FREEZE DRYER

ECO-FD10PT
USER MANUAL
Content

1. Overview-----------------------------------------3

1.1 Product overview------------------------------3

1.2 Features----------------------------------------3
1.3 Working conditions---------------------------3
1.4 Technical parameters-------------------------4

2. Installation---------------------------------------5

3. Operation----------------------------------------6

3.1. Control panel operation------------------------6

3.2. Freeze-drying operation-----------------------8

4. Notices------------------------------------------11
5. Troubleshooting--------------------------------12
6. Warranty-----------------------------------------13
 1. OVERVIEW

1.1 Product overview

Vacuum freeze-drying technology is also called sublimation drying. The principle is to pre-freeze the water-containing sample,
and then make its water sublime in a vacuum state. After freeze-drying, the original biological, chemical and physical properties
remain basically unchanged, and it is easy to store for a long time. After adding water, it can be restored to the state before
freeze-drying, and its original biochemical properties can be maintained. Therefore, freeze-drying technology has been widely
used in medicine, food, chemical industry, biological products and other fields.

ECO-FD10PT is a multi-manifold type vacuum freeze dryer. First, the vials containing the samples are pre-frozen and then
dried. Up to 8 freeze-drying bottles of different capacities can be connected. The freeze-drying process can be realize the
simultaneous freeze-drying of the material tray and the freeze-drying bottle.

1.2 Features
1) This machine is refrigerated by high-quality compressor with high cooling rate.
2) LCD touch screen display and simple and convenient operation.
3) The freeze-drying data can be viewed in the form of a curve on the screen.
4) The colorless and transparent plexiglass cover (drying chamber) clearly displays the sample, and the entire freeze-drying
process can be observed.
5) The connection between the vacuum pump and the equipment is simple and reliable.
6) This equipment has stable performance and simple operation.
7) Pre-freezing function: items can be placed in the cold trap to pre-freeze, which saving users time.

1.3 Working conditions

Ambient temperature: 10°C to 30°C

Relative humidity: ≤80%
Power supply: Single phase 110V, 60Hz

Note: The working environment should be free from dust, explosive, corrosive gases and strong
electromagnetic field interference!

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1.4 Technical parameters

Model ECO-FD10PT
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Freeze drying area 0.09 m
Cold trap temperature Less than -56°C (without loading)
Cold trap capacity Approx. 10 L
Water capture capacity 3 kg/24 h
Vacuum degree ≤ 10 Pa
Tray 3 pcs
Tray size Ф180 x 20 mm
Loading capacity tray (liquid) 0.3 L
Refrigerant R600a + R290 + R23
External size 640 × 610 × 550 mm (without drying chamber)
Power consumption 1.3 kW
Power supply 110V, 60Hz

Note: The loading capacity of each material tray is the calculation result of liquid simulation.

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 2. INSTALLATION

1. Material rack 2. O-Type sealing ring 3. Main unit 4. Vacuum interface

5. Sealing ring 6. Vacuum pump 7. Inflation and drainage 8. Touch screen

connection pipe valve

9. Manifold plexiglass cover 10. Freeze-drying bottle 11. Switch valve 12. Insulation cover

13. Main power switch 14. Main power supply 15. Vacuum pump power 16. Vacuum pump fuse

(fuse 10A) supply (10A)

1. The vacuum pump and the main unit are connected by a vacuum pressure-resistant tube, and the two ends are connected

by clamps. There is a sealing ring inside the clamp. Before connecting, apply an appropriate amount of vacuum grease to the

sealing ring, and then tighten the clamp.

2. Insert the power cord and connect the other end to a power socket. There is an exclusive power plug for the vacuum pump

next to it to connect only the vacuum pump power cord.

3. Please read the instruction manual carefully, check the vacuum pump, confirm that the vacuum pump has been filled with

proper oil and the oil level is not lower than the center line of the oil mirror.

Note: The vacuum pump must not operate without oil.

4. The “ο”-shaped sealing ring above the cold trap should be kept clean, and a layer of vacuum silicone grease can be evenly

applied before use.

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 3. OPERATION

Note: Make sure the power supply and vacuum pump are connected correctly before use!

3.1 Control panel operation

This equipment is operated by a color LCD touch screen and has a file system that can store multiple sets of freeze-dried data.

Data can be exported connecting the U disk. The system can display sample temperature, cold trap temperature, vacuum

degree and other working parameters in curves.

1) Turn on the main switch, and the system will display the “welcome screen” (Figure 1).

Figure 1. Welcome screen

2) Click the center of the screen to enter the “main operation interface” (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Main operation interface

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3) The main interface displayed relevant information such as sample temperature, cold trap temperature, vacuum degree,

system time and running time. Below you will find a brief description of buttons or legends of main interface.

• Working mode (right side): the ready mode is displayed when the machine is turned on, the compressor is turned on for

the pre-freezing mode, and the vacuum pump is turned on for the drying mode.

• Real-time curve: display the parameter curve of real-time sample, cold trap and vacuum degree, and the color of the curve

corresponds to the color of sample, cold trap or vacuum as shown Figure 3.

Figure 3. Real-time curve

• Historical records: You can query the freeze-drying data one month (Figure 4), and the system will automatically delete the

freeze-drying data of the previous month; and if you want to export data, tap the export button.

Figure 4. Historical records

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• Help: The pop-up window can provide instructions to the user on how to operate the freeze dryer as shown Figure 5.

Figure 5. Pop-up window

• Screen lock: To prevent accidentally touching the screen during operation, which may cause in the end of freeze-drying, the

screen lock function is added, and for unlock the screen, enter the password 111111 as shown Figure 6.

Figure 6. Unlock the screen

3.2 Freeze-drying operation

1) Sample placement:

a. Place the sample into the vial, put the vial into the material tray, and then put the material tray on the freeze-drying rack.

b. Place the temperature sensor in the material tray of any layer to measure the temperature.

c. Put the freeze-drying rack into the cold trap, keep the insulation lid on the cold trap to begin the pre-freezing.

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2) Sample pre-freezing:

a. Turn on the main power switch, and the control system will display the welcome screen.

b. After tapping the center of the screen to enter the interface in Figure 2, tap “Compressor” button to start pre-freezing (it is

recommended to pre-freeze for about 4 hours).

c. After the items are completely frozen, remove the freeze-drying rack from the cold trap.

3) Sample drying:

a. After remove the freeze-drying rack from the cold trap and take out the pre-frozen material tray containing vials, quickly put

it into the drying rack, place the drying rack above the cold trap. Place the temperature probe on any layer of the material tray.

Note:

b. Tighten the drain and inflation valve.

c. If you are going to use freeze-dried bottles, you must first freeze them in the low temperature refrigerator. Remove them from

refrigerator and connect them with the standard tube stopper on the plexiglass cover, inserting the tube stopper into the center of

the freeze-dried bottle. After installation, turn the valve wing to make it vertically downward, this will make the freeze-dried bottle

connect with the inside of the plexiglass cover, as shown in Figure 7.

d. Confirm that the vacuum degree is displayed as 110KPa, tap the “Vacuum Pump” button, and the vacuum pump will start

working. The vacuum degree decreases rapidly, when the vacuum degree is less than or equal to 10Pa is when drying officially

begins.

Note: It is recommended to dry for about 24 hours, but the specific time depends on the moisture content of the
material and needs to be determined by the user.

4) Sample removal:

a. After a time, check the sample curve and observe the sample. When the sample has dried completely, tap the “vacuum pump”

button on the screen to turn off the vacuum pump and then open the inflation valve. Next, tap the “Compressor” button to turn

off the compressor.

b. Remove the plexiglass cover, take out the material tray from the freeze-drying rack and take the samples (vials).

c. To remove the freeze-drying bottle after drying, please turn the valve wing to make it vertically upward (Figure 7). At this time,

the freeze-drying bottle is isolated from the plexiglass cover and the freeze-dried bottle can be removed.

Note: Do not remove the plexiglass cover with the freeze-drying bottles to avoid damage to the freeze-drying
bottles.

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 Figure 7. Valve wing of freeze-dried bottle

Note: When the valve wing is vertically downward, the freeze-dried bottle is isolated from the atmosphere, and
communicated with the plexiglass cover.

d. The freeze-drying bottle should be removed first, and after samples in freeze-drying rack. Turn the valve wing, then the

vacuum pump should be turned off and the inflation valve should be opened. Remove the plexiglass cover and save the

samples.

Notes:

1. When picking and placing items, It is recommended to wear antifreeze gloves to prevent frostbite!

2. After freeze-drying, first turn off the vacuum pump and then open inflation valve to prevent the sample from

being polluted by the oil returned by the vacuum pump!

3. It is forbidden to open the inflation valve first, as it may damage the vacuum sensor!

5) Shutdown operation:

a. Turn off the main power switch.

b. Unplug the power plug and the vacuum pump plug.

c. Wipe the cold trap, freeze-drying rack, trays, and plexiglass cover with a soft cloth.

d. When the vacuum pump is not working, please cover the exhaust hole to prevent dust from entering

Note: Do not use organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, etc.) to clean the plexiglass cover!

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 4. NOTICES

1. The working environment temperature of this machine should be within 10°C to 30°C, and the humidity should be ≤80%.

2. Be sure to use a grounded power socket.

3. Place the vacuum pump on a level ground and keep a certain height difference from the vacuum freeze dryer. In the event of

a power failure, unscrew the inflation valve immediately, remove samples as soon as possible, and store them properly.

4. When shutting down, first turn off the vacuum pump and then open the inflate valve to prevent the sample from being polluted

by the oil returned by the vacuum pump.

clean.

7. Do not turn off the power supply or turn the compressor on/off frequently. If it is necessary to turn the compressor back on

after turning it off, wait at least 3 minutes before turning it back on.

8. If there is dust, clean it to ensure proper operation of the equipment.

Special attention: the vacuum pump oil must be replaced after the cumulative operation of the pump reaches
200 hours to ensure the service life of the vacuum pump!

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5. TROUBLE SHOOTING

No. Fault Methods

1 Check if the socket has power.

Equipment does Check whether the main power supply and vacuum pump power plug are
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not working connected or loose.

3 Check if the main power supply and vacuum pump fuses are blown.

Check the connection between the vacuum pump and the main unit, and
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whether the clamps are properly tightened.

5 Check if the bottom end of the plexiglass cover is damaged.

6 Check whether the “o” sealing ring is positioned correctly.

Vacuum cannot Check whether the vacuum pump works normally and whether the pump oil
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reach below 10Pa level is correct.

8 Check if the inflation valve is tight.

9 Apply an appropriate amount of vacuum silicone grease on the circumference

of the “o” type sealing ring.

10 Cold trap Check if the temperature probe is damaged.

temperature is
11 too high If the compressor fails, please contact the sales agent or distributor in time.

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 6. WARRANTY

1) Warranty is 12 months from purchase date (vacuum gauge warranty for three months).

2) We will take no responsibility for risks caused by improper operation and man-made damages during the warranty period.

3) After the expiration of warranty, our company can help you with repairs which have a price. For more information, contact your

sales agent or authorized distributor.

Warranty Declaration: One-year Warranty.

Ecoshel reserves all the rights to changes in product design, if there are any design change, we
will not inform in advance.

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