Vacuum Pump
Contents
Section titled “Contents”1. Overview
Section titled “1. Overview”
The vacuum pump in the lab was setup by Nacho. It is connected to the lyophilizer, vacuum oven, and vacuum desiccator through a metal tee. Always leave the vacuum on and change the oil when necessary.
2. Operating procedure
Section titled “2. Operating procedure”- Ensure all valves are in neutral position or closed (including pump T-valve, vacuum desiccator T-valve, and vacuum oven valves).
- Turn on pump.
- Direct the vacuum by turning the pump T-valve to the PUMP direction.
- Open the vacuum valve of the vacuum oven or vacuum desiccator.
- Wait at the pump until the built-in vacuum pump gauge reads solid green.
- Close vacuum valve.
- Bleed the pump by turning the pump T-valve towards the BLEED direction.
- Turn off the pump.
- Ensure all valves are in neutral position or closed.