Christ Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic, Operating Manual

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Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic
Table of contents
Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.2 of 05/03/2019
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Translation of the original operating manuel
7 Malfunctions and error correction .................................................................................... 69
7.1 General malfunctions ...................................................................................................... 69
7.1.1 Power failure .............................................................................................................. 70
7.1.2 Insufficient vacuum .................................................................................................... 71
7.1.2.1 Small flange connections ................................................................................... 71
7.1.2.2 Aeration valve, media drain valve ...................................................................... 72
7.1.2.3 Pressure control valve ........................................................................................ 72
7.1.2.4 Rubber valves .................................................................................................... 72
7.1.2.5 Vacuum sensor .................................................................................................. 72
7.1.3 Insufficient ice condenser temperature ...................................................................... 73
7.2 Process and error messages .......................................................................................... 73
7.3 Service contact ............................................................................................................... 74
8 Maintenance and service ................................................................................................... 75
8.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 75
8.1.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 75
8.1.2 Ice condenser chamber ............................................................................................. 76
8.1.3 Aeration valve, media drain valve .............................................................................. 76
8.1.4 Heat exchanger (only for air-cooled freeze-dryers) .................................................... 77
8.1.5 Vacuum pump ........................................................................................................... 78
8.1.6 Exhaust filter (oil mist separator) ................................................................................ 78
8.1.7 Vacuum sensor .......................................................................................................... 79
8.1.8 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 79
8.2 Disinfection of the drying chamber and accessories ....................................................... 80
8.3 Service ........................................................................................................................... 80
8.4 Return of defective parts ................................................................................................. 81
9 Disposal .............................................................................................................................. 82
9.1 Disposal of the freeze-dryer ............................................................................................ 82
9.2 Disposal of the packaging ............................................................................................... 82
10 Technical data .................................................................................................................... 83
10.1 Ambient conditions ......................................................................................................... 84
10.2 Technical documentation ................................................................................................ 84
11 Appendix ............................................................................................................................ 85
11.1 EC declaration of conformity in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive ................. 85
11.2 Declaration of conformity
– China RoHS 2 ...................................................................... 87
11.3 EC declaration of conformity in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive ....... 89
12 Glossary ............................................................................................................................. 91
13 Index ................................................................................................................................... 93