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BÜCHI Rotavapor R-3000 Contents
Contents
1 Scope of delivery 2
2 Safety 3
3 Function 6
4 Putting into operation 7
4. 1 Unpacking 7
4. 2 Point of use 7
4. 3 Quick-lift 7
4. 4 Heating bath 8
4. 5 Sealing system 9
4. 6 Glass assemblies 9
4. 7 Combi clip 10
4. 8 Hose connections 10
4. 9 Electrical connections 11
5 Operating the Rotavapor 12
5. 1 Controls 12
5. 2 Performing a distillation run 13
5. 3 Selecting the conditions of distillation 14
5. 4 Solvent 15
5. 5 Malfunctions 16
6 Maintenance 17
6. 1 Cleaning and inspecting 17
6. 2 Function test 18
6. 3 Replacing the quick-lift spring 18
6. 4 Service 19
7 Taking out of operation 19
8 Replacement parts 20
9 Appendix 30
Read these operating instructions carefully before you use
the Büchi Rotavapor R-3000. Keep these instructions in a
safe place close to the Rotavapor for quick reference whenever
required. Do not plug in the Rotavapor to the main power
supply and do not turn the instrument on until you have
completed all the essential preparations.
Chapter 2 contains important notes concerning safety. It is
imperative to read these notes in order to operate the Rota-
vapor safely.
Subject to change without prior announcement. No part of
these operating instructions may be reproduced in any form
or be processed, duplicated or distributed by electronic or
optical means without the written permission of Büchi Labor-
technik AG. All rights reserved.
© Büchi Labortechnik AG, 1995, 1999
en, Version F (32 pages) Order No.
R-3000 Instructions 96606
Progress built on tradition
05.10.1999