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Warranty Information  

FTS Systems Lyo-SEA for VirTis Genesis  is  warranted by SP Scientific to be free of defects in material and 
workmanship when operated under normal conditions as specified in the instructions provided in this manual. Please 
take this opportunity to locate the serial tag on your new FTS Systems Lyo-SEA for VirTis Genesis  and record the 
information below for future reference. SP Scientific also recommends that you complete and return your unit’s 
warranty registration card. 

 
Model Number 

 

 

 
Serial Number 

 

 

 
Part Number 

 

 

 

 

 

Limited Warranty 

 

SP Scientific (the “Company”) shall warrant each of its products against defects in material or workmanship for a period 
of 12 months from the date of installation or 15 months from the date of shipment (whichever comes first) provided that 
the product is used in a reasonable manner under appropriate conditions and consistent with the applicable operating 
instructions. 

 

The obligation of the Company shall be, at its option, to repair or replace, without charge any parts that prove to be 
defective within the warranty period, if the purchaser notifies the Company promptly in writing of such defect. No 
product shall be returned to the Company without prior approval of the Company. 

This limited warranty shall cover the costs of parts and labor to repair or replace all defective product(s) at the Seller’s 
factory. For all products installed by the Company and located within the Company service travel areas, this warranty 
shall cover transportation charges to ship the product to and from the Company’s factory and/or the costs of travel, 
room and board if the Company’s employees conduct repair at the Buyer’s location. In lieu of repair or replacement at 
the Company’s factory, the Company may, in its discretion, authorize a third party to perform the repair or replacement 
at the Buyer’s location, and at the Company’s sole expense.  

The Company shall not be responsible for labor charges payable with respect to persons other than Company 
employees. Replacement or repair of parts pursuant to this warranty shall not in any way extend the original warranty 
period. The Company shall not be responsible for any unauthorized repairs, replacements or product modifications, nor 
will it be responsible for any product failures resulting from such unauthorized repairs, replacements or product 
modifications negligently or otherwise made by persons other than Company employees or authorized representatives 
of the Company. The buyer shall assume transportation charges to ship the product to and from the Company’s factory 
and the costs of travel, room and board if the Company’s employees conduct repair at the Buyer’s location within the 
warranty period if the product was not installed by the Company’s and/or is not located within the Company’s service 
travel areas. 

THE COMPANY DOES NOT MAKE AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH 
RESPECT TO THE SALE, INSTALLATION, DESIGN OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE 
COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF OR 
ANY DEFECTS IN ITS PRODUCTS. 

The Company’s employees are available to provide general advice to customers concerning the use of the Company’s 
products; however, oral representations are not warranties with respect to particular products or their uses and may not 
be relied upon if they are inconsistent with the relevant product specifications for the items set forth herein. 

Notwithstanding the above, the terms and conditions set forth in the Company’s formal sales contracts shall be 
controlling and supersede any inconsistent terms contained herein, and any changes to such contracts must be made 
in writing and signed by an authorized executive of the Company. 

 

 

 

 

WARNING! THE DISPOSAL AND/OR EMISSION OF SUBSTANCES USED IN 
CONNECTION WITH THIS EQUIPMENT MAY BE GOVERNED BY VARIOUS FEDERAL, 
STATE OR LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALL USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE URGED TO 
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ANY REGULATIONS THAT APPLY IN THE USERS AREA 
CONCERNING THE DUMPING OF WASTE MATERIALS IN OR UPON WATER, LAND OR 
AIR AND TO COMPLY WITH SUCH REGULATIONS. 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for FTS SYSTEMS LYO-SEA

Page 1: ...SAMPLE EXTRACTOR ASSEMBLY OPERATOR S MANUAL FTS SYSTEMS LYO SEA FOR VIRTIS GENESIS SAMPLE EXTRACTOR ASSEMBLY...

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Page 3: ...al by any means and in any form or manner is expressly prohibited except with the prior written permission of SP Scientific Permitted copies of this document must retain all proprietary notices contai...

Page 4: ...transfer vacuum and electrical systems Always ensure that the refrigeration air intake is clear and clean Always ensure vacuum pump exhaust is properly ventilated and or contained Always practice tea...

Page 5: ...her than Company employees Replacement or repair of parts pursuant to this warranty shall not in any way extend the original warranty period The Company shall not be responsible for any unauthorized r...

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Page 7: ...Scientific 2011 Contents Important Symbols ii Freeze Dryer Safety Warnings ii Warranty Information iii Introduction 1 Extractor Components 1 Installation 3 Standard Door Removal 3 Operation 5 Operatio...

Page 8: ...Contents FTS Systems Lyo SEA for VirTis Genesis vi Rev 002 04 11 SP Scientific 2011...

Page 9: ...thodology for periodic removal of product for sample analysis The Sample Extractor is often pivotal in product development or stability studies Note The Lyo SEA Sample Extractor requires the use of an...

Page 10: ...Introduction FTS Systems Lyo SEA for VirTis Genesis 2 Rev 002 04 11 SP Scientific 2011...

Page 11: ...our hex nuts and two spacers Slide the assembly outward through the frame in an upright position Install the door of the Lyo SEA with hinge stands into the frame Reuse the 5 tube spacers and hardware...

Page 12: ...Installation FTS Systems Lyo SEA for VirTis Genesis 4 Rev 002 04 11 SP Scientific 2011...

Page 13: ...the auxiliary vacuum pump to depressurize the antechamber 1 After the gauge stabilizes at the maximum position allow the vacuum pump to 2 operate for an additional 15 minutes Open the antechamber isol...

Page 14: ...in spring loaded jaws Push the button on the selector 6 arm to open the jaws Release the button to close the jaws Place a sample in the antechamber directly beneath the stoppering ram 7 Push button o...

Page 15: ...ia the vacuum break valve Connect your inert gas source to the vacuum break valve via the filter attachment Remove the plastic shroud from the stoppering ram Press down on the 10 stoppering ram to man...

Page 16: ...ospheric pressure Loosen the thumbscrews on each side of the antechamber and push down on 12 the front plate until it can be opened Note Vacuum pressure in the chamber will cause the antechamber front...

Page 17: ...stack to extend and return to its original position The second product shelf now located near the bottom of the chamber may be loaded with product Insert a corrugated shelf spacer on the first product...

Page 18: ...Operation FTS Systems Lyo SEA for VirTis Genesis 10 Rev 002 04 11 SP Scientific 2011...

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