Martin Christ Alpha 2-4 LDplus User Manual
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Operating Manual Freeze Dryer ALPHA 1-4 LDplus / ALPHA 2-4 LDplus
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Contents
1.
General Information
8
1.1.
Introduction ................................................................................................. 8
1.2.
Applications ................................................................................................. 9
1.3.
Technical Specification .............................................................................. 10
1.3.1.
NOTE! Technical documentation! .................................................. 11
1.4.
Scope of delivery ....................................................................................... 12
1.5.
Standards and Regulations ........................................................................ 12
1.6.
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 12
1.6.1.
CAUTION! Disconnect Mains Plug! ............................................... 12
1.6.2.
CAUTION! Solvents! ..................................................................... 12
1.6.3.
ADVICE! Cleaning and Maintenance of the Unit! ........................... 13
1.6.4.
WARNING! Freezing of Limbs to Surfaces! ................................... 13
1.6.5.
ADVICE! Transport Instructions! .................................................... 13
1.7.
Prohibited Freeze-drying Processes .......................................................... 14
2.
General Information on Freeze-drying
15
2.1.
General Information on Freeze-drying ........................................................ 15
2.2.
Preparation ................................................................................................ 18
2.3.
Freezing .................................................................................................... 18
2.4.
Main Drying ............................................................................................... 19
2.5.
Final Drying ............................................................................................... 22
2.6.
End of Drying and Aeration ........................................................................ 22
2.7.
Defrosting .................................................................................................. 22
3.
Description of the Freeze-drying Processes
25
3.1.
Separate Freezing and Drying Outside the Ice Condenser Chamber
(Process B) on Shelves ............................................................................. 25
3.2.
Separate Freezing and Drying Outside the Ice Condenser Chamber
(Process B) with Sealing Device ................................................................ 26
3.3.
Separate Freezing and Drying of Liquids in Flasks (Process B) .................. 27
3.4.
Separate Freezing and Drying of Liquids in Ampoules (Process B) ............ 28
4.
Installation and Commissioning of the Unit
29
4.1.
Site of Installation ...................................................................................... 29
4.2.
Mains Electricity ........................................................................................ 29
4.3.
Fuses on Site ............................................................................................ 29
4.4.
Checking the Earth Connection ................................................................. 30
4.5.
Aeration ..................................................................................................... 30
4.6.
Condensate and Defrosting Water ............................................................. 30
4.7.
Vacuum Pump Exhaust ............................................................................. 31
4.8.
Initial Start-up ............................................................................................ 31
4.8.1.
Functional Components and Control Elements .............................. 32
4.8.2.
Connection of vacuum sensor vacuum Pump, and pressure
control valve.................................................................................. 33
4.8.3.
Diagram of the accessories ........................................................... 36
4.8.4.
Rubber valves ............................................................................... 39
4.8.5.
Switching-on ................................................................................. 40