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Translation of the original operating manual
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Rev. 3.0 of 20/07/2022
Epsilon 2-10D LSCplus; ; ; ;
Version 07/2022
Epsilon 2-10D L
SCplus
Part no. 111122
Freeze-dryer
Operating Manual
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
5
General Information
9
Importance of the Operating Manual
9
Further Applicable Documents
9
Intended Use
9
Freeze-Drying of Solvent-Containing Products (Non-Aqueous Media)
11
Freeze-Drying of Acid-Containing Products
12
Freeze-Drying of Azide-Containing Products
12
Warranty and Liability
12
Copyright
13
Explanation of Symbols
13
Standards and Regulations
13
Scope of Supply
13
Layout and Mode of Operation
14
Layout of the Freeze-Dryer
14
Functional and Operating Elements
14
Name Plate
18
Mode of Operation
19
General Information on Freeze-Drying
19
Freeze-Drying Process
21
Preparation
21
Freezing
22
Main Drying
22
Final Drying
23
End of Drying and Aeration
23
Defrosting
23
Safety
24
Marking of the Unit
24
Explanation of the Symbols and Notes
25
Responsibility of the Operator
26
Freeze-Drying of Solvent-Containing Products
27
Requirements Concerning the Personnel
28
Informal Safety Notes
29
Safety Notes Concerning the Transport, Set-Up and Connection and Initial Start-Up of the Freeze-Dryer
29
General Hazards
29
Hazards Caused by Improper Transport
30
Hazards Caused by Improper Set-Up
30
Hazards Caused by Improper Connection
30
Hazards During the Initial Start-Up
30
Safety Notes Concerning the Operation
31
Hazards Caused by Electricity
31
Hazards Caused by Natural, Flammable Refrigerants
31
Hazards Caused by the Hydraulic System
32
Hazards Caused by Nitrogen
32
Hazards Caused by Harmful Products
32
Hazards Caused by Solvents in the Products
33
Hazards Caused by Acids in the Products
33
Hazards Caused by Azides in the Products
34
Hazards Caused by Contaminated Condensate (Defrosting Water)
34
Oil-Sealed Vacuum Pump: Hazards Caused by Contaminated Vacuum Pump Exhaust Gases
35
Oil-Sealed Vacuum Pump: Hazards Caused by Hot and Contaminated Vacuum Pump Oil
35
3.7.12 Dry-Running Vacuum Pump: Hazards Caused by Contaminated Exhaust Air
36
3.7.13 Hazards Caused by Noise
36
3.7.14 Hazards Caused by the Loading Door
36
3.7.15 Hazards Caused by Shelves
36
3.7.16 Hazards Caused by Hot Surfaces
37
3.7.17 Hazards Caused by Cold Surfaces
37
3.7.18 Hazards Caused by Overpressure in the Chamber
37
Safety Devices
38
Procedures in the Event of Hazards and Accidents
39
Maintenance and Cleaning of the Freeze-Dryer
40
Additions or Conversions of the Freeze-Dryer
40
Measures to be Taken to Ensure Safe Operation of the Freeze-Dryer
41
Remaining Hazards
42
Storage and Transport
43
Dimensions and Weight
43
Storage Conditions
43
Unpacking the Freeze-Dryer
44
Transport
45
Transport Safety Devices
46
Set-Up and Connection
47
Installation Site
47
Supply and Disposal Connections
48
Power Supply
48
Connection
48
Customer-Provided Fuses
48
Aeration
49
Precision Control Needle Valve for Air Injection
49
Drain
50
Vacuum Pumps
51
Oil-Sealed Vacuum Pump and Exhaust Filter (Oil Mist Separator)
51
Dry-Running Vacuum Pump and Silencer
52
Pressure Control Valve
53
Vacuum Sensor
54
Drying Cartridge (Adsorption Filter)
55
Operation
56
Initial Start-Up
56
Installation of Accessories
56
Preparation
56
Switching the Freeze-Dryer on
56
Loading Door
57
Hydraulic System
58
Manually Operated Shelf Movement
58
Lscplus Control System
60
User Interface
60
Main Window "Manual
61
Main Window "Program
74
Main Window "Options
75
Main Window
90
Manual Freeze-Drying
90
Entering Set Values in the Manual Mode
91
Freeze-Drying with the Pgmplus Programmer Module
93
Creating a Program
97
Editing a Program
105
Copying a Program
106
Loading a Program
106
Deleting a Program
107
Optional Extensions and Special Equipment
108
Switching the Freeze-Dryer off
111
Malfunctions and Error Correction
112
General Malfunctions
112
Power Failure
113
Insufficient Vacuum
114
Small Flange Connections
114
Aeration Valve, Media Drain Valve
115
Pressure Control Valve
115
Vacuum Sensor
115
Insufficient Ice Condenser Temperature
116
Process and Error Messages
116
Service Contact
117
Maintenance and Service
118
Maintenance
118
General
118
Ice Condenser Chamber
120
Drying Chamber
120
Lamination of the Loading Door with a Special Film
120
Door Latch
121
Aeration Valve, Media Drain Valve
122
Heat Exchanger (Only Air-Cooled Freeze-Dryers)
123
Electrical System
123
Vacuum System with an Oil-Sealed Vacuum Pump
124
Vacuum System with a Dry-Running Vacuum Pump
125
Refrigeration System
126
8.1.10 Heat Transfer Medium System
126
8.1.11 Hydraulic System
127
Vacuum Sensor
127
8.1.13 Accessories
128
Disinfection of the Drying Chamber and Accessories
128
Maintenance Schedule
129
Maintenance Schedule
134
Service
139
Return of Defective Parts
139
Disposal
141
Disposal of the Freeze-Dryer
141
Disposal of the Packaging
141
10 Technical Data
142
Ambient Conditions
144
Technical Documentation
144
11 Appendix
145
Mathematical Relations
145
EC Declaration of Conformity in Accordance with the EC Machinery Directive
147
EC Declaration of Conformity in Accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive
149
Table of the Sublimation Pressure Curve
151
12 Glossary
153
13 Index
155
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Language
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