Operator`s manual
Contents VirTis BenchTop 2K, 4K and 6K
Relay Test .....................................................................................................................................................15
Vacuum Pump Maintenance .........................................................................................................................15
Alarms Menu......................................................................................................................................................16
Setpoints Menu ..................................................................................................................................................16
Condenser Temperature ...............................................................................................................................16
Vacuum OK ...................................................................................................................................................16
Power Save Deadband .................................................................................................................................16
Maintenance Menu and Factory Options ...........................................................................................................17
Factory Options .............................................................................................................................................17
Interstage Control..........................................................................................................................................18
Calibration .....................................................................................................................................................18
Basic Operation ................................................................................................................................... 21
Getting Started...................................................................................................................................................21
Product Preparation: Flask / Manifold Drying.....................................................................................................21
Product Preparation: Drum Manifold Shelf Drying .............................................................................................21
Product Preparation: Chamber Drying ...............................................................................................................22
Quickseal Valves ...............................................................................................................................................22
Operation Instructions........................................................................................................................................23
Meltback.............................................................................................................................................................24
Preventing Glassware Breakage........................................................................................................................25
Product Dryness End Point................................................................................................................................25
Stoppering (Optional).........................................................................................................................................25
Cold Trap Condenser .......................................................................................................................... 27
Product Requirements .......................................................................................................................................27
Cold Trap Setup.................................................................................................................................................28
Optional Components ......................................................................................................................... 29
Manifolds............................................................................................................................................................29
Shelf Racks........................................................................................................................................................30
Liquid Nitrogen Trap ..........................................................................................................................................31
Filter Trap...........................................................................................................................................................32
BenchTop Cold Plate .........................................................................................................................................33
Initial Setup of the BenchTop Cold Plate .......................................................................................................33
Cold Plate Operation .....................................................................................................................................33
General Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 35
Vacuum System.................................................................................................................................................35
Vacuum Pump...............................................................................................................................................35
Changing Vacuum Pump Oil .........................................................................................................................35
Vacuum Tubing and Gaskets ........................................................................................................................36
Door Gasket ..................................................................................................................................................36
Vacuum Pump Gas Ballast Valve..................................................................................................................36
Quickseal Valves...........................................................................................................................................37
Refrigeration System .........................................................................................................................................37
The Air-Cooled Condenser............................................................................................................................37
Condenser Chamber .....................................................................................................................................38
Acrylic Parts .......................................................................................................................................................38
Appendix A: Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 39
Vacuum Problems..............................................................................................................................................39
Product Melting ..................................................................................................................................................40
Appendix B: Serum Vial Capacities................................................................................................... 41
Appendix C: Stainless Steel Cleaners............................................................................................... 43
vi Revision 004, 12/09
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