Technical data

1.6. Prohibited freeze drying processes
1. Operation of the freeze dryer when it is not properly installed.
2. Operation of the freeze dryer without panels.
3. Operation of the freeze dryer by non-authorized personnel.
4. Operation of the freeze dryer when the shelves are not
properly installed.
5. Operation of the freeze dryer with highly corrosive substances.
It is not allowed to dry these substances, at least special safety
measures have to be observed. The corrosive substances
must not cause damage to material and or degrade the
mechanical strength of the ice condenser chamber, the drying
chamber, the lid or the accessory components.
6. Operation of the freeze dryer with accessories not allowed by
the manufacturer, except for commercial freeze drying vessels
made of glass or plastic. The user is explicitly warned against
using equipment of low quality. Breaking glass or bursting
vessels can cause dangerous situations during freeze drying.
7. Operation of the freeze dryer in hazardous locations.
8. Do not push or move the freeze dryer during operation. Do not
lean on the freeze dryer.
9. Do not place potentially dangerous material, e.g. glass vessels
containing liquids, near the freeze dryer.
10. Products which could react to the supply of high energy during
the freeze drying process must not be dried.
11. Do not freeze-dry explosive or highly flammable substances.
12. Infectious, toxic, pathogenic and radioactive substances may
only be dried in suitable vessels.
13. Substances which could damage the material of the shelves
and of the chamber must not be dried or only if special safety
measures are taken.
8 • General Information Operating Manual Freeze Dryer ALPHA 1-4 LSC / ALPHA 2-4 LSC