This video guides you through fixing a non-heating shelf unit in a Harvest Right freeze dryer, covering steps from pressing the reset button and checking wiring to retesting the heat.
Bypassing the 90 degree elbow
This video demonstrates how to loosen a fitting, attach a vacuum hose, and run a vacuum test. It covers using an adjustable or socket wrench, securing the hose by hand, and performing the test.
Accessing the Testing Menu on Version 4 Software
Learn how to access the testing menu on version 4 software for your freeze dryer with this step-by-step video. It covers confirming the software version, navigating to the testing screen, and testing system relays while advising caution against altering other settings.
How to Get Past Factory Set Up Screen
This video shows how to bypass the factory setup screen on a Harvest Right freeze dryer and access the main start screen. It involves entering the serial number, setting the time, and confirming the setup to start freeze drying.
Dry Chamber Vacuum Test
Learn how to perform a dry chamber vacuum test on your freeze dryer. The video details cleaning the chamber, positioning the gasket, checking the vacuum pump oil level, and timing the pressure drop to detect potential leaks.
How to Check Your Heat Reset Button
Learn how to reset and test the heat system on your freeze dryer. The video covers identifying the problem, checking and securing wire connectors, pressing the reset button, and verifying the functionality of the heat system.
How to Retrieve and Send Log Files
Learn how to retrieve and send log files from your freeze dryer. The video details turning off the freeze dryer, using a flash drive to download log files, compressing them on a computer, and emailing them to a Harvest Right technician.
Things to Check When You Have a Vacuum Error
Learn how to troubleshoot a vacuum error on your freeze dryer with this step-by-step video. It details cleaning the machine, checking and adjusting the drain valve and vacuum hose, inspecting the vacuum pump and door gasket, and running a dry vacuum test to identify and resolve issues.
Upgrading or Downgrading Freeze dryer Software/Firmware
In this instructional video, viewers are guided on how to update or downgrade the software on their freeze dryers. The video begins by discussing the prerequisites such as using a thumb drive of 16GB or lower, cleared of any other files.
Leak Test 15 min
This video provides a comprehensive guide on how to conduct a leak test on your freeze dryer, starting with the most accessible parts and moving to more complex areas if the leak is not found.
