6.7 Switching the freeze-dryer OFF......................................................................................84
7Malfunctions and error correction....................................................................................85
7.1 General malfunctions......................................................................................................85
7.1.1 Power failure..............................................................................................................86
7.1.2 Insufficient vacuum....................................................................................................87
7.1.2.1 Small flange connections...................................................................................87
7.1.2.2 Aeration valve, media drain valve ......................................................................88
7.1.2.3 Pressure control valve........................................................................................88
7.1.2.4 Rubber valves....................................................................................................88
7.1.2.5 Vacuum sensor..................................................................................................88
7.1.3 Insufficient ice condenser temperature ......................................................................89
7.2 Process and error messages..........................................................................................89
7.3 Service contact...............................................................................................................90
8Maintenance and service................................................................................................... 91
8.1 Maintenance...................................................................................................................91
8.1.1 General......................................................................................................................91
8.1.2 Ice condenser chamber .............................................................................................92
8.1.3 Aeration valve, media drain valve..............................................................................93
8.1.4 Heat exchanger (only for air-cooled freeze-dryers)....................................................94
8.1.5 Electrical system........................................................................................................94
8.1.6 Vacuum pump ...........................................................................................................94
8.1.7 Exhaust filter (oil mist separator)................................................................................95
8.1.8 Refrigeration system..................................................................................................95
8.1.9 Vacuum sensor..........................................................................................................96
8.1.10 Accessories...............................................................................................................96
8.2 Disinfection of the drying chamber and accessories .......................................................97
8.3 Service ...........................................................................................................................98
8.4 Return of defective parts.................................................................................................98
9Disposal............................................................................................................................ 100
9.1 Disposal of the freeze-dryer..........................................................................................100
9.2 Disposal of the packaging.............................................................................................100
10 Technical data.................................................................................................................. 101
10.1 Ambient conditions .......................................................................................................103
10.2 Technical documentation..............................................................................................103
11 Appendix.......................................................................................................................... 104
11.1 Mathematical relations..................................................................................................104
11.2 Brief operating instructions ...........................................................................................105
11.3 EC declaration of conformity in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive...............111
11.4 Declaration of conformity –China RoHS 2....................................................................113
11.5 EC declaration of conformity in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive .....115
11.6 Table of the sublimation pressure curve........................................................................117
12 Glossary........................................................................................................................... 119
13 Index................................................................................................................................. 121
