Freeze-dryer Alpha 1-4 LSCplus
Freeze-dryer Alpha 2-4 LSCplus
Version 01/2011, Rev. 2.3 of 03/07/2017 • sb
Translation of the original operating manual
1 General information
1.1 Importance of the operating manual
A fundamental requirement for the safe and trouble-free operation of the
unit is to be familiar with the fundamental safety instructions and all
possible hazards.
The operating manual includes important information concerning the safe
operation of the freeze-dryer.
This operating manual, and in particular the notes on safety and hazards,
must be observed by all persons operating the unit.
In addition, the local rules and regulations for the prevention of accidents
must be complied with.
1.2 Intended use
CHRIST freeze-dryers have been solely designed for the freeze-drying of
solid or liquid products in ampoules, vials or dishes. They are, therefore,
solely intended for these applications.
The freeze-dryer is suitable
• for freeze-drying materials such as bacteria and virus cultures, blood
plasma, serum fractions, antibodies, sera, vaccines, and
pharmaceutical products
• for freeze-drying plant extracts, e.g. for biochemical tests
• for freeze-drying inorganic materials, e.g. nanoparticles
• for freeze-drying numerous other products (for further information
please contact our qualified personnel)
Any other use beyond this area of application is regarded as improper use.
Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH cannot be held liable for any
damage resulting from such improper use.
The intended use also includes:
• observation of all the notes and instructions included in the operating
manual
• compliance with the inspection and maintenance instruction
• prohibition of any type of extensions to, or conversions of the unit.
1.3 Warranty and liability
The warranty and liability are subject to our "General Terms and
Conditions" that were distributed to the operator upon the conclusion of the
contract.
Warranty and liability claims are excluded if they are due to one or several
of the following reasons:
• improper use
• non-compliance with the safety instructions and hazard warnings in the
operating manual
• improper installation, start-up, operation, and maintenance of the
freeze-dryer.