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Labconco 7949020 User Manual

Manual is about: FreeZone Benchtop Shell Freezers

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    Freezone ® benchtop shell freezers models 7949020 7949030 7949040 labconco corporation 8811 prospect avenue kansas city, mo 64132-2696 800-821-5525, 816-333-8811 fax 816-363-0130 e-mail labconco@labconco.Com home page www.Labconco.Com user’s manual please read the user’s manual before operating the ...

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    Copyright © 2004, 2007 labconco corporation. All rights reserved. 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 noti...

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    T t a a b b l l e e o o f f c c o o n n t t e e n n t t s s chapter 1: introduction 1 freeze dry process 1 freeze dry rates 2 freeze dry capacity 3 samples containing volatile substances 4 sample surface area and thickness of the sample 4 about this manual 5 typographical conventions 7 chapter 2: pr...

  • Page 4: Freeze Dry Process

    1 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 c c h h a a p p t t e e r r 1 1 i i n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n congratulations on your purchase of a labconco freezone® benchtop shell freezer, which is designed to prepare samples for laboratory lyophilization p...

  • Page 5: Freeze Dry Rates

    2 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 chapter 1: introduction freeze dry rates the efficiency of the freeze drying process is dependent upon the surface area and the thickness of the sample, the collector temperature and vacuum obtained, the eutectic point and solute...

  • Page 6: Freeze Dry Capacity

    3 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 chapter 1: introduction in order for lyophilization to occur, ice must be removed from the frozen sample via sublimation. This is accomplished by the collector and the vacuum pump. The collector, which should be at least 15 to 20...

  • Page 7: Samples Containing Volatile

    4 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 chapter 1: introduction vacuum in the system may recover before adding another sample to the system. If the vacuum does not recover, the capacity of the freeze dry system has been exceeded and the sample should be removed. If the...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    5 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 chapter 1: introduction through the dried portions of the product, which impedes their progress. As the drying front moves further and further down the matrix, the application of heat to the product becomes more important. Shell ...

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    6 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 chapter 1: introduction chapter 3: getting started contains the information you need to properly unpack, inspect and install your benchtop shell freezer. Chapter 4: using your benchtop shell freezer discusses the basic operation ...

  • Page 10: Typographical Conventions

    7 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 chapter 1: introduction 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: ge...

  • Page 11: Electrical Requirements

    8 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 c c h h a a p p t t e e r r 2 2 p p r r e e r r e e q q u u i i s s i i t t e e s s before you install your benchtop shell freezer, you need to prepare your site for installation. The benchtop shell freezer may be mounted on top ...

  • Page 12: Location Requirements

    9 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 chapter 2: prerequisites location requirements the benchtop shell freezer should be located in an area that provides an unobstructed flow of air around the cabinet. This air cools the refrigeration system. A minimum of 3" must be...

  • Page 13: Freezer

    10 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 c c h h a a p p t t e e r r 3 3 g g e e t t t t i i n n g g s s t t a a r r t t e e d d now that the site for your benchtop shell freezer is properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect, install and test your benchtop she...

  • Page 14: Benchtop Shell Freezer

    11 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 chapter 3: getting started do not return goods without the prior authorization of labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. If your benchtop shell freezer was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with th...

  • Page 15: Freezer

    12 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 chapter 3: getting started installing your benchtop shell freezer after you verify receipt of the proper components, move your benchtop shell freezer to the location where you want to install it. Then, follow the steps listed be...

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    13 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 chapter 3: getting started warning: the disposal 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 ...

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    14 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 c c h h a a p p t t e e r r 4 4 u u s s i i n n g g y y o o u u r r b b e e n n c c h h t t o o p p s s h h e e l l l l f f r r e e e e z z e e r r after your benchtop shell freezer has been installed as detailed in chapter 3: g...

  • Page 18: Operating The Benchtop Shell

    15 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 chapter 4: using your benchtop shell freezer benchtop shell freezer controls the control panel for the benchtop shell freezer is shown below with a description about its function. 1. Main power switch- (not shown - located on ri...

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    16 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 chapter 4: using your benchtop shell freezer follow the steps below each time you use the shell freezer to obtain optimum performance: 1. Check that the solvent bath drain plug is securely installed in the drain hose. 2. Remove ...

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    17 product service domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 c c h h a a p p t t e e r r 5 5 m m a a i i n n t t a a i i n n i i n n g g y y o o u u r r b b e e n n c c h h t t o o p p s s h h e e l l l l f f r r e e e e z z e e r r under normal operation, the benchtop shell freezer requir...

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    18 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 chapter 5: maintaining your benchtop shell freezer surfaces. Do not use solvents to remove stains from the exterior surfaces as they may damage the finish. Annually: 1. Every 12 months, or more often if the benchtop shell freeze...

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    19 product service domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 a a p p p p e e n n d d i i x x a a b b e e n n c c h h t t o o p p s s h h e e l l l l f f r r e e e e z z e e r r c c o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s the following pages list components that are available for your benchtop ...

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    20 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 appendix a: benchtop shell freezer components item qty part no. Description 1 1 7403100 lid 2 1 7408400 gasket – lid 3 1 1305200 switch 4 1 7394400 printed circuit board 5 1 7392208 label 6 1 7624100 hose – drain 7 1 7728000 plu...

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    21 product service domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 a a p p p p e e n n d d i i x x b b b b e e n n c c h h t t o o p p s s h h e e l l l l f f r r e e e e z z e e r r d d i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s.

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    22 product service domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 a a p p p p e e n n d d i i x x c c b b e e n n c c h h t t o o p p s s h h e e l l l l f f r r e e e e z z e e r r e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l s s p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s this appendix con...

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    23 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 appendix c: benchtop shell freezer specifications occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected, in accordance with iec 664..

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    24 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 appendix c: benchtop shell freezer specifications wiring diagram (115v, 60 hz model).

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    25 product service: domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 appendix c: benchtop shell freezer specifications wiring diagram (230v, 60 or 50 hz models).

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    26 product service domestic 1-800-522-7658, international 816-333-8811 declaration of conformity application council directive(s): 73/23/eec, 89/336/eec standard(s) to which conformity is declared: en61010, en55022, en50082-1 manufacturer’s name: labconco corporation manufacturer’s address: 8811 pro...