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FreeZone

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Benchtop Shell Freezers

Models 
7949020 
7949030 
7949040 

 

Labconco Corporation 
8811 Prospect Avenue 
Kansas City, MO 64132-2696 
800-821-5525, 816-333-8811 
FAX 816-363-0130 
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[email protected]

 

HOME PAGE www.labconco.com

 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

User’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for FreeZone 7949020

Page 1: ...ansas City MO 64132 2696 800 821 5525 816 333 8811 FAX 816 363 0130 E MAIL labconco labconco com HOME PAGE www labconco com User s Manual Please read the User s Manual before operating the equipment T...

Page 2: ...00 a m and 6 00 p m Central Standard Time Part 7392209 Rev A ECO E218 Warranty Labconco provides a warranty on all parts and factory workmanship The warranty includes areas of defective material and w...

Page 3: ...hell Freezer 10 Benchtop Shell Freezer Components 11 Installing Your Benchtop Shell Freezer 12 Electrical Connection 12 Solvent Safety Precautions 12 CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR BENCHTOP SHELL FREEZER 14 Ben...

Page 4: ...ively used in the development of pharmaceuticals e g antibiotics and preservation of biologicals e g proteins plasma viruses and cell lines The nondestructive nature of this process has been demonstra...

Page 5: ...ntities are contingent on various freeze dryer capacities Up to the point of overloading the system the greater the surface area of the sample the faster the rate of freeze drying By contrast for a gi...

Page 6: ...oride the vapor pressure of the water would decrease as the concentration of sodium chloride increased This is due to the fact that as the solute concentration increases less of the surface area of th...

Page 7: ...utectic temperature they may increase the vapor pressure at the surface of the sample Also compared to water they will require the absorption of less heat for sublimation to occur Hence samples that c...

Page 8: ...ide surface of the vessel The thickness of the frozen suspension depends on the volume of the product in comparison to the size of the vessel The diagram below shows how a Shell Freezer operates About...

Page 9: ...xplains how to perform routine maintenance Chapter 6 Troubleshooting contains information about problems you may encounter while using your Benchtop Shell Freezer including the probable causes of the...

Page 10: ...red format Comments located in the margins provide suggestions reminders and references Critical information is presented in boldface type in paragraphs that are preceded by the exclamation icon Failu...

Page 11: ...e electrical supply requirements location requirements Refer to Appendix C Benchtop Shell Freezer Specifications for complete Benchtop Shell Freezer electrical and environmental conditions specificati...

Page 12: ...unobstructed flow of air around the cabinet This air cools the refrigeration system A minimum of 3 must be allowed between the back and both sides of the Benchtop Shell Freezer and adjacent wall surfa...

Page 13: ...enchtop Shell Freezer The Benchtop Shell Freezer weighs over 90 lbs 41 Kg The carton allows for lifting with a mechanical lift truck or hand truck If you must lift the Benchtop Shell Freezer manually...

Page 14: ...D AND TESTED THE BENCHTOP SHELL FREEZER Benchtop Shell Freezer Components Locate the model of Benchtop Shell Freezer you received in the following table Verify that the components listed are present a...

Page 15: ...approximately 2 liters If flammable solvents are used in the shell freezer bath be sure to keep away from open flame Electrical Connection Plug the power cord into the receptacle on the back of the B...

Page 16: ...stances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by various Federal State or local regulations All users of this equipment are urged to become familiar with any regulations that apply in...

Page 17: ...n Chapter 3 Getting Started you are ready to begin using your Benchtop Shell Freezer Read this chapter to learn how to operate the controls understand the display load samples Do not use the Benchtop...

Page 18: ...switch is turned on The second LED turns on when the bath temperature reaches approximately 20 C The third LED turns on when the bath temperature reaches approximately 30 C The fourth LED turns on at...

Page 19: ...er the container top Lay the container on the rollers in a horizontal position Replace the bath compartment cover during shell freezing 5 When the sample is completely frozen in the container remove t...

Page 20: ...t is the user s responsibility to dispose of it in accordance with all applicable regulations 2 Clean up all spills 3 Clean the lid and gasket using a soft cloth sponge or chamois and a mild non abras...

Page 21: ...he exterior surfaces as they may damage the finish Annually 1 Every 12 months or more often if the Benchtop Shell Freezer is operated in a dusty environment the refrigeration system condenser should b...

Page 22: ...X A A B BE EN NC CH HT TO OP P S SH HE EL LL L F FR RE EE EZ ZE ER R C CO OM MP PO ON NE EN NT TS S The following pages list components that are available for your Benchtop Shell Freezer The parts sho...

Page 23: ...r Components Item Qty Part No Description 1 1 7403100 Lid 2 1 7408400 Gasket Lid 3 1 1305200 Switch 4 1 7394400 Printed Circuit Board 5 1 7392208 Label 6 1 7624100 Hose Drain 7 1 7728000 Plug Drain 8...

Page 24: ...21 Product Service Domestic 1 800 522 7658 International 816 333 8811 A AP PP PE EN ND DI IX X B B B BE EN NC CH HT TO OP P S SH HE EL LL L F FR RE EE EZ ZE ER R D DI IM ME EN NS SI IO ON NS S...

Page 25: ...0 1 6 7949030 230 198 254 50 1 2 5 7949040 230 187 253 60 1 2 5 Environmental Conditions Indoor use only Maximum altitude 6562 feet 2000 meters Ambient temperature range 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Maximum...

Page 26: ...ce Domestic 1 800 522 7658 International 816 333 8811 Appendix C Benchtop Shell Freezer Specifications Occasionally however a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected in accordan...

Page 27: ...24 Product Service Domestic 1 800 522 7658 International 816 333 8811 Appendix C Benchtop Shell Freezer Specifications Wiring Diagram 115V 60 Hz Model...

Page 28: ...25 Product Service Domestic 1 800 522 7658 International 816 333 8811 Appendix C Benchtop Shell Freezer Specifications Wiring Diagram 230V 60 or 50 Hz Models...

Page 29: ...pment Laboratory Equipment Benchtop Shell Freezer Model No 7949030 Serial No Various See Individual Declaration Year of Manufacture 2004 and Subsequent I the undersigned hereby declare that the equipm...

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