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Buchi R-210 User Manual

Buchi R-210
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R-210/215
Rotavapor
®
Operation Manual

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Buchi R-210 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBuchi
ModelR-210
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety

User qualification

Specifies that only laboratory personnel with appropriate training should operate the instrument.

Proper use

Describes the intended applications of the Rotavapor, such as distilling and vaporizing solvents.

Improper use

Lists forbidden applications and highlights risks associated with improper operation of the instrument.

Warning notices used in this manual

Explains the meaning of WARNING, ATTENTION, and NOTE symbols to alert users to potential hazards.

Product safety

Discusses residual dangers from the instrument and the manufacturer's responsibilities.

Instrument-related hazards

Highlights specific hazards like hot surfaces, electrical hazards, and potential implosion risks.

Other hazards

Warns about hazards related to solvents, such as peroxide formation and flammability.

Safety measures

Advises on essential safety measures, including wearing personal protective equipment.

Safety elements

Details safety features integrated into the electronics, parts, and glass components.

General safety rules

Outlines operator responsibilities, maintenance duties, and policies regarding modifications.

Technical Data

Technical data overview

Presents a comprehensive table of technical specifications for the Rotavapor and heating baths.

Description of Function

Functional principle of a Rotavapor

Explains the fundamental process of evaporation and condensation under vacuum using a Rotavapor.

Functional principle considering the V assembly as example

Details the evaporation area and the rotation drive mechanism as part of the functional principle.

Controls of Rotavapor R-210/215

Identifies and explains the main controls, displays, and operational buttons on the instrument.

Motorized quick-action jack

Describes the motorized jack's function for raising and lowering the evaporating flask.

Putting into Operation

Installation site

Provides guidelines for selecting a stable, horizontal, and fume-hood-equipped installation site.

Electrical connections

Details precautions for making safe electrical connections, emphasizing earthing and correct voltage.

Commissioning the heating bath

Instructions for placing and connecting the heating bath onto the base plate of the Rotavapor.

Installing the vacuum controller

Explains the procedure for securely mounting the vacuum controller onto the Rotavapor.

Cable connections to the Rotavapor

Details the electrical cable connections between the vacuum controller and the Rotavapor unit.

Functional test

Outlines procedures for performing functional tests, including vacuum tightness and rotation speed.

Operation

Settings at the heating bath

Explains how to access and adjust various settings related to the heating bath's operation.

Setting the heating bath temperature

Details the steps to set the desired temperature for the heating bath operation.

Immersion angle of the evaporating flask into the heating bath

Explains how to adjust the immersion angle of the evaporating flask for optimal performance.

Lowering and raising the evaporating flask into and out of the heating bath

Describes how to use the quick-action jack to safely position the flask in the heating bath.

Selecting the distillation conditions

Provides guidance on optimal settings for cooling water, bath temperature, and vacuum.

Distilling

Outlines the essential steps and conditions required to start and perform a distillation process.

Optimizing the distillation conditions

Explains how to adjust parameters to improve distillation efficiency and condensation.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Malfunctions and their remedy

Lists common malfunctions, their possible causes, and corrective measures for self-correction.

Shutdown, Storage, Transport and Disposal

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