Instruction Manual

Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 IR
Table of contents
Version 08/2009, Rev. 2.1 of 02/12/2014 • sb
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Translation of the original operating manual
1 General information ............................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Importance of the operating manual .................................................................................. 9
1.2 Intended use ..................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Warranty and liability ......................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Copyright ........................................................................................................................ 10
1.5 Explanation of symbols ................................................................................................... 10
1.6 Standards and regulations .............................................................................................. 10
1.7 Scope of supply .............................................................................................................. 10
2 Layout and mode of operation .......................................................................................... 11
2.1 Layout of the RVC........................................................................................................... 11
2.1.1 Functional and operating elements ............................................................................ 11
2.1.2 Name plate ................................................................................................................ 12
2.2 Mode of operation ........................................................................................................... 13
2.2.1 Principle of the rotational vacuum concentration ........................................................ 13
2.2.1.1 Advantages of the rotational vacuum concentration ........................................... 14
2.2.1.2 Examples of use ................................................................................................ 15
3 Safety .................................................................................................................................. 16
3.1 Marking of the unit .......................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Explanation of the symbols and notes ............................................................................. 17
3.3 Responsibility of the operator .......................................................................................... 18
3.4 Operating personnel ....................................................................................................... 18
3.5 Informal safety instructions ............................................................................................. 18
3.6 Safety instructions........................................................................................................... 19
3.6.1 Electrical safety ......................................................................................................... 19
3.6.2 Mechanical safety ...................................................................................................... 19
3.6.3 Fire prevention ........................................................................................................... 20
3.6.4 Thermal safety ........................................................................................................... 20
3.6.5 Chemical and biological safety................................................................................... 20
3.6.6 Safety instructions for evaporation ............................................................................. 21
3.7 Safety devices ................................................................................................................ 22
3.7.1 Lid lock device ........................................................................................................... 22
3.7.2 System check ............................................................................................................ 22
3.7.3 Power failure safety ................................................................................................... 22
3.7.4 Earth conductor check ............................................................................................... 22
3.8 Procedures in the event of hazards and accidents .......................................................... 23
3.9 Remaining hazards ......................................................................................................... 23
4 Storage and transport ....................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Storage conditions .......................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Dimensions and weight ................................................................................................... 24
4.3 Packaging ....................................................................................................................... 24
4.4 Transport safety device ................................................................................................... 25
4.5 On-site transport ............................................................................................................. 25