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RE300/600/800
This document is the exclusive instruction manual to the RE300/600/800 model
rotary evaporator main unit.
Please use this document together with the instruction manual of the
VR300/600/800 model vacuum controller as for the operating instructions of
device.
Thank you for purchasing "Rotary Evaporator,
RE Series" of Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd.
To use this unit properly, read this "Instruction
Manual" thoroughly before using this unit.
Keep this instruction manual around this unit for
referring at anytime.
WARNING!:
Carefully read and thoroughly understand the
important warning items described in this
manual before using this unit.
Yamato Scientific Co. LTD.
Rotary Evaporator
Instruction Manual
- First Edition -

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  • Page 1 RE300/600/800 Instruction Manual - First Edition - This document is the exclusive instruction manual to the RE300/600/800 model rotary evaporator main unit. Please use this document together with the instruction manual of the VR300/600/800 model vacuum controller as for the operating instructions of device.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before Using This Unit ................5 • Requirements for Installation..................5 Installation Method.................. 8 • RE300 model installation....................8 • RE600/800 model installation..................9 • Connecting method and assembling procedures of glass unit........10 Description and Function of Each Part ..........18 •...
  • Page 3: Contents In The Package

    Check the content of package before setting up the device. Please contact our selling office or sales office if any components or parts are missing. RE300 Name Notes RE300 main body 1 set Power cord Instruction manual Warranty card  ...
  • Page 4: Cautions In Using With Safety

    Cautions in Using with Safety Explanation MEANING OF ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS Illustrated Symbols Various symbols are used in this safety manual in order to use the unit without danger of injury and damage of the unit. A list of problems caused by ignoring the warnings and improper handling is divided as shown below.Be sure that you understand the warnings and cautions in this manual before operating the unit.
  • Page 5: Table Of Illustrated Symbols

    Cautions in Using with Safety Table of Illustrated Symbols Warning Warning, Warning, Warning, Warning, Warning, generally high voltage high temperature drive train explosive Caution Caution, Caution, Caution, Caution, Caution, generally electrical shock scald no road heating not to drench Caution, Caution, water only deadly poison...
  • Page 6: Fundamental Matters Of "Warning!" And "Caution

    Cautions in Using with Safety Fundamental Matters of "WARNING!" and "CAUTION!" WARNING! Do not use this unit in an area where there is flammable or explosive gas Never use this unit in an area where there is flammable or explosive gas. This unit is not explosion-proof. An arc may be generated when the power switch is turned on or off, and fire/explosion may result.
  • Page 7: Before Using This Unit

    Before Using This Unit Requirements for Installation WARNING! 1. Always ground this unit • Be sure to connect the ground wire to the earth conductor or earth terminal to prevent accidents caused by an electric shock. • Do not connect the earth wire to gas or water pipes. If not, fire disaster may be caused. •...
  • Page 8 • Choose a correct power distribution board or receptacle that meets the unit’s rated electric capacity. Electric capacity: RE300/RE600/RE800: 1.5A at AC100V to AC240V Electric capacity for RE main unit (except water bath or oil bath) and vacuum controller. The water bath or oil bath uses the other power source.
  • Page 9 Before Using This Unit Requirements for Installation 8. Before/after installing • It may cause injure to a person if this unit falls down or moves by the earthquake and the impact. etc..To prevent, take measures that the unit cannot fall down, and not install to busy place.
  • Page 10: Installation Method

    Installation Method RE300 model installation Unpack the main unit of RE300 and install it on the level area. Refer to the instruction manual of VR300 model vacuum controller (sold separately) if connected. Installation example: RE300AW Connection on back surface area...
  • Page 11: Re600/800 Model Installation

    Installation Method RE600/800 model installation Unpack the main unit of RE300 and install it on the level area. Refer to the instruction manual of vacuum controller for the installation of VR600/800 model vacuum controller. Connect the VR600 model vacuum controller and VR800 model vacuum controller to the RE600 model and RE800 model respectively.
  • Page 12: Connecting Method And Assembling Procedures Of Glass Unit

    Installation Method Connecting method and assembling procedures of glass unit 1) Glass set on condenser Connect the glass set to the rotor unit on the RE main unit. A set Glass set A: Photo: RE300AW The standard glass set, where the condenser is tilted to be set, suitable for distillation, concentration, and collection of samples.
  • Page 13 Installation Method Connecting method and assembling procedures of glass unit 2) Connecting method and assembling procedures of glass unit ⑤ ⑦ ⑭ ⑩ ④ ⑧ ⑪ ③ ⑨ ⑥ ⑮ ② ⑫ ① Fixation of rotary joint Part name Description Insert a ring (large diameter) into the rotor portion ⑭...
  • Page 14 Installation Method Connecting method and assembling procedures of glass unit Setup of a flask (round-bottom flask) for receiving sample and distillation flask (recovery flask). Apply a thin layer of silicone grease onto the facing surface as necessary and fix them with the attached clamp.
  • Page 15 6mm for vacuum route and heat insulation hose with the inner diameter of 9mm for cooling route. Securely fix the connection between respective hoses and resin nipple using a clamp. 3-1. Piping between RE300 and glass set condenser To drain when connected to...
  • Page 16 Installation Method Connecting method and assembling procedures of glass unit 3-2. Piping between RE300 and glass set condenser Piping method to glass set A condenser Back surface of VR600/800 Vacuum pump vacuum controller Steam temperature sensor Cooling temperature LEAK LEAK...
  • Page 17 Connecting method and assembling procedures of glass unit 4) Optional accessories and their connection method Optional accessories for rotary evaporator include the VR300 model vacuum controller for RE300, TA300 model steam temperature indicator, RT101/200 model solvent collection device, vacuum pump control unit for RE600/800, which enables automatic operation of vacuum pump, relay hose connection fitting used on the vacuum hose or cooling water circulation hose, and glass trap to prevent back-flow.
  • Page 18 Installation Method Connecting method and assembling procedures of glass unit ③ RT101 model solvent collection device Refer to the RT101 model instruction manual for the connection method. ④ RT200 model solvent collection device The device consists of glass condenser and 500 milliliter collection flask. The device requires a cooling water circulation unit.
  • Page 19 Installation Method Connecting method and assembling procedures of glass unit ⑤ Piping hose connection to hose connection fitting The nipple-fitting is used to reduce the load of vacuum hose and cooling water circulation hose, which are connected to the condenser unit on the RE main unit, at the operation of lift by supporting them.
  • Page 20: Description And Function Of Each Part

    Description and Function of Each Part Main Unit RE300 Front view Rotation control knob (Max. 250 rpm) Liquid crystal rotation indicator Lift up/down key Lift lower limit position control knob Glass set and bath are sold separately. Lift manual control (elevation) knob...
  • Page 21 Description and Function of Each Part Main Unit RE600/800 Front view Vacuum controller The RE800 model is equipped with the VR800. The RE600 model is equipped with the VR600. Rotation control knob (Max. 250 rpm) Liquid crystal rotation indicator Rotor Lift up/down key Lift lower limit position control knob Lift manual control (elevation) knob...
  • Page 22: Control Panel

    ・The RE600/800 model includes respectively the VR600/VR800 vacuum controller as standard equipment. ・Refer to the instruction manual of VR model vacuum controller for of VR model vacuum controller. ・The VR300 model vacuum controller for the RE300 model is an optional accessory. The VR300 model does not have memory function (MEMORY key).
  • Page 23: Other Functions

    Description and Function of Each Part Other Functions Rotary evaporator drive unit The glass unit goes up and down by operating the lift up/down key. During the auto operating of RE800, it automatically goes up and down by operating the START/STOP key on the VR vacuum controller.
  • Page 24: Operation Method

    ③ Put the moderate amounts of sample into the distillation flask and connect it to the rotary joint. ④ As for the RE300, turn the rotation control knob on the rotary evaporator and set it to the desired rotation speed. As for the RE600/800, set the desired rotation speed with the rotation control knob and then start the operation by the key operation on the VR model vacuum controller.
  • Page 25: Handling Precautions

    Handling Precautions WARNING! Substances that cannot be used Never use explosive substances, flammable substances and substances that include explosive or flammable ingredients in this unit. Explosion or fire may occur. (Refer to page 31 "List of Dangerous Substances".) If a problem occurs If smoke or strange odor should come out of this unit for some reason, turn off the power key right away, and then turn off the circuit breaker and the main power.
  • Page 26: Maintenance Method

    Maintenance Method Daily Inspection and Maintenance For the safety use of this unit, please perform the daily inspection and maintenance without fail. Using the city water to this unit might attach dirt. Do inspect and maintain this point while performing daily inspection and maintenance. WARNING! •...
  • Page 27: Long Storage And Disposal

    Long storage and disposal When not using this unit for long term / When disposing CAUTION! When not using this unit for long term… • Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. WARNING! When disposing… • Keep out of reach of children. Environmental protection should be considered We request you to disassemble this unit as possible and recycle the reusable parts considering to the environmental protection.
  • Page 28: In The Event Of Failure

    • Check if a power failure occurs. In the case if the error other than listed above occurred, turn off the power switch and primary power source immediately. Contact the shop of your purchase or nearest Yamato Scientific Service Office.
  • Page 29: After Service And Warranty

    In Case of Request for Repair If the failure occurs, stop the operation, turn OFF the power switch, and unplug the power plug. Please contact the sales agency that this unit was purchased, or the Yamato Scientific's sales office. < Check following items before contact >...
  • Page 30: Specification

    Specification Model RE300 RE600 RE800 Rotary motor DC brushless motor with feedback control Rotation speed 10〜250r/min Lift motor DC gear motor Lift stroke 150mm Lift function electrical operation Auto Rotation unit: Rotation unit: liquid crystal display Display liquid crystal display...
  • Page 31: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram RE300 Symbol Part name Circuit protector POWER Switching power unit Connector (DC24V) Limit switch (upper) Limit switch (Lower) Switch (for upper jack) Switch (for lower jack) Gear motor (for jack) DC brushless motor (for rotor) Main volume PLANAR PLANAR board...
  • Page 32: Replacement Parts Table

    SUS304WPA, common to the previous RE Coil ring 255172-503 Yamato Scientific model Motor LT00015023 DC brushless motor Yamato Scientific Volume board LT00015024 For RE300/600/800 Yamato Scientific Rotation control board LT00015025 For RE300/600/800 Yamato Scientific Display board LT00015026 For RE300/600/800 Yamato Scientific Gear motor for lift...
  • Page 33: Reference

    Reference List of Dangerous Substances Never use explosive substances, flammable substances and substances that include explosive or flammable ingredients in this unit. EXPLOSIVE Ethylene glycol dinitrate (nitro glycol), Glycerin trinitrate (nitroglycerine), Cellulose nitrate (nitrocellulose), and other explosive nitrate esters Trinitrobenzene, Trinitrotoluene, Trinitrophenol (picric acid), and other explosive EXPLOSIVE: nitro compounds Acetyl hidroperoxide (peracetic acid), Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, Benzyl...
  • Page 34: Installation Standard Manual

    Installation Standard Manual * Install the unit according the procedure described below (check options and special specifications separately). Person in charge of installation Person in charge of Model Serial number Date Judgment (company name) installation № Item Method Reference operation manual Judgment Specifications Check the quantities of accessories with...
  • Page 35 Responsibility Please follow the instructions in this document when using this unit. Yamato Scientific has no responsibility for the accidents or breakdown of device if it is used with a failure to comply. Never conduct what this document forbids. Unexpected accidents or breakdown may result in.

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