Chapter 4: Using Your RapidVap
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Original instructions
Operating The RapidVap
Never lift the lid if the block is moving. Samples may splash
out.
Ne jamais soulever le couvercle si le bloc est en mouvement. Les
échantillons peuvent éclabousser.
Never attempt to reach into the chamber if the block is moving.
Ne jamais tenter de mettre la main dans la chambre si le bloc
est en mouvement.
Keep hands clear of lid at all times and do not place objects on
the lid. Upon power up the unit may resume an interrupted
program and the lid may start moving.
Gardez les mains éloignées de couvercle à tout moment et ne
pas placer d'objets sur le couvercle. Dès la mise sous tension
l'appareil peut reprendre un programme interrompu et le
couvercle peut commencer à bouger.
1.
Turn the power switch ON.
2.
Select a program or set the set point parameters.
3.
Turn on the nitrogen (RapidVap N
2
only).
4.
Preheat the block if desired.
5.
Place samples in vials. Normally the vials should be no more than half full.
6.
Load sample vials in the chamber.
7.
Close the lid. On RapidVap N
2
/48 models, press down and rotate the cross bar
on the top of the lid counter clockwise approximately 1/8".
8.
Swing both latches over the lid and tighten both knobs. Do not over tighten.
9.
Press RUN. If the display was showing set point parameters, it will change to
show actual parameters. Press “RUN” again. The “S” (STOP) in the display
will change to “R” (RUN).
10.
Set point parameters can be altered at any time during a run by first selecting
the parameter using the appropriate set point select button and then pressing
the “Increase” or “Decrease” switch.
11.
If the time set point is used, at the end of the set time an alarm will sound. All
operating functions will cease.
12.
Press STOP to terminate operation if the RapidVap has not already stopped
itself.
13.
When the evaporation is complete, allow the chamber to stop moving, unlatch
the latches, on the RapidVap N
2
/48 models rotate the cross bar clockwise
approximately 1/8", lift the lid and remove the samples.
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