Recirculating Chiller F-100 / F-105
Operation Manual
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Operation Manual (Original), Recirculating Chiller F-100 / F-105
11593840C en
Publication date: 02.2016
BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
Meierseggstrasse 40
Postfach
CH-9230 Flawil 1
E-Mail: quality@buchi.com
BUCHI reserves the right to make changes to the manual as deemed necessary in the light of
experience; especially in respect to structure, illustrations and technical detail.
This manual is copyright. Information from it may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for
competitive purposes, nor made available to third parties. The manufacture of any component
with the aid of this manual without prior written agreement is also prohibited.
Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.1 User qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Improper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Safety warnings and safety signs used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Product safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.5.1 General hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.5.2 Personal protective equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5.3 Built-in safety elements and measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.6 General safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Materials used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Description of function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Functional principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 Putting into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.1 Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2 Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1 Operating controls and housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2 Preparing for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.1 Installing the hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.2 Filling the chiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.3 Start operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.4 No BUCHI vacuum controller connected to the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.5 Working with BUCHI vacuum controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7 Maintenance and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.1 Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.2 General inspection and cleaning instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.1 Error message display (only F-105) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.2 Malfunctions and their remedies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
9 Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
9.1 Storage and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
9.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
10 Spare parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
10.1 Enclosed parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
10.2 Instrument configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
10.3 Spare parts, optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1 About this manual
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1 About this manual
This manual describes the Chiller and provides all information required for its safe operation and to
maintain it in good working order.
It is addressed to laboratory personnel and operators in particular.
Read this manual carefully before installing and running your system and note the safety precautions
in section 2 in particular. Store the manual in the immediate vicinity of the instrument, so that it can be
consulted at any time.
No technical modifications may be made to the instrument without the prior written agreement of
BUCHI. Unauthorized modifications may affect the system safety or result in accidents. Technical data
are subject to change without notice.
NOTE
The symbols pertaining to safety (WARNINGS and ATTENTIONS) are explained in section 2.
This manual is copyright. Information from it may not be reproduced, distributed or used for competitive purposes, nor made available to third parties. The manufacture of any component with the aid of
this manual without prior written agreement is also prohibited.
The German manual is the original language version and serves as basis for all translations into other
languages. If you need another language version of this manual, you can download available versions
at www.buchi.com or reorder manuals from a BUCHI representative.
Recirculating Chiller – Types
F-100 F-105
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2 Safety
This section introduces the safety concept of the instrument and contains general rules of behavior
and warnings from direct and indirect hazards concerning the use of the product.
For the users safety, all safety instructions and safety messages in the individual sections shall
be strictly observed and followed. Therefore, the manual must always be available to all persons
performing any tasks described herein.
2.1 User qualification
The instrument may only be used by laboratory personnel and other persons who on account of
training and professional experience know the potential dangers that can develop when operating the
instrument.
Untrained personnel, or persons who are currently being trained, require careful supervision by a qualified person. This Operation Manual serves as a basis for training.
2.2 Proper use
The Recirculating Chiller is conceived and built as a piece of laboratory equipment. Its regulation use is
the cooling of closed cycles (e.g. rotary evaporators, reaction vessels).
When the Recirculating Chiller is used in combination with other instruments (e.g. rotary evaporator
and extraction unit) all related manuals are to be fully observed.
The regulation use of the Recirculating Chiller also includes its care.
2.3 Improper use
Any other use than the one stated above and any application that does not comply with the technical
data is considered to be improper use. Improper use can cause hazardous situations for the operator
and / or for the instrument and might cause consequential property damage.
The operator bears the sole risk for any damages or hazards caused by improper use!
In particular, the following uses must not be permitted
• Installation or use of the instrument in rooms, which require ex-protected instruments.
• The use of spare parts or accessories other than those mentioned in these operating instructions.
• The equipment may not be operated using combustible substances.
• It is not allowed to put anything on the top of the Recirculating Chiller.
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2.4 Safety warnings and safety signs used in this manual
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardized signal words for identifying levels of
hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage. All signal words, which are related
to personal injury are accompanied by the general safety sign.
For your safety it is important to read and fully understand the table below with the different signal
words and their definitions!
Sign Signal word Definition Risk level
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
★★★★
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
★★★☆
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
★★☆☆
no NOTICE
Indicates possible property damage, but no
practices related to personal injury.
★☆☆☆
(property damage only)
Supplementary safety information symbols may be placed in a rectangular panel on the left to the
signal word and the supplementary text (see example below).
Space for
supplementary
safety
information
symbols.
!
SIGNAL WORD
Supplementary text, describing the kind and level of hazard/risk seriousness.
• List of measures to avoid the described hazard or hazardous situation.
• …
• …
Table of supplementary safety information symbols
The reference list below incorporates all safety information symbols used in this manual and their
meaning.
Symbol Meaning
General warning
Electrical hazard
Heavy weight, avoid overexertion
Explosive gases, explosive environment
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Symbol Meaning
Fire hazard
Harmful to life forms
Hot item, hot surface
Device damage
Inhalation of substances
Chemical burns by corrosives
Cuts by sharp edges
Flooding
Wear laboratory coat
Wear protective goggles
Wear protective gloves
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Additional user information
Paragraphs starting with NOTE transport helpful information for working with the device/software or its
supplementaries. NOTEs are not related to any kind of hazard or damage (see following example).
NOTE
Useful tips for the easy operation of the instrument/software.
2.5 Product safety
The Recirculating Chiller has been designed and built in accordance with current state-of-the-art technology, at the time of development. Safety warnings in this manual (as described in section 2.4) serve
to make the user alert to, and avoid hazardous situations emanating from residual dangers by giving
appropriate counter measures.
However, risks to users, property and the environment can arise when the instrument is damaged,
used carelessly or improperly.
2.5.1 General hazards
The following safety messages show hazards of general kind which may occur when handling the
instrument. The user shall observe all listed counter measures in order to achieve and maintain the
lowest possible level of hazard.
Additional warning messages can be found whenever actions and situations described in this manual
are related to situational hazards.
!
DANGER
Death or serious injuries when used in explosive environments.
• Do not store or operate the instrument in explosive environments
• Remove all sources of ammable vapors
• Do not store chemicals in the vicinity of the device
!
CAUTION
Risk of minor or moderate cuts by sharp edges.
• Do not touch defective or broken glassware with bare hands
• Do not touch thin metal edges
NOTICE
Risk of instrument damage by liquids or mechanical shocks.
• Do not spill liquids over the instrument or its components
• Do not drop the instrument or its components
• Keep external vibrations away from the instrument
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Safety messages regarding Refrigerant R134a:
!
WARNING
Danger of injury and material damage due to overheating.
• Keep at a temperature not exceeding 45°C
!
WARNING
Danger of corrosion and poisoning through inhalation of the fumes.
• In case of re and/or explosion do not breathe fumes
!
CAUTION
If R134a escapes in the event of a fault..
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes
• Always wear safety goggles
• Always wear safety gloves
2.5.2 Personal protective equipment
Always wear personal protective equipment such as protective eye goggles and protective clothing.
The personal protective equipment must meet all requirements of all data sheets for the chemicals
used. These instructions are an important part of the Recirculating Chiller and must be made available
at all times to the operating personnel at the place where the equipment is deployed.
!
WARNING
Serious chemical burns by corrosives.
• Always wear protective goggles
• Always wear protective gloves
• Always wear laboratory coat
2.5.3 Built-in safety elements and measures
The instrument is fitted with a thermal overload protection for the compressor.
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2.6 General safety rules
Responsibility of the operator
The head of the laboratory is responsible for training his/her personnel.
The operator shall inform the manufacturer without delay of any safety-related incidents which might
occur during operation of the instrument or its accessories. Legal regulations, such as local, state and
federal laws applying to the instrument or its accessories must be strictly followed.
Duty of maintenance and care
The operator is responsible for the proper condition of instrument. This includes maintenance, service
and repair jobs that are performed on schedule by authorized personnel only.
Spare parts to be used
Use only genuine consumables and spare parts for maintenance to assure good system performance,
reliability and safety. Any modifications of spare parts or assemblies are only allowed with the prior
written permission of the manufacturer.
Modifications
Modifications to the instrument are only permitted after prior consultation and with the written approval
of the manufacturer. Modifications and upgrades shall only be carried out by an authorized BUCHI
technical engineer. The manufacturer will decline any claim resulting from unauthorized modifications.
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3 Technical data
This section introduces the reader to the Recirculating Chiller and its specifications. It contains the
technical data, requirements and performance data.
3.1 Technical data
Technical data
F-100 F-105
Dimensions (W x H x D) 280 x 500 x 420 mm 280 x 500 x 420 mm
Weight 28 kg 30 kg
Power consumption (max.) 850 W 850 W
Supply voltage 230 VAC ±10%
115 VAC ± 10 %
230 VAC ±10%
115 VAC ± 10 %
Fuse
230 V
115 V
6.3 AT
8 AT
6.3 AT
8 AT
Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Environmental conditions For indoor use only
- Temperature 5–35°C 5–35°C
- Altitude up to 2000 m
- Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C
decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C
Temperature display No display digital, resolution 0.1°C
Overvoltage category II II
Degree of protection IP20 IP20
Pollution degree 2 2
Cooling capacity at 15°C --- 530 W
Cooling capacity at 10°C 300 W 390 W
Cooling capacity at 0°C --- 120 W
Cooling capacity at -10°C --- 10 W
Refrigerant R134a R134a
Set temperature range x +10°C –10°C … +25°C
Temperature regulation accuracy ±2°C ±1°C
Tank volume 3 L 3 L
Tubing connection 8 mm (GL14) 8 mm (GL14)
Pump ow rate 2.5 L/min 2.5 L/min
Pump pressure (max.) 0.6 bar 0.6 bar
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