Contents
irTis BenchTop 2K, 4K and 6
vi Rev 007, 10/11
© SP Scientific 2011
Temperature Units ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Vacuum Units ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Relay Test ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Vacuum Pump Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 13
Alarms Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Setpoints Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Condenser Temperature ............................................................................................................................... 14
Vacuum OK ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Power Save Deadband ................................................................................................................................. 14
Maintenance Menu and Factory Options ........................................................................................................... 15
Factory Options ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Interstage Control .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Calibration ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Basic Operation ......................................................................................................... 19
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Product Preparation: Flask/Manifold Drying ....................................................................................................... 19
Product Preparation: Drum Manifold Shelf Drying ............................................................................................. 19
Product Preparation: Chamber Drying ............................................................................................................... 20
Quickseal Valves ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Operation Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Meltback............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Preventing Glassware Breakage ........................................................................................................................ 23
Product Dryness End Point ................................................................................................................................ 23
Stoppering (Optional) ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Cold Trap Condenser ................................................................................................ 25
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
Product Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Cold Trap Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Optional Components ............................................................................................... 27
Manifolds............................................................................................................................................................ 27
Shelf Racks ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
Liquid Nitrogen Trap .......................................................................................................................................... 29
Filter Trap ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
Degassing Filter Trap Cartridges ................................................................................................................... 30
BenchTop Cold Plate ......................................................................................................................................... 31
Initial Setup of the BenchTop Cold Plate ....................................................................................................... 31
Cold Plate Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 31
General Maintenance ................................................................................................ 33
Vacuum System ................................................................................................................................................. 33
Vacuum Pump ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Changing Vacuum Pump Oil ......................................................................................................................... 33
Vacuum Tubing and Gaskets ........................................................................................................................ 34
Condenser Gasket ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Vacuum Pump Gas Ballast Valve .................................................................................................................. 35
Quickseal Valves ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Refrigeration System ......................................................................................................................................... 36
The Air-Cooled Condenser ............................................................................................................................ 36
Condenser Chamber ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Acrylic Parts ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
Appendix A: Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 39