Freeze-dryer Delta 1-24 LSCplus
Freeze-dryer Delta 2-24 LSCplus
6 Operation
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Version 04/2013, Rev. 2.9 of 09/03/2020
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Translation of the original operating manual
6
Operation
6.1
Initial start-up
WARNING
Before the initial start-up, please ensure that your freeze-dryer is properly
set up and installed (see chapter 5 - "Set-up and connection")
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6.2
Installation of accessories
The accessories must be completed in accordance with the drying method
that is applied as well as in accordance with the scope of supply.
6.3
Preparation
The ice condenser chamber must be clean and dry.
• Remove any water residues from the preceding run.
• Close the aeration valve and the media drain valve.
• Ensure that all of the valves of the accessories are closed.
• Switch the vacuum pump on.
6.4
Switching the freeze-dryer on
NOTE
The freeze-dryer is equipped with a main switch and a mains power
switch (see chapter 2.1.1 - "Functional and operating elements"). The
main switch establishes the mains power supply and the control switch
supplies the control system of the freeze-dryer with power.
• Actuate the main switch.
• Actuate the control switch.
The LSCplus control unit performs a self-test and an initialisation. This may
take several seconds.
• Follow the safety instructions and hazard warnings (see chapter 3 -