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Leading Safety Standards

Superior Ease of Use

Reduced Cost of Ownership

Rotary Evaporator 

Hei-VAP Precision

Operating manual must be read before initial start-up. 

Please follow the safety instructions provided. 
Please keep for future reference. 

Operating  Manual 

  

Intelligent 

Evaporation 

Summary of Contents for Hei-VAP

Page 1: ...Use Reduced Cost of Ownership Rotary Evaporator Hei VAP Precision Operating manual must be read before initial start up Please follow the safety instructions provided Please keep for future reference...

Page 2: ...ment Dispositifs de s curit de l appareil 13 Remaining hazards Dangers r siduels 15 Disposal 18 Device Description 19 Device overview 19 Hei VAP Precision Overall view 19 Start Up 20 Switching on the...

Page 3: ...the condenser mounting 60 Install the vapor tube 61 Install the condenser 63 Install the evaporator flask 67 Insert the inlet tube 71 Assemble the collecting flask 73 Connect the cooling medium except...

Page 4: ...and warnings in these instructions very carefully to ensure safe operation of the product You will find the safety instructions in chapter 2 Warnings may be found in the introductions throughout of t...

Page 5: ...You must do something here This must be met prior to following any operating instructions Something is listed here 1 2 3 Operating instructions must be performed in the listed sequence Deviations from...

Page 6: ...ury accident and health risks Ce mot d avertissement signale des dommages corporels et mat riels incluant les risques de blessure d accident et les risques pour la sant CAUTION ATTENTION This signal w...

Page 7: ...tionn s dans le manuel d utilisation Observe warnings Tenir compte des avertissements The following specific safety icons in correspondence with BGV A8 regulations will be used at the respective text...

Page 8: ...d entre poser ou de stocker The rotary evaporator is constructed according to the current state of the art and accepted safety regulations However risks still exist during the installation operationa...

Page 9: ...echnologie et selon les r glements de s curit reconnus Toutefois les risques peuvent encore se poser lors de l installation l exploitation et la maintenance Please ensure the operating manual is avail...

Page 10: ...signated use of Hei VAP rotary evapo rator L utilisateur en assume l enti re responsabilit Une utilisation conforme implique gale ment le respect de ce manuel et de toutes les instructions et des cons...

Page 11: ...et up and the operation are only within the designated buildings with the proper equipment for laboratories S assurer que le montage et la mise en service ont lieu uniquement dans des b ti ments poss...

Page 12: ...on ne monte ou met en service aucun appareil qui repr sente une source d mission ou de radiation pour les ondes ionisantes ou dans le domaine des ultrasons Verify that adiabatic compression and shock...

Page 13: ...y damages caused by an incorrect and improper usage of the rotary evaporator Heidolph Instruments d cline toute responsabilit quant aux dommages corporels et ou mat riels dus une utilisation non confo...

Page 14: ...perature protection on the drive motor Protection contre la surchauffe sur le moteur de commande Torque restrictor Limiteur de couple Glassware set Verrerie Borosilicate glass Verre borosilicat Screw...

Page 15: ...rotation WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Danger of slipping Risque de chute Risk of injury Risque de blessure The floor near the machine may be dirty after the operation or during malfunctions in the machine W...

Page 16: ...a zone de danger zone d op ration p rim tre de protection WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Risk of injury from operational noise Risque de blessure par le bruit produit lors du fonctionne ment de l appareil Hear...

Page 17: ...ts Disconnect the sockets from the power source to completely de energize Signaler au personnel op rateur l emplacement des prises de courant D brancher les prises de courant de la source d nergie pou...

Page 18: ...e prohibited near at the equip ment Il existe un risque d incendie et d explosion proximit de l va po rateur Interdiction de fumer d allumer feu et bougie pr s de l ap pareil Flammable liquids may not...

Page 19: ...e 3 and the vacuum The settings are made on the control panel 5 of the base unit 4 The drive unit 1 provides a rotation which reduces the risk of vapor evaporation and accelerates the evaporation proc...

Page 20: ...g on the base unit 1 Switch on the base unit by pressing the toggle switch of the power switch 2 2The power switch of the base unit must be in the 1 position 1 2 Figure 5 1 Base unit 1 Power switch 2...

Page 21: ...l and the base unit can be adjusted to the optimal length by a cable run and reel The control panel can therefore be placed on a shelf and offers a slight inclination for a view from above The control...

Page 22: ...be seen The cable reel is surrounded by a shell 4 Reel in the cable to the desired length by wrapping the cable around the reel 5 5Press the shell to the control panel 1 Pull the control panel apart s...

Page 23: ...s desired in order to adjust the surface and view to the control panel 4 Place the control panel on the prefabricated guide rails that snap in and attach on the wall or deposit it on a stable surface...

Page 24: ...t lower or right upward while keeping handle depressed 2 Release the hand lift 1 at the desired position The drive unit snaps into the appropriate position when released Version Hei VAP Advantage Hei...

Page 25: ...e start screen All current actual values are displayed as large numbers and the target values as small numbers The programs of the top menu bar are highlighted by turning the rotary pushbutton control...

Page 26: ...entry accept OK All changes in the menu view are discarded with soft key Esc 1 Context Help The context sensitive help menu function shows detailed information of the just selected menu item such as h...

Page 27: ...h temperature Actual value displays of all modes The heating bath is filled with heat transfer liquid The rotary evaporator is operational and switched on at the power switch of the base unit Figure 5...

Page 28: ...ional vapor temperature sensor If a vapor temperature sensor is connected during the operation Switch the unit off and on to activate the program part The vapor temperature is displayed on the screen...

Page 29: ...only by using valve controlled pumps Rotavac valve control Rotavac valve tec or House vacuum source Timer Setting of the timer to shut down the process Setting range is between 1 and 1440 minutes For...

Page 30: ...n be changed in the menu view Heating bath Setting of the bath temperature Setting range is between 20 C and maximum heating bath temperature MAX TEMP is adjustable in Setup with a highest range of 21...

Page 31: ...quantity The temperature increase refers to the starting temperature during the de activated process It is also necessary that a constant temperature Heidolph Rotacool or Rotachill recommended is pres...

Page 32: ...e is reduced until the user defined final pressure is reached Final pressure Setting of the absolute pressure where the distillation process is terminated Setting range is between 1 mbar and the safet...

Page 33: ...adjustable from 10 100 in 10 incre ments in the speed menu entry Softkey Start all and Stop all A distillation can be started and stopped automatically by using softkey Start all 1 and Stop all 1 as...

Page 34: ...cord The vacuum control is not activated Parameters are set You are in the menu view of a mode SET pressure AUTO easy AUTO accurate gradient Press softkey Store Favorite The entry is set to lowercase...

Page 35: ...t increase of the pressure time curve than the same pressure reduction in 5 minutes The maximum attainable increase of the pressure time curve is limited by the pump capacity and the leak rate of the...

Page 36: ...b menu Enter pressure time steps 4 Up to 20 gradient steps can be entered whereby each gradient step consists of pressure and time The pressure and time can be set in each line However the Sum of time...

Page 37: ...hing over between graph and values is not possible when the vacuum control unit is switched off Only the section for which pressure values are available is shown on the pressure axis The displayed tim...

Page 38: ...fter Hold Values The actual value screen or gradient increments screen isdisplayed Accept The current actual value of the pressure is accepted as a new set value List Display of all lists of the store...

Page 39: ...mbar Heating Bath Media Allows switching between different heating bath media and sets a limit to the maximum heating bath temperature for the media for operator safety Max Temp Heating Bath Sets the...

Page 40: ...re of the heating bath to be assigned in Setup however no more than 210 C Rotation 10 and 290 rpm in 1 rpm increments default value 100 rpm Vacuum 1 and 1200 mbar default value 1000 mbar Hysteresis 1...

Page 41: ...rpm in 1 rpm increments default value 100 rpm Distillation rate dT 1 to 10 1 3 low 4 6 medium 7 10 high Hysteresis Hysteresis value 1 to 50 mbar default value 10 mbar Multiple solvent yes no default...

Page 42: ...during this time depending on which pressure was entered during the previous step Sum of Time Total time Adds the duration of the previous steps The number specifies the time since the start of the pr...

Page 43: ...Temp Heating bath 20 to 210 C max heating bath temp in 0 5 C default value 20 C Water 90 C 20 95 in 1 C PEG OIL 210 C 20 210 C in 1 C Language German English Spanish French Italian Bath Power at End...

Page 44: ...e heating bath Let the heating bath cool and reset the maximum temperature limiter see chapter Cleaning and maintenance Maintenance If the medium was not in the heating bath Contact service Drive unit...

Page 45: ...hapter Assembly Electrical connection When pressure is detected the Hei VAP Precision is emer gency stopped The Hei VAP Precision is reset to the starting condition when pressing any key Check the set...

Page 46: ...r Perform visual check Contact service The transportation protection device is active please raise the lift and briefly switch the unit off and then on again The transportation protection device is st...

Page 47: ...ing bath sensor is broken Heating bath is more than 217 C Ger te ausschalten Heating bathmedium abk hlen lassen Contact service falls kein Medium eingef llt wurde The temperature sensor for the heatin...

Page 48: ...e is defective The vacuum valve is short circuited Replace the vacuum valve The vacuum pump is not connected or defective The vacuum pump is not connected The connection between the vacuum box and the...

Page 49: ...in this condition Connect component Reset via power off on Vacuum valve or vacuum pump No vacuum valve or vacuum pump is connected Vacuumcontroller is not active Autoeasys Autoaccurate and Gradient m...

Page 50: ...maximum temperature limiter will switch off the heating bath The heating bath is cooled and disconnect from power supply Power switch off WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Hot surfaces Surfaces chaudes Burns Br l...

Page 51: ...d brancher la base de l appareil du bain chauffant uniquement hors tension Fermer l interrupteur 1 The heating bath is cooled and disconnect from power supply Power switch off 2 Take the heating bath...

Page 52: ...TION Attention Damage to the surfaces Dommages mat riels dus l emploi d un produit de net toyage corrosif All surfaces can be damaged by improper cleaning Dommages la surface de l appareil In any case...

Page 53: ...lectrique mise la terre The unit and voltage must match The type label on the back side of the unit provides all voltage specifics Voltage et intensit de cette prise Derri re l instrument il y a une t...

Page 54: ...ing on the rear side of the unit L instrument doit tre connect avec le cordon secteur fournit Il faudra ins rer celui ci l arri re de l appareil dans le connecteur pr vu cet effet For countries utiliz...

Page 55: ...Assembly parts Base unit Housing Control panel Lift evaporating flask Flask clamp Base plate heating plate Heating bath Minimum Maximum Marks Pouring rim Isolated handle Isolated handle Control panel...

Page 56: ...lowing The transportation safety device consists of three M5x8 screws and a connecting plate with holes for fixing the position 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 4 1 Transportation safety device 1 Transportation safet...

Page 57: ...tier et le syst me m canique de l appareil Avoid vibrations and shocks Eviter les chocs et secousses Carry the basic unit from below Base unit Chemicals may reach the atmosphere via the pump when han...

Page 58: ...h refer to the liquid level when the evaporator flask is immersed 1 Select a liquid suitable for your application such as tap water water soluble polyeth ylene glycol or oil of a lower viscosity 40 cP...

Page 59: ...ble in the shifting area and the Chiller Verify a solid seating of the heating bath base and the bath as well as the Chiller extension 1 Place the two screws on the right side of the extension plate o...

Page 60: ...ravailler attentivement CAUTION ATTENTION Unintentionally rotating drive Entra nement rotatif involontaire Injuries to hands Blessure des mains Verify that the rotation is displayed S assurer de l arr...

Page 61: ...the fastening clip 5 on the support rod 1 and fi x it with the fastening screw Put the vacuum sensor 4 into the fastening clip 5 Install the vapor tube The evaporator flask and the vapor tube are con...

Page 62: ...e clothing for activities on the rotary evaporator with goggles and gloves Porter des v tements de protection appropri s lunettes de protection et gants de protection le cas ch ant lors de l uti li sa...

Page 63: ...ally tighten the vapor tube coupling clamp Figure 4 7 6 with the threaded connection of the motor drive Figure 4 7 4 till a tight connection is made 1 2 Abbildung 4 9 Aufsetzen PTFE Dichtung auf Dampf...

Page 64: ...ement rotatif involontaire Injuries to hands Blessure des mains Verify that the rotation is displayed S assurer de l arr t de la rotation WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Risk of injuries due to retracting or en...

Page 65: ...the cold trap jacket Insert the PTFE centering ring in the cold trap jacket and insert the cold trap in sert cold finger The flange is suctioned compressed by the vacuum and the system is closed vacu...

Page 66: ...2 around the condenser and attach on the support rod by using the clamping screw Position the support rod with Allen screw Version glassware set G5 depending on coolant Completely place the cold trap...

Page 67: ...taire Injuries to hands Blessure des mains Verify that the rotation is displayed S assurer de l arr t de la rotation WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Risk of injuries due to retracting or entrapment Risque de bl...

Page 68: ...en parfait tat Work carefully Travailler attentivement CAUTION ATTENTION Unintentionally rotating drive Entra nement rotatif involontaire Injuries to hands Blessure des mains Verify that the rotation...

Page 69: ...s and replace all damaged glassware as soon as possible Utiliser uniquement des appareils en verre en parfait tat Work carefully Travailler attentivement CAUTION ATTENTION Unintentionally rotating dri...

Page 70: ...e locking lever on the right of the lift column 4 Feed the protective cover with your hand 5 Close the locking lever on the right of the lift column The immersion depth of the evaporator flask is lock...

Page 71: ...ING AVERTISSEMENT Hot media Supports chauds Burns Br lures Do not touch the interior and the upper edge of the heating bath the evaporator flask and the heating bath liquid Ne pas toucher l int rieur...

Page 72: ...condensed liquid cannot return to the evaporator flask via the PTFE tube 1 4 Insert the inlet tube Assemble the inlet tube 1 2 3 4 Figure4 16 Assemble the inlet tube 1 Inlet valve connection 3 Cap 2 S...

Page 73: ...nect the cooling medium except G5 Use a suitable tube with an inner diameter of 7 8 mm i e hose set see accessories 10 2 1 2 3 Figure 4 17 Connect the coolant 1 Tube coolant inlet 3 Return GL hose bar...

Page 74: ...is de glace Check glass devices for damages stars breaks etc Contr ler que les appareils en verre ne soient pas endom mag s toiles bulles etc Only use perfect glass devices and replace all damaged gla...

Page 75: ...le compression fitting 1 5 The vacuum valve and Woulff bottle are connected 6 Attach the connected Woulff bottle and the vacuum valve with the mounting brackets 6 and two screws 7 to the base unit Sui...

Page 76: ...valve 10 Vacuum valve cable connection 4 Condensate cooler optional 11 USB PC connection 5 Vacuum valve cable 12 Vacuum sensor connection 6 Switch box connection 13 Vacuum sensor 7 Hei VAP connection...

Page 77: ...tube 3 Vacuum valve 10 Vacuum valve cable connection 4 Condensate cooler optional 11 USB PC connection 5 Vacuum valve cable 12 Vacuum sensor connection 6 Switch box connection 13 Vacuum sensor 7 Hei...

Page 78: ...ler optional 10 USB PC connection 4 Vacuum valve cable Rotavac vario control Rotavac vario tec 11 Vacuum sensor connection 5 Switch box connection 12 Vacuum sensor 6 Hei VAP connection 13 Data cable 7...

Page 79: ...ndensate cooler optional 10 USB PC connection 4 Vacuum valve cable Rotavac vario control Rotavac vario tec 11 Vacuum sensor connection 5 Switch box connection 12 Vacuum sensor 6 Hei VAP connection 13...

Page 80: ...the support cover 3 to the height stop 1 by using the two enclosed Allen screws 2 2 Release the clamping screw 4 and align the cover 5 over the heating bath by shifting horizontally 3 Tighten the cla...

Page 81: ...g 2 Seal The vapor temperature sensor cannot be used when using the temperature sensor Autoaccurate sensor 1 Unscrew the threaded fitting on the condenser 2 Insert the vapor temperature sensor so in t...

Page 82: ...ect the plug 2 in the socket on the tower to the left of the unit see chapter 5 Vacuum box 1 2 3 4 9 8 7 6 5 Figure 4 32 Vacuum box for Hei VAP Precision 1 USB PC connection 6 Ventilation inert gas 2...

Page 83: ...t Injuring and burning hands Blessure et br lure des mains Risk of entanglement Risque d crasement Injuries to hands Blessure des mains Verify that the power switch for the base unit and the heating b...

Page 84: ...plug 3 Cap nut 2 Connector 1 Plug the socket of the heating bath connecting cable 2 of the Hei VAP base into the appropriate connector 1 2 Plug the socket 2 with the cap nut 3 of the heating bath conn...

Page 85: ...entrapment Risque de blessure risque d tre attir ou happ Risk of injury Risque de blessure A risk of entanglement exists on the movable parts of the unit Risque d crasement pr s des pi ces mobiles de...

Page 86: ...n coolant safely into a storage container Remove the heating bath WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Hot media Supports chauds Burns Br lures Do not touch the interior and the upper edge of the heating bath the ev...

Page 87: ...amp Easy Clip NS 24 1 23 30 01 05 57 Joint clamp 1 515 42000 00 Operating Manual English German 1 01 005 004 23 Warranty registration Confirmation of condition 1 01 006 002 78 EC Declaration of Confor...

Page 88: ...off at 5 C difference to set temperature Overheat protection C 250 Digital display Heating bath temperature C Vapor temperature C required vapor temperature sensor Rotation speed rpm Programming ramp...

Page 89: ...vapor temperature and the cooling medium should be at 20 K to result in sufficient condensation The temperature difference between the heating bath and vapor temperature should be at 20 K to reach a s...

Page 90: ...ou mort de notre personnel When shipping items for repair that may have been contaminated by hazardous substances please Si appareils est d p cher pour reparation que pouvrais contamin s il vous pla...

Page 91: ...heidolph com Warranty Heidolph Instruments provides a 3 year warranty for the products described here excluding glass and wearing parts if you register using the warranty card enclosed or online www h...

Page 92: ...ealth threats for the staff of our service department Yes No If not which substances has the unit come into contact with 4 Legally binding declaration The customer is aware of being legally liable to...

Page 93: ...e t il des risques sanitaires pour les r parateurs Oui Non Si non avec quelles substances l appareil a t il eu contact 4 D claration de conformit Le mandant d clare avoir pris con naissance de sa resp...

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