Labconco RapidVap Vacuum, N2 and N2/48 Evaporation Systems 7910015 - Manual (Page 44)

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Chapter 4: Using Your RapidVap
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11. If the time set point is used, at the end of the set
time an alarm will sound. All operating functions
will cease.
12. Press STOP to terminate operation if the RapidVap
has not already stopped itself.
13. When the evaporation is complete, allow the
chamber to stop moving, unlatch the latches, on the
RapidVap N
2
/48 models rotate the cross bar
clockwise approximately 1/8", lift the lid and
remove the samples.
14. Any time the RapidVap is not in operation, the
power switch should be turned OFF. This will
prolong the life of the cooling fan and the blower in
the RapidVap N
2
.
Operational Notes
The LCD display conveys various pieces of
information. When the RapidVap is turned on , the
RapidVap will return to the same mode (RUN or
STOP) that it was in when the power was turned off. If
the RapidVap was in the RUN mode when the power
was turned off, when the power is turned on, the
RapidVap will attempt to return to the programmed set
points.
If the previous run is to be duplicated, it is important to
press the program set point button prior to pressing run.
This will show all the set points for that program and
will reset the timer back to the programmed set point.
Without pressing the program set point button, the time
will not be reset and will continue to count down from
the time at which it was stopped.
Interrupting a Cycle After it
Has Begun
At any time during a run, the cycle may be stopped by
pressing the STOP button. This shuts off all operating
functions. After the chamber stops oscillating, the
latches may be unlatched and the lid opened. If it is
necessary to re-start the RapidVap, close the lid and