Microwave Instructions

How to Operate

1) On the first screen select with the green screwdriver/pen select “Chemistry”

2) Once into the program, on the right side of the screen select the “editor” option.

This screen should give a run down of all the parameters that you can change or modify such as temperature, time, etc.

3) Hit the “time” button and enter the desired time for your reaction and hit “enter”.

Make sure that the time in the left hand corner has changed before proceeding.

4) Next select the “temperature” option and set the desired temperature and hit “enter”.

5) “Prestirring setting”: If you desire, you can have your reaction prestirred without any heating for a set time. Enter a time if desired.

6) “Vial Command”: It is extremely important to choose the appropriate vial size. The sizes are on the side of the vial boxes. The smaller vials have specific adapters for the chamber. If you are using a smaller vial, place it in the appropriate adapter and insert into reaction chamber. Ask me if you are unsure. Select the appropriate vial size and hit “enter”.

7) “Absorption”: Generally the absorption level is set to normal or high. There is another setting of extremely high. Generally the first two options should be fine.

8) “Fixed Hold Time”: This is an on/off option. If “on”, your time will not begin until the microwave reactor reaches the temperature you have chosen.

9) Before hitting the “run” command, make sure that the appropriate reaction and the vial is securely in the reactor with appropriate nitrogen flow (this should be already set).

10) After hitting “run”, a user screen will appear. Choose your name and hit OK. This will now close the reaction chamber and your reaction will begin.

11) Once finished with your reaction vessel, salvage any items that you can and then hit the “main menu” command. This will return you to the first screen.

Other Points

Once the microwave reaches 22 bar the microwave will automatically shut off and the reaction chamber will open once cooling has finished.

If you are running a reaction for the first time and monitor via TLC, you must replace the septa with a new one before running another experiment if you poke a hole through the septa!!!

Try and choose an appropriate solvent. There is manual underneath the microwave that has a guide where to begin with certain solvents. Try to avoid low boiling solvents such as methylene chloride and ether.

If your tube accumulates too much pressure and breaks, find me.

Always make sure there is a flow of nitrogen.

If you have any problems at all ask Schwin