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Operation Method
Basic Operation
Flow of Basic Operation
The operation procedure of rotary evaporator is described below. Please use this document together
with the instruction manual of the VR model vacuum controller for the operating instructions of device
when using the RE600/RE800 or VR300 model rotary evaporator.
①
Set the desired bath temperature and heat the bath until the bath temperature becomes stable.
②
Make sure that the rotation control knob is fully turned to the left (rotation OFF). Turn on the power
switch (1 position) on the back surface of RE main unit.
③
Put the moderate amounts of sample into the distillation flask and connect it to the rotary joint.
④
As for the RE300, turn the rotation control knob on the rotary evaporator and set it to the desired
rotation speed. As for the RE600/800, set the desired rotation speed with the rotation control knob
and then start the operation by the key operation on the VR model vacuum controller.
⑤
Lower the sample flask using the lift
▽
(down) key to heat it.
⑥
Turn on the connected vacuum pump to start depressurization.
④
Start the operation.
As for the RE600/800, use the key on the VR model
vacuum controller.
⑤
Lift down the flask. Turn on the vacuum pump.
③
Put the sample into the flask.
①
Heat the bath.
②
Turn on the power switch.
