Chapter 2: Prerequisites
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If your RapidVap is a Nitrogen model, a dedicated electrical outlet is required.
This outlet requires a 15 Amp circuit breaker or fuse for models rated at 115V (60
Hz) or an 8 Amp circuit breaker or fuse is required for 230V (50/60 Hz) models.
115V models are equipped with a 20 Amp NEMA 5-20P plug. 230V models are
equipped with a 16 Amp CEE 7/7 plug. It may be necessary to remove the plug
and install a different plug to match the available receptacle.
Do not use any detachable power cord that is not adequately rated for the unit.
N'utilisez pas de cordon d'alimentation amovible qui n'est pas suffisamment
puissant pour l'unité.
Location and Exhaust Requirements
The RapidVap Vacuum Evaporation System should be located within a fume hood
if hazardous or flammable solvents are used. In all cases, regardless of the solvent
used, it is strongly recommended that the vacuum pump is located and vented in a
fume hood.
The RapidVap N
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Evaporation System should be located within a fume hood if
hazardous or flammable solvents are used. In all cases, regardless of the solvent
used, it is recommended that the exhaust hose is vented into a fume hood or other
laboratory ventilation device.
Do not position the unit so that it is difficult to operate the main
disconnect device.
Ne pas placer l'appareil de sorte qu'il est difficile de faire
fonctionner le dispositif de déconnexion principal.
Vacuum Pump Requirements
A vacuum pump must be provided by the user. For most applications, it is
recommended that the vacuum pump is capable of a free air flow of 63 L/min and
1.5 mbar vacuum although, in some applications other pumps may be satisfactory
or be required. The inlet fitting on the vacuum pump must be suitable for 0.50 I.D.
hose.
Biological samples, for example, are often dissolved in water, a high boiling point
solvent, and are often heat liable. Such samples require the high vacuum
achievable with a mechanical vacuum pump, usually with an ultimate vacuum of
7 x 10
-3
mBar to achieve a good evaporation rate.
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