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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ScanVac Freeze Dryers 

All CoolSafe models Basic & Pro

Summary of Contents for Scanvac Basic

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL ScanVac Freeze Dryers All CoolSafe models Basic Pro ...

Page 2: ... if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the instructions supplied by LaboGene Aps LaboGene Aps shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages including without limitation loss of profits loss of income loss of business opportunities loss of use and other related exposures caused by incorrect or in appropiate use of the product Symbols used in this manual...

Page 3: ... 5 4 1 Mains 5 4 2 Control panel Basic 5 4 3 Control panel Pro 6 4 4 Valves and connections 9 5 Operation 10 5 1 Overview 11 5 2 Preparations 12 5 3 Freeze drying using manifolds 12 5 4 Freeze drying using chambers 14 5 5 De ice 14 5 6 Stopping the vacuum pump 15 6 Alarms and errors 15 7 Maintenance 15 7 1 CoolSafe 15 7 2 Vacuum pump 15 7 3 Cleaning 16 8 The Freeze drying process 16 8 1 Pressure o...

Page 4: ... fully understand the safe and effective use of this product Should you have any comments about this manual we will be pleased to receive them 2 2 Safety In case of overload an automatic safety device stops the freeze dryer All CoolSafe models are electrically protected with an over current circuit beaker The safety system is designed according to Safety requirements for electric equipment control...

Page 5: ...cifications on the type label Connect the vacuum hose to the suction side of the pump Connect the pump to the vacuum connection pipe on the rear panel of the CoolSafe Check the oil level on the pump and fill it if necessary The oil level sight glass should be 1 2 3 4 full LaboGene recommends that when the pump is running the gas ballast valve should be open 3 3 Installation of accessories The Cool...

Page 6: ...initially Alarm state is both visual and acoustic 4 3 Control panel CoolSafe Pro SL12a02 SL12a02 is an electronic control system for ScanVac type CoolSafe Pro User input and output is performed via a keyboard and display unit the SL01a03 The operator can control the system in a simple menu structured way as described in the following text Due to the many different ways to configurations the unit t...

Page 7: ...n of the actual process on the first line and for example a temperature related to this on the second line Eventually browse between the possible variables related to the actual process with the UP key The browser is reset to its start position when pressing one of the numerical keys MAIN menu From the main display key in RIGHT and SELECT MODE between MANUAL AUTOMATIC DE ICE RELEASE and STOP note ...

Page 8: ...with the actual model Leaving the menu common routine for all modes When the last menu is reached select with the UP key between END MENU WITH LEAVE no changes will be made END MENU WITH SAVE any possible selections will be saved for later use and END MENU WITH SAVE AND START all possible selections will be saved and activated and all other modes will be automatically cancelled Finish then menus w...

Page 9: ...ted value should be 90 off the earlier selected max pressure These 3 steps are repeated a number of times Leave the menu as described under MANUAL submenu RELEASE submenu Leave the menu as described under MANUAL submenu DE ICE submenu Input the DE ICE TIME XX XX in hour and minutes Leave the menu as described under MANUAL submenu STOP submenu Leave the menu as described under MANUAL submenu 4 4 Va...

Page 10: ...aporize the ice and the heat removed by the condenser to convert the water vapor into ice It is important to remember following factors when trying to obtain efficient utilization of the freeze dryer system The efficiency of the freeze drying process depends upon The surface area and the thickness of the sample The temperature of the condenser and the vacuum obtained The eutectic point melting tem...

Page 11: ...TRUCTION MANUAL CoolSafe Freeze Dryersmodels Page 11 19 5 1 Overview Rear view Control panel Drain Air inlet RS 232 Connector Vacuum Connection Mains Cable connection Air exhaust grill Identification Label ...

Page 12: ...er a few seconds the temperature measurement is stabilized and the actual condenser temperature will be displayed The vacuum pump should now be allowed to run for at least 30 minutes before opening the external vacuum valve This period of time also allows the condenser to reach operational temperatures below 90 ºC or 55 C indicated by the GREEN LED which signals that the CoolSafe is ready and OK f...

Page 13: ...r valve Turn the rubber valve to position B The AWO Indicator should always be green prior to connecting the next flask The freeze drying process is now in progress 4 To stop the freeze drying process turn the rubber valve handle 180º to position C to equalize the pressure in the flask and remove the flask from the cone 5 Close the vacuum valve after removal of the last flask 6 To allow the system...

Page 14: ...in the chamber Close the chamber and the drain valve 4 Open the external vacuum valve The freeze drying process is now in progress 5 To stop the freeze drying process close the external vacuum valve and equalize the pressure by opening the release valve at the lid 6 Remove the material from the shelves 5 5 De ice The freeze dryer may be de iced by Leaving the ice condenser open at room temperature...

Page 15: ...enser must be cleaned minimum twice a year Use a vacuum cleaner and remove any dust in the cooling grill on the front Rubber valves black O rings and valves on the manifold and O rings on chambers should be greased with a ultra thin layer of vacuum grease and wiped off with a soft cloth every 3 4 months The rubber must appear shiny smooth and without cracks All silicone gaskets needs only dust rem...

Page 16: ...plex as the product can consist of many components which interact with each other Moving from one state to another requires the supply or removal of energy to or from the product This energy flux will have an impact on the structure of the material being dried Freeze drying is achieved using equipment that controls temperature and pressure in the environment of the product and is a 3 step process ...

Page 17: ...will move to the condenser surface because of the lower vapor pressure in the condenser In the third step water that was strongly bound to the solids of the sample called sorbed water is converted to vapor and removed from the product this process being referred to as desorption Removing moisture in the desorption phase or secondary drying phase is done at a higher product temperature and at the l...

Page 18: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL CoolSafe Freeze Dryersmodels Page 18 19 8 1 Pressure of Aqueous Vapor ...

Page 19: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL CoolSafe Freeze Dryersmodels Page 19 19 9 Technical Specifications Accessories See attached catalogue on homepage www labogene com scanvac ...

Page 20: ...e EMC requirement General requirements EN 378 1 Refrigerating system and heat pumps Safety and environmental requirements Basic requirements definitions classification and selection criteria EN 378 2 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps Safety and environmental requirements Design construction testing marking and documentation Following the provisions of 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive as amended 2...

Page 21: ...use EMC requirement General requirements EN 378 1 Refrigerating system and heat pumps Safety and environmental requirements Basic requirements definitions classification and selection criteria EN 378 2 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps Safety and environmental requirements Design construction testing marking and documentation Following the provisions of 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive as amended...

Page 22: ...e EMC requirement General requirements EN 378 1 Refrigerating system and heat pumps Safety and environmental requirements Basic requirements definitions classification and selection criteria EN 378 2 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps Safety and environmental requirements Design construction testing marking and documentation Following the provisions of 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive as amended 2...

Page 23: ...use EMC requirement General requirements EN 378 1 Refrigerating system and heat pumps Safety and environmental requirements Basic requirements definitions classification and selection criteria EN 378 2 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps Safety and environmental requirements Design construction testing marking and documentation Following the provisions of 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive as amended...

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Page 27: ...ratory use EMC requirement General requirements EN 378 1 Refrigerating system and heat pumps Safety and environmental requirements Basic requirements definitions classification and selection criteria EN 378 2 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps Safety and environmental requirements Design construction testing marking and documentation Following the provisions of 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive as ...

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Page 30: ... use EMC requirement General requirements EN 378 1 Refrigerating system and heat pumps Safety and environmental requirements Basic requirements definitions classification and selection criteria EN 378 2 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps Safety and environmental requirements Design construction testing marking and documentation Following the provisions of 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive as amende...

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