VACUUBRAND GKF 1000i User Manual
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Technology for Vacuum Systems
Instructions for use
GKF 1000i
Cold trap
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the validity of this document with respect to his product. Manual-no.: 999076 / 19/09/2012
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Content
Safety information! .....................................................................................................3
General information ............................................................................................................................3
Intended use .......................................................................................................................................3
Setting up and installing the cold trap GKF 1000i ..............................................................................3
Ambient conditions .............................................................................................................................3
Operating conditions of cold trap GKF 1000i .....................................................................................4
Safety during operation ......................................................................................................................4
Technical data .............................................................................................................5
Wetted parts .......................................................................................................................................5
Device parts .......................................................................................................................................6
Use and operation ......................................................................................................7
Installing in a vacuum system ............................................................................................................7
During operation .................................................................................................................................7
Maintenance and cleaning .................................................................................................................8
Accessories / Spare parts..........................................................................................8
After sales service:
Contact your local dealer or call +49 9342 808-5500.
➨ DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will re-
sult in death or serious injury.
☞ WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
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Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users’ responsibility to check carefully
the validity of this document with respect to his product. Manual-no.: 999076 / 19/09/2012
Safety information!
General information
☞ Read this manual carefully before installing or operating the equipment.
Observe the instructions contained in this manual.
Comply with technical data and notes on use and operation.
☞ Do not use any damaged equipment.
• Prior to every use: Check the cold trap for damage. The glass surfaces must be
free from damage, notches, cracks or scrapers.
Remove the product from its packing-box. If the equipment is damaged, notify the
NOTICE
supplier and the carrier in writing within three days; state the item number of the
product together with the order number and the supplier’s invoice number. Retain all
packing material for inspection. In case, mount enclosed components.
Intended use
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NOTICE
☞ Comply with notes on correct vacuum connections, see section ”Use and opera-
tion”.
Use the cold trap for the intended use only, i.e., for the condensation of vapours in
vacuum installations.
Suitable coolants: Liquid nitrogen (LN2) or acetone-dry ice (CO2) mixtures.
Setting up and installing the cold trap GKF 1000i
☞ Prevent any part of the human body from coming into contact with vacuum or with
cryogenic coolant.
• Assemble the cold trap to a base plate or or xate at a stand mounting. Provide a
rm, level platform. Check that the system to be evacuated as well as the hose and
ground joint connections are mechanically stable and that all ttings are secure.
• Note: Flexible elements will shrink when evacuated.
• Prevent mechanical stress at the connection due to tensile force or vibrations.
• Connect hoses gas tight towards the vacuum installation and towards the inlet of
the vacuum pump.
• Maximum operating pressure: 1.1 bar absolute.
Comply with all applicable and relevant safety requirements (regulations and guide-
NOTICE
lines). Implement the required actions and adopt suitable safety measures.
Ambient conditions
☞ Pay attention to the permissible maximum ambient temperatures between
+10°C and +40°C (see ”Technical data”).
Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users’ responsibility to check carefully
the validity of this document with respect to his product. Manual-no.: 999076 / 19/09/2012
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