Basic Operation
VirTis BenchTop Pro
10
Rev 002, 01/14
© SP Scientific 2014
Product Preparation: Chamber Drying
BenchTop Pro 3L and 8L freeze dryers can process product in vials or trays directly in
the condenser chamber.
Note: Processing products in vials or trays directly in the condenser cannot be done in a
BenchTop Pro 9L unit.
To process samples in the chamber:
Fill a tray or vials with your product.
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Do not exceed more than half of the
1.
container’s total capacity.
Ensure that the vacuum baffle plate is in the desired position (
i.e.
, position 1
2.
for pre-freezing or position 2 for freeze-drying).
Note: Refer to Chapter 2, Vacuum Baffle Plate for further information.
Close and secure the chamber lid.
3.
PRACTICAL OPERATING TIP. TO MINIMIZE DRYING TIME, ALWAYS FREEZE PRODUCTS
IN AS THIN A LAYER AS POSSIBLE. NEVER FILL A CONTAINER TO MORE THAN HALF
ITS TOTAL CAPACITY.
Quickseal Valves
Quickseal valves are utilized in many methods of drying. They permit the attachment
of flasks for
in vitro
freeze-drying. They may also be used to break vacuum after a
cycle completes. Quickseal valves operate as follows:
Note: Quickseal valves are an integral part of the freeze-drying process and must be
maintained as such. For information regarding upkeep and service of Quickseal valves, see the
General Maintenance section of this manual.
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Refer to Appendix B for a list of standard serum vial capacities.
Summary of Contents for VirTis BenchTop Pro Series
Page 1: ...FREEZE DRYER OPERATOR S MANUAL VIRTIS BENCHTOP PRO FREEZE DRYERS...
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Page 22: ...Basic Operation VirTis BenchTop Pro 14 Rev 002 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 30: ...Accessories and Options VirTis BenchTop Pro 22 Rev 002 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 38: ...Appendix B Serum Vial Capacities VirTis BenchTop Pro 30 Rev 002 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 40: ...Appendix C Stainless Steel Cleaners VirTis BenchTop Pro 32 Rev 002 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...