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Rev.004, 12/07

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Contents

Important Symbols...................................................................................................................... 4

Foreward ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................................................5

Inspection .........................................................................................................................................6

Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Installation ................................................................................................................................... 9

Unpacking.........................................................................................................................................9

Physical Location............................................................................................................................10

Ambient Air Requirements .............................................................................................................10

Electrical Requirements .................................................................................................................10

Vacuum Pump Installation and Maintenance.................................................................................11

Liquid Nitrogen Trap................................................................................................................. 12

Installation.......................................................................................................................................13

Operation........................................................................................................................................14

Cleaning..........................................................................................................................................14

Pre-Operational Baseline Performance Test ......................................................................... 15

System Start-Up ........................................................................................................................ 16

Microprocessor Control Panel ........................................................................................................16

Normal Operation ...........................................................................................................................17

Installation for Manifold Systems............................................................................................ 18

Installation.......................................................................................................................................19

Installation and Use of Quick-Vac Valves ......................................................................................19

Diagram of Quick-Vac Valves ........................................................................................................20

System Defrost and Shut Off ................................................................................................... 21

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 22

General ...........................................................................................................................................22

Removing the Condenser...............................................................................................................24

Vacuum Leak Troubleshooting Procedure.....................................................................................25

Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 26

Service & Warranties ................................................................................................................ 28

FTS Warranties and Service Agreements......................................................................................28

Standard Warranty .........................................................................................................................29

Service Options ..............................................................................................................................30

Return of FTS Equipment...............................................................................................................31

Material Safety Data Sheets ..................................................................................................... 32

Summary of Contents for Dura-Dry II

Page 1: ...a Dry II Condenser Module Operator s Manual FTS 3538 Main Street Stone Ridge NY 12484 USA www SPIndustries com 800 251 1531 or 001 845 687 0071 SP Service 877 548 4666 or 001 215 672 7800 FAX 845 687...

Page 2: ...SP Industries Inc that you are using the most current version of this document SP Industries Inc is free to modify any of its products and services in any manner and at any time notwithstanding the in...

Page 3: ...rational Baseline Performance Test 15 System Start Up 16 Microprocessor Control Panel 16 Normal Operation 17 Installation for Manifold Systems 18 Installation 19 Installation and Use of Quick Vac Valv...

Page 4: ...tentially hot surface Use appropriate caution Do not store flammable materials in chamber Wear Safety Glasses Crush Hazard Keep hands clear when operating door Corrosive Chemical Wear suitable gloves...

Page 5: ...and contact numbers which you may require at some future date Keep it close at hand and refer to it often Additional manuals may be purchased from our Parts Department If any part of these instructio...

Page 6: ...freight bill or express receipt and have it signed by the carrier s agent Failure to adequately describe any such external evidence of loss or damage may result in carrier s refusing to honor your dam...

Page 7: ...module available anywhere Additional standard features for the Dura Dry II MP Condenser Module include a convenient drain line stainless steel top work surface as well as an easily removable condenser...

Page 8: ...Operator s Manual Dura Dry II Overview SP Industries Inc Rev 004 12 07 8 Rear Panel Hookups 1 Communication Port 2 Sterile Air Inlet 3 Circuit Breaker Right Side Condenser Ventilation 1 2 3...

Page 9: ...ediately All packing material must be kept for their inspection FTS carefully tests all products thoroughly for quality and operational specifications prior to shipment The products are adequately pac...

Page 10: ...temperature specifications of these units Check the voltage requirements as stated on your serial tag against your power supply All Dura Dry II MP units are shipped with NEMA 6 30P plugs except units...

Page 11: ...clean prior to each run Attach Oil Mist Eliminator before running Note on High Vapor Pressure Solvents If your product contains high vapor pressure solvents you should perform the beginning of your ru...

Page 12: ...eze dryer when it is important to trap high vapor pressure solvents Typically these solvents come off of product early in the cycle During this time the LNT can be valved so it is on line When the pre...

Page 13: ...MP 1 Bolt the LNT shelf to the right side of the Dura Dry II MP with the inlet and outlet tubing entering the appropriate holes in the cabinet 2 Open the door of the Dura Dry 3 Attach the tubing from...

Page 14: ...not be anchored down in any way This top configuration allows the liquid nitrogen vapor to escape in a way that avoids excessive pressure build up 4 To place the LNT on by pass open the by pass valve...

Page 15: ...ing up Avoid using a rotational movement as this may cause the black rubber grommet to come out of round 2 Once the test plug is removed check to make sure that the black rubber grommet is round when...

Page 16: ...y if adequate voltage cannot be provided The Dura Dry II MP can be operated with low voltage for short periods of time but you may not reach ultimate low on temperature or vacuum Additionally the oper...

Page 17: ...indicator light When the refrigeration is activated this light should go on 3 When the condenser temperature reaches 40 C the vacuum pump will turn on within 5 seconds The VACUUM digital readout will...

Page 18: ...Rev 004 12 07 18 Installation for Manifold Systems 1 Chamber door 2 Microprocessor control 3 Vacuum pump access door 4 CA 3 manifold adapter 5 MS 14 14 port manifold 6 Support rod 7 Coupling 8 Drip p...

Page 19: ...lso an option that contains 6 ports for 6 manifolds Installation and Use of Quick Vac Valves 1 All ports have been greased at the factory If additional grease is needed FTS recommends Dow Corning or e...

Page 20: ...skware is manufactured with this lip If you are using another manufacturer s flaskware you ma be able to introduce it into the Quick Vac Valve with no difficulty FTS also manufactures Quick Vac Valves...

Page 21: ...the temperature of the condenser reduces rapidly the defrost system will reactivate in 3 minutes This cycle will continue until the system detects that the condenser no longer has ice on it At that t...

Page 22: ...s OR Should the microprocessor reactivate the entire system after a power interruption the VOLTAGE red light will blink for the duration of the run OR If the voltage light blinks on and off after the...

Page 23: ...Department OR If during a lyophilization run the OUT OF RANGE light for VACUUM turns on and remains on the system will sound an audible alarm Should the vapors in the product have high vapor pressures...

Page 24: ...refully remove condenser Avoid sharp bending or twisting of connecting insulated hoses a NOTE we suggest that when the condenser is removed from its housing that it be rested on a support 4 You may cl...

Page 25: ...rease the optimum capacity of your pump 2 Make sure that the drain hose is plugged 3 Open the condenser door Using two 2 rubber stoppers plug the condenser outlet ports on the condenser housing 4 Acti...

Page 26: ...ked periodically to be 5 Condenser Refrigeration condenser located inside the Dura Dry The condenser must remain clean Fins may be cleaned either with a vacuum or with compressed air When using compre...

Page 27: ...ey need to be cut in order to remove dried cracked and stretched sections caused by insertion of the larger drain plug Once the system has been maintained a performance check should be done and compar...

Page 28: ...the world from our home office located at the FTS manufacturing facility in Stone Ridge New York In addition to factory support personnel we have a worldwide network of qualified service organization...

Page 29: ...l travel to the equipment Necessary parts and reasonable labor charges if FTS agrees that local service is preferable These parts and labor charges are subject to written approval prior to initiating...

Page 30: ...tificate of calibration which is traceable to N I S T The purchase of this plan also provides discounted parts and labor rate for additional service if required Full Service Agreement This plan covers...

Page 31: ...urned without a RA number without freight prepaid or with an expired RA number This number is valid for 30 days if your RA number expires you must request a new number Before working on systems that a...

Page 32: ...275 5829 Company s Info Ph 718 293 3330 Record No For Safety Entry 001 Tot Safety Entries This Stk 001 Status SE Date MSDS Prepared 13MAY88 Safety Data Review Date 09MAR93 MSDS Preparer s Name MARC C...

Page 33: ...ardous Decomp Products INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION MAY PRODUCE CO Hazardous Poly Occur NO Health Hazard Data Route Of Entry Inhalation YES Route Of Entry Skin NO Route Of Entry Ingestion YES Health Haz Acut...

Page 34: ...portation Data Disposal Data Label Data Label Required YES Technical Review Date 09MAR93 Label Date 25JAN93 Label Status F Common Name SOLVENT REFINED NEUTRAL PARAFFINIC OIL Chronic Hazard NO Signal W...

Page 35: ...PENTAFLUORO PENTAFLUOROETHANE Ingredient Sequence Number 01 Percent 50 NIOSH RTECS Number KI6365000 CAS Number 354 33 6 OSHA PEL N K FP N ACGIH TLV N K FP N Proprietary NO Ingredient ETHANE 1 1 1 TRIF...

Page 36: ...PPLICABLE Proprietary NO Ingredient ING 8 REQ PROVIDED A QUALIFIED OPERATOR IS AVAIL CALL A MD DO NOT GIVE EPINEPHRINE ADERNALINE INGEST ING 10 Ingredient Sequence Number 09 NIOSH RTECS Number 9999999...

Page 37: ...Z OSHA PEL NOT APPLICABLE ACGIH TLV NOT APPLICABLE Proprietary NO Ingredient ING 16 OF THE MATERIAL AND ALTER THE RCRA CLASSIFICATION AND THE PROPER DISPOSAL METHOD Ingredient Sequence Number 17 NIOSH...

Page 38: ...Rate And Ref 1 COMPARED TO CC1 4 Solubility In Water UNKNOWN Percent Volatiles By Volume SUPDAT pH SUPDAT Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Flash Point NOT APPLICABLE Lower Explosive Limit NONE BY ASTM...

Page 39: ...fe Handling and Use Steps If Matl Released Spill ALWAYS WEAR REC PERS PROT EQUIP EVACUATE ALL UNPROTECTED PERS PROT PERS SHOULD REMOVE ANY IGNIT SOURCES SHUT OFF LEAK IF W OUT RISK PROVIDE VENT UNPROT...

Page 40: ...AZ 50 R 507 Chronic Hazard NO Signal Word DANGER Acute Health Hazard Moderate X Contact Hazard Severe X Fire Hazard None X Reactivity Hazard Slight X Special Hazard Precautions DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS...

Page 41: ...s See Section 15 for European Label Information See Section 8 for exposure limits if applicable 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION US OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD Product assessed in accordance with OSHA...

Page 42: ...spills can be absorbed with fire retardant treated sawdust diatomaceous earth etc Contain and remove larger spills for salvage or disposal ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS Prevent spills from entering storm...

Page 43: ...oxide HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur 11 TOXICOLOGICAL DATA ACUTE TOXICOLOGY ORAL TOXICITY RATS Practically non toxic LD50 greater than 2000 mg kg Based on testing of similar products and or t...

Page 44: ...vity or reactivity and is not formulated with contaminants as determined by the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure TCLP However used product may be regulated 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION USA DOT N...

Page 45: ...he product are therefore assumed by the user and WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN RESPECT T...

Page 46: ...o For Safety Entry 012 Tot Safety Entries This Stk 021 Status SM Date MSDS Prepared 25JUN90 Safety Data Review Date 14DEC93 Supply Item Manager CX MSDS Serial Number BSDDZ Specification Number BB G 11...

Page 47: ...HEN EXPOSED TO HEAT FLAME VAPORS HEAVIER THAN AIR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA Reactivity Data Stability YES Cond To Avoid Stability HIGH HEAT OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES O...

Page 48: ...ste Disposal Method MOVE LEAKY CYLINDER TO OUTDOORS OR VENTILATED HOOD ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT MODERATE RATE DISPOSE IAW FED STATE LOCALREGULATIONS Precautions Handling Storing DO NOT DROP CYLINDER...

Page 49: ...XTURES AFI Class 2 1 AFI ID Number UN1978 AFI Label FLAMMABLE GAS AFI Basic Pac Ref 6 6 6 8 Additional Trans Data NARCOTIC SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT Disposal Data Label Data Label Required YES Technical Revie...

Page 50: ...RGET ORGANS CNS SKIN EYE DON T DROP CYLINDER STORE IN CONTAINERS MEETING BONDING GROUNDING GUIDELINES IAW NFPA 77 1983 RECOMM PRACT ON STATIC ELECTRICITY Protect Eye Y Protect Skin Y Protect Respirato...

Page 51: ...al Vapor reduces oxygen available for breathing and is heavier than air Liquid contact can cause frostbite HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS Human health effects of overexposure by inhalation may include nonspecif...

Page 52: ...IGHTING MEASURES Flammable Properties Flash Point Will not burn Flammable limits in Air by Volume LEL Not applicable UEL Not applicable Fire and Explosion Hazards Use water spray or fog to cool contai...

Page 53: ...in low places Personal Protective Equipment Neoprene rubber or leather gloves should be used when handling liquid Chemical splash goggles should be worn when handling liquid Under normal manufacturing...

Page 54: ...rved at concentrations 22 No cardiac sensitization was observed in dogs after breathing 800 000 ppm for periods of 5 10 minutes following epinephrine challenge In another test dogs exposed to up to 30...

Page 55: ...genic developmental or reproductive hazards The compound does not produce genetic damage in bacterial cell cultures but has not been tested in animals DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal Reclaim by...

Page 56: ...er depending on use conditions The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in combination with any other material or...

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