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- Page 1 UVS400/UVS400A Universal Vacuum System INSTRUCTION MANUAL A Thermo Electron business...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The user should not assume that all safety measures are indicated, or that other measures may not be required. VaporNet ® , SpeedVac ® , and CryoCool ® are registered trademarks of Thermo Savant. ® TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont de Nemour & Co. -
Page 3: Description
Gel Dryer, or other vacuum-dependent equipment such as vacuum ovens or rotary evapora- tors. The vapor trapping efficiency and thermal capacity of the UVS400/UVS400A pro- vides evaporation rates equivalent to or better than component systems relying on main- tenance-intensive rotary vane oil vacuum pumps. -
Page 4: Installation
Inspection. Inspect the unit for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. Should there be damage, report it to the carrier and contact Thermo Savant or your dis- tributor immediately. Make sure the carrier inspects the damage and leaves an inspec- tion report. -
Page 5: Preparing The Vacuum System For Use
PREPARING THE VACUUM SYSTEM FOR USE CryoCool. Prepare the vapor trap by dispensing the correct level of CryoCool ® Heat Transfer Fluid (SCC1); available separately. Pour 800 ml of CryoCool into the stainless steel trap chamber. A line scribed in the wall of the stainless steel chamber indicates the minimum appropriate CryoCool level (with glass flask not yet inserted). -
Page 6: Connection To Evaporation/Drying Equipment
CONNECTION TO EVAPORATION/DRYING EQUIPMENT The UVS400 Universal Vacuum System is designed for use in single or multifunction operation, with such instruments as the SpeedVac, Gel Dryer, Vacuum Oven, or Rotary Evaporator. Use the tubing and fitting kit (TFK120) to arrange the components in a con- venient, space saving configuration. -
Page 7: Emptying The Glass Condensation Flask
CAUTION: The UVS400 and UVS400A reach low operating temperatures that can cause severe damage to unprotected skin. Wear protective gloves and clothing when removing glass flasks. - Page 8 EMPTYING THE GLASS CONDENSATION FLASK (cont’d) NOTE: If the Refrigerated Vapor Trap is not needed for several weeks, you may wish to shut it off between uses. Before switching on again, always remove the used glass vessel and replace with a clean, dry trap.
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Page 9: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Vacuum Source: Type: Oil-free diaphragm, TEFLON coated heads, ® with built in VaporNet Controller Displacement: 36 liters/min (@60 Hz), 32 liters/ min (@50Hz) Maximum vacuum: 29.5 in Hg (10 torr) Refrigerated Vapor Trap: 4 liters Capacity Operating Temperature: -50 ˚C Dimensions (W x D x H): 35 x 61 x 45 cm (13.6 x 24 x 18 in) Weight:... -
Page 10: Warranty And Liability
Thermo Savant’s warranty is limited to defective materials and workmanship, and does not cover incidental or consequential damages. Thermo Savant will repair free of charge any apparatus covered by this warranty. If a new component fails to work, Thermo Savant will replace it, absorb all charges, and continue the one-year warranty period. - Page 12 100 Colin Drive • Holbrook, NY 11741-4306 USA Tel: 631-244-2929 • 1-800-634-8886 • Fax: 631-244-0606 www.thermosavant.com • E-mail: savantec@savec.com 145-3001-00 Rev. A A Thermo Electron business © 2001 Thermo Savant...
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