Environmental Express LE1003, LE1002 Operation Manual
Heavy Duty LE Rotator Operation Manual
E N V I R O N M E N T A L E X P R E S S
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PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Item # LE1002/LE1003
Date of Purchase
LE Rotator Serial #
(Please record the serial # of your LE Rotator here for easy reference. Your serial
# is located on the back of your rotator.)
Copyright Environmental Express, Inc., January 2011
Introduction
Heavy Duty LE Rotator Manual
ongratulations on the purchase of
your Heavy Duty LE series rotator
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from Environmental Express. Each
unit is constructed from the finest
materials and quality components to
ensure many years of dependable
service.
The large 6.25" x 6.25" x 12.75"
stainless steel compartments on the LE
rotator accommodate most zero space
extractors and many styles of glass and
plastic bottles. The box-style design
offers a greater degree of safety than
other rotator designs.
The 12-position sample box is
constructed of 14-gauge stainless steel
welded and reinforced at all joints. The
drive shaft is a full 1" in diameter to
prevent any breakage, even with offcenter loads. Glass bottles containing
extraction fluid are shielded within the
stainless steel box, not rotating exposed
in your laboratory.
Rotators use Brother
120VAC (also available in 240VAC)
high-efficiency gear motors with selflubricating drive chains. Brother gear
motors are designed in accordance with
today’s most stringent industrial
standards to ensure longer service life
and increased reliability. These allhelical gears are among the quietest
available and have the very high surface
hardness required to ensure extended
wear resistance commonly associated
with EPA Method 1311.
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1/6hp, 60Hz,
A self-lubricating chain prevents
slippage and requires no maintenance.
Precise, constant speed control
(30rpm) is maintained during long
hours of continuous operation.
The advantage that stands out with
the LE Heavy Duty Rotator is the quiet,
consistent and dependable service this
well designed power system delivers.
Accessories available for use with
the Heavy Duty LE Rotator include:
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Compartment spacers/cushions
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A variety of bottles and extraction
devices
Heavy Duty LE1002/LE1003
Rotator Product Warranty:
The Environmental Express Heavy Duty LE
Rotators are warranted against defects in
materials and workmanship, when used in
accordance with applicable instructions for the
period of one year from the date of shipment.
This warranty extends to parts and labor, applies
only to damage or failure caused by normal
laboratory use and is limited to product repair.
If Environmental Express is unable to repair the
Rotator, the customer may, at his or her option,
receive a replacement or a full refund.
Environmental Express makes no other warranty,
expressed or implied, for this product with
respect to fitness for a particular use or any
other matter. Environmental Express is not liable
for any consequential or compensatory damages
arising from the use of, or in conjunction with
this product. The maximum liability shall be the
invoice price of the product.
Safety Precautions:
Please read this manual carefully. It contains valuable information that will
prevent damage to the machine and/or serious bodily injury to personnel.
CAUTION
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Always stay clear of rotating parts!
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Failure to read and practice these safety
precautions could result in serious damage to
equipment and/or cause serious bodily injury to
operating personnel.
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Do not attempt to use this equipment if you are
not familiar with the dangerous characteristics it offers.
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This unit can develop significant torque. IT CAN HURT
YOU. Do not allow clothing or long hair near an
operating unit.
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Never remove protective guards. Failure to comply
could cause serious damage to equipment and/or
serious bodily injury — including electrocution.
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All repairs should be performed by a qualified
technician.
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Basic Operating Procedures
Heavy Duty LE Rotator Manual
Please read this manual before plugging in your unit.
Placement of Your LE Rotator:
t is important that your rotator is
situated in a safe, cool and dry
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environment. The rotator weighs in
excess of 172 pounds. With this in
consideration, a solid structure such as
a counter top is an ideal location. If a
sturdy counter top is not available
place the unit directly on the floor.
The unit should be placed far enough
away from the front edge of the
counter to avoid possible contact with
passersby.
Caution: Never allow the power cord
to come into contact with rotating
components.
The use of extension cords should
be avoided if at all possible. The unit
should be placed close enough to a
grounded electrical outlet to enable use
of the factory power cord. If it is
impossible to avoid use of an extension
cord, make sure that you use a threeprong 14 AWG cord (or larger, i.e. 12
AWG) only. Using too small of an
extension cord will cause the cord to
become very hot thus becoming a fire
risk. Failure to comply could also cause
serious damage to the electrical
components of your rotator and would
void your warranty.
Basic Operating Procedures:
nce you have read this manual
thoroughly, ensure that the power
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switch is in the OFF position and
that all obstacles and personnel are
clear of the unit. Plug the power cord
into a 120VAC (LE1002) or 240VAC
(LE1003) outlet, as described in the
previous section. Turn the unit on to
confirm operation. The switch should
always glow amber during operation.
Refer to the troubleshooting section of
this manual if the unit does not operate.
To load the compartments, turn the
latch counterclockwise to release
tension. Open the lid and load the
compartments to suit your needs.
Caution:
It is important to offset your load
(Refer to figure 1). For example, when
you are loading a 12-place unit, and
you have 6 bottles to load, avoid
putting all six bottles on the front or
back side of the box. Put the first bottle
in the back left compartment, the
second bottle in the second front
compartment, the third bottle in the
third back compartment and so on.
By doing this, you will reduce the
stress on the geared components thus
allowing your rotator to last much
longer.
Figure 1, proper
loading sequence
Rotator Specifications—
Dimensional Information: LE1002/LE1003 (12-place) 24.5"W x 43.6"L
Weight: 172lb.
Shipping Weight: 262lb. Delivery by truck only.
Electrical: Gearmotor LE1002 — Brother 1/6 HP/120VAC/60Hz/1.7AMP (FL)
Gearmotor LE1003 — Brother 1/6 HP/240VAC/50Hz/.8 AMP (FL)
Switch/Circuit Breaker — 15AMP Integral Unit
Capacitor LE 1002 — 120 VAC/24µF (+10 to -5%)
Capacitor LE1003 — 240 VAC/6µF (+10 to -5%)
Bearings: NTN
Drive Components: Synchronous Self Lubricating Chain
Rotating Box and Guard: Custom Fabricated from type 304 Stainless Steel.
Frame: Custom Fabricated from Mild Steel Components.
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Sealed Ball, Maintenance Free, Heavy Duty Flanged.
Synchronous Timing Sprockets
Paint and Prime Coat, Chemical Resistant Two-Part Industrial Enamel.
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