Buchi Rotavapor R-205 User Manual

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BÜCHI Rotavapor R-200/205
Table of contents
Contents
en, Version L (60 pages) Order number
R-200/205 Operating Instructions 96776
Read these operating instructions thoroughly
before you use the BÜCHI Rotavapor
R-200/205. Keep these instructions near
the apparatus, so that they are quickly
accessible.
Chapter two contains important safety
instructions. This information is essential as
regards safe operation of the rotary
evaporator.
We reserve the right to make technical modi-
fications without prior notice. No part of these
operating instructions can be reproduced or
processed, copied or distributed using elec-
tronic or optical systems without permission
in writing from Büchi Labortechnik AG.
All rights reserved.
© Büchi Labortechnik AG, 2000, 2001
1 Scope of Delivery 2
2 Safety 4
3 Function 9
4 Putting into operation 12
4.1 Point of use 12
4.2 Electrical connections 12
4.3 Heating bath 13
4.4 Steam tube and sealing system 13
4.5 Glass assembly 14
4.6 Combi-clip 14
4.7 Condenser fixation 14
4.8 Submerging angle into the heating bath 15
4.9 End catch when lowering and raising the
evaporating flask 15
4.10 Adjusting tension of the servo jack rope 16
4.11 Tube connections 17
4.12 Tube schema 18
4.13 Display module for vapour temperature and
rotation speed 19
4.14 Combination with Büchi Vacuum Controller
V-800/805 20
5 Operation 22
5.1 Rear connections 22
5.2 Controls Büchi Rotavapor R-200 22
5.3 Controls Büchi Rotavapor R-205 23
5.4 Lowering and raising the evaporating flask 23
5.5 Heating bath 24
5.6 Distilling 25
5.7 Choosing distillation conditions 27
5.8 Solvent table 29
5.9 Troubleshooting 30
6 Maintenance 31
7 Taking out of operation 34
8 Spare parts and accessories 35
9 Appendix 57

Buchi Rotavapor R-205 Specifications

General

Type	Rotary Evaporator
Rotation Speed	20 to 280 rpm
Vacuum Range	up to 0.1 mbar
Lift	Manual or Motorized
Motor Power	30 W
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Power Supply	100-120 V, 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Cooling surface	0.5 m²

Summary

Scope of Delivery

Base apparatus

Lists the basic Rotavapor R-200 and R-205 units.

Glass assemblies

Details the different types of glass assemblies available for the apparatus.

Additional accessories

Lists optional accessories for advanced and professional use.

Safety

Symbols

Explains safety symbols used in the manual.

Requirements placed on operators

Outlines the qualifications and training needed for operators.

Proper use

Describes the intended applications and correct usage of the Rotavapor.

Improper use

Lists applications and uses that are not permitted.

Fundamental hazards

Identifies inherent risks and hazards associated with the apparatus.

Safety measures

Recommends essential safety precautions and personal protective equipment.

Modifications

States the policy on modifying the apparatus or using non-approved parts.

Safety elements

Details the built-in safety features of the apparatus.

Function

Functional principle

Overview of components

Putting into operation

Point of use

Electrical connections

Details how to safely connect the apparatus to the power supply.

Glass assembly

Tube connections

Display module for vapour temperature and rotation speed

Combination with Büchi Vacuum Controller V-800/805

Operation

Controls Büchi Rotavapor R-200

Controls Büchi Rotavapor R-205

Lowering and raising the evaporating flask

Heating bath

Distilling

Provides a checklist for starting, optimizing, and ending a distillation.

Choosing distillation conditions

Guides on setting optimal distillation parameters.

Solvent table

Troubleshooting

Lists common malfunctions and their solutions.

Maintenance

Cleaning

Provides instructions for cleaning the apparatus components.

Functional test

Spare parts and accessories

Glass assembly A

Glass assembly V

Glass assembly C

Glass assembly S

Glass assembly E

Glass assembly CR