Casella CEL 240 V User Manual

ACETONE VAPORISER 240 V & 110 V Models
July 2002
Users Instructions (Provisional)
HB3300-01
The Acetone Vaporiser is specifically designed for the rapid and permanent mounting of the membrane filters used for sampling and analysing asbestos fibres. The unit is compact and portable for site or laboratory use and takes just two minutes to reach operating temperature.
The instrument utilises a very small amount of acetone and takes just five seconds to mount each filter. The simple and fast operation allows it to be transported to site to reduce the time taken to obtain results from asbestos removal operations. The use of this type of instrument is documented in Methods for Determination of Hazardous Substances (MDHS) 39 &100, Asbestos fibres in air, published by the Health and Safety Executive in the UK. The document also covers sampling of asbestos and may have equivalents under local health and safety rules.
The instrument uses the Acetone - Triacetin, hot block method. If using the Acetone Vaporiser for the first time, practise by using unused or discarded filters to gain proficiency.
WARNING
Acetone is highly flammable, do not breathe vapour, do not smoke, keep away from sources of ignition, use only in a well ventilated area, miscible with water.
Sequence of Operations.
5. Inject the Acetone at a slow steady rate whilst holding the syringe firmly in place.
6. After vapour discharge has occurred, remove the syringe.
7. Withdraw the glass slide from the platform.
The filter should now be clear. If not, or it is only partially cleared, repeat steps 3 to 6.
8. Wait a few minutes for the Acetone to evaporate.
9, Using a micro pipette or dropper to apply a drop of Triacetin to the centre of the cleared filter.
10. Cover the filter with a cover slip.
11. Place the slide on to the heater pad and leave for approx. ten minutes.
The filter can now be analysed / counted.
WARNING
Beware of the following parts which will be hot to the touch: Outlet tube and the heater pad.
EC Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that the Acetone Vaporiser referred to above conforms to the following standards:
EN 50081-1 : 1992 EN 50082-1 : 1992 EN 61010-1 : 1993
Order Numbers
Acetone Vaporiser 240 V Model: P112041
1. Plug into mains power.
The unit operates on 240 V, or 110 V a.c. depending which model has been ordered.
The amber neon lamp is lit, indicating power on.
After approximately one minute the green neon lamp will light, indicating that the unit is ready
for use.
N.B. The green neon lamp will alternate between being lit and off. This is normal, and the unit
can be used in this mode.
2. Place a glass slide and filter on to the slide platform.
The slide platform can be adjusted, allowing the distance from vapour outlet to be set by the
user.
3. Draw approximately 0.3 - 0.4 ml of Acetone into the syringe.
4. Insert the syringe into the hole in the top plate.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1234 844 100 Fax: +44 (0) 1234 841 490 E-mail: info@casellacel.com
Regent House, Wolseley Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7JY, U.K.
17 Old Nashua Road #15, Amherst, NH 03031, U.S.A.
Toll Free: +1 800 366 2966 Fax: +1 603 672 8053 E-mail: info@casellausa.com
www.casellagroup.com
CASELLA CEL
Web: www.casellacel.com
CASELLA USA
Web: www.casellausa.com
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ACETONE VAPORISER 240 V & 110 V Models
July 2002
User’s Instructions
HB3300-01
The Acetone Vaporiser is specifically designed for the rapid and permanent mounting of the membrane filters used for sampling and analysing asbestos fibres. The unit is compact and portable for site or laboratory use and takes just two minutes to reach operating temperature.
The instrument utilises a very small amount of acetone and takes just five seconds to mount each filter. The simple and fast operation allows it to be transported to site to reduce the time taken to obtain results from asbestos removal operations. The use of this type of instrument is documented in Methods for Determination of Hazardous Substances (MDHS) 39 &100, Asbestos fibres in air, published by the Health and Safety Executive in the UK. The document also covers sampling of asbestos and may have equivalents under local health and safety rules.
The instrument uses the Acetone - Triacetin, hot block method. If using the Acetone Vaporiser for the first time, practise by using unused or discarded filters to gain proficiency.
WARNING
Acetone is highly flammable, do not breathe vapour, do not smoke, keep away from sources of ignition, use only in a well ventilated area, miscible with water.
Sequence of Operations.
5. Inject the Acetone at a slow steady rate whilst holding the syringe firmly in place.
6. After vapour discharge has occurred, remove the syringe.
7. Withdraw the glass slide from the platform.
The filter should now be clear. If not, or it is only partially cleared, repeat steps 3 to 6.
8. Wait a few minutes for the Acetone to evaporate.
9, Using a micro pipette or dropper to apply a drop of Triacetin to the centre of the cleared filter.
10. Cover the filter with a cover slip.
11. Place the slide on to the heater pad and leave for approx. ten minutes.
The filter can now be analysed / counted.
WARNING
Beware of the following parts which will be hot to the touch: Outlet tube and the heater pad.
EC Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that the Acetone Vaporiser referred to above conforms to the following standards:
EN 50081-1 : 1992 EN 50082-1 : 1992 EN 61010-1 : 1993
Order Numbers
Acetone Vaporiser 240 V Model: P112041 Acetone Vaporiser 110 V Model:
P112041
1. Plug into mains power.
The unit operates on 240 V, or 110 V a.c. depending which model has been ordered.
The amber neon lamp is lit, indicating power on.
After approximately one minute the green neon lamp will light, indicating that the unit is ready
for use.
N.B. The green neon lamp will alternate between being lit and off. This is normal, and the unit
can be used in this mode.
2. Place a glass slide and filter on to the slide platform.
The slide platform can be adjusted, allowing the distance from vapour outlet to be set by the
user.
3. Draw approximately 0.3 - 0.4 ml of Acetone into the syringe.
4. Insert the syringe into the hole in the top plate.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1234 844 100 Fax: +44 (0) 1234 841 490 E-mail: info@casellagroup.com
Regent House, Wolseley Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7JY, U.K.
17 Old Nashua Road #15, Amherst, NH 03031, U.S.A.
Toll Free: +1 800 366 2966 Fax: +1 603 672 8053 E-mail: info@casellausa.com
www.casellagroup.com
CASELLA CEL
Web: www.casellagroup.com
CASELLA USA
Web: www.casellausa.com
Think environment Think Casella
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