Instruction Manual

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
Freeze Dry Process 1
Freeze Dry Rates 2
Freeze Dry Capacity 3
Samples Containing Volatile Substances 4
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 4
Electrical Requirements 4
Location Requirements 4
Vacuum Pump Requirements 5
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 6
Unpacking Your Bulk Tray Dryer 6
Bulk Tray Dryer Components 7
Setting Up Your Bulk Tray Dryer 7
Installing the Tray Dryer on the Freeze Dry System 7
Venting the Vacuum Pump 9
Electrical Connection 9
Chemical Resistance of Freeze Dryer Components 9
Solvent Safety Precautions 10
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR BULK TRAY DRYER 11
Bulk Tray Dryer Controls 12
Operation Checklist 12
Operating the Bulk Tray Dryer 13
Freeze Drying Using the Manifold Valves 15
CHAPTER 5: MAINTAINING YOUR BULK TRAY DRYER 17
CHAPTER 6: USING THE RS232 RECEPTACLE 19
Computer Connection for Computer Interface 19