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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Rotavapor® R-80...
  • Page 2 CH-9230 Flawil 1 E-Mail: quality@buchi.com BUCHI reserves the right to make changes to the manual as deemed necessary in the light of experience, especially with respect to structure, illustrations and technical details. This manual is copyrighted. Information from it may neither be reproduced, distributed, or used for competitive purposes, nor made available to third parties.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Table of contents Table of contents About this document.........................  6 Mark-ups and symbols.........................  6 Trademarks............................ 6 Connected instruments........................ 6 Safety .............................. 7 Intended use ............................ 7 Use other than that intended .......................  7 Staff qualification .......................... 7 Personal protective equipment ......................
  • Page 4 Table of contents BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Installation............................ 20 Overview............................ 20 Before installation .......................... 21 Installing the Rotavapor® ........................ 21 Installing the vacuum pump .......................  22 Installing the Interface I-80 / I-180 .....................  22 Installing the Woulff bottle........................ 22 Connecting vacuum ...........................  23 5.7.1 Connecting the vacuum pump ..................... 23 Connecting the cooling ........................
  • Page 5 BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Table of contents Cleaning and servicing ........................ 43 Maintenance work.......................... 43 Removing solvent accumulations ......................  43 Cleaning the housing .........................  44 Cleaning and servicing the warning and directive symbols ...............  44 Cleaning the heating bath........................ 44 Cleaning the condenser........................ 44 Cleaning the Woulff bottle........................

  • Page 6: About This Document

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG accepts no liability for damage, faults and malfunctions resulting from not following this operation manual. If you have any questions after reading this operation manual: Contact BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Customer Service. https://www.buchi.com/contact 1.1 Mark-ups and symbols NOTE This symbol draws attention to useful and important information.

  • Page 7: Safety

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Safety | 2 2 Safety 2.1 Intended use The instrument is designed for rotary evaporation. The instrument can be used in laboratories and production for the following tasks: — Evaporating solvents — Synthesis of chemicals — Purification of chemicals —...

  • Page 8: Personal Protective Equipment

    Safety-related incidents that occur while using the instrument should be reported to the manufacturer (quality@buchi.com). BUCHI service technicians Service technicians authorized by BUCHI have attended special training courses and are authorized by BÜCHI Labortechnik AG to carry out special servicing and repair measures.

  • Page 9: Residual Risks

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Safety | 2 Symbol Meaning Hot surface Location of the warning symbols on the instrument 2.7 Residual risks The instrument has been developed and manufactured using the latest technological advances. Nevertheless, risks to persons, property or the environment can arise if the instrument is used incorrectly.

  • Page 10: Dangerous Particles

    Do not wear loose or baggy items of clothing such as scarves or neck-ties. Tie up long hair. Do not wear jewelry such as necklaces or bracelets. 2.8 Modifications Unauthorized modifications can affect safety and lead to accidents. Use only genuine BUCHI accessories, spare parts and consumables. 10/62 Operation Manual Rotavapor® R-80...
  • Page 11 BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Safety | 2 Carry out technical changes only with prior written approval from BUCHI. Only allow changes to be made by BUCHI service technicians. BUCHI accepts no liability for damage, faults and malfunctions resulting from unauthorized modifications.

  • Page 12: Product Description

    3 | Product description BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 3 Product description 3.1 Description of function The instrument is a rotary evaporator with the aid of which a single-stage distillation can be carried out quickly without unduly stressing the product. The basis of the process is the evaporation and condensation of solvents using a rotating evaporating flask under vacuum.

  • Page 13: Configuration

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Product description | 3 3.2 Configuration 3.2.1 Front view 18 17 Condenser Aeration cap Flange nut Height adjustment button Ball joint clamp Height adjustment handle Receiving flask Base Main switch 10 Heating bath 11 Evaporating flask 12 Combi-Clip 13 Rotary drive 14 Angle adjustment scale 15 Angle adjustment button...

  • Page 14: Rear View

    3 | Product description BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 3.2.2 Rear view Cable and tubing fixture Woulff bottle attachment Type plate Height adjustment stopper 14/62 Operation Manual Rotavapor® R-80...

  • Page 15: Connections

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Product description | 3 3.2.3 Connections Cooling water valve/temperature sen- Communication CW/T Power supply Cooling fluid Vacuum Operation Manual Rotavapor® R-80 15/62...

  • Page 16: Scope Of Delivery

    3 | Product description BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 3.3 Scope of delivery NOTE The scope of delivery depends on the configuration of the purchase order. Accessories are delivered as per the purchase order, order confirmation, and delivery note. 3.4 Type plate The type plate identifies the instrument.

  • Page 17: Ambient Conditions

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Product description | 3 Specification Value Fuse T 12.5 A H 250 V (100 − 120 V) T 6.3 A H 250 V (220 − 240 V) Overvoltage category IP Code IP42 Pollution degree Minimum clearance on all sides none Display type 3" Dark segment display Heating power 1,000 W High temperature cut-out...

  • Page 18: Installation Site

    3 | Product description BÜCHI Labortechnik AG In contact with solvents Component Material Vacuum seal PTFE, NBR Quick aeration cap (part inside the sys- PTFE tem) All glass parts Borosilicate 3.3 3.5.4 Installation site The installation site must meet the following requirements: —...

  • Page 19: Transport And Storage

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Transport and storage | 4 4 Transport and storage 4.1 Transport NOTICE Risk of breakage due to incorrect transportation Make sure that the instrument is fully dismantled. Pack all instrument components properly to prevent breakage. Use the original packaging whenever possible.

  • Page 20: Installation

    5 | Installation BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 5 Installation 5.1 Overview Three configurations are available for the Rotavapor® R-80. — Rotavapor® R-80 standalone — Rotavapor® R-80 with Vacuum pump V-80 and Interface I-80 — Rotavapor® R-80 with Vacuum pump V-180 and Interface I-180 NOTE The scope of delivery depends on the configuration of the purchase order.

  • Page 21: Before Installation

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Installation | 5 Vacuum connection See Chapter 5.7 "Connecting vacuum", page 23. See additional chapters according to delivered components. Cooling connections See Chapter 5.8 "Connecting the cooling", page 25. See additional chapters according to delivered components. 5.2 Before installation NOTICE Instrument damage due to switching it on too early. Switching on the instrument too early after transportation can cause damage.

  • Page 22: Installing The Vacuum Pump

    5 | Installation BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Insert the condenser into the flange nut. Make sure that the spring clip in the flange nut lies around the neck of the condenser. Tighten the flange nut to attach the condenser in position. Install and connect the instrument.

  • Page 23: Connecting Vacuum

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Installation | 5 Click the Woulff bottle into the Woulff bottle holder. PUMP Make sure that the Woulff bottle connection is oriented towards the vacuum pump. PUMP Connect the instrument. See Chapter 5.7.1 "Connecting the vacuum pump", page 23. 5.7 Connecting vacuum 5.7.1 Connecting the vacuum pump Precondition:...
  • Page 24 5 | Installation BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Attach the hose to the Woulff bottle connection PUMP PUMP Attach the hose to the vacuum pump connection Attach the hose to the Woulff bottle connection CONTR CONTR Attach the hose to the Interface I-80 / I-180. Clamp the hoses through the fixtures.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Cooling

    5.9 Accessories 5.9.1 Connecting the cooling water temperature sensor NOTE The cooling water temperature sensor allows to display the cooling temperature on the Rotavapor®, when using an in-house cooling system or a non BUCHI chiller. Operation Manual Rotavapor® R-80 25/62...
  • Page 26 5 | Installation BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Cut the hose to needed lengths. Recommended lengths: 1.5 m (Coolant hose 1) 1.5 m (Coolant hose 2) Install the coolant hoses onto the hose nipples. Secure the coolant hoses in place with a hose clip. Cut one coolant hose about 5 cm from the edge.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Cooling Water Valve

    5.11 Establishing electrical connections NOTICE Risk of instrument damage because of not suitable power supply cables. Not suitable power supply cables can cause bad performance or an instrument damage Use only BUCHI power supply cables. Operation Manual Rotavapor® R-80 27/62...
  • Page 28 5 | Installation BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Precondition: The electrical installation is as specified on the type plate. The electrical installation is equipped with a proper grounding system. The electrical installation is equipped with suitable fuses and electrical safety features. The installation site is as specified in the technical data.

  • Page 29: Interface

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Interface | 6 6 Interface 6.1 Configuration Interface cover Display STOP Button Button Navigation control 6.2 Display layout Status bar Heating bath control Cooling control Temperature indicator Rotation control Error code Operation Manual Rotavapor® R-80 29/62...

  • Page 30: Display Symbols

    6 | Interface BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 6.3 Display symbols Symbol Description BUCHI COM connected Settings Cooling water valve connection Cooling active Set value One point calibration value Heating/Cooling ON Eco mode active to activate Eco mode Rotation Rotation with changing direction (drying mode)

  • Page 31: Control Rotation Speed

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Interface | 6 6.4.2 Control rotation speed Turn the navigation control. ð Changes the symbol or value. 6.4.3 Stop the instrument Touch the STOP button. ð Stops the instrument. 6.5 Settings 6.5.1 Operation settings Navigation path ➔ ➔...

  • Page 32: Setting To Default Settings

    6 | Interface BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Turn the navigation control. ð Changes the value. Push the navigation control. ð Exits the settings. 6.5.2 Setting to default settings Precondition: Instrument is switched off. Press and hold the navigation control. Switch on the instrument. Wait until the indication bar is fully loaded.
  • Page 33 BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Interface | 6 Touch the SET button and the navigation control. ð Settings symbol appears. ð Blinking symbol or value is active. Turn the navigation control. ð Changes the symbol or value. Touch the SET button to navigate through the settings.

  • Page 34: Operation

    7 | Operation BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 7 Operation 7.1 Preparing the heating bath NOTE It is recommended to use distilled or de-ionized water. 7.1.1 Filling the heating bath NOTICE! Never overfill the heating bath. The maximum filling level is indicated in the graphic.

  • Page 35: Attaching The Receiving Flask

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Operation | 7 Precondition: The rotary drive arm is in base position. (All the way up.) Fit evaporating flask to the vapor duct. Slide the Combi-Clip over the neck of the flask. Screw the Combi-Clip hand-tight. 7.3 Attaching the receiving flask Precondition: The rotary drive arm is in base position.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Immersion Angle Of Evaporating Flask

    7 | Operation BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Secure the receiving flask with the ball joint clamp. Turn the wheel to secure the ball joint clamp. 7.4 Adjusting immersion angle of evaporating flask Precondition: The rotation is off. The evaporating flask is installed. The heating bath is in position.

  • Page 37: Using The Height Adjustment Stopper

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Operation | 7 Precondition: The rotation is off. The evaporating flask is installed. The heating bath is in position. The immersion angle is adjusted. Hold the height adjustment handle. Push the height adjustment button. Move the rotary drive arm up or down to adjust the height.

  • Page 38: Performing A Distillation Process

    7 | Operation BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Release the height adjustment stopper. Move the height adjustment stopper right below the rotary drive arm. Lock the position of the height adjustment stopper. 7.7 Performing a distillation process Precondition: Installation is done. The receiving flask is installed. The evaporating flask is installed.

  • Page 39: Performing A Drying Process

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Operation | 7 Start the vacuum. See additional manuals according to the instrument order code. Lower the rotary drive arm. See Chapter 7.5 "Adjusting immersion depth of evaporating flask", page 36. Set rotation speed according to flask size and fill level.

  • Page 40: Aerating The System

    7 | Operation BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Turn the navigation control. ð The evaporating flask starts rotating. Start the vacuum. See additional manuals according to the instrument order code. Lower the rotary drive arm. See Chapter 7.5 "Adjusting immersion depth of evaporating flask", page 36.

  • Page 41: Removing The Evaporating Flask

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Operation | 7 7.10 Removing the evaporating flask WARNING Risk of skin burns due to hot glassware. Let the evaporating flask cool down. Wear suitable protective gloves. Precondition: The Rotavapor® is aerated to ambient pressure. The evaporating flask stopped rotating. Move the rotary drive arm to base position.

  • Page 42: Removing The Receiving Flask

    7 | Operation BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 7.11 Removing the receiving flask Precondition: The Rotavapor® is aerated to ambient pressure. The evaporating flask stopped rotating. Move the rotary drive arm to base position. Firmly hold the receiving flask. Release the ball joint clamp by turning the wheel counter-clockwise.

  • Page 43: Cleaning And Servicing

    Do not carry out any servicing and cleaning operations that involve opening the housing. Use only genuine BUCHI spare parts in order to ensure correct operation and preserve the warranty. Carry out the service and cleaning operations described in this section to extend the lifetime of the instrument.

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Housing

    8 | Cleaning and servicing BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Precondition: The vacuum pump is installed. Install a clean and dry receiving flask. Install a clean and dry evaporating flask. Make sure that all flasks are fitted well. Make sure that the aeration cap is closed. Connect the vacuum pump and evacuate the system as much as possible.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Woulff Bottle

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Cleaning and servicing | 8 8.7 Cleaning the Woulff bottle Unscrew the glass part of the Woulff bottle. Clean the glass part with ethanol to remove residues. Make sure that the seal is in place. Screw the glass part back into the Woulff bottle distributor cap.

  • Page 46: Performing A Leak Test

    8 | Cleaning and servicing BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Remove the vapor duct. Visually inspect the vapor duct for damages, wear marks and residues. Clean the vapor duct with a paper towel and water or ethanol. Insert the vapor duct into the rotary drive unit. ð...

  • Page 47: Performing The Leak Test With The Interface I-180

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Cleaning and servicing | 8 8.11.2 Performing the leak test with the Interface I-180 Precondition: The Interface I-180 is installed. The vacuum pump is installed. The system is dry. Install a dry 1 L receiving flask. Install a dry 1 L evaporating flask. Make sure that all flasks are fitted well.

  • Page 48: Help With Faults

    Main switch is off Switch on the main switch. Fuse is blown Replace the fuse. See Replacing the fuse. Contact BUCHI Customer Service. Heating bath is Overheat safety cutout has Reset the overheat safety cut- not heating tripped out.
  • Page 49 System is leaking Perform a leak test. See Chapter 8.11 "Performing a leak test", page 46. Service the vacuum pump. See BUCHI Operation Manual Vacuum Pump. Make sure that the needle valve on the side of the I-80 is closed. See Operation Manual Interface I-80.

  • Page 50: Error Codes

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 9.1.1 Error codes Error code Description Action Motor does not run Contact BUCHI Customer Service. Motor peak current too high Contact BUCHI Customer Service. Motor steady current too high Make sure that the flask can rotate. ð...

  • Page 51: Customer Service

    BUCHI. The customer service and support offers the following support: — Spare part delivery — Repairs — Technical advice Addresses of official BUCHI customer service offices can be found on the BUCHI website. www.buchi.com Operation Manual Rotavapor® R-80 51/62...

  • Page 52: Resetting Overheat Safety Cut-Out

    9 | Help with faults BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 9.2 Resetting overheat safety cut-out Let the heating bath cool down. Remove the heating bath. Empty the heating bath. Press the reset button on the heating bath with a narrow object. ð The overheat safety cut-out is reset.

  • Page 53: Taking Out Of Service And Disposal

    When disposing, observe the disposal regulations of the materials used. For the used materials see Chapter 3.5 "Technical data", page 16 or the material labeling on the parts. 10.3 Returning the instrument Before returning the instrument, contact the BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Service Department. https://www.buchi.com/contact Operation Manual Rotavapor® R-80 53/62...

  • Page 54: Appendix

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 11 Appendix 11.1 Spare parts and accessories Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts in order to ensure correct, safe and reliable operation of the system. NOTE Any modifications of spare parts or assemblies are only allowed with the prior written permission of BUCHI.
  • Page 55 BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Appendix | 11 Order no. Image Tower R-80, complete 11080628 Interface R-80, complete 11080629 Rotary drive arm R-80, complete 11080630 Heating bath R-80 100 − 120 V, complete 11080631 Heating bath R-80 220 − 240 V, complete 11080632 Cable and tubing fixtures. Set. 3 pcs. 11080633 Content: Rubber strips, screws Combi-Clip...

  • Page 56: Wear Parts

    11 | Appendix BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Order no. Image Fuses, set. 10 pcs. 11075587 T 6.3A H 250V (220 − 240 V), 20 mm, Ø5 mm 11.1.2 Wear parts Vacuum seal Order no. Image Vacuum seal VS 22, PTFE base, NBR O-ring, 11075810 FDA compliant Seals Order no.

  • Page 57: Glass Parts

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Appendix | 11 Order no. Image Hose barbs, set. 4 pcs, bent GL 14, silicone seal 037287 Content: Hose barbs, cap nuts, seals Hose barbs, set. 4 pcs, bent, GL 14, EPDM seal 043129 Content: Hose barbs, cap nuts, seals. Hose barbs, set. 4 pcs, bent, GL 14, FPM seal 040295 Content: Hose barbs, cap nuts, seals.
  • Page 58 11 | Appendix BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Order no. Image Condenser V mini. Vertical condenser, 11075730 1280 cm², 35° tilt angle, P+G Vapor duct Order no. Image Vapor duct 11075727 For V/C cond., Ø22 mm, SJ 24/40, incl. Combi-Clip Vapor duct 11075728 For V/C cond., Ø22 mm, SJ 29/32, incl. Combi-Clip Evaporating flask Order no.
  • Page 59 BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Appendix | 11 Order no. Image Evaporating flask 000433 Glass, SJ 29/32, 250 mL Evaporating flask 000434 Glass, SJ 29/32, 500 mL Evaporating flask 000435 Glass, SJ 29/32, 1000 mL Drying flask Order no. Image Drying flask 011579 Glass, SJ 24/40, 500 mL With 4 indents for better mixing/drying. Drying flask 000420 Glass, SJ 24/40, 1000 mL...
  • Page 60 11 | Appendix BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Order no. Image Beaker flask, Evap., bayonet type, flat bottom, 11063154 SJ 29/32, 500 mL Bayonet mount type Ø75 mm. Working volume 150 mL. Content: 1 coupling piece, 1 seal, 1 flask and 1 beaker fastener. Receiving flask Order no.

  • Page 61: Accessories

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Appendix | 11 11.1.4 Accessories Order no. Image Woulff bottle, 125 mL, P+G, incl. holder 11075622 For trapping particles and droplets and for pressure equalization. Cooling water valve, 24 VAC 031356 Valve opens cooling water feed during distillation. Cooling water temperature sensor 11075306 Flask holder, EPDM, slip free 048618...
  • Page 62 11594485 | A en We are represented by more than 100 distribution partners worldwide. Find your local representative at: www.buchi.com...

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