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Environmental Express SimpleDist User Manual

SimpleDist™ System
Call 800.343.5319 or 843.881.6560 www.environmentalexpress.com
Call 800.343.5319 or 843.881.6560 www.environmentalexpress.com
Call 800.343.5319 or 843.881.6560 www.environmentalexpress.com
Operation & Instruction Manual
Copyright, Environmental Express, Inc, September 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a
SimpleDistTM System from
Environmental Express.
We pride ourselves on
providing innovative
products designed
to improve accuracy,
efciency, and safety
in your laboratory. Please take some
time to read your product manual
before using your SimpleDistTM.
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 Ofcer
Environmental Express, Inc.
Contents
General Information
Limited Warranty and Repair Policies 1 Parts and Supplies 2-3 Safety Information 4
Getting Started
Setup and Assembly 5
About Your HotBlock
TM
HotBlockTM Declaration of Conformity 6
HotBlockTM Information and Markings 7
HotBlockTM Unpacking and Installation 8
HotBlockTM Temperature Information 9
HotBlockTM Potential Hazards and Maintenance 10
Diagrams
Tubing Valve Assembly, Figure 1 11 Boiling Tube Assembly, Figure 2 12 Assembly Complete System, Figure 3 13
System Operation
Total Cyanide Distillation 14-15 Ammonia Distillation 15-16
Care and Maintenance of Your SimpleDist
TM
Circuitry Diagram 17
Troubleshooting SimpleDistTM 20
Troubleshooting Your BlockTM 21-21
HotBlock
TM
Replacement Parts 22
The C6000 SimpleDistTM Complete System is shown here. The 12-place Manifold Kit is also sold separately, C6210, and ts the 36-well SC100 HotBlockTM or the 12-place HotBlockTM, C6002.
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Pictured above, the 18-place SimpleDistTM Manifold Kit, C6200, ts the SC154 HotBlockTM.
Limited Warranty
The SimpleDistTM System from Environmental Express, Inc. is guaranteed to heat, hold temperature, and adequately perform specied 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, tness 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 Policies
Under Warranty Repair:
If the SimpleDistTM should fail to operate within the warranty period (one year from date of shipment) Environmental Express, Inc. will repair it 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 SimpleDistTM System 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.
Out of Warranty Repair:
If the SimpleDistTM System 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.
Note: This warranty does not apply to any glassware associated with the SimpleDistTM System.
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Product Information:
Item # Date of Purchase
HotBlockTM Serial # (if applicable)
If you ordered the C6000 please record the serial # of your HotBlockTM here for easy reference. Your serial # is located on the back of your HotBlock
TM
.
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Parts and Supplies
SimpleDistTM Complete System C6000
Parts and Supplies Included:
Description Catalog #
12-well HotBlockTM C6002
12-valve Manifold Kit C6210
SimpleDistTM Manual Includes operating Instructions with wiring diagram and temperature controller operating instructions.
12-well HotBlock
Parts and Supplies Included:
The 12-place HotBlockTM is a compact block for laboratories digesting small batches of 50mL samples. Each block comes with a specially designed 12-place polycarbonate tube rack (C6050) and has the same sturdy construction and features of our other HotBlockTM Systems.
Description Catalog #
Tube Rack For handling 12 boiling tubes simultaneously, polycarbonate C6050
Power Cord SC958
TM
C6002
12-valve Manifold Kit C6210
Parts and Supplies Included:
Description Catalog #
12-valve PVC Vacuum Manifold C6003B
Base Supports, 2 piece set C6007B
12 Flow Control Valves Push lock design, accepts 3/8" diameter tubing C6005 each
1 PVC Hose Barb for SCS, 1/4" C6160
12 Boiling Tubes 30mm x 200mm threaded boiling tubes marked at 50mL, borosilicate glass C6010 each
1 pack Collection Traps Disposable polystyrene C6100 100pk
1 pack Polypropylene Reagent Addition Tubes C6110 100pk
2 packs Caps 38mm open top closures C6120 6pk
2 packs Black Neoprene Washers C6120A 6pk
2 packs 2-Port Cap Inserts C6130 6pk
1 12-Piece Tubing Kit Tubing kits come with 12 lengths of tubing (3/8" OD X 1/4" ID). Six pieces of tubing are 8" and the other 6 are 10.25". The longer pieces
extend from the manifold valves to the front row of sample collection asks while the shorter lengths go to the back row of collection asks. Each length of tubing comes with a tubing adaptor and a barbed tting adaptor already inserted. C6142
Tubing Adaptors C6140 12pk
Barbed Tubing Adaptor C6006 6pk
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18-valve Manifold Kit C6200
Parts and Supplies Included:
Description Catalog #
18-valve PVC Vacuum Manifold C6007A
Base Supports, 2 pieces C6007B
18 Flow Control Valves C6005 each Push lock design, accepts 3/8" diameter tubing
1 PVC Hose Barb for SCS, 1/4" C6160
18 Boiling Tubes C6010 each 30 mm. x 200 mm. threaded boiling tubes marked at 50mL, borosilicate glass
1 pack Collection Traps C6100 100pk Disposable polystyrene
1 pack Polypropylene Reagent Addition Tubes C6110 100pk
3 packs Caps C6120 6pk 38 mm. open top closures
3 packs Black Neoprene Washers C6120A 6pk
3 packs 2-Port Cap Inserts C6130 6pk
2 12-Piece Tubing Kits C6142 Tubing kits come with 12 lengths of tubing (3/8" OD X 1/4" ID). Six pieces of tubing are 8" and the other 6 are 10.25". The longer pieces
extend from the manifold valves to the front row of sample collection asks while the shorter lengths go to the back row of collection f lasks. Each length of tubing comes with a tubing adaptor and a barbed tting adaptor already inserted.
Tubing Adaptors C6140
Barbed Tubing Adaptors C6006 6pk
Snip & Pour, 0.2N H2SO4 C7005 50x5mL
Snip & Pour, 1.25N NaOH C71155 50x5mL
Snip & Pour, 20g/L Boric Acid C7125 50x5mL
SimpleDist Manual
Includes operating Instructions with wiring diagram and temperature controller operating instructions.
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Safety Information
1. The Environmental Express SimpleDistTM System 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 SimpleDistTM System in the vicinity of combustible material.
4. Consult your in-house electrician to be certain the SimpleDist System power cord is properly grounded.
5. During operation the surfaces around the heater assembly will get HOT. Do not touch the outer surface.
6. Do not move the SimpleDistTM System while hot.
7. Do not attempt to operate the SimpleDistTM System block over 180°C.
8. Review Material Safety Data Sheets for all materials used or generated during the operation of the SimpleDistTM System.
Avoid breathing any vapors that may come off of the SimpleDistTM System; they may be harmful or fatal.
9. Vacuum should be continued until the SimpleDistTM System has cooled down and the collection trap is removed from the assembly.
10. The power should be kept plugged into its outlet until the unit has cooled down.
11. If boil over does occur during operation of the SimpleDistTM System operation, immediately wipe the system down with neutralizing solution, such as a mild solution of sodium bicarbonate.
12. Unplug the SimpleDistTM System from the outlet prior to cleaning exterior surfaces. Wipe with damp sponge or towel after each use, rst with mild sodium bicarbonate or similar solution followed by DI or distilled water. Avoid solutions on or near the controls.
13. Install an excess gas trap in the vacuum line to remove excess vapors.
14. Use of micro-porous boiling chips in each distillation ask may help to prevent bumping.
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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Setup and Assembly:
1. Unpack the heating unit and place it in a chemical fume hood with the temperature controller facing outward. (If you are purchasing a manifold kit to use with a previously purchased HotBlockTM, skip to step 2).
2. Unpack boiling asks. The boiling asks should be cleaned according to laboratory protocol and assembled in the SimpleDistTM block.
3. Unpack the bags of tubing which were packed with the heating unit.
4. Review the diagrams and familiarize yourself with parts, names, and locations of the parts for the chemistry you are doing.
5. Save original packaging material in a dry area for use if unit needs to be returned for service. Refer to warranty policy on page 1.
6. Assemble the vacuum manifold and base supports and then tighten 4" set screws using an 3/16" Allen wrench.
7. Place vacuum manifold containing ow control valves behind the heating block. Slide the manifold forward until base supports surround the heating block on both sides.
8. Connect vacuum tubing to the PVC barb located on the left leg of the vacuum manifold. An excess vapor trap containing NaOH solution may be inserted between the manifold and the vacuum source.
9. Open the C6142 Tubing Kit to nd the lengths of silicone tubing with tubing on one end and barbed tting adaptors into the other end. Depending on the manifold purchased, there are 6 or 9 long tubes for the front positions and 6 or 9 shorter tubes for the back positions. Insert the end with the barbed tting adaptors into the ow control valve. Pull back on the orange locking collar of the valve and then push the adaptor rmly into the valve.
Note: See Tubing Valve Assembly, Figure 1, page 12.
10. The glassware/plasticware for the SimpleDistTM System is assembled as follows:
a. Place a boiling tube into one of the left-most distillation block positions.
b. Place a washer (Catalog # 6120A) on top of a 2-port cap insert. Then, place a 2-port cap insert into one of the
closures (green cap).
Note: See Boiling Tube Assembly drawing, Figure 2, page 13.
c. Thread a closure/cap insert assembly onto the boiling tube.
d. Insert an assembled disposable reagent addition tube/tip into the smaller port on the cap insert.
e. Fit a collection trap into the larger top port of the cap insert.
f. Connect tubing/tubing adaptor onto the top of the collection trap.
g. Repeat steps A through F for the remaining glassware, working from left to right.
h. To remove the glassware, reverse the above procedure.
Note: See drawing #C6000, Figure 3, page 14, for complete assembly diagram.
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SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual About Your HotBlock
HotBlockTM Declaration of Conformity
The manufacturer,
Environmental Express 2345A Charleston Regional Parkway Charleston, SC 29492
declares that the following products,
HotBlockTM Catalog Numbers SC196, SC154, SC150, SC151, SC100, and C6002,
are in conformity with:
4000040
Standard for Safety Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1 General Requirements, UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, 2nd Edition, Issued 12 July, 2004 with revisions through and including 28 October, 2008; Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 2-010: Particular Requirements for Laboratory Equipment for the Heating of Materials, IEY 61010-2-010, 2nd Edition, Issued 1 June, 2003, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 2-010:Particular Requirements for Laboratory Equipment for the Heating of Materials, CSA C22.2.61010.2.01
TM
Signed: ________________________________________
Al Jurgela, Chief Executive Ofcer
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