TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
Intended Use 1
Freeze Dry Process 1
Freeze Dry Rates 2
Freeze Dry Capacity 3
Samples Containing Volatile Substances 4
About This Manual 4
Typographical Conventions 5
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 6
Electrical Requirements 6
Location Requirements 7
Vacuum Pump Requirements 7
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 8
Unpacking Your Freeze Dryer 8
Freeze Dryer Components 9
Setting Up Your Freeze Dryer 9
Component Identification 10
Vacuum Pump Connection 11
Electrical Connection 12
Chemical Resistance of Freeze Dryer Components 12
Solvent Safety Precautions 14
CHAPTER 4: LYO-WORKS™ OPERATING SYSTEM 15
Control Panel 16
Initial Power Up 16
Touch Screen Operation 17
Home screen 17
Main Menu Icons 17
Moving between Menu Screens 17
Function Indicator Bar 17
System Parameters Display 18
Operation Buttons (Program, Manual, Vacuum, Defrost) 19
Programs screen 20
Data Logging screen 22
Settings screen 23