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Appendix D: Freeze Dryer Accessories

Product Service 816-333-8811 or 1-800-522-7658

PART #

DESCRIPTION

7522300

20 Port Manifold

10" high x 27 ½" wide x 8 5/8" deep. Type 304 stainless steel
manifold with 20 freeze dry valves.

7868500

48 Port Ampule Manifold

28 5/8" high x 5" wide x 5" deep. Type 304 stainless steel with
48 each ¼" tube stems.

7509600

Sample Valve Kit

Includes neoprene valve body, knob and installation parts.

7522900

16 Port Drying Chamber

13" high x 138" diameter, 304 stainless steel with 16 freeze dry
valves.

Summary of Contents for FreeZone Plus

Page 1: ...1 Labconco Corporation 8811 Prospect Avenue Kansas City MO 64132 2696 800 821 5525 816 333 8811 FAX 816 363 0130 E MAIL labconco labconco com HOME PAGE www labconco com To receive important product up...

Page 2: ...7 00 a m and 6 00 p m Central Standard Time Part 7387900 Rev ECO E652 Warranty Labconco provides a warranty on all parts and factory workmanship The warranty includes areas of defective material and...

Page 3: ...ing Your Freeze Dryer 9 Freeze Dryer Components 9 Setting Up Your Freeze Dryer 10 Vacuum Pump Connection 10 Electrical Connection 11 Drying Chamber or Drying Manifold Installation 11 Chemical Resistan...

Page 4: ...ple Valves 32 System Components Collection Chamber Isolation 34 Refrigeration Module Operation 36 CHAPTER 8 MODIFYING YOUR FREEZE DRYER DISPLAY 37 Temperature and Vacuum Display 37 Line Voltage Alarm...

Page 5: ...reeze drying has been extensively 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 thi...

Page 6: ...e 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 given surfac...

Page 7: ...is due to the fact that as the solute concentration increases less of the surface area of the frozen sample is occupied by water In general most solutions or biological samples will have a eutectic te...

Page 8: ...to be freeze dried may contain volatile components such as acetonitrile methanol acetic acid formic acid or pyridine In addition to these substances having an effect on the eutectic temperature they m...

Page 9: ...1 or 1 800 522 7658 5 Throughout this manual potentially hazardous conditions are identified using the following words and symbols It is important that you understand the warnings listed throughout th...

Page 10: ...ires a 20 Amp circuit breaker or fuse for models rated at 115V 60 Hz An outlet equipped with a 15 Amp circuit breaker or fuse is required for models rated at 230V 50 60 Hz The power cord on 115V model...

Page 11: ...ith an exhaust filter to minimize oil mist exhausting from the vacuum pump The operating vacuum level may be set on the freeze dryer The higher the pressure is set the more likely it is that oil mist...

Page 12: ...or your freeze dryer is properly prepared you are ready to unpack inspect install and test your freeze dryer Read this chapter to learn how to unpack and move your freeze dryer set up your freeze drye...

Page 13: ...card the carton or packing material for your freeze dryer until you have checked all of the components and installed and tested the freeze dryer Freeze Dryer Components Locate the model of FreeZone Pl...

Page 14: ...Prerequisites is required to operate your freeze dry system properly The freeze dryer is equipped with a 3 4 ID heavy wall vacuum hose for connecting the collector chamber to the vacuum pump Place the...

Page 15: ...eze Dryer Components The FreeZone Freeze Dry System is designed to be chemically resistant to most compounds that are commonly used in freeze drying processes However by necessity the freeze dryer is...

Page 16: ...od of time after a freeze dry run This allows contaminants to be purged from the hot oil This must be done with the inlet to the pump blocked off to prevent air from free flowing through the pump If t...

Page 17: ...If a sample is spilled in the collector chamber it must immediately be cleaned up NOTE The disposal of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by various Federal State or lo...

Page 18: ...ter 3 Getting Started you are ready to begin using your Freeze Dryer Read this chapter to learn how to operate the controls understand the display connect samples Do not use the freeze dryer in a mann...

Page 19: ...efrigeration Switch Used to start only the refrigeration module 7 Manual Operation Indicator When lit the green LED indicates the freeze dryer is being controlled manually by the operator Each functio...

Page 20: ...and that the drain plug is securely installed The freeze dryer will not start if moisture is detected 3 Using a soft lint free cloth or paper towel wipe the collector chamber lid gasket to remove any...

Page 21: ...m pump may be monitored To configure your freeze dryer turn the main power switch ON and press MENU The display shows Press SELECT until the desired units are flashing Press MENU The display shows Whe...

Page 22: ...urs to 0 continue to hold SELECT 5 seconds until hours are reset TOTAL HOUR cannot be reset Press SELECT The display shows the vacuum pump hours To reset the SERVICE HOUR to 0 press SELECT The display...

Page 23: ...es HI At 5 mBar and below the display shows the actual vacuum When the system vacuum is between 0 450 and 0 133 mBar the lower green vacuum graph LED will flash When the system vacuum level is 0 133 m...

Page 24: ...vacuum control is set to operate at less vacuum the ice holding capacity of the collector may be decreased Material Solidification Eutectic Temperature Pre Freeze Temperatures Vacuum Set Point Bacter...

Page 25: ...em vacuum and collector temperature remain sufficiently low to prevent melting of the frozen sample 3 When all the frost has disappeared from the outer surface of the sample container and no cold spot...

Page 26: ...ocedure should be followed when defrosting the collector coil 1 Pull the collector chamber drain hose out from the right hand side of the freeze dryer and remove the drain plug Place the drain hose in...

Page 27: ...onger duration and the collector warms above safe limits when the power is restored the freeze dryer will not automatically restart This prevents melted sample from being drawn into the collector and...

Page 28: ...essary to service the vacuum pump more frequently than every 1000 hours depending on the operation of the freeze dryer The pump oil should be regularly monitored to verify that it is clean Moisture in...

Page 29: ...e oil level is less than an inch 25 4 mm above MIN add oil to proper level 4 If oil shows cloudiness particles or discoloration drain the pump and replace with fresh oil 5 Utilization of acids require...

Page 30: ...and polishes may be used on the exterior surfaces Do not use solvents to remove stains from the exterior surfaces as they may damage the finish Annually 1 Every 12 months or more often if the freeze...

Page 31: ...e which type of serial port is provided then use a connecting cable below 1 Computers with a 25 pin D sub male serial connector should use Connect Cable Labconco part number 7537801 to connect a compu...

Page 32: ...ere are several commercially available software packages which can read RS232 data and enter the data into a computer program such as a word processor to create a text file or spreadsheet to tabulate...

Page 33: ...8 29 3 The Connection Description dialogue box opens Type in a user defined name and select an icon for the new connection Press OK 4 The Connect To dialogue box opens Using the down arrow selection b...

Page 34: ...816 333 8811 or 1 800 522 7658 30 5 The Com X Properties dialogue box opens Enter the appropriate data properties and press OK 6 When the freeze dryer main power switch is on the data is transmitted a...

Page 35: ...the vacuum pump operates If it fails to operate check the electrical connections of the freeze dryer to the power source and then check the electrical connection of the vacuum pump to the freeze drye...

Page 36: ...e gasket Keep in mind too much vacuum grease can actually cause leaks 3 Check the drain line and ensure the drain plug is installed and the tube appears to be in good condition 4 Check all rubber vacu...

Page 37: ...chamber and a manifold Thrust Washer Valve Body Knob Stem Assembly Valve Body Trim Ring Manifold Assembly Knob Stem Assembly Bulkhead Nut Gasket No grease required Bulkhead Fitting Valve Body Thrust W...

Page 38: ...e drying chamber or manifold 2 Leave the gasket on and turn a large freeze dry flask upside down to cover the connection port 3 Start the freeze dryer and observe the vacuum indication If the vacuum i...

Page 39: ...and observe the vacuum indication If the vacuum is good the problem is in the collection chamber If it is bad the problem is in the plumbing connections from the collection chamber to the vacuum pump...

Page 40: ...e operation the evaporator of the high stage system refrigerates the condenser of the low stage system This takes place in the heat exchanger The low stage and high stage systems are balanced by desig...

Page 41: ...readings Temperature offset may be varied 5 C in 1 C increments Vacuum offset may be varied 0 020 mBar in 0 001 mBar increments Line Voltage Alarm Points The freeze dryer is designed to alarm if the...

Page 42: ...that have been entered will be lost If you must perform a Master Reset hold SELECT approximately 5 seconds This will reset Vacuum units to mBar Vacuum set point to 0 mBar Temperature units to C Refrig...

Page 43: ...perating on nominal 230V each number represents 4V if 3 is entered into the display the low line alarm activates when the voltage drops to approximately 194V for example 206 4x3 194V There will be no...

Page 44: ...if you want to disable the moisture sensor Press MENU and the display shows Press and hold SELECT to change the status Press MENU and the display shows If you want to reset Total Hours press and hold...

Page 45: ...10 seconds for the display to default to the main freeze dry information display information In order to store offsets in memory you Must Press and Hold MENU until display shows Wait approximately 10...

Page 46: ...z Lo Stage 7591801 Compressor 230V 50 Hz Lo Stage 7591802 Compressor 230V 60 Hz Lo Stage 7591800 Compressor 115V 60 Hz Hi Stage 7591801 Compressor 230V 50 Hz Hi Stage 7591802 Compressor 230V 60 Hz Hi...

Page 47: ...Appendix A Freeze Dryer Components Product Service 816 333 8811 or 1 800 522 7658 43 Models 73860xx and 73870xx...

Page 48: ...Product Service 816 333 8811 or 1 800 522 7658 44 A AP PP PE EN ND DI IX X B B F FR RE EE EZ ZE E D DR RY YE ER R D DI IM ME EN NS SI IO ON NS S Model 73860xx...

Page 49: ...Appendix B Freeze Dryer Dimensions Product Service 816 333 8811 or 1 800 522 7658 45 Model 73870xx...

Page 50: ...Phase Amperage Nominal Operating Range Nominal w o Vacuum Pump Max with Vacuum Pump 7386020 115V 103 127 60 1 11 16 100V 90 110 50 1 11 16 7386021 115V 103 127 60 1 11 16 100V 90 110 50 1 11 16 738603...

Page 51: ...not to exceed 10 of the nominal voltage Transient overvoltages according to Installation Categories II Overvoltage Categories per IEC 1010 Temporary voltage spikes on the AC input line that may be as...

Page 52: ...Appendix C Freeze Dryer Specifications Product Service 816 333 8811 or 1 800 522 7658 48 Wiring Diagram Catalog 7386020 7386021 and 7387020 7387021 115V 60 Hz Models...

Page 53: ...ndix C Freeze Dryer Specifications Product Service 816 333 8811 or 1 800 522 7658 49 Wiring Diagram Catalog 7386030 7386031 7386040 7386041 and 7387030 7387031 7387040 and 7387041 230V 50 or 60 Hz Mod...

Page 54: ...Cat 1473400 7438700 Vacuum Pump Two stage direct drive pump 108 liters minute 115 VAC 50 60 Hz single phase Includes Pump Exhaust Filter Cat 7670400 7438800 Vacuum Pump Two stage direct drive pump 10...

Page 55: ...Odor Pump Exhaust Filter package of 5 Fits Pump Exhaust Filter 1473400 or Vacuum Pumps 1472100 and 7739402 7438600 Replacement Filter Element Fits Vacuum Pumps 7438700 and 7438800 1988000 Vacuum Pump...

Page 56: ...to approximately 75 C 7521000 Heated Drying Chamber 115V 10 high x 9 diameter type 304 stainless steel The 3 shelf product heaters heat to 43 C 110 F 7521001 Heated Drying Chamber 230V 10 high x 9 dia...

Page 57: ...ep Type 304 stainless steel manifold with 20 freeze dry valves 7868500 48 Port Ampule Manifold 28 5 8 high x 5 wide x 5 deep Type 304 stainless steel with 48 each tube stems 7509600 Sample Valve Kit I...

Page 58: ...574210 7576210 7577110 7577510 Threaded Vials Stoppers and threaded vials with Screw Caps are supplied in packages of 200 Perfect for long term storage of freeze dried samples Labconco Serum Bottles a...

Page 59: ...er to handle faster to load and more convenient to use than other freeze dry glassware now in your laboratory Compatible with all major brands of laboratory freeze dry equipment Fast Freeze Flasks eli...

Page 60: ...9000 7557200 67mm x 34mm 100 ml 7550400 7554400 7552200 7556200 7559200 7557400 50mm x 59 2mm 250 ml 7550600 7554600 7552200 7556200 7559200 7557600 110mm x 59 2mm 500 ml 7550800 7554800 7552400 75564...

Page 61: ...es of 100 Oxygen Natural Gas Sealing Torch 7578500 Torch specifically designed for flame sealing freeze dry ampules Seals all types of heat resistant glass Connects to natural gas butane or propane an...

Page 62: ...d on options 79340 followed by two digit number based on options 767 followed by two digit number based on model size followed by another two digit number based on options 79600 followed by two digit...

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