Martin Christ Alpha 2-4 LSCplus User Manual
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ALPHA 1-4 LSC&
ALPHA 2-4 LSC&
Table of contents
Version 01/2011, Rev. 1.5 of 16/12/2013 • sb
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Translation of the original operating manual
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Malfunctions and error correction .................................................................................... 72
7.1
General malfunctions ...................................................................................................... 72
7.1.1
Power failure .............................................................................................................. 73
7.1.2
Insufficient vacuum .................................................................................................... 74
7.1.2.1
Small flange connections ................................................................................... 74
7.1.2.2
Aeration valve, media drain valve....................................................................... 75
7.1.2.3
Pressure control valve ........................................................................................ 75
7.1.2.4
Rubber valves .................................................................................................... 75
7.1.2.5
Vacuum sensor .................................................................................................. 75
7.1.3
Insufficient ice condenser temperature ...................................................................... 76
7.2
Process and error messages .......................................................................................... 76
7.3
Service contact ............................................................................................................... 77
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Maintenance and service................................................................................................... 78
8.1
Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 78
8.1.1
Freeze-dryer .............................................................................................................. 78
8.1.1.1
Ice condenser chamber ...................................................................................... 79
8.1.1.2
Drying chamber .................................................................................................. 79
8.1.1.3
Aeration valve, media drain valve....................................................................... 79
8.1.1.4
Heat exchanger (only for air-cooled freeze-dryers) ............................................ 80
8.1.2
Vacuum pump ........................................................................................................... 80
8.1.3
Exhaust filter (oil mist separator)) .............................................................................. 81
8.1.4
Vacuum sensor .......................................................................................................... 81
8.1.5
Accessories ............................................................................................................... 82
8.2
Disinfection of the drying chamber and accessories........................................................ 82
8.3
Service............................................................................................................................ 83
8.4
Return of defective parts ................................................................................................. 84
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Disposal .............................................................................................................................. 85
9.1
Disposal of the freeze-dryer ............................................................................................ 85
9.2
Disposal of the packaging ............................................................................................... 85
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Technical data .................................................................................................................... 86
10.1
Ambient conditions.......................................................................................................... 88
10.2
Technical documentation ................................................................................................ 88
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Appendix ............................................................................................................................ 89
11.1
Mathematical relations .................................................................................................... 89
11.2
Brief operating instructions.............................................................................................. 90
11.3
EC declaration of conformity ........................................................................................... 96
11.4
Resistance to stress cracking an chemical influences "Plexiglas" ................................... 97
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Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 115
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Index ................................................................................................................................. 117