Transport And Packing; Before Start-Up; Placing On Site; Electrical Connection - Telstar LyoQuest Manual De Usuario Y Mantenimiento

4. TRANSPORT AND PACKING

The freeze-dryer is delivered together with the optional accessories and documentation in a single pack; it is packed in
a suitable way to prevent it from being damaged during transportation. The freeze-dryer and the accessories are also
packed in an individual package.
The pack includes a tube of silicone grease, to carry-out the maintenance of the equipment seals.
The unit has to be shipped in vertical position according to the crate indications (adhesive labels).
After having unpacked the freeze-dryer, it is necessary to verify that the pack includes all the optional accessories
shown in the order.

5. BEFORE START-UP

Before proceeding with the start-up of the freeze-dryer the following instructions must be followed step by step.
5.1.

PLACING ON SITE

The unit must be placed on a table that has a smooth and horizontal surface. The basic unit must be firmly settled to
prevent vibrations.
WARNING
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When assembling the chamber to the Lyoquest, do not forget to assembly the methacrylate base. It is required for
proper working when chamber is installed.
5.2.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING
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Before switching the Freeze-Dryer on, check that the supply voltage is the same as the one mentioned on the
specification plate.
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Installation in the place where the Freeze-Dryer is connected to must meet the safety regulations in force and be
according to the local regulations of the country or customer facilities.
Connect the cable of the vacuum pump to the basic unit.
Connect the electrical cable of the basic unit to the power supply (the plug wire is supplied with a European plug).
5.3.

VACUUM PUMP

ULVAC GLD-136C / ILMVAC P6Z-101 vacuum pumps (Fig. 2 & 3):
The pump is supplied with the oil loaded. Verify the oil level (see section Vacuum unit maintenance).
In order to prevent the non-condensable vapors of the product of contaminating the oil of the pump, the system has
Gas-Ballast function (see section Vacuum unit maintenance).
The vacuum pump is equipped with an exhaust filter, whose function is to retain oil vapors.
The electrical connection of the vacuum pump has to be connected to the base placed at the side of the unit.
Furthermore, the vacuum pump admission has to be connected to the basic unit through the supplied pipe.
Connection of the vacuum pump expulsion:
To direct the vapors outside of the pump, connect the pipe to vacuum pump exhaust, removing the installed filter.
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