MicroBlock™ Distillation System
Operation & Instruction Manual
MicroBlock-V
System with
Cyanide
Glassware
MicroBlock-R
System with
Ammonia
Glassware
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Copyright Environmental Express, Inc, July 2013
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Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a MicroBlock from Environmental
Express. We pride ourselves on providing
innovative products designed to improve accuracy, efficiency,
and safety in your laboratory. Please take
some time to read your product manual before using your MicroBlock.
As always, our Technical Sales and Technical Support Teams are available to assist with any questions you have regarding our products.
Best Regards,
Al Jurgela
Chief Executive Officer
Environmental Express, Inc.
Contents:
General Information
Warranty |
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Safety Information |
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Getting Started |
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Parts Included |
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MICROBLOCKTM Glassware, Parts and Systems |
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Unpacking and Setup |
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Instrument Controls and Description |
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Wiring Diagram |
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Simplified Temperature Controller Instructions |
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Manual and Automatic Operation |
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MicroBlock™ Distillations: |
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Total Cyanide Method |
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Cyanide Glassware Illustration |
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Total Ammonia Method |
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Ammonia Glassware Illustration |
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Total Recoverable Phenolics |
15-17 |
Phenolics Glassware Illustration |
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Troubleshooting |
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Limited Warranty
The MicroBlock from Environmental Express, Inc. is guaranteed to heat, hold temperature, and adequately perform specified laboratory distillations for a period of one year from the date of shipment. This warranty extends to parts, labor, and any approved transportation charges. This warranty applies only to damage or failure caused by normal laboratory use.
Environmental Express, Inc. makes no other warranty, expressed or implied for this product with respect to merchantability, fitness for a particular use or any other matter. Environmental Express, Inc. is not liable for any consequential or compensatory damages arising from use of, or in conjunction with this product. The maximum liability shall be the invoice price of this product.
Repair Policy
Under Warranty Repair
If the MicroBlock should fail to operate within the warranty period (one year from date of shipment) Environmental Express, Inc. will repair and ship it back to the customer at our expense. The remainder of the warranty period will be honored from the original ship date. Environmental Express, Inc. will bear the cost of ground transportation both to and from the customer’s location, and bear the cost of any parts, labor and cleanup required.
However, if it is determined that the damage to the MicroBlock was caused by negligence or improper use, this warranty will not apply. The warranty is also void if the system is used beyond its intended purpose or in the event of any unauthorized repair. In such cases, reasonable and customary repair charges will apply. Repair charges will be quoted prior to work being done.
Note: This warranty does not apply to any glassware associated with the MicroBlock.
Out of Warranty Repair
If the MicroBlock fails after the warranty period has lapsed, the repair procedure is as follows:
First, notify an Environmental Express, Inc. customer service representative of product’s failure and place an order for repair. Whenever possible, our customer service technician will walk you through possible troubleshooting scenarios which may enable you to repair your block on site.
If on-site repair is not possible, the customer may return the non-working unit to Environmental Express, Inc. using appropriate shipping containers and insurance. Repair charges will be assessed and estimated prior to work being done. Repair charges will include all freight costs as well as reasonable and customary charges for parts and labor. A loaner MicroBlock MAY be available during the repair period. There are only a limited number of these units. A reasonable charge for “cleanup” will be charged if a loaner is issued. The customer will be responsible for all shipping charges associated with a loaner unit.
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MicroBlockTM Safety Information
1.The Environmental Express MicroBlock should be set up and operated in a chemical fume hood with a face velocity of not less than 100 CFM.
2.Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable for use with caustic and corrosive materials.
3.Do not operate the MicroBlock in the vicinity of combustible material.
4.Be certain the MicroBlock power cord is properly grounded by consulting your in-house electrician.
5.During operation the surfaces around the heater assembly will get HOT. Do not touch the outer surface.
6.Do not move the MicroBlock system while hot.
7.Do not attempt to operate the MicroBlock system over 190°C.
8.Allow the MicroBlock to cool for 20 minutes before removing glassware. Separation of the “hot” glassware components could result in bumping, boil over, and/or spraying of hot corrosive/caustic materials.
9.Review Material Safety Data Sheets for all materials used or generated during the operation of the MicroBlock. Avoid breathing any vapors that may come off of the MicroBlock system, they may be harmful or fatal.
10.Water and vacuum (if used) should be continued until the MicroBlock has cooled down to prevent boil over. The electric cord should be kept plugged into its outlet until the unit has cooled down.
11.If boil over does occur during operation of the MicroBlock operation, immediately wipe the system down with neutralizing solution, such as a mild solution of sodium bicarbonate.
12.Unplug the MicroBlock from the outlet prior to cleaning exterior surfaces. Wipe with damp sponge or towel after each use, first with mild sodium bicarbonate or similar solution followed by Dl or distilled water. Avoid solutions on or near the controls.
13.If a MicroBlock system with a vacuum is used, install an excess gas trap in the vacuum line to remove excess vapors.
14.Use micro-porous boiling chips in each distillation flask to prevent bumping.
15.It is recommended that a tray or petri dishes be used under the drain outlets to catch any spills from boil over and/or breakage.
Note: The above list contains some basic recommendations and safety precautions. By no measure should this list be considered complete. More rigorous enhanced precautions may be necessary while operating this equipment.
Please consult your Safety Manager and Material Safety Data Sheets prior to operating this equipment.
Contact Environmental Express Inc. if there are any questions. User assumes all liability for damages arising from the operation of this equipment.
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Getting Started |
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Parts Included
MICROBLOCK HEATING UNIT
Includes:
Heater Block, Temperature Controller with Timer, Fuse Holder with 15 amp Fuse, Flowmeter, Power Relay, Fan with Thermostat, Water Manifold with Quick Disconnect Fittings, High Temperature Switch and
Glass Breakage Drain Outlets.
VACUUM FRONT SECTION
Includes:
(if purchased for cyanide operation) Vacuum Valves, Vacuum Barbs and Vacuum Manifold.
If purchased for ammonia/phenol/fluoride operation only, vacuum components are not included.
MANUAL
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Operating Instructions with Wiring Diagram and Temperature Controller Operating Instructions.
COMPLETE TUBING SET
Includes:
20 Water Manifold-to-Cold Finger Tubes with Quick Disconnect fittings, 10 Reaction Flask-to-Absorption Impinger Tubes (if cyanide glassware purchased), 10 Absorption Flask-to-Vacuum Tubes (if cyanide glassware purchased), 1 Manifold Water Inlet Tube, 1 Manifold Water Drain Tube and 1 Vacuum Tube (if cyanide glassware purchased).
GLASSWARE
Includes:
(if cyanide glassware purchased), 20 Reaction/Absorption Flasks, 10 Distillation Heads, 10 Cold Fingers and 10 Absorption Impingers. Includes (if Ammonia/Phenol/Fluoride glassware purchased), 10 Reaction Tubes, 10 Distillation Heads, 10 Cold Fingers, 10 Receiver Tubes, 10 Ammonia Outlet Tubes and 10 Phenol/Fluoride Outlet Tubes.
BOILING CHIPS:
Includes:
A small sample of boiling chips, Environmental Express # C5249.
Parts Not Included
TRAY OR PETRI DISHES:
It is recommended that a tray or two petri dishes or equal be used under the drain outlets.
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MICROBLOCKTM Glassware and Parts
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C5012 |
MicroBlcok-V Cyanide Reaction/Absorption Flask |
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C5012 |
MicroBlock-V Cyanide Reaction/Absorption Flask |
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C5210 |
Cold Finger for Distillation Glassware |
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C5212 |
Cyanide Glassware for MicroBlock, 1 Unit w/out tubing |
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C5213 |
Ammonia/Phenol Pierced Cap, 10pk |
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C5214 |
Ammonia/Phenol Glassware for MicroBlock |
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C5214B |
Ammonia/Phenol Reaction Tube |
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C5216 |
Cyanide Distillation Head, Style 2 |
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C5217 |
Absorption Impinger for Cyanide |
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C5218 |
PTFE-Faced Septas for Distillation Cap, 20pk |
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C5219 |
Ammonia/Phenol Distillation Head |
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C5221 |
Tubing & Quick Connect Fittings for 10 Sets Cn Glass |
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C5222 |
Tubing & Quick Connect Fittings for 10 Sets Glassware |
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C5225 |
Silicon Sealing Ring, 10pk |
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C5226 |
Outlet Tube for Ammonia Distillation |
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C5227 |
Outlet Tube for Phenol |
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C5228 |
Receiver Tube for Ammonia/Phenol Distillation |
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C5229 |
Absorption Impinger |
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C5249 |
MicroBlock Carbon Boiling Chips, 8oz |
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C5253 |
Upgrade Heater Mat Replacement Kit for MicroBlock |
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C5257 |
Replacement Fan for Microblock |
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C5260 |
Female Quick Disconnect Body for Water Manifold, 2pk |
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C5261 |
MicroBlock-V Needle Valve |
MICROBLOCKTM Ammonia/Phenol Systems
Item No. |
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C5203 |
MicroBlcok-V System with 10 sets Penol/Ammonia Glassware |
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C5230 |
MicroBlock R w/ 10 sets Phenol/Ammonia Glassware |
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C5231 |
MicroBlock R, Block only |
MICROBLOCKTM Cyanide Systems
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C5200 |
MicroBlcok-V System with 10 sets Cyanide Glassware |
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C5200-240 |
MicroBlock R w/ 10 sets Cyanide Glassware, 240V |
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C5201 |
MicroBlock V, Block only |
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