Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Original instructions
8.
VERIFY THE VACUUM PUMP VOLTAGE SETTING AGREES WITH
THE FREEZE DRYER VOLTAGE SHOWN ON THE SERIAL
NUMBER LABEL. Reconfigure if necessary (see vacuum pump
instructions).
9.
Connect the vacuum pump power cord to the receptacle labeled “vacuum
pump” on electrical box at the rear right hand side of the Freeze Dryer.
Models rated for use on 230V have a reverse IEC receptacle for attaching
the vacuum pump power cord.
10.
If the vacuum pump has an ON/OFF switch, turn the switch ON. The
vacuum pump will be controlled by the Freeze Dryer.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT AN OIL MIST
EXHAUST FILTER BE INSTALLED ON ROTORY VANE
VACUUM PUMPS TO MINIMIZE OIL MIST EXITING THE
PUMP. AN OIL RETURN KIT CAN ALSO BE USED IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXHAUST FILTER TO RETURN
TRAPPED OIL BACK TO THE VACUUM PUMP.
Electrical Connection
Make sure that the outlet that you intend to use meets the voltage and amperage
requirements listed on the serial tag of the Freeze Dryer. Plug the power cord into
the receptacle on the back of the Freeze Dryer and plug the other end into a
suitable power outlet. It will take approximately 90 seconds for the operating
system to fully load.
Baffle Installation
A baffle is shipped with 6 & 12L -84C Freeze Dryers and 18L -50C Freeze Dryers
(Models 71061xxxx, 70121xxxx & 70181xxxx). The 6 & 12L models come with
a 2 piece baffle (stainless steel cylinder with a plastic top). The 18L models come
with a one piece baffle (either stainless steel or polypropylene). The baffles are
designed to evenly distribute collected ice over the entire collector coil. Proper
positioning of the baffle is required to achieve maximum ice loading capabilities.
6 & 12L Baffle
1.
Place the baffle into the collector chamber. The cylinder should be
concentric (centered) with the collector chamber.
2.
Align the 1.75” hole in the rear channel of the baffle with the 1.5” vacuum
port in the side wall of the collector chamber.
