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Chapter 1: Introduction

Product Service 1-800-522-7658

Original instructions

For information on making modifications to the configuration of your RapidVap
go to

Chapter 6: Modifying Your RapidVap.

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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

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RapidVap.

Summary of Contents for RapidVap Vacuum

Page 1: ...RapidVap Vacuum N2 N2 48 Evaporation Systems Models 7900000 7900001 7900002 7900003 7900010 7900011 7900012 7900013 7910000 7910001 7910010 7910011 7910012 7910013 7910014 7910015...

Page 2: ...a m and 5 30 p m Central Standard Time Part 7490100 Rev K ECO L122 Warranty Labconco Corporation provides a warranty to the original buyer for the repair or replacement of parts and reasonable labor a...

Page 3: ...p Requirements 6 Vacuum Line Traps 7 Nitrogen Supply Requirements 8 Space Requirements 8 Tools Required 8 Your Next Step 8 CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED 9 Unpacking Your RapidVap 9 RapidVap Components 10...

Page 4: ...RS 232 Hardware Required 36 CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING YOUR RAPIDVAP 37 CHAPTER 6 MODIFYING YOUR RAPIDVAP 39 Changing the Sample Blocks 39 Installing the Optional Lid Heater 40 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 41...

Page 5: ...ncreasing temperature and decreasing pressure In the RapidVap N2 a stream of nitrogen or dry gas is directed downward onto the surface of the sample This reduces the partial pressure directly over the...

Page 6: ...discusses the basic operation of your RapidVap Information on how to arrange the samples inside your RapidVap and select an operating cycle is included Chapter 5 Maintaining Your RapidVap explains how...

Page 7: ...on is presented in capitalized type in paragraphs that are preceded by the pointer icon It is imperative that the information contained in these paragraphs be thoroughly read and understood by the use...

Page 8: ...800 522 7658 4 Original instructions For information on making modifications to the configuration of your RapidVap go to Chapter 6 Modifying Your RapidVap Refer to Chapter 7 Troubleshooting if you are...

Page 9: ...ump requirements for the RapidVap Vacuum Refer to Appendix C RapidVap Specifications for complete RapidVap electrical and environmental conditions specifications and requirements If the unit is not op...

Page 10: ...uum pump is located and vented in a fume hood The RapidVap N2 Evaporation System should be located within a fume hood if hazardous or flammable solvents are used In all cases regardless of the solvent...

Page 11: ...il est tr s important d examiner l inflammabilit des solvants qui seront utilis s Si les solvants sont inflammables d une pompe vide l preuve des explosions est recommand Vacuum Line Traps When using...

Page 12: ...Refer to Appendix C RapidVap Specifications for dimensional drawings of the RapidVap Tools Required Common hand tools are required to set up the RapidVap A screwdriver or 5 16 socket is needed to att...

Page 13: ...ng a flat blade screw driver a 7 16 socket and an adjustable wrench to complete the instructions in this chapter The RapidVap weighs over 70 lbs 33 Kg The carton allows for lifting with a mechanical l...

Page 14: ...you received in the following tables Verify that the components listed are present and undamaged Catalog RapidVap Description 79000 00 RapidVap Vacuum System 115V 79000 01 RapidVap Vacuum System 230V...

Page 15: ...ght 8 Sample Tube Caps 13364 00 13365 00 Power Cord 115V or Power Cord 230V 12556 00 Heat Transfer Grease 74901 00 User s Manual 74848 00 Cable Assembly RS232 Models 79100 10 11 Catalog RapidVap Descr...

Page 16: ...nto the pump receptacle on the back of the unit and turn the pump switch on if it is so equipped When evaporating high boiling point solvents a liquid trap should be positioned between the RapidVap an...

Page 17: ...lled by the user The sample block must be securely attached to its mounting plate Note the asymmetric hole pattern of the three thru mounting holes Locate the three flat washers either nuts or manifol...

Page 18: ...without the sample block securely fastened in place Excessive vibration will occur Ne jamais faire fonctionner le RapidVap sans le bloc d chantillon fix solidement en place Des vibrations excessives s...

Page 19: ...wall power receptacle Calibrate the Vacuum Sensor The vacuum sensor can be calibrated to room ambient atmospheric pressure To do this determine the atmospheric pressure using a known reference device...

Page 20: ...he useful life of vacuum pump oil can be extended if the vacuum pump is operated for an extended period of time after the RapidVap run is over This allows contaminants to be purged from the hot oil Th...

Page 21: ...solvents that are classified as Group A B or C by the National Electrical Code Evaporate only non flammable or Group D solvents with autoignition temperatures 180 C or above Use of other compounds cou...

Page 22: ...se familiariser avec tous les r glements qui s appliquent dans le domaine de l utilisateur concernant le d versement de d chets dans ou sur l eau la terre ou de l air et de se conformer ces r glements...

Page 23: ...if the RapidVap is used inappropriately Planning Thoroughly understand procedures and the equipment operation prior to beginning work The unique performance of the RapidVap Vacuum is dependent upon t...

Page 24: ...Any style ground glass tube may be used if the sample is to go to dryness however flat bottom tubes evaporate the quickest Glassware Selection and Speed Setting Guidelines The speed at which the samp...

Page 25: ...ml 95 13 x 100 mm 10 ml 5 ml 95 16 x 150 mm 23 ml 12 ml 95 15 ml centrifuge 7 5 ml 66 28 mm 46 ml 23 ml 48 600 ml 50 ml 45 100 ml 45 200 ml 38 300 ml 29 400 ml 20 450 ml 18 TUBE SIZE SAMPLE VOLUME VOR...

Page 26: ...LS TO SUPPLY MORE HEAT TO THE SAMPLE BLOCK The best evaporation rate is achieved under conditions that maximize sample surface area These include using the largest tube possible and using the highest...

Page 27: ...idVap N2 model This is because the decrease in pressure will cause the sample to evaporate at a lower temperature As a general guideline to speed the evaporation process the RapidVap temperature shoul...

Page 28: ...boiling point at a given pressure 1 Find the boiling point at normal atmospheric pressure 1 Bar on the left side of the graph 2 Find the operating pressure on the right side of the graph 3 Draw a stra...

Page 29: ...2 0 189 240 Ethyl alcohol 78 0 791 205 0 159 175 Ethylene dichloride 85 1 256 78 0 200 194 Heptane 98 0 680 74 0 200 120 Hexane 69 0 659 85 0 206 360 Iso amyl alcohol 132 0 800 120 0 160 15 Iso butyl...

Page 30: ...ns Applied Vacuum Boiling Point ts Boiling point at 1 bar normal pressure tp Boiling point at P mbar operating pressure p Operating pressure in mbar Example methyl alcohol 1 Boiling point at normal 1...

Page 31: ...stem on the bottom and using the Time function to shut off the process after a predetermined interval of time The Cool Zone feature is available on the RapidVap N2 with 8 places and is not available o...

Page 32: ...sired end point volume the stem size of the sample tube used and the solvent The tables in Appendix C RapidVap Specifications indicate the approximate time required to evaporate various common solvent...

Page 33: ...ontrols The control panel for the RapidVap vacuum model and the RapidVap N2 are shown below with a description about their function RapidVap Vacuum Model RapidVap N2 Model 1 Display The liquid crystal...

Page 34: ...e buttons until the desired set point is displayed The actual block temperature will be displayed to the right When power is being supplied to the heaters a bar under the actual temperature will illum...

Page 35: ...ys RUN The last entered set point will be stored in memory To reset the timer to the previous set point time the PROG set point button must be pressed Change the Vacuum set point Vacuum model only To...

Page 36: ...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 N2 48 models press down and rotate the...

Page 37: ...shuts off all operating functions After the chamber stops oscillating the latches may be unlatched and the lid opened If it is necessary to re start the RapidVap close the lid and secure the latches...

Page 38: ...the command requires a numeric value 2 command abbreviation letter when the command does not require a numeric value When the programming syntax contains a numeric value it will change the operation o...

Page 39: ...n response for confirmation M x x 1 will mute the audio alarm x 0 will allow the audio alarm to work normally E The RapidVap will respond to this command with a numeric value as follows 1 indicates a...

Page 40: ...hapter 4 Using Your RapidVap Product Service 1 800 522 7658 36 Original instructions RS 232 Hardware Required The connecting cable Labconco 7484800 is supplied with the unit and is wired as shown belo...

Page 41: ...ected by a cloudiness in the oil it will be necessary to change the oil For further information regarding procedures for changing the vacuum pump oil refer to the vacuum pump manufacturer s instructio...

Page 42: ...soft cloth sponge or chamois and a mild non abrasive soap or detergent clean the exterior surfaces of the unit Liquid spray cleaners and polishes may be used on the exterior surfaces Do not use solve...

Page 43: ...one sample size to another it may be necessary to change the block Refer to Appendix D RapidVap Accessories for available sample blocks First using a 7 16 socket RapidVap Vacuum and RapidVap N2 remov...

Page 44: ...ap Then remove the existing lid by removing the two screws that hold either the RH or LH hinge pivot support bracket Remove the bracket and then slide the lid assembly off of the other bracket Install...

Page 45: ...may appear on the display when problems are sensed by the internal self check routine DISPLAY ERROR CODE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Top Temp Sensor Top sensor failure Replace top sensor assembly Connect...

Page 46: ...motor Turn power off Try to restart after one minute Call Labconco if error message remains Other corrective actions for potential problems are as follows PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Unit will no...

Page 47: ...ryness Sample sloshing out of tube Decrease vortex speed Heat setting is too high Decrease heat Evaporation rate is reduced Gas supply depleted RapidVap N2 Replenish gas Heater inoperable Contact Labc...

Page 48: ...VE ACTION No gas flow RapidVap N2 Gas depleted Install new supply of gas Sample position not activated Activate position per page 30 Nozzle clogged Unplug nozzle with fine wire Valve inoperable Contac...

Page 49: ...AP PI ID DV VA AP P V VA AC CU UU UM M A AN ND D R RA AP PI ID DV VA AP P N N2 2 C CO OM MP PO ON NE EN NT TS S The following pages list components that are available for your RapidVap The parts shown...

Page 50: ...m 4A 1 74838 03 PCB Main RapidVap N2 RapidVap N2 48 4B 1 74838 04 PCB Main RapidVap Vacuum w RS232 4C 1 74838 05 PCB Main RapidVap N2 RapidVap N2 48 w RS232 5 8 74887 00 Isolator Upper 6 8 74915 00 Is...

Page 51: ...Appendix A RapidVap Vacuum RapidVap N2 Components Product Service 1 800 522 7658 47 Original instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10...

Page 52: ...ch 26 6 19271 05 Washer Latch 27 2 74883 00 Knob Latch 28 3 19092 21 Nut Block 29 3 19116 00 Washer Block 30 3 79046 01 Stud Block 31 1 74979 00 Trim Ring 32 1 15532 00 Hose Exhaust 33 1 74847 00 Shie...

Page 53: ...Appendix A RapidVap Vacuum RapidVap N2 Components Product Service 1 800 522 7658 49 Original instructions 26 34 33 32 31 30 35 28 29 27 25 24 23 22 21 39 36 37 38...

Page 54: ...ut Block RapidVap N2 57A 3 74488 00 Guide Stud RapidVap N2 48 58 3 19116 00 Washer Block 59 3 79046 01 Stud Block 60 1 74845 00 Lid RapidVap N2 60A 1 74497 00 Lid RapidVap N2 48 61 1 74979 00 Trim Rin...

Page 55: ...Appendix A RapidVap Vacuum RapidVap N2 Components Product Service 1 800 522 7658 51 Original instructions 51 67 66 65 64 63 62 68 61 58 60A 59 53 56 54 52 57A 59 58 57 55...

Page 56: ...Product Service 1 800 522 7658 52 Original instructions A AP PP PE EN ND DI IX X B B R RA AP PI ID DV VA AP P D DI IM ME EN NS SI IO ON NS S RapidVap Vacuum...

Page 57: ...Appendix A RapidVap Vacuum RapidVap N2 Components Product Service 1 800 522 7658 53 Original instructions RapidVap N2...

Page 58: ...acuum model 79000 02 79000 12 with Lid Heater excluding vacuum pump 8 6A Maximum amperage with vacuum pump 16A Nominal amperage for 230V RapidVap Vacuum model 79000 03 79000 13 with Lid Heater excludi...

Page 59: ...1500V for 115V models and 2500V for 230V models are allowed Used in an environment of Pollution degrees 2 i e where normally only non conductive atmospheres are present Occasionally however a temporar...

Page 60: ...Appendix C RapidVap Specifications Product Service 1 800 522 7658 56 Original instructions Wiring Diagram 115V Models...

Page 61: ...Appendix C RapidVap Specifications Product Service 1 800 522 7658 57 Original instructions Wiring Diagram 230V Models...

Page 62: ...samples is run at one time the evaporation times can be estimated from these charts or determined experimentally Evaporation Time 75 mm dia Sample Tube Time in Minutes Solvent Methylene Chloride Tolu...

Page 63: ...level where the solvent is at the top of the Cool Zone stem Tables C shows the average time to evaporate various solvents in different length Cool Zone stems It shows the average time for solvents to...

Page 64: ...optimum volume is 300 ml Above 300 ml the vortex speed must be reduced and the nitrogen pressure must be decreased to prevent the sample from splashing out This data for starting volumes over 300 ml w...

Page 65: ...47 45 266 250 35 31 19 43 40 230 200 30 26 16 38 35 193 150 25 22 14 34 28 153 100 19 17 11 29 22 120 50 10 9 7 16 15 68 Table B Evaporation Time in Upper Portion of Sample Vial 600 ml Sample Tubes Ti...

Page 66: ...9 15 26 23 43 75 120 2 0 ml Stem 2 0 1 0 Dry 3 17 64 3 11 34 2 8 26 3 15 47 4 14 50 28 80 201 3 0 ml Stem 3 0 2 0 1 0 Dry 4 20 57 128 4 12 34 81 3 10 25 52 3 16 50 108 5 17 40 89 34 76 170 339 Table C...

Page 67: ...or if a different number of samples is run at one time the evaporation times can be estimated from these charts or determined experimentally Evaporation rates may vary from tube to tube Solvent Methyl...

Page 68: ...hanol Hexane Ethyl Acetate 75 25 Hexane Ethyl Acetate 50 50 Block Preheat Block Set Point Temp 50 C 80 C 75 C 40 C 40 C 40 C Starting Volume 10 ml 17 23 24 49 18 20 8 14 21 21 6 11 18 18 4 9 15 14 2 5...

Page 69: ...110 13 mm dia tubes 7491400 Block 69 16 mm dia tubes 7496300 Block 69 15 ml centrifuge tubes 7496400 Block 26 28 mm scintillation tubes 7494500 Block 8 600 ml tubes Order tubes from Labconco 7486400 B...

Page 70: ...mps single phase 63 liters per minute 1 5 mbar max vacuum 7587000 Vacuum Pump Scroll pump 115 VAC 50 60 Hz 10 amps single phase 189 195 liters per minute 7 x 10 3 mbar max vacuum Requires fitting 1472...

Page 71: ...liters of dry ice and alcohol Ice trapping capacity is over 900 ml Shipping weight 9 lbs 7538200 Secondary Vacuum Trap 9 h x 7 7 8 diameter with 1 2 vacuum connections Volume of inner pot holds 2 85 l...

Page 72: ...kage of one 1 7926908 Sample Tube End Point Stem 1 5 ml Borosilicate glass 170 ml capacity Package of eight 8 7909200 Sample Tube Flat Bottom Borosilicate glass 600 ml capacity Package of one 1 791340...

Page 73: ...glass 600 ml capacity Package of one 1 7913608 Sample Tube End Point Volume 3 ml Borosilicate glass 600 ml capacity Package of eight 8 7487600 Rack For 600 ml Sample Tubes Holds eight 8 tubes 7486300...

Page 74: ...idVap N2 48 PART DESCRIPTION 7482100 Block 48 12 x 75 mm tubes 7482200 Block 48 13 x 100 mm tubes 7482300 Block 48 16 x 150 mm tubes 7482400 Block 48 20 x 150 mm tubes 7494500 Block 8 600 ml glass tub...

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