The following topics shall be trained as part of the “Introduction Training” after the installation:
1.
Theoretical basis
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Reviewing fundamental principles of distillation under vacuum
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Explanation of the Rotavapor
®
working principle
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Understanding the impact of the Δ20 rule, pressure adjustment, condenser loading, rotation
speed and flask size
2.
Rotavapor
®
R-300
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Setting the heating bath temperature, condenser angle and rotation without the interface
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Locking the heating bath and chiller temperature
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Setting and deleting a depth stop
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Proper Combi-clip use (mounting and removing the evaporating flask, removing the vapor-
duct)
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Correctly starting and stopping the distillation process
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Adding solvents during distillation
3.
Interface I-300 / I-300 Pro
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Setting the pressure, rotation, lift height and heating and cooling temperatures
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Implementing operating modes (i.e. Manual, Timer, Continuous, AutoDest, Drying and
Methods)
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Utilizing the solvent library and favorites feature
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Remote monitoring using the Rotavapor
®
App
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Adjusting the hysteresis and maximum pump output
4.
Safety features
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Reviewing prohibited uses and potential dangers as described in the operation manual
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Familiarization with P+G coating, protection and splash shield, safety stop in case of power
failure, temperature limit setting, overpressure prevention, heating bath overheat protection
5.
Maintenance and cleaning
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Cleaning the heating bath and the vacuum pump
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Cleaning the condenser, vapor duct, Woulff bottle, receiving and evaporating flask
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Preventive maintenance
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Using the leak test, finding and removing a leak
6.
Convenient additional functions
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Automatic foam removal (foam sensor), automatic vacuum regulation/control (AutoDest)
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Additional safety add-ons (e.g. level sensor)
Introduction Training
Educating Rotavapor
®
Users