Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic
6 Operation
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Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.2 of 05/03/2019
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Translation of the original operating manuel
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")
6.2
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.
6.3
Switching the freeze-dryer on
• Actuate the mains switch.
The control unit performs a self-test and an initialisation. This may take
several seconds.
• Follow the safety instructions and hazard warnings (see chapter 3 -