Rotary Evaporator

User Manual
RE100-Pro LCD Digital Rotary Evaporator

Please read the User Manual carefully before use, and follow all
operating and safety instructions!
Technical specifications and outline are subject to change without prior
notice.
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Contents
Preface................................................................................. 1
Service................................................................................. 1
Warranty .............................................................................. 1
1. Safety Instructions....................................................... 2
2. Proper Use ................................................................... 5
3. Inspection .................................................................... 6
3.1 Receiving Inspection ............................................. 6
3.2 Listing of Items ..................................................... 6
4. Control and Display .................................................... 6
4.1 Control elements ................................................... 6
4.2 Display .................................................................. 8
5. Installation and Operation ........................................... 9
5.1 Installation ............................................................. 9
5.2 Operation............................................................. 12
6. Faults ......................................................................... 13
7. Maintenance and Cleaning ........................................ 14
8. Associated Standards and Regulations ...................... 15
9. Specifications ............................................................ 16

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Preface Please provide the customer care representative with the
following information：
Welcome to the “Rotary Evaporator User Manual”. Users • Serial number（on the rear panel）
should read this Manual carefully, follow the instructions • Certification
and procedures, and be aware of all the cautions when using • Description of problem (i.e., hardware or software)
this instrument. • Methods and procedures adopted to resolve the problems
• Your contact information
Service
When help needed, you can always contact the service
department of manufacturer for technical support in the Warranty
following ways: This instrument is warranted to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use and service,
Dragon Laboratory Instruments Limited for a period of 24 months from the date of invoice. The
No.31, Yu An Road, Zone B of TianZhu Airport Industrial warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. It shall
Park, Shunyi District, Beijing, 101318 P. R. China not apply to any product or parts which have been damaged
Tel: 86-10-85653451/52/53 on account of improper installation, improper connections,
Fax：86-10-85653383 misuse, accident or abnormal conditions of operation.
E-mail: [email protected] For claims under the warranty please contact your local
Service Hotline: 400-1100-556 supplier. You may also send the instrument directly to
Http://www.dragon-lab.com manufacturer, enclosing the invoice copy and by giving
reasons for the claim.

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 • Ensure that there is sufficient space above the device
1. Safety Instructions as the glass assembly may exceed the height of the
• Read the operating instructions in full before starting device.
up and follow the safety instructions. • Prior to each use, always check the device, accessories
• Keep the operating instructions in a place where they and especially the glass parts for damage. Do not use
can be accessed by everyone. damaged components.
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the appliance. • Ensure that the glass assembly is tension-free! Danger
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational of cracking as a result of:
health and safety and accident prevention regulations. - stress due to incorrect assembly,
When working under a vacuum in particular! - external mechanical hazards,
• Wear your personal protective equipment in - local temperature peaks.
accordance with the hazard category of the medium to • Ensure that the stand does not start to move due to
be processed. Otherwise there is a risk of: vibrations respectively unbelance.
- splashing liquids, • Beware of hazards due to:
- body parts, hair, clothing and jewellery getting - flammable materials,
caught, - combustible media with a low boiling temperature,
- injury as a result of glass breakage. - glass breakage.
• CAUTION! Inhalation of or contact with media such • CAUTION! Only process and heat up media that has a
as poisonous liquids, gases, spray mist, vapours, dusts flash point higher than the adjusted safe temperature
or biological and microbiological materials can be limit of the heating bath that has been set.
hazardous to user. • The safe temperature limit of the heating bath must
• Set up the device in a spacious area on an even, stable, always be set to at least 25 °C lower than the fire point
clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface. of the media used.
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• Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, of the distillation equipment. The cooler must work
with hazardous substances or under water. properly. Monitor the coolant flow rate at the cooler
• Only process media that will not react dangerously to outlet.
the extra energy produced through processing. This • The glass equipment must always be ventilated when
also applies to any extra energy produced in other working under normal pressure (e.g. open outlet at
ways, e.g. through light irradiation. cooler) in order to prevent a pressure build-up.
• Tasks with the device must only be performed when • Please note that dangerous concentrations of gases,
operation is monitored. vapours or particulate matter can escape through the
• Operation with excess pressure is not permitted (for outlet at the cooler. Take appropriate action to avoid
cooling water pressure see "Technical Data"). this risk, for example, downstream cold traps, gas
• Do not cover the ventilation slots of the device in wash bottles or an effective extraction system.
order to ensure adequate cooling of the drive. • Evacuated glass vessels must not be heated on one side;
• There may be electrostatic discharges between the the evaporating flask must rotate during the heating
medium and the drive which could pose a direct phase.
danger. • The glassware is designed for operation under a
• The appliance is not suitable for manual operation. vacuum of up to 10 mbar. The equipment must be
• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories evacuated prior to heating (see chapter
described in the ”Accessories” chapter. “Commissioning”). The equipment must only be aired
• Refer to the operating instructions for the accessories, again after cooling. When carrying out vacuum
e.g. vacuum pump. distillation, uncondensed vapours must be condensed
• Only use the device under an all side-closed exhaust, out or safely dissipated. If there is a risk that the
or a compa rable protective device. distillation residue could disintegrate in the presence
• Adapt the quantity and the type of distilland to the size of oxygen, only inert gas must be admitted for stress
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 relief. mechanism to lift the evaporator piston out of the
• CAUTION! Avoid peroxide formation. Organic heating bath. Evacuate the danger zone and warn those
peroxides can accumulate in distillation and exhaust in the surrounding area!
residues and explode while decomposing! • When the device is switched off or the power supply
• Keep liquids that tend to form organic peroxides away disconnected, the internal safety lift removes the
from light, in particular from UV rays and check them evaporator piston from the heating bath.
prior to distillation and exhaust for the presence of • CAUTION! Never operate the device when the
peroxides. Any existing peroxides must be eliminated. evaporator piston is rotating and the lift is raised.
Many organic compounds are prone to the formation Always lower the evaporator piston into the heating
of peroxides e.g. dekalin, diethyl ether, dioxane, bath first before starting the rotation drive. Otherwise
tetrahydrofuran, as well as unsaturated hydrocarbons, hot tempering medium may be sprayed out!
such as tetralin, diene, cumene and aldehydes, ketones • Set the speed of the drive so no tempering medium is
and solutions of these substances. sprayed out as a result of the evaporator piston rotating
• DANGER OF BURNING! The heating bath, in the heating bath. If necessary reduce the speed.
tempering medium, evaporator piston and glass • Do not touch rotating parts during operation.
assembly can become hot during operation and remain • Imbalance may result in uncontrolled resonance
so for a long time afterwards! Let the components cool behaviour of the device or assembly. Glass apparatus
off before continuing work with the device. may be damaged or destroyed. In the event of
• ATTENTION! Avoid delayed boiling! Never heat the unbalance or unusual noises, switch off the appliance
evaporating flask in the heating bath without switching immediately or reduce the speed.
on the rotary drive!Sudden foaming or exhaust gases • The appliance does not start up again automatically
indicate that flask content is beginning to decompose. following a cut in the power supply.
Switch off heating immediately. Use the lifting • The device is only disconnected from the power
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 supply network if the device power switch is off or the 2. Proper Use
plug is pulled out.
The instrument is designed for distilling in schools,
• The socket for the mains cord must be easily
accessible. laboratories or factories. Together with the accessories
recommended by manufacturer, the device is suitable for:
• The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond
to the mains voltage. - quick and gentle distillation of liquids
- evaporation of solutions and suspensions
• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact).
- crystallisation, synthesis or cleaning of fine chemicals
• Removable parts must be refitted to the appliance to
prevent the infiltration of foreign objects, liquids etc. - drying of powder and granulate material
- recycling of solvents
• Protect the appliance and accessories from bumps and
impacts.
This device is not suitable for using in residential areas or
• The appliance may only be opened by experts.
other constraints mentioned in Chapter 1.

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3. Inspection 4. Control and Display
3.1 Receiving Inspection 4.1 Control elements
Unpack the equipment carefully and check for any damages
which may have arisen during transport. Please contact
Motor
manufacturer/supplier for technical support.
Condenser

Note:
Evaporating flask
1. If there is any apparent damage to the system,
please do not plug it into the power line. Receiving flask
2. Loosen transportation lock before Power ON. Heating bath

3.2 Listing of Items Operation panel

The package includes the following items: Figure 1

Items Qty
Main unit 1
Heating bath 1
Power cable 1
Glassware vertical 1 Heating bath Power supply USB
User Manual 1 connector
Figure 2
Table 1
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 Items Descriptions
LED power Push the key and then rotate control knob
Speed key
to set the rated speed in the range from 20
Lift-up key Lift-down key Speed
to 280.
Push the key and then rotate control knob
Temperature
LCD display to set the rated temperature in the range
key Temp
from room temperature to 180°C.
Push the key and then rotate control knob
Timer key
Int key to set the rated time in the range from 1
Speed key Timer
to 999min.
Temperature key Control knob Timer key Push the key and then rotate control knob
Int key Int to set the interval for right-left running in
Figure 3 the range from 1 to 999s.
Clockwise rotate to increase program
values. Rotate anti-clockwise to decrease
Control knob
program values.
Press the knob, switch ON/OFF the unit.
Power switch
Press the key, the lift goes up. Release the
Lift-up key key the lift stops and remains in that
position.
Press the key, the lift goes down. Release
Figure 4 Lift-down key
the key the lift stops and remains in that

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 position.
LCD display LCD displays the real working state. Display Descriptions
Power ON, LED power flash. When the Remote Display in case of remote control.
LED power
unit running, LED power is lit. Display when the rotating function is
Mot
Power switch Power ON or OFF. switched ON.
Table 2 Display when the heating function is
Temp
switched ON.
4.2 Display
Display when timer function is switched
Speed display area
Timer
ON.
Remote control Display when “Int” function is switched
Speed symbol Int
ON.
Rotate
Temperature When setting speed, displaying the
Temperature
symbol
Temperature Speed display setting value and flashed. The setting
Timer
display area Interval area value does not flash until real speed
Timer display Interval display
area area
reaches the set point.
Display when the rotating function is
Figure 5 Speed symbol
switched ON.
When setting temperature, displaying the
Temperature setting value. When the heating function
display area is switched ON, displaying the real
value.
Temperature Display when the heating function is

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 symbol switched ON.
When setting timer, displaying the rated CAUTION! Loosen transportation lock (Figure 7).
Timer display
time. When the timer function is • Hold the lift with your hand on the height position and
area
switched ON, displaying remaining time. remove the thumb screw on the back of the appliance
Interval display (a).
Displaying the “Int” target value.
area • Once the transportation lock has been removed, the lift
Table 3 moves slowly to its upper end position. The distance is
150mm.
5. Installation and Operation • Connect the device to the power supply using power
cable (b).
5.1 Installation
• Connect the heating bath to the device (c).
• Adjustable base (Figure 6).

a
b
c
Figure 6 Figure 7
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 • The plastic screw nut (f) helps loosen tight-fitting
• Remove the clamping device for the angle setting of piston ground-in connections (Figure 9).
the rotation drive on the right side of the lift by - Hold the tight-fitting evaporator piston and
rotating the knurled screw (d) counter clockwise. counter clockwise (e), and then turn the plastic
• Set the drive at an angle of approx.30°(Figure 8) screw nut (f) until the evaporator piston neck.
• Then secure the rotation drive from being accidentally
turned by tightening the knurled screw in a clockwise
direction.

e
d f

Figure 9
Note: Prior to commissioning, hand-tighten the plastic
screw nut (f) left-aligned.
Figure 8
• Open the locking device on the drive head by turning • Installing condenser seal (Figure 10 and Figure 11).
it 60°counter clockwise (e), (Figure 9).
• Feed the steam pipe in until it stops.
• Then lock the locking device by turning it clockwise
by 60°.
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 device at 200 rpm for 2 min. Then tighten the cap
nut firmly.

h
i

Figure 10

Figure 12

Figure 11

• Installing condenser (g) (Figure 12 and Figure 13). Figure 13

- Load the cap nut (h) and locking spring (i) to • Installing the vertical glassware condenser locking
condenser in turn. device (Figure 14). Use the transportation screw on the
- Tighten the cap nut hand-screwed (h). Start the back of the appliance (a)
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 • Connecting tubes (Figure 15).
Vacuum tube
Cooling water

Cooling water

Figure 14 Figure 15

5.2 Operation
• Make sure the required operating voltage and power
supply voltage match.
• Ensure the socket must be properly grounded.
• Plug in the power cable，ensure the power is on and
begin initializing.
• Press Lift-up/Lift-down key, the lift goes up/down.
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 Release Lift-up/Lift-down key, the lift stops. 6. Faults
• Push the speed key and then rotate control knob to set
the rated speed. • Instruments can’t be power ON
- Check whether the power line is unplugged
• Push the temperature key and then rotate control knob
to set the rated temperature. - Check whether the fuse is broken or loose

• Push the timer key and then rotate control knob to set • Fault in power on self test
the rated time. - Switch OFF the unit, then switch ON and reset
Deactivate the timer by setting the target value to “0”. the instruments to factory default setting.

• Press the Int key and then rotate control knob to set the • ERR 003, lift operation timeout
rated interval value. - Load overweight
Deactivate the interval by setting the target value to • ERR 005, lift can’t work
“0”. - Check whether the transportation lock is loosen
• Press the control knob, switch ON. - Load overweight
If these operations above are normal, the device is ready to
operate. If not, the device may be damaged during If these faults are not resolved, please contact
transportation, please contact manufacturer/supplier for manufacturer/supplier.
technical support.
Warning !
Forbid to transfer the flask when the instrument
working.

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7. Maintenance and Cleaning Note:
• Electronic device can not clean with
• Proper maintenance can keep instruments working cleanser.
properly and lengthen its lifetime.
• If you require maintenance service, must be
• Do not spray cleanser into the instrument when cleaned the instrument in advance to avoid
cleaning.
pollution of hazardous substances, and to
• Unplug the power line when cleaning. send back into original packing.
• Only use recommended cleansers:
• If the instrument will not use for a long time,
please switch off and place in a dry, clean,
Dyes Isopropyl alcohol room temperature and stable location.
Construction materials Water containing tenside
/ Isopropyl alcohol
Cosmetics Water containing tenside
/ Isopropyl alcohol
Foodstuffs Water containing tenside
Fuels Water containing tenside
• Before using other method for cleaning or
decontamination, the user must ascertain with the
manufacturer that this method will not harm the
instrument. Wear the proper protective gloves during
cleaning of the instrument.

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8. Associated Standards and interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
Regulations and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
Construction in accordance with the following safety and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
standards: cause harmful interference to radio communications.
EN 61010-1 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
UL 3101-1 cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
CAN/CSA C22.2(1010-1) required to correct the interference at his own expense.
EN 61010-2-10
Construction in accordance with the following EMC
standards:
EN 61326-1
Associated EU guidelines:
EMC-guidelines: 89/336/EWG
Instrument guidelines: 73/023/EWG

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
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9. Specifications Permissible Ambient
5 - 40
Temperature [°C]
Items Specifications
Permissible Relative Humidity 80%
Voltage [VAC] 100-240
Protection Class acc. To DIN
Frequency [Hz] 50/60 IP20
EN60529
Power [W] 1400
USB Yes
External rotor brushless
Motor Table 4
motor
Speed Range [rpm] 20-280
Speed Display LCD
Reversible Direction of
Yes
Rotation
Temperature Range [°C] RT -180
Heat Control Accuracy [°C] ±1
Temperature Display LCD
Heat Output [W] 1300
Lift Motor
Stroke [mm] 150
Timer [min] 1-999
Overall Dimensions
465×457×583
[D×W×H ,mm]
Weight [kg] 15

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