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-===== Labconco Lyophilizer Short User Guide =====
+===== Labconco Lyophilizer Start-up Procedure =====
+The Labconco lyophilizer is used for freeze-drying chemical samples. Before lyophilization, samples should be frozen in water. Trace amounts of organic solvents, such as acetonitrile, are compatible, but corrosive substances should be avoided. For optimal freezing, submerge samples in liquid nitrogen before lyophilization.
-The Labconco lyophilizer is used for freeze-drying chemical samples. Before lyophilization, samples should be frozen in water. Trace amounts of organic solvents, such as acetonitrile, are compatible, but corrosive substances should be avoided. For optimal freezing, submerge samples in liquid nitrogen before lyophilization.
+**1. Wake the System**\\
+ The lyophilizer will start in Sleep mode. Tap the screen to wake it up.
-**Procedure:**
--**Wake the System:**
+**2. Turn on the Collector**\\
-    The lyophilizer will start in Sleep mode. Tap the screen to wake it up.
+ On the home screen, select the Collector tab to turn on the collector. The system will begin pumping down to -84°C, which takes approximately 10 minutes.
--**Turn on the Collector:**
+**3. Drain the Collector (if needed)**\\
-    On the home screen, select the Collector tab to turn on the collector. The system will begin pumping down to -84°C, which takes approximately 10 minutes.
+ If prompted to "Drain the Collector" (due to solvent from a previous use):
+  - Insert the waste tube into a solvent waste bottle.
+  - Attach the waste tube to the collector outlet on the left side of the instrument.
+  - Once the solvent has drained, detach the waste line by pressing the detachment button at the port. (Failure to detach the waste line will prevent the system from establishing vacuum.)
-    Drain the Collector (if needed):
+ **4. Check the Tower and Vacuum Ports**\\
-    If prompted to "Drain the Collector" (due to solvent from a previous use):
+Ensure the tower is seated properly and that all vacuum ports are closed.
-        Insert the waste tube into a solvent waste bottle.
-        Attach the waste tube to the collector outlet on the left side of the instrument.
-        Once the solvent has drained, detach the waste line by pressing the detachment button at the port. (Failure to detach the waste line will prevent the system from establishing vacuum.)
-    Check the Tower and Vacuum Ports:
+**5. Start the Vacuum**\\
-    Ensure the tower is seated properly and that all vacuum ports are closed.
+Go to the Vacuum tab and set the Vacuum Set Point to 0.01 mbar. Click Start. Turn on the secondary pump located below the instrument by pressing the green button. The pump should engage, and the system will begin to pump down. If the vacuum reading stays "High" after one minute, check the system for leaks.
-    Start the Vacuum:
+**6. Attach Your Sample**\\
-        Go to the Vacuum tab and set the Vacuum Set Point to 0.01 mbar.
+Once your sample is properly frozen, place it into a vacuum jar and attach it to a vacuum port. Slowly open the vacuum port by turning the black knob. Be cautious: if the vacuum is opened too quickly, or if the sample isn't fully frozen, it may begin to melt.
-        Click Start.
-        Turn on the secondary pump located below the instrument by pressing the green button. The pump should engage, and the system will begin to pump down.
-        If the vacuum reading stays "High" after one minute, check the system for leaks.
-    Attach Your Sample:
+**7. Remove the Sample**\\
-    Once your sample is properly frozen, place it into a vacuum jar and attach it to a vacuum port.
+After freeze-drying is complete, close the vacuum port and remove your sample.
-        Slowly open the vacuum port by turning the black knob. Be cautious: if the vacuum is opened too quickly, or if the sample isn't fully frozen, it may begin to melt.
-    Remove the Sample:
+**8. Shut Down the System**\\
-    After freeze-drying is complete, close the vacuum port and remove your sample.
+Turn off the condenser and vacuum by selecting "Stop" in their respective tabs.\\
-    Shut Down the System:
-    Turn off the condenser and vacuum by selecting "Stop" in their respective tabs.
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