Manual
Freeze-dryer EPSILON 2-6 LSCplus
Table of contents
Version 10/2012, Rev. 1.6 of 16/12/2014 • sb
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Translation of the original operating manual
7 Malfunctions and error correction .................................................................................... 88
7.1 General malfunctions ...................................................................................................... 88
7.1.1 Power failure .............................................................................................................. 89
7.1.2 Insufficient vacuum .................................................................................................... 90
7.1.2.1 Small flange connections ................................................................................... 90
7.1.2.2 Aeration valve, media drain valve....................................................................... 91
7.1.2.3 Pressure control valve ........................................................................................ 91
7.1.2.4 Rubber valves .................................................................................................... 91
7.1.2.5 Vacuum sensor .................................................................................................. 91
7.1.3 Insufficient ice condenser temperature ...................................................................... 92
7.2 Process and error messages .......................................................................................... 92
7.3 Service contact ............................................................................................................... 93
8 Maintenance and service................................................................................................... 94
8.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 94
8.1.1 Freeze-dryer .............................................................................................................. 94
8.1.1.1 Ice condenser chamber ...................................................................................... 95
8.1.1.2 Special equipment: Stainless steel door latch at the loading door ...................... 95
8.1.1.3 Aeration valve, media drain valve....................................................................... 96
8.1.1.4 Heat exchanger (only air cooled freeze-dryers) .................................................. 96
8.1.2 Vacuum pump ........................................................................................................... 97
8.1.3 Exhaust filter (oil mist separator) ................................................................................ 97
8.1.4 Vacuum sensor .......................................................................................................... 98
8.1.5 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 98
8.2 Disinfection of the drying chamber and accessories........................................................ 99
8.3 Maintenance schedule .................................................................................................. 100
8.4 Service.......................................................................................................................... 102
8.5 Return of defective parts ............................................................................................... 102
9 Disposal ............................................................................................................................ 104
9.1 Disposal of the freeze-dryer .......................................................................................... 104
9.2 Disposal of the packaging ............................................................................................. 104
10 Technical data .................................................................................................................. 105
10.1 Ambient conditions........................................................................................................ 107
10.2 Technical documentation .............................................................................................. 107
11 Appendix .......................................................................................................................... 108
11.1 Mathematical relations .................................................................................................. 108
11.2 EC-Declaration of conformity ........................................................................................ 109
11.3 Resistance to stress cracking and chemical influences "Plexiglas" ............................... 111
12 Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 129
13 Index ................................................................................................................................. 131