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SP IND
USTRIES,
INC.
Freeze Dryer Operator's Manual
VirTis BenchTop 2K, 4K and 6K
Freeze Dryers
2
Table of Contents
Main Page
Important Symbols
4
Freeze Dryer Safety Warnings
4
Warranty Information
5
Table of Contents
7
Introduction
11
Key Features
11
Benchtop Usage
11
Available Configurations
12
From Freeze Dryer to Condenser Module
12
Cold Trap Condenser Module
12
Installation and Setup
13
Initial Inspection
13
Service Connections
13
Vacuum Pump Installation
14
Installing the Vacuum Pump
14
Oil Mist Eliminators
15
Freeze Dryer Setup
16
Vacuum Baffle Plate
17
Freeze-Drying Concepts
19
Elements of Freeze-Drying
19
Freeze
19
Vacuum
19
Heat
20
Condenser
20
Product Dependencies
20
Sentry 2.0 Controls
21
LED Wave Display (Qualitative Reference)
21
Button Functions
22
Up/Down (+/-) Buttons
22
MENU Button
22
COND Button
22
VAC Button
22
AUTO Button
22
DEFR Button
22
LCD Display Functions
23
Main Menu
23
Vacuum Control
24
Purge (Optional)
24
Heat (Optional)
24
User Options Menu
24
Temperature Units
25
Vacuum Units
25
Relay Test
25
Vacuum Pump Maintenance
25
Alarms Menu
26
Setpoints Menu
26
Condenser Temperature
26
Vacuum OK
26
Power Save Deadband
26
Maintenance Menu and Factory Options
27
Factory Options
27
Interstage Control
28
Calibration
28
Basic Operation
31
Getting Started
31
Product Preparation: Flask / Manifold Drying
31
Product Preparation: Drum Manifold Shelf Drying
31
Product Preparation: Chamber Drying
32
Quickseal Valves
32
Operation Instructions
33
Meltback
34
Preventing Glassware Breakage
35
Product Dryness End Point
35
Stoppering (Optional)
35
Cold Trap Condenser
37
Product Requirements
37
Cold Trap Setup
38
Optional Components
39
Manifolds
39
Shelf Racks
40
Liquid Nitrogen Trap
41
Filter Trap
42
Benchtop Cold Plate
43
Initial Setup of the Benchtop Cold Plate
43
Cold Plate Operation
43
General Maintenance
45
Vacuum System
45
Vacuum Pump
45
Changing Vacuum Pump Oil
45
Vacuum Tubing and Gaskets
46
Door Gasket
46
Vacuum Pump Gas Ballast Valve
46
Quickseal Valves
47
Refrigeration System
47
The Air-Cooled Condenser
47
Condenser Chamber
48
Acrylic Parts
48
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
49
Vacuum Problems
49
Product Melting
50
Appendix B: Serum Vial Capacities
51
Appendix C: Stainless Steel Cleaners
53
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SP VirTis BenchTop 2K Specifications
General
Model
BenchTop 2K
Type
Freeze Dryer
Condenser Temperature
-85°C
Condenser Capacity
2 kg
Vacuum Level
0.001 mbar
Voltage
230V
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