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  • Page 1 Rotavapor® R-220 SE Operation Manual 11593356H en...
  • Page 2 E-Mail: quality@buchi.com BUCHI reserves the right to make changes to the manual as deemed necessary in the light of experience; especially in respect to structure, illustrations and technical detail. This manual is copyright. Information from it may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for competitive purposes, nor made available to third parties.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Safety .
  • Page 4 Table of contents 5.11.2 Disinfection ........48 5.11.3 Sampling for determination of the germ count .
  • Page 5 Table of contents 10.5 Optional equipment and upgrade parts ......105 Declarations and requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 11.1 FCC requirements (for USA and Canada) .

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    1 About this manual About this manual This manual describes the Rotavapor R-220 SE and provides all information required for its safe operation and to maintain it in good working order. It is addressed to laboratory personnel and operators in particular.

  • Page 8: Safety

    2 Safety Safety This chapter highlights out the safety concept of the instrument and contains general rules of behavior and warnings from direct and indirect hazards concerning the use of the product. For the users' safety, all safety instructions and safety messages in the individual chapters shall be strictly observed and followed.

  • Page 9: Safety Warnings And Safety Signals Used In This Manual

    2 Safety 2 .4 Safety warnings and safety signals used in this manual DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardized signal words for identifying levels of hazard seriousness of risks related to personal injury and property damage. All signal words, which are related to personal injury are accompanied by the general safety sign.
  • Page 10 2 Safety Explosive gases, explosive environment Harmful to life-forms Hot item, hot surface Device damage Inhalation of substances Explosive substances Flammable substances Fragile items / content Warning, heavy item Environmental pollution hazard Do not dispose of in household trash R-220 SE Operation Manual, Version H...
  • Page 11 2 Safety Use of water is mandatory (non-standard symbol) Wear protective mask Wear laboratory coat Wear protective goggles Wear protective gloves Heavy weight, lifting requires more than one person Additional user information Paragraphs starting with NOTE transport helpful information for working with the device / software or its supplementaries.

  • Page 12: Product Safety

    2 Safety 2 .5 Product safety Safety warnings in this manual (as described in section 2.4) serve to make the user alert and to avoid hazardous situations emanating from residual dangers by giving appropriate counter measures. However, risks to users, property and the environment can arise when the instrument is damaged, used carelessly or improperly.

  • Page 13: Warning Labels On Housing

    2 Safety NOTICE Risk of instrument short-circuits and damage by liquids. • Do not spill liquids over the instrument or its component parts • Wipe off any liquids instantly • Ensure a safe positioning of the evaporating flask for storage •...

  • Page 14: Personal Safety Measures

    2 Safety 2 .5 .3 Personal safety measures Always wear personal protective equipment such as protective eye goggles, protective clothing and gloves when working with the instrument. Wear inhalation protection when working with hazardous solvents and all kind of respirable material or material of unknown composition. WARNING Death or serious poisoning by contact or incorporation of harmful media at use.

  • Page 15: General Safety Rules

    Modifications to the instrument are only permitted after prior consultation with and with the written approval of the manufacturer. Modifications and upgrades shall only be carried out by an authorized BUCHI technical engineer. The manufacturer will decline any claim resulting from unauthorized modifi- cations.

  • Page 16: Technical Data

    3 Technical data Technical data This chapter introduces the reader to the instrument and its specifications. It contains an overview of available glassware configurations, technical data, requirements and performance data. 3 .1 Available system configurations and dimensions max. 710 max. 1200 R-220 SE Operation Manual, Version H...

  • Page 17: Application Areas

    163 cm 158 cm 150 cm 143 cm 3 .1 .1 Application areas The Rotavapor R-220 SE is available in different setups to perfectly match all major evaporation tasks. D2 HP extremely low-boiling / foam producing high-boiling low-boiling minimal emissions...

  • Page 18: Technical Data

    3 Technical data 3 .2 Technical data Technical data Rotavapor R-220 SE Electrical connection data, single phase 220 – 240 V ± 10% (1P, N, G) Voltage Frequency 50/60 Hz Max. power consumption 5000 W (with 2×1800 W heating elements)
  • Page 19 3 Technical data Technical data Rotavapor R-220 SE Heating bath Heating medium Depending on heating wattage 3600 W (water or other dedicated heating transfer media) 4200 W (water only!) 6300 W (water only!) Bath capacity 20 l, without flask immersed Distillation capacity (ethanol) Up to 13.5 liters/hour 3600 W heater...

  • Page 20: Materials Used

    3 Technical data 3 .3 Materials used All materials in contact with the product are FDA compliant! Materials used Component Material designation Material code Risk and safety statements Stainless steel Chassis 1.4301 — Stainless steel Bath pan, heating 1.4404 — elements Aluminium Gearbox head...

  • Page 21: Description Of Function

    4 Description of function Description of function This chapter explains the basic working principle of the Rotavapor R-220 SE. It also shows how the instrument is structured and provides a general functional description of its assemblies. 4 .1 Functional principle of a Rotavapor evaporation The Rotavapor R-220 SE offers efficient, time saving single-stage distillations for small and medium stage productional applications.
  • Page 22 4 Description of function Safety reserve Cooler with cooling medium Optimal condensation zone range (~ 80% cooler height) Rotation drive for evaporating flask Evaporating solvent Condensated solvent Heating bath with heating liquid Evaporation area The solvent is heated by means of a heating bath. The turbulent mixing inside the rotating evaporating flask results in an increased evaporation rate.

  • Page 23: Rotavapor Front-Side

    4 Description of function 4 .2 Rotavapor front-side Various glassware configurations are available for the Rotavapor R-220 SE. Condenser(s) Distribution piece Manual inlet valve Shut off tap, large Evaporating flask Condensate cooler Shut off tap Receiving flask Draining valve R-220 SE Operation Manual, Version H...

  • Page 24: Tubing Scheme

    4 Description of function 4 .3 Tubing scheme VAPOR TEMP. CW TEMP. LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 RESERVE CW FLOW INPUT RS-485 RS-485 AERATE CW VALVE VACUUM VALVE FOAM DET. ALARM OUT (Type plate) AC IN 220- 240 V AC MAX. 2A R-220 SE Operation Manual, Version H...
  • Page 25 4 Description of function Vacuum / gas circuit Vacuum pump (recommended type: For most applications a vaccum is used to significantly reduce Vacuum Pump V-710) the boiling point of the liquid content inside the evaporating flask. Aeration / inert gas inlet at the The aeration valves at the optional vacuum controller and the 2 + 3 optional vacuum controller and the...

  • Page 26: Cooling Water Routing

    4 Description of function 4 .3 .1 Cooling water routing General memory aid for cooling water routing Independent of the number of coolers, the water inlet has to be connected in ascending order starting with the cooler closest to the receiving vessel. The water output is always the upper connector! Example: Output (sink or chiller reflux)

  • Page 27: Vaccum Routing

    4 Description of function 4 .3 .2 Vaccum routing General memory aid for vacuum routing Independent of the installed glassware setup the vacuum pump has to be connected at the end of the cooling path. Depending on the used setup this can either be subsequently at or after the last condenser.
  • Page 28 4 Description of function Example 2: Connection to vacuum controller Vapor temp. sensor Connection to vacuum source End of cooling path Vapor path NOTE In case the Rotavapor is not equipped with a vacuum controller a blind cap must be used to close the vacuum controller connector to achieve a tight setup.

  • Page 29: User Interface Front-Side

    4 Description of function 4 .4 User interface front-side Vacuum Controller V-850 / V-855 Start Stop System parameter display and functional buttons ON / OFF switch Temp. Heater Record Lift Rotation ON/OFF ON/OFF Turning knob to DOWN AERATE DOWN Rotavapor adjust rotational R-220 SE speed...

  • Page 30: Connection Field At The Rear-Side

    4 Description of function 4 .5 Connection field at the rear-side VAPOR TEMP. CW TEMP. LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 RESERVE CW FLOW INPUT RS-485 RS-485 CW VALVE AERATE VACUUM VALVE FOAM DET. ALARM OUT (Type plate) AC IN 220- 240 V AC MAX.
  • Page 31 4 Description of function The optional cooling water valve interrupts the water flow in order to effectively reduce the water consumption. It must be installed in serial after the cooling water source. The optional vacuum valve must be installed in case a 3rd See master drawing for appearance party vacuum pump is used.
  • Page 32 See Operation Manual of the Serial (RS485) bus sockets with power over bus connector. Suit- connected device(s)! able BUCHI devices: Vacuum pump, vacuum controller, chiller. Cooling water flow sensor (optional). Up to two optional level sensors can be connected – one per receiving flask.

  • Page 33: Putting Into Operation

    Put the instrument on a stable, horizontal surface. Consider the maximum product dimensions and weight. Obtain the environmental conditions as described in section 3.2, technical data. Installation on the dedicated mobile trolley (order no. 041257) or the BUCHI chiller model F-125 is also possible. Installation prerequisites: •...

  • Page 34: Electrical Connections

    5 Putting into operation NOTE Secure the instrument against tilting and unintentional moving in earthquake prone regions. 5 .2 Electrical connections The Rotavapor is aimed to be installed stationary and is not equipped with a power plug. The elec- trical installation must be performed by an electrician or equivalent specialist in any case. After the installation procedure an electrical safety test must be performed to verify a safe system condition such as sufficient grounding.

  • Page 35: Sensor Setup And Adjustments

    5 Putting into operation 5 .3 Sensor setup and adjustments Sensor setup menu These instructions are valid for the setup menu of the cooling water sensor and level sensors connected at the rear connection field. Lift Keep the "LIFT UP" button pressed while switching on the Rotavapor to enter the setup menu.

  • Page 36: Level Sensors

    5 Putting into operation 5 .3 .1 Level sensors Description of function: The capacitive level sensors are recommended for setups with two receiving flasks to achieve unin- terruptible evaporation over a longer period and for larger product volumes. The sensitivity of the capacitive level sensors must be adjusted to safely detect the liquid level between different products.

  • Page 37: Cooling Water Flow Sensor

    5 Putting into operation 5 .3 .2 Cooling water flow sensor The switching threshold of the flow sensor can be adjusted by shifting the sensor element up and down. CW Flow Adjustment instructions • Make sure the flow sensor is installed in an upright position! Loosen the locking screw a. •...

  • Page 38: Foam Sensor

    5 Putting into operation 5 .3 .3 Foam sensor Description of function: A foam sensor is highly recommended whenever heavily foaming products are in use. When foam formation is detected by the sensor, the aeration valve of the Rotavapor will be opened for an instant, causing the foam to collapse.
  • Page 39 5 Putting into operation Adjustment instructions • Make sure the foam sensor is installed correctly. Remove the white plastic screw a to get access to the sensor adjustment screw. • Allow sufficient foam formation. • As soon as the foam touches the sensor housing, the LED at the sensor must switch active, causing the aeration valve to open for an instant.

  • Page 40: Vapor Temperature Sensor

    5 Putting into operation 5 .3 .4 Vapor temperature sensor Description of function: Enables the vapor temperature reading at the Rotavapor display. Vapor temperature sensor VAPOR TEMP. Installation instructions: Turn the ring nut a of the sensor to fasten and tighten the temperature sensor. Insert the sensor plug at the "VAPOR TEMP."...

  • Page 41: Cooling Water Temperature Sensor

    5 Putting into operation 5 .3 .5 Cooling water temperature sensor Description of function: Enables the cooling water temperature reading at the Rotavapor display. Condenser output Cooling water temperature sensor Sensor socket CW TEMP. To sink / chiller input Installation instructions: Use hose clamps to install the sensor at the hosing between condenser output and sink or chiller input.

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Support Rod(S)

    5 Putting into operation 5 .5 Setting up the support rod(s) Install the retaining bracket at the housing. Fasten the Torx screw well handtight. Premount the headless screw with a few turns at the side thread of the bracket. Remove the blind plug from the blind hole at the foot of the Rotavapor. Insert the short rod from above through the retaining bracket into the blind hole.

  • Page 43: Condenser Clamps

    5 Putting into operation 5 .6 Condenser clamps Flat spring Turn the lever counterclockwise to loosen / open the clamp. It is not necessary to completely open the clamp! Pull the support o-ring onto the rod. Shift the opened clamp with the flat spring side onto the rod until it touches the o-ring.

  • Page 44: Easyclamps

    5 Putting into operation 5 .7 EasyClamps EasyClamps can be found at glassware connections. EasyClamps can be cleaned assembled or dissassembled in an ultrasonic bath, e.g. with a soapy detergent if cleaning is necessary. Stage 1 Turn counterclockwise to loosen the thumb nut Stage 2 Type: DN45 Type: DN 25...

  • Page 45: Inlet Valve

    5 Putting into operation 5 .8 Inlet valve The inlet valve allows continous feeding and manual aeration (e.g. at foam formation) of the evapo- rating flask. The feeding throughput is manually adjustable via the thumbscrew. NOTE The PTFE seal element inside the valve is a standard spare part and can be exchanged easily accor- ding to the drawing below.

  • Page 46: Glassware And Configurations

    Because of the bandwith of possible materials to be processed with the Rotavapor it is not possible to recommend a general purpose detergent. Contact your local hygienic specialist or BUCHI repre- sentative for a suitable detergent for your specific application! Note the material list in section 3.3.

  • Page 47: Example For A Disinfection Via An Evaporation Cycle

    The following test setup was used: Test instrument: Rotavapor R-220 SE, system configuration D with Vacuum Pump V-710 and recircu- lating chiller. Both aeration valves were closed with an aseptic filter Sartorius Midisart 2000, 0.45 µm and an inline filter PAL Kleenpak 1.2 µm was fixed in the vacuum line between instrument and pump.

  • Page 48: Controlled Contamination And Distillation

    5 Putting into operation The following concentrations per germ were applied for every contaminant: germs/ml germs/ml germs/ml germs/ml 5 .11 .1 Controlled contamination and distillation 5 l of sterile distilled water were filled into the evaporating flask, contaminant was added to reach the corresponding concentrations per germ and 1 l was distilled off under the following conditions: Heating bath set to 60 °C, vacuum set to 42 mbar (corresponds to a boiling point of water of 30 °C), chiller set to 7 °C.

  • Page 49: General Installation Instructions For Glassware

    5 Putting into operation Test results Contaminant Concentration germs/ml Sample 1 germs/ml Sample 2 germs/ml Sample 3 germs/ml Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC 79...
  • Page 50 5 Putting into operation Start with the distribution piece and mount it at the gearbox. Proceed with the expansion vessel. Mind upright installation! • Use the u-shaped bridge tube to roughly align the first condenser to the expansion vessel. • Fix the u-tube at the expansion vessel and subsequently bring in the condenser.

  • Page 51: Single Receiver

    5 Putting into operation 5 .13 Single receiver Outlet of glassware configuration Shut-off tap EasyClamp (DN 25) Y-piece EasyClamp (DN 25) Aeration screw cap Receiving flask EasyClamp (DN 25) Draining valve R-220 SE Operation Manual, Version H...
  • Page 52 5 Putting into operation Preparational steps: • Install the appropriate glassware configuration between the gearbox and the y-piece • Install the support ring at the support rod on a low position • Install the shut-off tap at the y-piece Main installation: Connect the ball joint of the y-piece to the glassware configuration outlet.
  • Page 53 5 Putting into operation Dual receiver Outlet of glassware configuration Shut-off tap Branching piece 1 Branching piece 2 Aeration screw cap Receiving flask EasyClamp (DN 25) Draining valve Preparational steps: • Install the appropriate glassware configuration between the gearbox and the ‘branching piece 1’ •...
  • Page 54 5 Putting into operation Place the first receiving flask on the support ring . ➥ Keep the receiving flask upright with one hand. ➡ Adjust the support ring until the ball joint between the receiving flask and the branching piece is seated without tension. Fixate the support ring in this position.

  • Page 55: Heating Bath Filling Level

    5 Putting into operation Install the draining valves with two EasyClamps (DN 25). 2× 5 .14 Heating bath filling level The optimal filling level of the heating transfer medium in the bath ensures maximum evaporation performance and safe handling. Depending on the evaporating flask size, the level has to be adjusted. Filling procedure •...

  • Page 56: Heating Bath Setup For 2×1800 W Heating Element

    5 Putting into operation 5 .15 Heating bath setup for 2×1800 W heating element The heating element holder is labelled with the heating power data. The heating bath of the 2×1800 W version can be filled with different kinds of liquid heating transfer medium. Depending on the maximum heating bath temperature for the target application, a suitable medium must be used.
  • Page 57 5 Putting into operation Basic heating transfer medium requirements • Do not use media which are corrosive against the heating bath and its subcomponents or the evaporating flask. E.g. add a sufficient amount of borax when deionized water is used! •...

  • Page 58: Water As Heating Transfer Medium

    5 Putting into operation 5 .15 .1 Water as heating transfer medium With the heating bath in lowest position, install the level drain output tube with a level difference of > 5 cm towards the sink to ensure safe draining. Fixate all tube connections with hose clamps! NOTICE Risk of damage caused by heating transfer mediums.

  • Page 59: Heating Transfer Media With High Boiling Point

    5 Putting into operation Level drain with Ø 12 mm hose connector, let into sink. Draining tap with Ø 12 mm hose connector, let into sink. Heating and cooling water source. If a water tap is used, the optional cooling water shut-off tap is recom- mended.

  • Page 60: Heating Bath Setup For 4.2 And 6.3 Kw Heating Element

    5 Putting into operation 5 .16 Heating bath setup for 4 .2 and 6 .3 kW heating element The heating element holder is labelled with the heating power data. For the 4.2 and 6.3 kW versions only water must be used as heating transfer medium. Because of the enormous heat input there is a risk of smoke formation and fire when using other heating transfer media than water! How to set the maximum setpoint temperature Limiting the maximal temperature set-point to a value below 100 °C can help to eliminate processing...
  • Page 61 5 Putting into operation Basic heating transfer medium requirements Do not use water which is corrosive against the heating bath and its subcomponents or the evapo- rating flask. E.g. add a sufficient amount of borax when deionized water is used! DANGER Risk of fire by use of flammable heating transfer media.

  • Page 62: Attaching And Removing Evaporating Flasks

    5 Putting into operation 5 .17 Attaching and removing evaporating flasks Evaporating flasks are available in different types and sizes to meet all kinds of application require- ments. However, the maximal load on the rotational flange must not exeed 20 kg! CAUTION Risk of minor or moderate injury by heavy weight of the evaporating flask.
  • Page 63 5 Putting into operation Push down the unlock rocker at the left half of the snap flange. Open the snap flange completely and carefully take away the evaporating flask. Using the flask handler The handler can increase the level of safety when placed on top of the heating bath at flask exchange.

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Snap Flange

    5 Putting into operation NOTICE Risk of instrument damage by wrong mains supply. • External mains supply must meet the voltage given on the type plate • Check for sufficient grounding 5 .18 Adjusting the snap flange System tightness is essential when working with a Rotavapor. Thus, the snap flange assembly should be checked at every evaporating flask installation.

  • Page 65: Installation And Usage Of A Shut-Off Tap

    5 Putting into operation After readjustment, perform a vacuum test-run without heating bath and sample medium. NOTE Perform the adjustment in single-turn steps only. Inbetween, check for proper tension with the empty evaporating flask. 5 .19 Installation and usage of a shut-off tap The shut-off tap provides a three stage valve mechanism with a spring-loaded seal stamp.

  • Page 66: Vacuum Controller Installation / Removal

    5 Putting into operation 5 .20 Vacuum controller installation / removal Lift the small plastic reed at the plug to unlock the connection. Pull out the plug and safely put the cable end aside. Remove the two thumb nuts. Take off the retaining plate from the controller. The vacuum controller is now freely acces- sible.

  • Page 67: Controller Upgrade

    5 Putting into operation 5 .21 Controller upgrade To upgrade a basic Rotavapor with a controller proceed as follows: Remove the two thumb nuts and take off the retaining plate. Replace the dummy controller box with a controller. Remove the blind plug. Take the free end of the controller cable out off the housing.

  • Page 68: Operation

    6 Operation Operation This chapter gives examples of typical instrument applications and instructions on how to operate the instrument properly and safely. See also section 2.5 “Product safety” for general warnings. 6 .1 Evaporation in three steps a Preparational steps •...

  • Page 69: Optimal Distillation Conditions

    6 Operation 6 .2 Optimal distillation conditions To achieve optimal distillation conditions, all distillation energy supplied by the heating bath must be removed by the condenser. The physical cooling capacity of the condenser must not be exeeded in order to avoid steam emission by overpressure inside the assembly! NOTE: •...

  • Page 70: Solvent Table

    6 Operation 6 .3 Solvent table Molar mass Evaporation energy Boiling point Density in Vacuum in mbar for Solvent Formula in g / mol in J / g at 1013 mbar g / cm boiling point at 40 °C Acetone 58.1 0.790 n-amylalcohol, n-pentanol...

  • Page 71: Maintenance And Repairs

    Such training and knowledge can only be provided by BUCHI. Addresses of official BUCHI customer service offices are given on the BUCHI website under: www.buchi.com.

  • Page 72: Regular Service And Checks

    7 Maintenance and repairs 7 .2 Regular service and checks To maintain the system in good working order the checks described in this section should be performed regularly. Defective or worn out parts must be exchanged directly to ensure safe use and optimal efficiency.
  • Page 73 7 Maintenance and repairs Heating bath Use a commercially available decalcification agent to dissolve residues of calcium and other minerals in the bath. Subsequently rinse the bath thoroughly! All housing parts must be completely dried before the system can be connected to mains again! WARNING Death or serious burns by electric current at cleaning.

  • Page 74: Snap Flange Coupling, Flask Seal And Vapor Duct

    7 Maintenance and repairs 7 .3 Snap flange coupling, flask seal and vapor duct Removal / installation of the snap flange coupling Turn the snap flange coupling until the unlock rocker at the left half of the snap flange is in top position.
  • Page 75 7 Maintenance and repairs Removal / installation of the flask seal Vapor duct might slip out! Remove the snap flange coupling. Hook some fingers behind the seal at two of the three cut-outs. Carefully pull off the seal step by step. Change the position at the cut-outs from time to time to avoid canting of the seal plate! Make sure the vapor duct does not accidently slip out when removing the seal plate.
  • Page 76 7 Maintenance and repairs Removal / installation of the vapor duct With the flask seal removed, the (glass) vapor duct can easily be pulled out. At reinstallation, the keyway at the vapor duct end must be aligned to the spring loaded notch at the gearbox to lock rota- tion between the drive and the duct.

  • Page 77: Distribution Head Seal And Vacuum Seal

    7 Maintenance and repairs 7 .4 Distribution head seal and vacuum seal Removal of the seal holder Remove the snap flange coupling and the flask seal first. Pull out the vapor duct by hand. Loosen the EasyClamp (DN70) and take off the distribution head (glass part). Subsequently, completely remove the EasyClamp from the gearbox.
  • Page 78 7 Maintenance and repairs Installation of the seal unit Place the vacuum seal onto the seal holder with the ring-shaped metal insert facing upwards. Take the seal holder into both hands and gently push in the seal with both thumbs in several steps.

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter helps to resume operation after a problem has occurred with the instrument which does not require special technical training. It lists possible occurrences, their probable cause and suggests how to remedy the problem. The troubleshooting table below lists possible malfunctions and errors of the instrument. The operator is enabled to correct some of those problems or errors by him/herself.

  • Page 80: Error Messages And Their Remedy

    The error messages are shown in the rotational speed display. Errors which are not listed in the table are to be corrected by a BUCHI trained technician who has access to official service manuals. In this case, please refer to your local BUCHI customer service agent.
  • Page 81 8 Troubleshooting Error Additional error indicator on display Possible cause Remedy E03 Drive unit icon flashes. The rotary drive does not reach the • Press the “Aerate” button to confirm set sppec value. the error message. • Drive defective or blocked. •...
  • Page 82 8 Troubleshooting Error Addition error indicator on display Possible cause Remedy E12 ‘FLOW’ message appears. Cooling medium flow insufficient. • Increase cooling water flow and press the “Aerate” button to confirm the error message. • Adjust sensor. • Check cable and plug of the flow sensor.
  • Page 83 8 Troubleshooting Error Addition error indicator on display Possible cause Remedy E31 Heating bath icon flashes. • Heating bath runs dry. • Switch off the unit. Let the heating cool down. • Mechanical safety switch activated. • Refill heating transfer medium at least to minimum level.

  • Page 84: Resettable Automatic System Fuses

    8 Troubleshooting Error Addition error indicator on display Possible cause Remedy E50 ‘RECORD’ message flashes. No USB pendrive inserted or recog- • Insert valid pendrive. nized. • Alternatively: Press “Record” button to disable recording function. Call service if problem is persistent. E51 n.a.

  • Page 85: Shutdown, Storage, Transport And Disposal

    9 Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal This chapter instructs how to shut down and disposal of the instrument. Information about storage and shipping conditions can also be found here. 9 .1 Storage and transport Switch off the instrument and remove the power cord. To disassemble the Rotavapor follow the installation instructions in section 5 in reverse order.

  • Page 86: Disposal

    9 Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal 9 .2 Disposal For instrument disposal in an environmentally friendly manner, a list of materials is given in chapter 3.3. This helps to ensure that the components can be separated and recycled correctly by a specialist for disposal.
  • Page 87 9 Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal Health and Safety Clearance Declaration concerning safety, potential hazards and safe disposal of waste. For the safety and health of our staff, laws and regulations regarding the handling of dangerous goods, occupational health and safety regulations, safety at work laws and regulations regarding safe disposal of waste, e.g.

  • Page 88: Spare Parts

    This chapter lists spare parts, accessories and options including their ordering information. Only order spare parts and consumables from BUCHI to maintain the warranty status and to assure best performance and reliability of the system and affected components. Any modifications to the spare parts used are only allowed with the prior written permission of the manufacturer.

  • Page 89: Reflux Glass Configurations

    10 Spare parts 10 .1 Reflux glass configurations Reflux configurations are available with three different types of coolers attached to a common base of distribution piece and condensate cooler. Basic R-220 SE Operation Manual, Version H...

  • Page 90: R' Configuration

    10 Spare parts 10 .1 .1 'R' configuration 003577 027338 037287 005155 041155 041151 041159 041156 041131 041076 041060 041348 041373 041228 000794 027277 041130 041162 005155 027289 041130 List of articles Order no. Part name Order no. Part name 000794 Screw cap SVL 15 041131...

  • Page 91: Rb' Configuration

    10 Spare parts 10 .1 .2 'RB' configuration 037287 003577 027338 005155 041120 027824 041151 041156 041179 041131 041076 041060 041348 041373 041228 000794 027277 041130 041162 005155 027289 041130 List of articles Order no. Part name Order no. Part name 000794 Screw cap SVL 15 041120...

  • Page 92: C' Configuration

    10 Spare parts 10 .1 .3 'C' configuration 025979 025124 025981 003577 041079 027338 005155 041151 041156 025978 041131 041076 041060 041348 041373 041228 000794 027277 041130 041162 005155 027289 041130 List of articles Order no. Part name Order no. Part name 000794 Screw cap SVL 15...

  • Page 93: Basic' Configuration

    10 Spare parts 10 .1 .4 'BASIC' configuration 003577 027338 037287 005155 041155 041151 041159 041156 041131 041060 11056021 11055596 041076 11055696 11056022 041228 027277 041130 005155 027289 List of articles Order no. Part name Order no. Part name 000794 Screw cap SVL 15 041131 EasyClamp DN 40, cpl.

  • Page 94: Decending Glass Configurations

    10 Spare parts 10 .2 Decending glass configurations Decending configurations are available with four different types of cooler setups attached to a common base of distribution piece and y-piece. D2 HP R-220 SE Operation Manual, Version H...

  • Page 95: D' Configuration

    10 Spare parts 10 .2 .1 'D' configuration 041076 027150 041131 041131 041155 041151 041156 001165 027308 041348 000794 041131 037287 041335 001129 041228 003577 027277 027338 005155 041131 001169 005155 027289 041130 List of articles Order no. Part name Order no.

  • Page 96: D2 Hp' Configuration

    10 Spare parts 10 .2 .2 'D2 HP' configuration 041076 041131 11060823 11060824 041155 041131 041151 001165 041156 027308 041131 001129 041335 041228 027277 041337 000794 041348 041131 005155 041130 027289 003577 027338 005155 Artikelliste Bestell-Nr. Bezeichnung Bestell-Nr. Bezeichnung 000794 Screw cap SVL15 041131 Easy Clamp DN40, cpl.

  • Page 97: D2' Configuration

    10 Spare parts 10 .2 .3 'D2' configuration 041076 041131 027150 041131 041155 041151 001165 041156 041159 027308 041131 041348 000794 041335 041228 027277 041131 001169 005155 041130 027289 003577 027338 005155 List of articles Order no. Part name Order no. Part name 000794 Screw cap SVL 15...

  • Page 98: Db' Configuration

    10 Spare parts 10 .2 .4 'DB' configuration 041076 027825 027837 041131 041120 041151 041156 001165 041131 041348 000794 041335 025435 041228 027277 001129 041131 005155 11055588 027289 041130 003577 027338 005155 List of articles Order no. Part name Order no. Part name 000794 Screw cap SVL 15...

  • Page 99: Db2' Configuration

    10 Spare parts 10 .2 .5 'DB2' configuration 041076 027837 041131 041120 041155 041151 041151 041156 041156 001165 027825 041159 041131 041348 041335 000794 041228 11055588 027277 041130 005155 027289 003577 027338 005155 List of articles Order no. Part name Order no.

  • Page 100: Receiving Vessel Parts

    10 Spare parts 10 .3 Receiving vessel parts Interchangeable receiver (double) Part name Order no. Receiving flask 10 l plg 037569 Branching piece 1 plg 041048 Branching piece 2 plg 11055585 for configuration R, RB and C Branching piece 2 plg 041049 for configuration D, D2, DB and DB2 Outlet valve, DN 25/2...
  • Page 101 10 Spare parts Interchangeable receiver D2 HP Part name Order no. Receiving flask 10 l plg 037569 Branching piece plg 041048 Outlet valve, DN25/2 041061 Shut-off tap, small, cpl. 041062 EasyClamp, DN25 041130 Pivoting clamp, cpl. 041151 Base for flask 041252 T-piece DN25 041445...
  • Page 102 10 Spare parts Set of distribution head seals (5 pcs.) 041231 041231 Seal holder 041094 Vacuum seal 041095 041094 041095 Inlet valve, cpl. 041348 PTFE bellow 041388 Glass body 041346 Set of 5 SVL 15 seals 041946 041388 Screw cap SVL 15 003549 041346 Connetion, PTFE...
  • Page 103 10 Spare parts Metal reed (at gearbox flange) 041110 041110 Snap flange coupling, cpl. 041112 041112 Set of 5× O-ring 64 x 5.0 041229 041229 EasyClamp element, DN 70 041135 R-220 SE Operation Manual, Version H...
  • Page 104 10 Spare parts Standard spare parts Part name Order no. PTFE coated silicone gasket 11056381 for DN 25 (set of 5) Small glassware joint ∅~ 30 mm 11056381 PTFE coated silicone gasket 11056382 for DN 40 (set of 5) Large glassware joint ∅~ 47 mm 11056382 6 l evaporating flask...

  • Page 105: Optional Equipment And Upgrade Parts

    11056022 Distribution piece reflux "V PLG" 11055596 10 .5 Optional equipment and upgrade parts For more information about the following parts go to www.buchi.com or contact your local BUCHI representative. Optional parts Part name Order no. Safety shield for D, D2, R and C for...

  • Page 106: Declarations And Requirements

    11 Declarations and requirements Declarations and requirements 11 .1 FCC requirements (for USA and Canada) English: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to both Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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