Buchi FatExtractor E-500 - Performing an extraction; Task during performing an extraction

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Operation Manual FatExtractor E-500 61/88
9 Performing an extraction
9.1 Task during performing an extraction
9.1.1 Adding solvent through the condenser
There are two possibilities to add solvent throught the condenser:
1. with a dispenser see Chapter "Adding solvent through the condenser with a dis-
penser", page61
2. with a funnel Chapter "Adding solvent through the condenser with a funnel",
page62
Adding solvent through the condenser with a dispenser
CAUTION
Not correctly installed condenser
A not correctly installed condenser can cause skin burns or a building fire
u A beaker is placed under the position.
u An extraction glass chamber is installed at the position (Soxhlet and Economic
Continuous Extraction only).
u The lift is in the lower position.
u Insert the nozzle of the dispenser into the con-
denser.
u Add solvent with a dispenser.
Use the support solvent supply (option)
u Put a support solvent supply on the con-
denser.
u Insert the nozzle of the dispenser into the sup-
port solvent supply.
u Add solvent with a dispenser.