Labconco FreeZone Benchtop Freezer - Manual (Page 15)

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Chapter 3: Getting Started
Installing Your Benchtop Shell
Freezer
After you verify receipt of the proper components, move your
Benchtop Shell Freezer to the location where you want to install it.
Then, follow the steps listed below.
1. Check that the solvent bath drain plug is securely installed
in the drain hose.
2. Remove bath compartment cover and add solvent to bath
compartment. Commonly used solvents are methanol or
ethanol. Recommended solvent depth is 1/4" to 1/2" above
the top of the rollers (approximately 2 liters).
If flammable solvents are used in the shell
freezer bath, be sure to keep away from open
flame.
Electrical Connection
Plug the power cord into the receptacle on the back
of the Benchtop Shell Freezer and plug the other
end into a suitable power receptacle.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PLUG THE BENCHTOP
SHELL FREEZER INTO A FREEZONE FREEZE
DRY SYSTEM.
Solvent Safety
Precautions
Solvents used in the Benchtop Shell Freezer may
be flammable or hazardous to your health. Use
extreme caution and keep sources of ignition
away from the solvents.
Hazardous materials such as strong acids or
bases, radioactive substances and volatile
organics must be handled carefully and
promptly cleaned up if spilled. If a sample is
spilled, it must immediately be cleaned up.
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