Freeze-dryer Epsilon 2-10D LSCplus
6 Operation
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Version 07/2022, Rev. 3.0 of 20/07/2022
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Translation of the original operating manual
6
Operation
6.1
Initial start-up
WARNING
Risk of injury caused by consequences of transport damage, or
improper connections (e.g. escaping media).
Leaks after the transport, set-up, and connection of the freeze-dryer may
lead to problems, e.g. the escape of media (depending on the
configuration of the freeze-dryer, e.g. refrigerant, heat transfer medium,
hydraulic oil, nitrogen, hydrogen peroxide, etc.), at a later time during the
initial start-up of the freeze-dryer.
This may lead to severe damage to health or even life-threatening injuries.
• Prior to the initial start-up of the freeze-dryer, all of the supply and
disposal connections must be checked for leaks by specialised
persons.
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6.2
Installation of accessories
The accessories must be completed in accordance with the drying method
that is applied as well as in accordance with the scope of supply.
6.3
Preparation
The ice condenser chamber must be clean and dry.
• Remove any water residues from the preceding run.
• Close the aeration valve and the media drain valve.
• Ensure that all of the valves of the accessories are closed.
• Switch the vacuum pump on.
6.4
Switching the freeze-dryer on
NOTE
The freeze-dryer is equipped with a main switch and a control switch (see
chapter 3 - "Safety"). The main switch establishes the mains power supply
and the control switch supplies the control system of the freeze-dryer with
power.
• Actuate the main switch.
• Actuate the control switch.
The LSCplus control unit performs a self-test and an initialisation. This may
take several seconds.
• Follow the safety instructions and hazard warnings (see chapter 3 -
