User Manual

Delta 1-24 LSC&
Delta 2-24 LSC&
Table of contents
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Version 04/2013, Rev. 1.2 of 20/02/2014 • sb
Translation of the original operating manual
1 General information ........................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Importance of the operating manual ................................................................................ 10
1.2 Intended use ................................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Warranty and liability ....................................................................................................... 11
1.4 Copyright ........................................................................................................................ 11
1.5 Explanation of symbols ................................................................................................... 11
1.6 Standards and regulations .............................................................................................. 11
1.7 Scope of supply .............................................................................................................. 11
2 Layout and mode of operation .......................................................................................... 12
2.1 Layout of the freeze-dryer ............................................................................................... 12
2.1.1 Functional and operating elements ............................................................................ 12
2.1.2 Name plate ................................................................................................................ 15
2.2 Mode of operation ........................................................................................................... 16
2.2.1 General information on freeze-drying ......................................................................... 16
2.2.2 Freeze-drying process ............................................................................................... 19
2.2.2.1 Preparation ........................................................................................................ 19
2.2.2.2 Freezing ............................................................................................................. 19
2.2.2.3 Main drying ........................................................................................................ 20
2.2.2.4 Final drying ........................................................................................................ 21
2.2.2.5 End of drying and aeration ................................................................................. 21
2.2.2.6 Defrosting .......................................................................................................... 21
3 Safety .................................................................................................................................. 23
3.1 Marking of the unit .......................................................................................................... 23
3.2 Explanation of the symbols and notes ............................................................................. 24
3.3 Responsibility of the operator .......................................................................................... 25
3.4 Operating personnel ....................................................................................................... 25
3.5 Informal safety instructions ............................................................................................. 25
3.6 Safety instructions........................................................................................................... 26
3.6.1 Electrical safety ......................................................................................................... 26
3.6.2 Mechanical safety ...................................................................................................... 27
3.6.3 Fire prevention ........................................................................................................... 27
3.6.4 Thermal safety ........................................................................................................... 27
3.6.5 Chemical and biological safety................................................................................... 28
3.7 Safety devices ................................................................................................................ 28
3.7.1 System check ............................................................................................................ 28
3.8 Procedures in the event of hazards and accidents .......................................................... 29
3.9 Remaining hazards ......................................................................................................... 29