Owner's manual

ALPHA 1-4 LSC&
ALPHA 2-4 LSC&
Table of contents
Version 01/2011, Rev. 1.5 of 16/12/2013 • sb
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Translation of the original operating manual
7 Malfunctions and error correction .................................................................................... 72
7.1 General malfunctions ...................................................................................................... 72
7.1.1 Power failure .............................................................................................................. 73
7.1.2 Insufficient vacuum .................................................................................................... 74
7.1.2.1 Small flange connections ................................................................................... 74
7.1.2.2 Aeration valve, media drain valve....................................................................... 75
7.1.2.3 Pressure control valve ........................................................................................ 75
7.1.2.4 Rubber valves .................................................................................................... 75
7.1.2.5 Vacuum sensor .................................................................................................. 75
7.1.3 Insufficient ice condenser temperature ...................................................................... 76
7.2 Process and error messages .......................................................................................... 76
7.3 Service contact ............................................................................................................... 77
8 Maintenance and service................................................................................................... 78
8.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 78
8.1.1 Freeze-dryer .............................................................................................................. 78
8.1.1.1 Ice condenser chamber ...................................................................................... 79
8.1.1.2 Drying chamber .................................................................................................. 79
8.1.1.3 Aeration valve, media drain valve....................................................................... 79
8.1.1.4 Heat exchanger (only for air-cooled freeze-dryers) ............................................ 80
8.1.2 Vacuum pump ........................................................................................................... 80
8.1.3 Exhaust filter (oil mist separator)) .............................................................................. 81
8.1.4 Vacuum sensor .......................................................................................................... 81
8.1.5 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 82
8.2 Disinfection of the drying chamber and accessories........................................................ 82
8.3 Service............................................................................................................................ 83
8.4 Return of defective parts ................................................................................................. 84
9 Disposal .............................................................................................................................. 85
9.1 Disposal of the freeze-dryer ............................................................................................ 85
9.2 Disposal of the packaging ............................................................................................... 85
10 Technical data .................................................................................................................... 86
10.1 Ambient conditions.......................................................................................................... 88
10.2 Technical documentation ................................................................................................ 88
11 Appendix ............................................................................................................................ 89
11.1 Mathematical relations .................................................................................................... 89
11.2 Brief operating instructions.............................................................................................. 90
11.3 EC declaration of conformity ........................................................................................... 96
11.4 Resistance to stress cracking an chemical influences "Plexiglas" ................................... 97
12 Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 115
13 Index ................................................................................................................................. 117