Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Electrical Connection
Plug the power cord into the receptacle on the back of the RapidVap Vertex
Evaporator and plug the other end into a suitable wall power receptacle.
Chemical Attack on RapidVap Vertex
Evaporator Components
Your RapidVap Vertex Evaporator is designed to be chemical resistant to most
compounds that are commonly used in the concentration processes that are
performed in it. However, by necessity, the RapidVap Vertex Evaporator is
comprised of a number of different materials, some of which may be attacked
and degraded by certain chemicals. The degree of degradation is obviously
dependent on the concentration and duration of exposure. Some of the major
components of the RapidVap Vertex Evaporator that are susceptible to
degradation are as follows:
C- Moderate Degradation- Questionable Use
D- Severe Degradation-Infrequent use recommended-immediate thorough
cleaning required
Acids
Bases
Solvents
COMPONENT
MATERIAL
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A
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20
%
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c
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drobr
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A
c
id 2
0
%
Hy
droc
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A
c
id
20
%
Ni
tr
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A
c
id
20
%
S
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furi
c
A
c
id
10
%
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c
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de
T
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ne
Elbow N2
Polyamid (Nylon)
D
D D D D D D
C
D C
Blower Impeller
Polyamid (Nylon)
D
D D D D D D
C
D C
Blower Housing
Polypropylene
C
C
Exhaust Hose
Polyethylene
C
C
C
C C
C C
N2 Supply Hoses Polyethylene
C
C
C
C C
C C
Block Guides
UMHW Polyethylene
C
C
C
C C
C C
Window Seal
PVC
D
C
D
D
D D
D D C D D
D D
Lid
Epoxy Coated Alum.
C
D
C D
Chamber & Block Aluminum
D
D D D D
D
C
Nozzle N2
Stainless Steel
D D
D
Exhaust Fitting
Stainless Steel
D D
D
Ducting
Epoxy Coated Steel
C
D
C D
Window
Glass