Labconco CentriVap micro IR Vacuum Concentrators 77010 Series - Manual (Page 19)

Chapter 4: Using Your CentriVap micro IR
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The time set point range is 00:00 (on) to 99:59 (99 hrs 59 min.)
Preheat:
To preheat the chamber, program the desired temperature and time. Make sure the
chamber door is closed. Select the desired heat mode. IR/HEAT is recommended
for preheating. Turn the Run Mode Selector to Standby. The heaters will raise the
chamber temperature to the programmed set point. The actual chamber
temperature will be displayed. The chamber will continue to preheat until either
the “START/STOP” button is pressed or the mode selector is turned to the off
position. Opening the lid will also turn the heater off.
Operating the CentriVap micro IR
CAUTION: To avoid personnel injury; Do not operate the CentriVap micro
IR if the lid is scratched or nicked, or shows signs of damage. A damaged lid
could fail under vacuum.
While the CentriVap micro IR Concentrator is operating, do not lean on the lid,
and do not place hazardous materials within 12 inches (305mm).
1. Turn “ON” the CentriVap micro IR power switch located on the right side of
the back panel. Turn the run mode switch to “STANDBY.”
2. Program the desired temperature set point and run time.
3. Preheat the chamber if desired.
4. Place samples in vials. Normally the vials should be no more than half full.
Place vials in the rotor. Use caution as the lid and rotor could be hot.
5. Close the lid.
6. Turn the Run mode selector switch to “RUN.” The rotor and vacuum pump
will start. The display will show the actual chamber temperature.
7. Set point parameters can be altered at any time during a run.
8. If the run time set point is used, at the end of the set time the display will
show “END.”