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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
Freeze Dry Process 1
Freeze Dry Rates 2
Freeze Dry Capacity 4
Samples Containing Volatile Substances 5
About This Manual 5
Typographical Conventions 7
Your Next Step 7
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 9
Electrical Requirements 10
Location Requirements 10
Vacuum Pump Requirements 10
Chamber or Manifold Requirements 11
Space Requirements 11
Your Next Step 11
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 13
Unpacking Your Freeze Dryer 14
Freeze Dryer Components 14
Setting Up Your Freeze Dryer 15
Component Orientation & Hose Connections 15
Electrical Connection 16
Drying Chamber Installation 16
Drying Manifold Installation 16
Solvent Safety Precautions 17
Your Next Step 18
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR FREEZE DRYER 19
Freeze Dryer Controls 20
Operation Checklist 21
Operating the Freeze Dryer 22
Automatic Start-Up 22
Manual Start-Up 23