Labconco FreeZone and FreeZone Plus 6, 12 and 18 Liter Freeze Dry Systems 79600 Series - Manual (Page 3)

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
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Freeze Dry Process 1
Freeze Dry Rates 2
Freeze Dry Capacity 3
Samples Containing Volatile Substances 4
About This Manual 4
Typographical Conventions 6
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES
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Electrical Requirements 7
Location Requirements 8
Vacuum Pump Requirements 8
Chamber or Manifold Requirements 8
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED
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Unpacking Your Freeze Dryer 9
Freeze Dryer Components 10
Setting Up Your Freeze Dryer 13
Vacuum Pump Connection 14
Electrical Connection 15
Drying Chamber or Drying Manifold Installation 15
Chemical Resistance of Freeze Dryer Components 15
Solvent Safety Precautions 17
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR FREEZE DRYER
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Freeze Dryer Controls 20
Operation Checklist 22
Vacuum Pump Ballast Setting 22
Purge Valve 22
Operating the Freeze Dryer 23
Set-Up 23
Baffle 26
Automatic Start-Up 26
Automatic Start Up with Purge Valve 26
Manual Start-Up 27
Manual Start-Up with Purge Valve 27