BUCHI Rotavapo R-100 - Manual (Page 33)

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Operation Manual Rotavapor® R­100 33/60
u Immerse the evaporating flask in the heating bath (see Chapter 6.2.1 "Raising and
lowering the evaporating flask", page 33).
u Wait 1 – 2 minutes to make sure distillation starts.
u If necessary, adjust the vacuum and/or the heater temperature (see Chapter 6.2.3
"Optimization distillation", page 35).
6.2.1 Raising and lowering the evaporating flask
CAUTION
Risk of scalding if heating bath overflows
u When immersing the evaporating flask, make sure that the fluid does not overflow
due to the displacement.
u When the evaporating flask is rotating look out for splashing fluid.
CAUTION
Risk of injury when adjusting apparatus height
u Make sure that your fingers are not trapped when adjusting the apparatus height.
u Make sure that all tubing are long enough and are not under strain after making the
adjustment.
IMPORTANT
Risk of evaporating flask damage due to collision with edge of heating
bath
u Make sure that there is at least 10 mm clearance between the evaporating flask
and the edge and/or bottom of the heating bath.
u Press and hold down the vertical adjustment handle release button (2).
u Move the rotary drive unit up or down by means of the vertical adjustment handle
(1).
u Let go of the release button to lock the handle at the desired height.