Environmental Express Soil-Cell User Manual
Soil-Cell Extraction System
Operation & Instruction Manual
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Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual Contents
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Contents
General Information
About Your Soil-Cell System 1
Soil-Cell System Replacement Parts 2
Adaptation of EPA Method 3546 for Use with Your HotBlock
Method Adaptation / Recommended Surrogates and Consumables 3-4
About Your HotBlock
HotBlock Warranty Information / Record Your Product Information 5
HotBlock Declaration of Conformity 6
HotBlock Information and Markings 7
HotBlock Unpacking and Installation 7
HotBlock Temperature Information 8
HotBlock Potential Hazards and Maintenance 9
HotBlock Replacement Parts 9
Care and Maintenance of Your HotBlock
Circuitry Diagram 10
Troubleshooting Your Block 11-13
Al Jurgela
Chief Executive Ofcer
Environmental Express, Inc.
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Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual General Information
The Soil Extraction
Reference Cell is used
to monitor the internal
temperature of the
solvent during the
extraction process. This
cell can be used for
a sample extraction
and should follow
the same procedure
as the regular K8000
Soil Extraction Cell.
One reference cell
is provided
with each
complete
system.
Soil Extraction Cell Specications:
• Stainless Steel Body
• Aluminum Threaded Outer Cap
• Stainless Steel Inner Lid
with Rupture Seal
• Viton® O-ring
Soil Extraction Cells are designed to work with our 100mL HotBlocks.
Environmental Express, known for its innovative products, has developed the
Soil-CellTM System for the extraction of semi-volatile organic compounds in soil
samples. The Soil-CellTM System meets the requirements of the Performance Based
Measurement System established by the EPA and replaces microwave technology
with a HotBlockTM and stainless steel Soil Extraction Cells. Analytical results of a
CRM (Certied Reference Material) for PAH/BNA and TPH fell within the required
acceptance limits and were very reproducible. Real world soil samples were also
extracted using this procedure for PAH/BNA and PCB compounds and compared
to results achieved using SW846 Method 3545A. Results were comparable for both
groups of compounds.
The K8150 Soil-CellTM System features a 25-well HotBlockTM and accommodates 25
Soil Extraction Cells while the K8151 features a 35-well block and holds 35 cells.
Each system comes with the appropriate number of Soil Extraction Cells, one
Temperature Reference Cell and aluminum racks for easy handling.
Description Catalog #
Soil-Cell System, 25-Sample Capacity HotBlock and Racks K8150
Soil-Cell System, 35-Sample Capacity HotBlock and Racks K8151
Individual Soil Extraction Cell Complete, Each K8000
Temperature Reference Cell Complete, Each K8000R
Replacement parts, see page 2.
HotBlock Specications: K8150 K8151
Footprint: 15" x 15" 15" x 21.5"
Crated Size: 23" x 23" x 17" 26" x 23" x 17"
Weight: 42 lb. 59 lb.
Shipping Weight: 54 lb. 65 lb.
Electrical: 120VAC, 9A 120VAC, 13A
Sample Capacity: 25 35
Temperature Range: to 150ºC to 150ºC
Thermocouple: Type K Type K
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Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual General Information
Soil Extraction Cell, K8000
K8003
Threaded Outer Cap
K8002
Stainless Steel
Inner Lid
K8004
Viton® O-ring
Temperature
Reference Cell, K8000R
K8006
Thermometer for
Reference Cell
K8003R
Threaded Outer Cap
K8002R
Stainless Steel
Inner Lid
K8004
Viton® O-ring
Soil-Cell System Replacement Parts
Soil-Cell Systems
Description Catalog #
Soil-Cell System with 25-well HotBlockTM
Comes with 24 Soil Extraction Cells, one Reference Cell and one
10-place Aluminum Rack and one 15-place Aluminum Rack. K8150
Rack Set for K8150 K8008-25
Soil-Cell System with 35-well HotBlockTM
Comes with 34 Soil Extraction Cells, one Reference Cell and two
10-place Aluminum Racks and one 15-place Aluminum Rack. K8151
Rack Set for K8151 K8008-35
Soil Extraction Cell Parts
Description Quantity Catalog #
Soil Extraction Cell Complete Each K8000
Threaded Outer Cap Each K8003
Stainless Steel Inner Lid Each K8002
Viton® O-ring 25/pk K8004
Aluminum Foil Rupture Seal 100/pk K8007
25-Well HotBlockTM - SC150
35-Well HotBlockTM - SC151
Temperature Reference Cell Parts
Description Quantity Catalog #
Thermometer for Reference Cell Each K8006
Threaded Outer Cap for Reference Cell Each K8003R
Stainless Steel Inner Lid for Reference Cell Each K8002R
Viton® O-ring for Reference Cell 25/pk K8004
Aluminum Foil Rupture Seal 100/pk K8007
Individual Temperature Reference Cell Complete Each K8000R
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Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual Adaptation of EPA Method 3546
Adaptation of EPA SW846 Method 3546 for use with the Environmental Express HotBlock
1.0 Scope and Application
1.1 The following procedures have been written as an aid to EPA SW846
Method 3546 for use with the Environmental Express HotBlockTM. EPA
SW846 Method 3546 is a procedure for extracting water insoluble or
slightly water soluble organic compounds from soils, clays, sediments,
sludges, and other solid wastes. Prior to using this method, users are
advised to consult the determinative method for additional information
on quality control procedures, development of QC acceptance criteria,
calculations, and general guidance.
2.0 Apparatus and Materials
2.1 HotBlockTM for Sample Extraction – Model Numbers SC150 or SC151
2.2 Soil Extraction Cell, Complete Unit – Catalog# K8000
2.3 Soil Extraction Temperature Reference Cell Complete – Catalog# K8000R
2.4 Drying Agent such as Diatomaceous Earth or Sodium Sulfate
2.5 Extraction Solvents
2.6 Buchner Funnel
2.7 Filter Paper (Glass Fiber)
2.8 Surrogates
2.9 Standards
2.10 Vials
TM
3.0 HotBlockTM Procedure for Method 3546:
3.1 When practical, air dry the sample at room temperature for 48 hours
in a glass tray or on hexane-rinsed aluminum foil. Alternatively, mix
the sample with an equal volume of anhydrous sodium sulfate or
diatomaceous earth until a free-owing powder is obtained. A percent
dry weight should be performed on a separate aliquot of sample for the
percent dry weight calculation at the end of the analysis.
3.2 Weigh 10 – 30g of sample into the Soil Extraction Cell. Amount may vary
depending on individual laboratory needs.
3.3 Add approximately 30 mLs of solvent. (This method was validated using
Methylene Chloride. Other solvents may be used but must be validated
by the individual laboratory).
3.4 Add the surrogates and/or spikes listed in the determinative method to
each appropriate sample.
3.5 Place the stainless steel inner lid with Viton® O-ring in the Soil Extraction
Cell.
3.6 Hand-tighten the threaded outer cap onto the Soil Extraction Cell.
3.7 Heat the HotBlock to 130º C. This will yield an internal solvent
temperature of 100 – 115º C which is recommended by Method 3546.
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