Electrical requirements, Location and exhaust requirements – Labconco RapidVap Vacuum, N2 and N2/48 Evaporation Systems 7910015 User Manual
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Chapter 2: Prerequisites
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Electrical Requirements
If your RapidVap is a Vacuum model, a dedicated
electrical outlet is required. This outlet requires a 20
Amp circuit breaker or fuse for models rated at 115V
(60 Hz). A 10 Amp circuit breaker or fuse is required
for models rated at 230V (50/60 Hz). 115V models are
equipped with a 20 Amp NEMA 5-20P plug. 230V
models are equipped with a 16 Amp CEE 7/7 plug. It
may be necessary to remove the plug and install a
different plug to match the available receptacle.
If your RapidVap is a Nitrogen model, a dedicated
electrical outlet is required. This outlet requires a 15
Amp circuit breaker or fuse for models rated at 115V
(60 Hz) or an 8 Amp circuit breaker or fuse is required
for 230V (50/60 Hz) models. 115V models are
equipped with a 20 Amp NEMA 5-20P plug. 230V
models are equipped with a 16 Amp CEE 7/7 plug. It
may be necessary to remove the plug and install a
different plug to match the available receptacle.
Location and Exhaust
Requirements
The RapidVap Vacuum Evaporation System should be
located within a fume hood if hazardous or flammable
solvents are used. In all cases, regardless of the solvent
used, it is strongly recommended that the vacuum pump
is located and vented in a fume hood.
The RapidVap N
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Evaporation System should be
located within a fume hood if hazardous or flammable
solvents are used. In all cases, regardless of the solvent
used, it is recommended that the exhaust hose is vented
into a fume hood or other laboratory ventilation device.
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