Instruction Manual

Freeze-dryer EPSILON 1-4 LSCplus
Freeze-dryer EPSILON 2-4 LSCplus
Table of contents
Version 04/2014, Rev. 1.4 of 09/12/2014 • sb
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Translation of the original operating manual
7 Malfunctions and error correction .................................................................................... 85
7.1 General malfunctions ...................................................................................................... 85
7.1.1 Power failure .............................................................................................................. 86
7.1.2 Insufficient vacuum .................................................................................................... 87
7.1.2.1 Small flange connections ................................................................................... 87
7.1.2.2 Aeration valve .................................................................................................... 88
7.1.2.3 Pressure control valve ........................................................................................ 88
7.1.2.4 Rubber valves .................................................................................................... 88
7.1.2.5 Vacuum sensor .................................................................................................. 88
7.1.3 Insufficient ice condenser temperature ...................................................................... 89
7.2 Process and error messages .......................................................................................... 89
7.3 Service contact ............................................................................................................... 90
8 Maintenance and service................................................................................................... 91
8.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 91
8.1.1 Freeze-dryer .............................................................................................................. 91
8.1.1.1 Ice condenser chamber ...................................................................................... 92
8.1.1.2 Special equipment: Stainless steel door latch at the loading door ...................... 92
8.1.1.3 Aeration valve .................................................................................................... 93
8.1.1.4 Heat exchanger (only air cooled freeze-dryers) .................................................. 93
8.1.2 Vacuum pump ........................................................................................................... 94
8.1.3 Exhaust filter (oil mist separator) ................................................................................ 94
8.1.4 Vacuum sensor .......................................................................................................... 95
8.1.5 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 95
8.2 Disinfection of the drying chamber and accessories........................................................ 96
8.3 Maintenance schedule .................................................................................................... 97
8.4 Service............................................................................................................................ 98
8.5 Return of defective parts ................................................................................................. 99
9 Disposal ............................................................................................................................ 100
9.1 Disposal of the freeze-dryer .......................................................................................... 100
9.2 Disposal of the packaging ............................................................................................. 100
10 Technical data .................................................................................................................. 101
10.1 Ambient conditions........................................................................................................ 103
10.2 Technical documentation .............................................................................................. 103
11 Appendix .......................................................................................................................... 104
11.1 Mathematical relations .................................................................................................. 104
11.2 EC-Declaration of conformity ........................................................................................ 105
11.3 Resistance to stress cracking and chemical influences "Plexiglas" ............................... 107
12 Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 125
13 Index ................................................................................................................................. 127