
can’t guarantee that the contents of the manual are fully correct. If any occasional or subsequent
loss is caused by the use of the Manual, the company will not be liable for this at all.
• The manual is a pure technical document, free of any implication or oblique hint of any third
party. Moreover, we won’t be liable for any user’s misunderstanding upon the printer’s error(s).
• The company and any of the company’s employees will not bear any liability for direct/indirect
loss of information or stop of business (if any) caused by the information of the manual or the
product it mentions.
• The company reserves the right to change specification and price of the product.
• If any information of the manual changes, we will not notify this otherwise.
• The manual and any content of it must not be copied, abstracted or modified in any form
without the company’s written approval in advance.
Safety Information
•Please carefully read the Manual before operating the product, and observe the
specifications on safe operation.
•Please properly keep the operating instructions for easy reference in case of need.
•Please ensure only suitably trained personnel can operate this instrument.
•Please comply with the safety rules, personal safety and accident prevention norms,
especially when creating vacuum!
•According to the type of medium handled, please wear suitable protective devices when
operating the instrument; otherwise, the following dangers may occur:
- Splatter of liquids
- Fly-out of parts
- Contamination of human body, hair or clothes by splattered substances
•Warning! Inhale of contact with toxic liquids, gases, spatters, vapor, dust, biological or
microbiological medium might cause damage to the operator.

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•Place the instrument on a stable, clean, antiskid, dry and fireproof table surface.
•Make sure there is sufficient space above the instrument and the glass assembly might
exceed the height of the instrument.
•Before use, please carefully examine the instrument and accessories especially the glass
assembly for any damage. Please do not use any damaged parts.
•Ensure the glass assembly is free of stress! Each of the following reasons might result in
damage to the glass assembly:
- Stress due to incorrect installation
- Effect of external mechanical force
- Sharp change to the ambient temperature
•Ensure the instrument will not move due to vibration when turning on the instrument.
•Note the danger caused by the following circumstances:
- Flammable substance
- Flammable low-boiling-point medium
- Breakage of glass component
•Warning! Never distill or heat any substance whose ignition point is lower than the
temperature set for the safety of the heating bath.
•The heating bath’s safety temperature shall at least 25 °C lower than the ignition point of the
medium being handled.
•Please don’t operate or use this instrument in an explosive environment or underwater or use
this instrument to handle any dangerous substance.
•This instrument is only suitable for the medium that does not react with the energy generated
in the handling process in a way that might cause danger. Meanwhile, the substance being
handled may not produce danger due to energy generated in any other manner such as
illumination reaction.
•The instrument must be monitored all the time when operating the instrument.
•Please don’t operate this instrument under overpressure.
•To ensure the effective condensation of the motor system, please do not block the vent of the
motor system.
•Only use of the accessories in the list of “optional accessories” can guarantee the operational
safety.
•Please refer to the operating instructions for heating kettle.
•Please refer to the operating instructions for optional accessories.
•Please use this instrument in a closed fume hood or other suitable protective device.
•Select the distilling device according to the amount to be distilled and the distillation type.
The condenser must work normally. Please monitor the flow rate of the coolant at the outlet of the
cooler.
•To prevent pressure buildup, the glass assembly shall be kept vented when operating under
normal pressure, such as keeping the condenser open.
•Please note that gases, vapor or other substances can pose danger through overflow from
the upper opening of the condensation tube. To minimize or avoid such danger, please take
suitable measures, such as connecting the cooling tube and scrubbing bottle or other effective
extraction devices downwards.

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•The glass evaporating flask may not be heated on one side. The rotating evaporating flask
must rotate at the heating phase.
•The glass assembly’ design pressure tolerance is 10mbar. The venting valve (see the part of
“Testing”) must be opened before heating and once again after cooling. When performing vacuum
distillation, the steam must be condensed before release or released safely.
If the residue after distillation is likely to be decomposed when exposed to oxygen, please add
only gas for stress release into it.
•Warning! Please be careful be avoid the formation of peroxides, as the decomposition of
peroxides accumulated in the distillation process might result in explosion.
Please protect any liquid forming peroxides from ray of light, especially ultraviolet irradiation.
Please be careful to examine formation of any peroxides before distillation and to remove the
peroxides if any. Many organics are easy to form peroxides, such as methoxypyridine, diethyl
ether, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran, unsaturated hydrocarbostyril, such as tetrahydronaphthalene,
diene, isopropylbenzene, ketone and solutions of the aforesaid substances.
•Warning! The heating bath, heating medium, evaporating flask and glass assembly might
become hot in the operation process and remain hot for a while after stop of the operation! Before
further operation, please let each part cool down.
•Note: be careful to avoid boiling delay! When the instrument is not started up and rotated,
never heat the evaporating flask! Sudden appearance of foams or gases indicates that the
medium inside the evaporating flask begins decomposing. Please immediately shut down the
heating bath and lift the evaporating flask above the heating bath, keep the surrounding danger
area well ventilated and inform surrounding personnel.
•Note! When the evaporating flask rotates, never operate the instrument. Before the motor is
started up, please lower the evaporating flask down to the heating bath, otherwise the boiling
heating medium might splatter.
•When operating the instrument, if necessary, please reduce the motor speed to prevent the
medium in the heating bath from splattering.
•When operating the instrument, never touch any rotating parts. Due to the instrument or
fabrication problems, the instrument might be unbalanced, possibly damaging the glass assembly.
When imbalance or abnormal noise occurs, please immediately turn off the instrument or reduce
the rotation speed.
•In case of powering on after power failure, the instrument will not automatically be started up.
•The power supply to the instrument will be disconnected only when the instrument is turned
off or the power plug is pulled off.
•The power socket must be easy to operate.
•The actual supply voltage must be consistent with the voltage specified on the instrument’s
nameplate.
•The power socket must be grounded.
•To prevent possible infiltration of outside liquid, moving parts must be mounted in place.
•Ensure the instrument and its accessories are protected from extrusion and collision.
•Only professional repairman may open the instrument.

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Package Contents
Product
No.
Description
Quantity
Main unit
1
Main unit
1
2
Instruction manual
1
3
Quick Guide
1
4
Wrench
1
5
Fuse6.3A
1
6
Fuse1A
1
7
Vapor Tube
1
8
Fastening Frame
1
9
Loop Fastener
1
10
Power Cable(Euro/UK/CH Plug)
3
Heating bath
1
Heating bath
1
2
Power Cable(Euro/UK/CH Plug)
3
Glassware set
(Condenser included is
depending of the set
configuration. For additional
condensers and glassware,
see page 18 for information).
1
531-1375(Vertical condenser, 1700cm²)
531-1376(Vertical condenser,1700cm²,Coated)
531-1378(Diagonal condenser, 1700cm²)
531-1380(Vertical condenser, 1200cm²)
1
2
Evaporating flask(1000ml)
1
3
Receiving flask(1000ml)
1
4
Pipe of PTFE
2
5
Screw cap
4
6
Hose Connection
3
7
Stopcock
1
8
Ball Joint Clamp
1
9
Plastic clip
1
Please refer to User replaceable accessories and spare parts (Page 18) for detail ordering information
including the glass assembly.
Unpacking
If you find any damage on the package, please specify the damage on the receipt. If you find any internal
damage after opening the package, please contact supplier or manufacturer.
Caution:
1. If you find any visible damage on the product, please don’t connect the product to power
supply.

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Installation
Fig. 1
•Place the main unit on a flat tabletop and squeeze the handle switch (a) to lift it to the highest
position.
Fig. 2
•Tighten the screw (b) by hand, adjust the angle of the motor head and tighten the rotating
head locking nut (c) to prevent accidental rotation.
c
b
a

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Fig. 3
•Rotate the locking device (d) (Fig. 3) by 60°counterclockwise to mount the evaporating tube
in place, and rotate the locking device (d) clockwise for locking
•Mount the seal ring (Fig. 4 and Fig. 5)
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
•Mount the condenser (f) (Fig. 6 and Fig. 7)
- Slide the locking nut (g) and pressure spring (h) onto the condenser.
- Screw down the locking nut (g) by hand
e
d

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Fig. 6
Fig. 7
•Mount the fixing device for the vertical condensation glass assembly (Fig. 8)
Fig. 8
•Piping connection (Fig. 9)
g
f
h
g

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Fig. 9
Note:
To ensure good sealing performance, each glass ground joint may be coated with a layer of
sealing grease.
Intended use
This instrument is designed for such application environments as schools, labs and factories, in conjunction
with the optional accessories recommended by the manufacturer, which may be used for:
•Rapid softening of distilled liquid
•Distillation of solutions or suspensions
•Crystallization, synthesis or cleaning of chemicals
•Drying of powder or particulate substances
•Recovery of solvents
This instrument is intended for use in the following environment:
•Altitude: ≤2,000m ASL;
•Ambient temperature: 0-40°C;
•Voltage fluctuation: within the range of -10%~+10% of normal value (the product is designed for
indoor socket);
The product is unusable in residential area or under the restrictions specified inSafety Information.
Symbols and conventions
The following chart is an illustrated glossary of the symbols that are used in this manual.
[The following is an example only]
CAUTION This symbol indicates a potential risk and alerts you to proceed with caution
CAUTION This symbol indicates risks associated with hot surfaces
Vacuum tube interface
Condensate outlet
Condensate inlet

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Product Specifications
Item
Main unit
Heating bath
Voltage [VAC]
100-240
200-240/100-120
Frequency [Hz]
50/60
50/60
Power [W]
45
1010
Motor
DC brushless
-
Speed range [rpm]
20-200
-
Display
LED
Temperature range [°C]
Room temperature -180
-
Temperature control accuracy [°C]
-
±1 (oil ±3)
Lifting method
Manual
-
Lifting travel [mm]
110
-
Forward and reverse rotation interval setting [s]
1-999
-
External dimension [W x D x H, mm]
440×320×450
300×300×240
Weight [kg]
7
3
Allowable ambient temperature [°C]
5-40
Allowable RH
80%
DIN EN60529 protection class
IP20
USB
Yes

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Overview
Welcome to use the Instruction Manual of Rotary Evaporator. Users are advised to read carefully this
manual before using this instrument, operate the instrument according to the instructions contained herein
and be aware of all precautions
Fig. 10
Description of Buttons and Switches
Fig. 11
Main unit
three-in-one switch
Heating bath
power interface
Condenser
Rotary head control panel
Motor
Evaporating flask
Heating bath
Control panel
Receiving
flask

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Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Water mode
indicator
Oil mode
indicator
Heating
indicator
Temperature
adjustment knob
Forward
indicator
Reverse
indicator
Adjustment
knob
Forward and reverse
rotation interval setting
button
LED
display
Heating bath
power switch

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Name
Description
LED display
Indicates the current working status and parameter setting.
Forward indicator
The indicator is on when the instrument is in the state of forward rotation
only
Reverse indicator
The indicator is on when the instrument is rotating forwardly and reversely in
turn
Forward and reverse
rotation interval setting
button
Int
Press this key to enter the state of setting the forward and reverse rotation
interval time. Turning the adjustment knob can set the intermittent left and
right rotation time within the range of 1-999 sec. When set to 0 sec, the
instrument rotates forward only
Adjustment knob
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the parameter and counterclockwise to
decrease the parameter
Press this key to start / stop the instrument
Water mode indicator
The indictor is on when the heating bath is in the water bath mode
Oil mode indicator
The indicator is on when the heating bath is in the oil bath mode
Heating indicator
The indicator is on when the Heating bath is in the heating state
Temperature adjustment
knob
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the parameter and counterclockwise to
decrease the parameter
Press this key to start / stop the instrument
Press the key for 3s to switch heating mode between the water heating and
oil heating.
Heating bath power switch
Turn on / off the main power supply to the heating bath
After the main unit is turned on, the interface is on and indicates the real-time speed:
Fig. 15
This interface indicates the real-time speed. Turn the adjustment knob to set the speed and press the
adjustment knob to start the instrument. The rotation speed can be changed by turning the adjustment knob
while the instrument is in operation. After setting, the interface automatically changes to real-time speed.
Press the “INT” key to stop the motor, with LED indicating “txxx” (xxx is the intermittent operation
interval, to be set within 1-999sec), as shown in the figure.
Fig. 16
Turning the adjustment knob can adjust the forward and reverse rotation interval time. The instrument only
rotates forward when the forward and reverse rotation interval time is 0.

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After setting, by pressing the “INT” key, the interface changes to the real-time speed display.
When the heating bath is turned on, water mode is the default mode, the water mode indicator is on and the
interface is on, indicating the real-time temperature:
Fig. 17
Turn the temperature adjustment knob to set the target temperature of the heating bath. After setting, by
pressing the knob, the heating indicator is on and the heating process begins. In the heating process, the
target temperature can be changed by turning the knob. After setting, the interface automatically changes to
real-time temperature.
Press the knob for 3s to switch the heating mode, with the corresponding indicator being on.
Water bath mode display:
Fig. 18
Oil bath mode display:
Fig. 19
Operation
•Check that whether working voltage specified on the nameplate matches with power network voltage
•Power socket should be grounded properly
•Switch on the power and turn on the power switch
•Turn the adjustment knob to set the target speed
•Press the forward and reverse rotation interval setting button to set the forward and reverse rotation
interval time. If set to “0”, the instrument only rotates forward.
•Press the temperature adjustment knob for several seconds to switch between the water and oil bath
modes.
•Turn the temperature adjustment knob to set the target temperature (up to 90℃under the water bath
mode).
•Press the temperature adjustment knob to start heating

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•Squeeze the handle switch to place the evaporating flask into the heating bath
•Press the adjustment knob to start rotation
Normal work of the product during the operations above means the product can be put into normal service.
If abnormal work occurs, which means the product may be damaged during transport, please contact the
after-sales service center of local supplier or manufacturer.
Note:
Please don’t remove the evaporating flask and receiving flask while the instrument is in
operation.
If the vacuum pump is not used, keep the vacuum tube interface open.
Troubleshooting
Review the information in the table below to troubleshoot operating problems.
Problem
Cause
Solution
No LED display
Power connection
Check the power cord connection
Fuse
Check the fuse and replace it if necessary.
ERR 001
Driving motor overcurrent
Check the revolving shaft for any blockage and
remove the foreign object if any.
ERR 002
Abnormal speed
Turn off the instrument and restart it.
ERR 003
Excessively high temperature
Turn off the heating bath and restart it when its
temperature falls to the room temperature.
ERR 004
Sensor failure
Replace the temperature sensor
If the above faults can not be cleared, please contact the manufacturer/supplier.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Operate and maintain the product properly, so that it is in a good working state, which can extend the
service life of the product. In routine service, keep the product dry and clean, remove the spilled liquid
quickly, clean the outer surface with a non-grinding cleaner, and do not connect the power supply until all
surfaces are dry. If liquid or moist solid enters the product, please disconnect the power supply quickly and
leave off, and contact the manufacturer / supplier for more advice.
•Keep the product clean, and the cleaning solution is not allowed to flow into the machine.
•Power must be disconnected before maintenance and cleaning, and please use our recommended
methods to clean the product. The method to clean:
Dye
Isopropanol
Building materials
Aqueous solution /isopropanol with active agent
Cosmetic
Aqueous solution /isopropanol with active agent
Food
Aqueous solution with active agent
Fuel oil
Aqueous solution with active agent
•You can consult the manufacturer about the materials that are not listed in the above table. Before
using other cleaning methods, the user must confirm with the manufacturer / supplier that the method
will not damage the instrument. When cleaning the product, please wear suitable protective gloves.

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User replaceable accessories and spare parts
Description
Quantity
Cat. No.
Glassware set V17
1
531-1375
Glassware set V17C
1
531-1376
Glassware set D17
1
531-1378
Glassware set V12
1
531-1380
Evaporating flask 50ml
1
531-1384
Evaporating flask 100ml
1
531-1385
Evaporating flask 250ml
1
531-1386
Evaporating flask 500ml
1
531-1387
Evaporating flask 1000ml
1
531-1388
Evaporating flask 2000ml
1
531-1389
Coated evaporating flask 1000ml
1
531-1428
Receiving flask 100ml
1
531-1396
Receiving flask 250ml
1
531-1397
Receiving flask 500ml
1
531-1398
Receiving flask 1000ml
1
531-1399
Receiving flask 2000ml
1
531-1400
Coated receiving flask 1000ml
1
531-1429
Connector(NS 29/32, NS24/29)
1
531-1401
Connector(NS 29/32, NS19/26)
1
531-1402
Connector NS 29/32, NS14/23)
1
531-1403
Foam brake 250ml
1
531-1407
Vapor tube
1
531-1409
Distillation spider for simultaneous distillation
from 5 evaporating flasks(Without flasks) , 50ml
1
531-1411
Rubber ring with airtight lip-seal from a PTFE
compound with a built-in stainless steel spring
1
531-1413
Full fluorine ether rubber ring with airtight lip-seal
from a PTFE compound with a built-in stainless
steel spring
1
531-1414
Evaporation flask clip(red)
1
531-1415
Vacuum regulator /moisture trap (including the
vacuum meter and pressure regulating valve)
1
531-1417

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Technical service
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Contact us For information or technical assistance contact your local VWR representative or visit vwr.com.
Warranty
VWR warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2)
years from date of delivery. If a defect is present, VWR will, at its option and cost, repair, replace, or refund
the purchase price of this product to the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period. This
warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication, or
from ordinary wear and tear. If the required maintenance and inspection services are not performed
according to the manuals and any local regulations, such warranty turns invalid, except to the extent, the
defect of the product is not due to such non-performance.
Items being returned must be insured by the customer against possible damage or loss. This warranty shall
be limited to the aforementioned remedies. IT IS EXPRESSLYAGREED THAT THIS WARRANTY WILL BE
IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND IN LIEU OF THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY.
Compliance with local laws and regulations
The product structure conforms to the following safety standard:
EN 61010-1
EN 61010-2-10
The product structure conforms to the following EMC standard:
EN 61326-1
The product material conforms to the following ROHS standard:
Restriction of the Use of Certain HazardousSubstances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, 2011/65/EU
The customer is responsible for applying for and obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals or other
authorisations necessary to run or use the Product in its local environment. VWR will not be held liable for any
related omission or for not obtaining the required approval or authorisation, unless any refusal is due to a
defect of the product.