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Index 1. Safety Instructions and Features 1.1 Safety Instructions 1.2 Purposes and features 1.3 Technical parameters 2. Machine Diagram 3. Control panel operation 3.1 Motor controller 3.2 Temperature controller 4. Preparing for installation 5. Instructions for installation 6. Water and vacuum tubing connections 7.
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Safety Precautions and Explanations At USA Lab, safety is our number one priority. The following information provides guidelines for safety when using USA Lab equipment. Any piece of machinery can become dangerous to personnel when improperly operated or poorly maintained.
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Ensure that all power sources are turned off when the machine is not in use. This encompasses electrical and pneumatic power. • Read the manual for any special operational instructions for each piece of equipment. All USA Lab authored manuals are typically included with each device as well as posted online. •...
Symbols and Warnings Below are examples of commonly used symbols and what they mean. Understand them and their potential consequences.
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1.2 Purposes and features RE-501 rotary evaporators are mainly used in the small-scale test and production of biological, pharmaceutical, chemical, food and other extractions. With 5L capacity and large-diameter rotary evaporating flasks. When it is placed in a water bath, it allows the solution to spread and evaporate rapidly.
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3 Control Panel Operation 3.1 Motor Controller 3.2 Temperature Controller To set the temperature of the bath. Press the MENU button and then use the UP or Down arrows until the Set Value is reached. You can use the left arrow for large changes. Press MENU again to finalize the changes.
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4 Preparing for Installation 1. Please refer to the packing list above to check whether the components and parts are included. If there are any missing parts, please contact us immediately. 2. Remove any residue on the glass parts before assembly and keep the glass flange surfaces clean; apply vacuum grease to both sides of the seal ring gasket, ground joints and PTFE gaskets before the installation.
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6 Water and vacuum tubing connections 7 Operation 7.1 Operating method Set your chiller for the rated lowest temperature. Always run the loop. Allow the chiller to cool the entire loop until it is close to the set temperature. Raise the bath until the water covers half of the outside of the flask. Turn on the bath heating and set between 50C –...
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8 Maintenance 1. Please shut off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before any maintenance. 2. Please use damp soft cloth to wipe clean. Stubborn stains should be cleaned by neutral detergents. 3. The maintenance of internal electrical and heating parts must be performed by professionals or trained electricians.
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• By default, a 15% restocking fee is applied on all items that are in original packaging and unused with no damage. This applies to all items returned within 30 days. No exceptions. You will be responsible for the return shipment unless deemed defective by USA Lab. In that case, we will pay for return shipment and replacement shipment costs.
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