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February 2023 | Issue 5
Instructions
Cooled Carousel 6 Plus
Reaction Station
These instructions should be read in conjunction
with the Carousel 6 Plus and Stirring Hotplate Instructions.
Your Local Distributor
Radleys, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3AZ. United Kingdom.
Tel: +44-1799-513320 Fax: +44-1799-513283
Email: sales@radleys.com Web: www.radleys.com

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  • Page 1 Cooled Carousel 6 Plus ™ Reaction Station These instructions should be read in conjunction with the Carousel 6 Plus and Stirring Hotplate Instructions. Your Local Distributor Radleys, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3AZ. United Kingdom. Tel: +44-1799-513320 Fax: +44-1799-513283...
  • Page 2 Cooled Carousel 6 Plus Reaction Station Index Page 1 Index Page 2 1. Introduction Page 3 2. Warranty 3. Safety Information 4. Important WARNINGS Page 4 5. Product Component Guide Page 5 6. Products & Accessories Page 6 6. Products & Accessories - Continued Page 7 6.
  • Page 3 Cooled Carousel 6 Plus Reaction Station 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Cooled Carousel 6 Plus Reaction Station. Please read this Instruction Manual thoroughly before operating your unit. The Cooled Carousel 6 allows chemists to perform stirred, sub-ambient reactions in a range of round bottom flasks from 5ml to 250ml with the option of an inert, moisture free atmosphere.
  • Page 4 Please do not return any goods without prior agreement. 3. Safety Information The following symbols are intended to assist the user in the safe and efficient operation of the Cooled Carousel 6 Plus Reaction Station. Warning Applies when there is a possibility of personal injury.
  • Page 5 Cooled Carousel 6 Plus Reaction Station 5. Product Component Guide Central Gas Inlet Easy-On PTFE Caps & Septa Reactor Head Connector Pins Hole for temperature probe Stirring Bars HDPE Reservoir Stirring Hotplate HDPE Lid HDPE Stand Easy-On Cap Easy-On Cap...
  • Page 6 System 34 RR99943 Carousel 6 Plus System 1 x RR99916 Carousel 6 Plus Reaction Station 1 x RR91070 Easy-On PTFE Cap, pk 6 1 x RR98076 Silicone Septa for PTFE Caps, pk 100 1 x RR98094 PTFE Magnetic Stirring Bar Retriever 350mm...
  • Page 7 1 x RR99909 Cold Temp. Apron 1060mm long Waterproof This system does not include reaction flasks, stirring hotplate etc and 1 x RR99910 Protective Face Shield is intended for those users who already have a heated Carousel 6 Plus. Cooled System - Comprehensive -78˚C...
  • Page 8 Carousel 6 Plus Systems RR99140 Aluminium Insert for 25ml Reaction Flask, pk 6 RR99942 Carousel 6 Plus System 33 - Heated System - Basic + Hotplate RR99060 Aluminium Insert for 50ml Reaction Flask, pk 6 RR99943 Carousel 6 Plus System 34 - Heated System - Basic...
  • Page 9 Temperature Controllers & Sensors RR91210 Carousel Temperature Controller Please contact Radleys for details of replacement parts for the Stirrer Guide and Tornado System. Includes RR71125 Temp Sensor Support Rod and RR71120 Support Rod Hotplate Adapter RR91226 Pt1000 S/S Sensor for Carousel Advanced Stirring Hotplate...
  • Page 10 1 x B24/29 Sidearm 7.3 Azeotropic Flasks (Dean & Stark)... • Unique single piece flasks fit directly into the Carousel 6 Plus, allowing chemists to perform up to six Azeotropic processes in parallel. • Choice of sizes: 100ml and 250ml.
  • Page 11 Flask with B24/29 Sidearm Flask with 2 x B24/29 Sidearms *The RR99935 and RR99937 250ml wide neck flasks with 2 x B24/29 sidearms (non-baffled and baffled) are not compatible with the RR99947 Cooled Carousel 6 Plus. 7.7 Sundry Glassware... • Choice of 50ml Liquid Additions Dropping Funnels with B14/23 or B24/29 Rodaviss joints.
  • Page 12 Cooled Carousel 6 Plus Reaction Station 8. Quick Start Guide 8.1 Assemble the reactor head and cooling reservoir, so that they fit securely together. Make sure that the reactor head is properly seated on the central pillar of the reservoir.
  • Page 13 Cooled Carousel 6 Plus Reaction Station 9. Set-Up & Operation For reactions using the cooling reservoir 9.1 Assemble reactor head and cooling reservoir Place the reactor head on top of the central pillar of the cooling reservoir. The circular recess in the reactor head accepts the circular protrusion on the central pilar.
  • Page 14 Cooled Carousel 6 Plus Reaction Station 9. Set-Up & Operation - Continued 9.3 Selection of Glassware The Cooled Carousel is available with a range of unique glassware tailored for the specfic requirements of parallel synthesis. You should select the glassware for your application based on volume, side arm configuration, neck size and if you need baffles or an azeotropic set-up.
  • Page 15 Cooled Carousel 6 Plus Reaction Station 9. Set-Up & Operation - Continued 9.5.3 Assembling Wide Neck glassware 9.5.3 Wide Neck Component Guide • Position the Lower Coupling (2) around the neck of the Flask (1) by prising it apart at 6.
  • Page 16 Cooled Carousel 6 Plus Reaction Station 9. Set-Up & Operation - Continued 9.7B 9.7A Using Easy-On Caps with Valve & Septum for Inerting & Additions When using the Easy-On Caps, to ensure the flow of inert gas, the valve must be in the ‘OPEN’...
  • Page 17 Cooled Carousel 6 Plus Reaction Station 9. Set-Up & Operation - Continued 9.11 Using the Cooled Carousel 6 Plus Lid 9.11 The HDPE lid is included with your cooling reservoir. The lid is designed to keep your reaction cooler for longer, minimises condensation and ice formation on your flasks (maintaining visibility of the contents) and prevents spitting from the cooling mixture.
  • Page 18 (through the Silicone Septa) to directly monitor the sample temperature. 9.17 Using the Carousel 6 Plus Stand The Carousel 6 Plus stand is designed to support the reactor head either with or without reaction flasks. The HDPE stand and integral drip tray catches any dripping condensation from flasks and gives excellent stability.
  • Page 19 Preferably allow the cooling mixture to warm to room temperature before disposing of it according to appropriate local regulations The following protective equipment is available from Radleys: • RR99909 - Cold Temp. Apron 1060mm long Waterproof • RR99910 - Protective Face Shield •...
  • Page 20 Cooled Carousel 6 Plus Reaction Station 12. Radleys/Genevac Rack Compatibility Guide Page 19...