Genevac HT-8 & HT-12 Series II Evaporating Systems
04-4541
Issue 1-9 – June 2008
Page 3 of
64
Contents
1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Amendment Control Form .................................................................................................................... 6
1.1
Safety symbols ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Genevac Evaporators and Combustible Solvents ............................................................................................. 6
2
System description and options ....................................................................................................... 7
3
Scope of delivery and installation ..................................................................................................... 8
3.1
Checking the delivery ........................................................................................................................... 8
3.2
Arranging commissioning ..................................................................................................................... 8
3.3
Training ................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.4
Positioning the evaporator .................................................................................................................... 8
3.5
Fitting the vacuum pump ...................................................................................................................... 9
4
Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.1
Safe loading of rotor ........................................................................................................................... 10
4.2
Safe loading of rotor – General Document ......................................................................................... 11
Nomenclature ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Use of Correct Accessories ................................................................................................................ 11
Adherence to Mass Limit .................................................................................................................... 12
Safe loading of sample holders into swings ........................................................................................ 12
Incorrect – Sample Holder rotated ...................................................................................................... 12
Correct – Sample Holder well seated ................................................................................................. 12
Incorrect – Sample Holder on edge of swing ...................................................................................... 12
Series I vs Series II Swings: ............................................................................................................... 13
Balancing of swings and sample holders. ........................................................................................... 13
Good procedural practice ................................................................................................................... 14
4.3
Safe door operation ............................................................................................................................ 15
4.4
Limitations of use ............................................................................................................................... 15
5
Getting started .................................................................................................................................. 15
5.1
How to switch on the pump ................................................................................................................ 16
5.2
How to switch on the evaporator ........................................................................................................ 16
5.3
Using the keypad ............................................................................................................................... 17
5.4
What the screens do .......................................................................................................................... 18
Sample Holder Type ........................................................................................................................... 19
Sample Volume .................................................................................................................................. 19
Solvent ............................................................................................................................................... 20
SampleGuard Control Temperature ................................................................................................... 22
SampleGuard Control Channel .......................................................................................................... 22
Coolheat Enable Pressure ................................................................................................................. 22
Chamber Temperature Control ........................................................................................................... 22
Rotor Speed ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Heat-Off Option .................................................................................................................................. 23
During a run ....................................................................................................................................... 24
5.5
How to enter control data ................................................................................................................... 27
5.6
How to use SampleGuard .................................................................................................................. 32
5.7
How to use the condenser .................................................................................................................. 34
5.8
How to start a run ............................................................................................................................... 36
6
Getting the best from your system ................................................................................................. 39
6.1
Routine Checks .................................................................................................................................. 39
6.2
Problem prevention ............................................................................................................................ 40
6.3
Optimising a run ................................................................................................................................. 41
6.4
Pre-programmed Runs ....................................................................................................................... 42
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