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Operation Manual Rotavapor® R-300
7.5
Checking seals
NOTE
The life of a seal depends on how much it is used and how well it is looked after.
Clean the seals if
boiling delays occur during distillation.
crystalline products are distilled.
solvents remain in the condenser.
after using corrosive solvents.
Replace the seals if
the seals swell up.
the vacuum is not achieved.
the sealing lip is damaged.
there is a risk of sample contamination.
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
Fig. 46: Seals on Rotavapor and cooling condenser
1
Coolant seal
4
Cleaning hole seal
2
Vacuum seal
5
Coolant seal
3
Sensor seal
6
Feed tubing seal
7
Vacuum connection seal
Precondition:
R
The system leak test result was negative. See Chapter 7.2 "Checking the system
for leaks", page 66
u
Remove seals and inspect for damage and cracks.
u
Rinse intact seals in water or ethanol and dry with a soft cloth.