BUCHI K-415 User Manual

Operation Manual

Scrubber

K 415

11593505en

Document History

Index	Date	Author	Changes
A	23/MAR/2012	NAGG	Initial version
B	20/FEB/2014	OTTD	Declaration of conformity, noise level, degree of protection
			deleted, note concerning access to mains plug added, text
			in improper use added, pictures updated

Table of contents

Table of contents

1	About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . .	. .		. 7
	1.1	Reference documents				7
	1.2	Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.		7
2	Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . .	. .		. 9
	2.1	User qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	.	9
	2.2	Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	.	9
	2.3	Improper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.		9
	2.4	Safety warnings and safety signs used in this manual . .	. . . . . . . .	.	. 10
	2.5	Product safety				11
	2.5.1	General hazards				12
	2.5.2	Personal protective equipment . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.		12
	2.5.3	Built-in safety elements and measures . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.		13
	2.6	General safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.		13
3	Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . .	.		.15. . . .
	3.1	Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	. 15
	3.1.1	DuoScrub				15
	3.1.2	TripleScrub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	. 15

3.1.3TripleScrubECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

	3.1.4	QuadScrubECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	16
	3.1.5	Standard accessories for all scrubber models			17
	3.1.6	Optional upgrade sets			17
	3.2	Technical data overview			18
	3.3	Materials and Approvals			18
	3.4	Recommended consumables . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	. 19
	3.5	Information on type plate . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	19
4	Description of function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . .	. . 21. . . . .
	4.1	Functional principle of the Scrubber			21
	4.2	Scrubber capacity			23
5	Putting into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	25
	5.1	Installation site			25
	5.1.1	Anti-seismic-tie-down			26
	5.2	General installation procedure for all Scrubber models . .	. . . . . . . .	.	26
	5.3	Equipping the Scrubber with the condenser unit . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	28

Read this manual carefully before installing and running your system and note the safety precautions in chapter 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.

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 English manual is the original language version and serves as basis for all translations into other languages. Other language versions can be downloaded at www.buchi.com.

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Table of contents

	5.4	Installing the Reaction vessel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. 29
	5.5	Receiving vessel with outlet - Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen set (optional) . . . . .	.	.	30
	5.6	Connecting the cooling water control (ECO-versions only)			31
	5.7	Hose connections			32
	5.7.1	Hose connections of the DuoScrub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. 32
	5.7.2	Hose connections for the TripleScrub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	33
	5.7.3	Hose connections for the TripleScrubECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. 34
	5.7.4	Hose connections for the QuadScrubECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. 35
	5.8	Electrical connections			36
	5.9	Preparing washing solutions			36
	5.9.1	Washing solutions for acidic vapors and gases . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. 37
	5.9.2	Washing solutions for alkaline vapors and gases . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	37
	5.10	Filling up the prepared washing solution			38
	5.11	Preparation of the adsorption vessel			39
	5.12	Filling the reaction stage			39
6	Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. .	.	41. . . . .
	6.1	Typical applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	41
	6.2	Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .		42
7	Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. .	.	43
	7.1	Housing			44
	7.2	Glass parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. 44
	7.3	Hoses / hose connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	44
	7.4	Sealing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .		44
	7.4.1	Cleaning the gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .		44
	7.4.2	Replacing the seals / GL 14 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .		44
	7.5	Washing insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .		45
	7.6	Washing solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. 46
	7.7	Active charcoal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .		46
	7.8	Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. 46
	7.9	Hose cooling control / condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .		47
	7.10	Hose water control feed			47
	7.11	Power supply fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	47
	7.12	Silencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	48
	7.13	Functional test			48
	7.14	Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. 48
8	Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. .		. 49. . . . .
	8.1	Malfunctions and their remedy			49
9	Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. .	.	51
	9.1	Storage and transport			51
	9.2	Disposal			51
10	Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. .	.	53
	10.1	Spare parts on the exploded instrument view . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .		53
	10.2	Miscellaneous			55
11	Declarations and requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				57
	11.1	FCC requirements (for USA and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. 57
	11.2	Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	58

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1  About this manual

1 About this manual

This manual describes the Scrubber and provides all information required for its safe operation and to maintain it in good working order.

It is addressed to laboratory personnel in particular.

NOTE

The symbols pertaining to safety (WARNINGS and ATTENTIONS) are explained in chapter 2.

1..1 Reference documents

For information on the digestion instrument, please refer to the corresponding manuals available in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish

•Digest System K-437, Operation Manual numbers 96760 - 96764

•Digest Automat K-438/432, Operation Manual numbers 96765 - 96769

•SpeedDigester K-425/K-436, Operation Manual numbers 11593346 - 15593350

•SpeedDigester K-439, Operation Manual numbers 15593351 - 15593355

•WetDigester B-440, Operation Manual numbers 096790 - 096794

•KjelDigester K-446/K-449, Operation Manual numbers 11593546 - 11593552, 11593643

1..2 Abbreviations

CR: Chloroprene Rubber

EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Dimonomer FEP: Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene FPM: Fluoroelastomer

pa: per analysis PA: Polyamides

PMMA: Polymethylmethacrylate POM: Polyoxymethylene

PP: Polypropylene

PPS: Polyphenylenesulfide PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene PUR: Polyurethanes

P+G: Plastic & Glass

PA12: Polyamide 12

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2  Safety

2 Safety

This chapter points out the safety concept of the instrument and contains general rules of behavior and warnings from hazards concerning the use of the product.

The safety of users and personnel can only be ensured if these safety instructions and the safetyrelated warnings in the individual chapters are strictly observed and followed. Therefore, the manual must always be available to all persons performing the tasks described herein.

2..1 User qualification

The instrument may only be used by laboratory personnel and other persons who on account of training or professional experience have an overview of the dangers which can develop when operating the instrument.

Personnel without this training or persons who are currently being trained require careful instruction. The present Operation Manual serves as the basis for this.

2..2 Proper use

The instrument has been designed and built for laboratories. It serves for the neutralization and adsorption of gases that arise during chemical reactions and syntheses.

Only gases with known chemical composition may be drawn off.

2..3 Improper use

Applications not mentioned above are improper. Also, applications, which do not comply with the technical data, are considered improper. In particular no gases with unknown chemical composition may be drawn off.

If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

The operator bears the sole risk for any damages caused by such improper use. The following uses are expressly forbidden:

•Use of the instrument in rooms which require ex-protected instruments.

•Use on samples, which can explode or inflame (example: explosives, etc.) due to shock, friction, heat or spark formation.

•Use in overpressure situations.

•Drawing off liquids.

•Drawing off solvents.

•Drawing off vapors of organic solvents.

•Use for cleaning of room air.

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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 hazard seriousness of 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 herein 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

Harmful to life-forms

Inhalation of substances

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Symbol Meaning

Heavy weight, avoid overexertion

Chemical burns by corrosives

Fragile components

Explosive gases, explosive environment

Device damage

Wear laboratory coat

Wear protective goggles

Wear protective gloves

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 Scrubber K-415 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.

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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 by use in explosive environments.

•Do not store or operate the instrument in explosive environments

•Remove all sources of flammable 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

2..5..2 Personal protective equipment

Always wear personal protective equipment such as protective eye goggles, protective clothing and gloves. The personal protective equipment must meet all requirements of all data sheets for the chemicals used. These instructions are an important part of the Scrubber K-415 and must be made available at all times to the operating personnel at the place where the equipment is deployed. This also applies to additional language versions of these instructions, which can be reordered separately.

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!WARNING

Serious chemical burns by corrosives.

•Observe all data sheets of the used chemicals

•Handle corrosives in well ventilated environments only

•Always wear protective goggles

•Always wear protective gloves

•Always wear protective clothes

•Do not use damaged glassware

2..5..3 Built-in safety elements and measures

Neutralization vessel P+G coated

The protective P+G coating of the neutralization vessel protects operators from risks, caused by parts of broken glass.

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 and 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

3 Technical data

This chapter introduces the reader to the instrument specifications. It contains the scope of delivery, technical data, requirements and performance data.

3..1 Scope of delivery

Check the scope of delivery according to the order number.

NOTE

For detailed information on the listed products, see www.buchi.com or contact your local dealer.

3..1..1 DuoScrub

Table 3-1: DuoScrub K-415

Product	Order number
230 V / 50/60 Hz	114152320
120 V / 50/60 Hz	114151220
100 V / 50/60 Hz	114151020

3..1..2 TripleScrub

Table 3-2: TripleScrub K-415

Product	Order number
230 V / 50/60 Hz	114152330
120 V / 50/60 Hz	114151230
100 V / 50/60 Hz	114151030
Standard accessories
Silicone hose 6/9 3 m	048355

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3..1..3 TripleScrubECO

Table 3-3: TripleScrubECO K-415

Product	Order number
230 V / 50/60 Hz	114152331
120 V / 50/60 Hz	114151231
100 V / 50/60 Hz	114151031
Standard accessories
Hose for water control	11057146
Adapter with sieve for tap	11058398
Multi-tool	11058474
Silicone hose 6/9 3 m	048355
Connection cable to digester	030973

3..1..4 QuadScrubECO

Table 3-4: QuadScrubECO K-415

Product	Order number
230 V / 50/60 Hz	114152341
120 V / 50/60 Hz	114151241
100 V / 50/60 Hz	114151041
Standard accessories
Hose for water control	11057146
Adapter with sieve for tap	11058398
Multi-tool	11058474
Silicone hose 6/9 3 m	048355
Connection cable to digester	030973

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3..1..5	Standard accessories for all scrubber models
		Table 3-5: Standard accessories
		Product	Order number
		1 power cable
		Type CH	010010
		Type Schuko / Japan	010016
		Type GB	017835
		Type USA	033763
		Type AUS	017836
		Operation Manual:
		English	11593505
		German	11593506
		French	11593507
		Italian	11593508
		Spanish	11593509
		Chinese	11593510
		Japanese	11593511

3..1..6	Optional upgrade sets
		Table 3-6: Optional upgrade sets
		Product	Order number
		Condensation step	11058460
		Reaction step	11058461
		TKN set	11057333
		Cooling water valve	11058462
		Tray for adsorption storage	11057332
		Connection cable to digester	030973
		IQ/OQ Scrubber K-415	11058568
		Repeating OQ Scrubber K-415	11058569

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3  Technical data

3..2	Technical data overview
		Table 3-7: Technical data
			Scrubber Unit K-415
		Dimensions (W x H x D)	DuoScrub	248 x 412 x 526 mm
		(completely equipped instrument)	TripleScrub	347 x 417 x 526 mm
			TripleScrubECO	347 x 417 x 543 mm
			QuadScrubECO	347 x 450 x 543 mm
		Weight	DuoScrub	10.1 kg
			TripleScrub	11.2 kg
			TripleScrubECO	12.3 kg
			QuadScrubECO	12.9 kg
		Power system voltage / frequency /consumption / fuse	230 V ± 10 % / 50/60 Hz	140 W	T1A L 250 V
			120 V ± 10 % / 50/60 Hz	140 W	T2A L 250 V
			100 V ± 10 % / 50/60 Hz	140 W	T2A L 250 V
		Installation site	For indoor use only
		Temperature	+ 5 °C to + 40 °C
		Altitude	up to 2000 m above sea level
		Humidity	maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C,
			decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C
		Pump suction capacity (max.)	32 L/min (air)
		System suction capacity	adjustable approximately between 50 and 400 mbar
			below atomspheric pressure
		Overvoltage category	II
		Pollution degree	2
		Noise level	< 70 dB

3..3	Materials and Approvals
		Table 3-8: Materials and Approvals
		Component	Material designation
		Housing	PUR
		Minor hardware	PP, PA, POM
		Lip gasket acid- / base-resistant	FPM, EPDM
		Gasket	PTFE, CR
		Cover of neutralization vessel	PMMA
		Glass parts	Borosilicate 3.3, P+G plastic coated glass
		Pump	PPS, CR, FPM
		Hoses	CR, FEP
		Cooling water control	brass, FKM (sealing)
		Water hose (black)	Polychloroprene Rubber
		Water hode (white)	brass, PA12
		Approvals	CE, CSA

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