2. Proper installation in accordance with the instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local electrical codes. 3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring. 4. The appliance must be operated in a clean open area that has plenty of airflow and is not above 95°F (35°C) or below 35° F (2°C). 5. Damages to the appliance during or after installation. Do not lift the unit by holding onto the door. seis. Properly maintaining and operating the freeze dryer and vacuum pump. 7. Ensuring freeze-dried food, or other freeze-dried material, are completely dry prior to packaging. 8. Ensuring proper, durable containers are used. Containers, once sealed, must not allow water or air to penetrate them. nove. Ensuring sufficient/proper, fresh oxygen absorbers are included in the sealed container with the freeze dried material. They must not have expired or been exposed to the air prematurely for too long of a time. Harvest Right accepts pelo responsibility for the quality of freeze-dried food or freeze-dried materials; nor does it accept responsibility for the packaging of the food or other freeze-dried material. Exclusions: 1. Any modifications or add-on after-market accessories will void the warranty in its entirety. 2. Consequential or incidental damages such as, but not limited to, property damage and incidental expenses resulting from any breach of this written or any implied warranty. 3. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material. 4. Damages caused by services performed by persons other than authorized by Harvest Right. 5. Parts other than Harvest Right repair parts or parts obtained from suppliers other than Harvest Right personnel. seis. External causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, or acts of God. 7. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined. oito. Using an extension cord instead of direct line connection to available power supply. 9. Claims for personal injuries, incidental or consequential damages, or economic loss (profit or revenue), however caused. 10. If you are not the original owner of the freeze dryer, the warranty pelo longer applies. Service: Since it is the responsibility of the consumer to establish the warranty period by verifying the original purchase date, keep your delivery slip or purchase receipt or some other appropriate payment record. This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights that vary from state to state. Click here for more details: Read our Return Policy
I honestly think putting a thermometer inside the unit is an excellent idea. I sent the following note off to Harvest Right Support in an effort to gain a little better understanding of the process.
I would prefer those fittings to have internal O rings and knurled thread on ports (similar to R134a vacuum gauge sets) that do not require high torque compression fittings. Finger tight and you are good to go. You spot a leak, change the O ring and you're back in business.
Commercial freeze dryers are much easier to find than industrial or laboratory freeze dryers as they’re made for the service industry and some manufacturing sectors.
I did a couple of batches (peas and carrots, and another load of precooked chicken meatballs cut in half) and it all worked perfectly. Looking forward to trying out some new things and sharing the results.
So I corrected the oversight - I drilled and tapped the elbow to add the port. Here is a picture. It worked great today when I flushed the pump to clear out the gunk.
That means that if you find any authorized online retailer that has a lower price than us, just let us know and we'll match their price!
You get all the same when you buy a freeze dryer in person, but buying it online takes less effort (and it’s more comfortable since you’re sitting on a couch).
Or, if you’d rather get some more quality reading before shopping, here are some articles I wrote to help you get that research bug itch scratched.
I thought an easier way to see what was happening would be to make a time lapse video of an entire freeze drying cycle. As I was about to prepare some apples for freeze drying yesterday, I thought it would be a good time to do that -- so out came the GoPro.
The proper methods of drying are one of these four methods: Air drying, sun drying, oven drying, or dehydration. Learn how to properly do each of these methods.
and this piece was placed on the vacuum hose fitting. I can still remove the panel without removing the hose to clean the coils. Simply remove the screws and slide the panel down the vacuum hose a few get more info inches.
Upon turning off the pump (pelo isolation valve on the pump - standard setup), the chamber pressure rose quite rapidly going to 2000 mTorr and continuing up in a couple of minutes or so.
Additionally, laboratory and commercial freeze dryers typically have more sophisticated software programs that significantly increase the price. However, these are all options for consumers who want to thoroughly search the market.