3.8 Safety devices ................................................................................................................ 29
3.8.1 System check ............................................................................................................ 29
3.8.2 Earth conductor check ............................................................................................... 29
3.9 Procedures in the event of hazards and accidents .......................................................... 30
3.10 Maintenance and cleaning of the freeze-dryer ................................................................ 30
3.11 Measures to be taken to ensure safe operation of the freeze-dryer ................................. 31
3.12 Remaining hazards ......................................................................................................... 32
4 Storage and transport ....................................................................................................... 33
4.1 Dimensions and weight ................................................................................................... 33
4.2 Storage conditions .......................................................................................................... 33
4.3 Notes on transport .......................................................................................................... 34
4.4 Packaging ....................................................................................................................... 35
4.5 Transport safety devices ................................................................................................. 35
5 Set-up and connection ...................................................................................................... 36
5.1 Location of use ............................................................................................................... 36
5.2 Power supply .................................................................................................................. 37
5.2.1 Type of connection .................................................................................................... 37
5.2.2 Customer-provided fuses ........................................................................................... 37
5.3 Aeration valve ................................................................................................................. 37
5.4 Media drain valve ............................................................................................................ 38
5.5 Vacuum sensor ............................................................................................................... 38
5.6 Vacuum pump................................................................................................................. 40
5.7 Pressure control valve .................................................................................................... 41
5.8 Rubber valves ................................................................................................................. 42
6 Operation ............................................................................................................................ 43
6.1 Initial start-up .................................................................................................................. 43
6.2 Installation of accessories ............................................................................................... 43
6.3 Preparation ..................................................................................................................... 43
6.4 Switching the freeze-dryer on ......................................................................................... 43
6.5 LSCbasic control system ................................................................................................ 44
6.5.1 User interface ............................................................................................................ 44
6.5.1.1 Main window "Process" ...................................................................................... 45
6.5.1.2 Main window "Options" ...................................................................................... 53
6.5.1.3 Main window "?" ................................................................................................. 64
6.5.2 Starting a freeze-drying process ................................................................................ 64
6.5.2.1 Entering set values ............................................................................................ 65
6.6 Optional extensions ........................................................................................................ 67
6.7 Switching the freeze-dryer OFF ...................................................................................... 67