
CRUDE FIBER DIGESTION APPARATUS
Models 30001, 30002
(New Style)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Product designs are subject to change without notice
© 1997 Labconco Corporation
30023, Rev C / ECO 9302
Printed in U.S.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface...........................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction
Components Shipped.................................................................................................................. 5
General Description.................................................................................................................... 6
Component Identification........................................................................................................... 7
Installation
Location........................................................................................................................................... 8
Connections..................................................................................................................................... 8
Start-up - Check out ........................................................................................................................8
Dimensions...................................................................................................................................... 9
Normal Operation.......................................................................................................................... 10
Routine Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 11
Accessories.................................................................................................................................... 13
Wiring Diagram............................................................................................................................. 14
Warranty........................................................................................................................................ 15
Shipping Claims ............................................................................................................................ 16
Contacting Labconco..................................................................................................................... 17
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PREFACE
Thank you for displaying confidence in us by selecting a Labconco Crude Fiber
Digestion Apparatus. Our design engineers, assemblers and inspectors have utilized their skills
and years of experience to ensure that the new Labconco Crude Fiber Digestion Apparatus meets
our high standards of quality and performance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This manual should be read carefully by all the end users in order to become familiar with the
operation of the Crude Fiber Digestion Apparatus. Recommendations are made within the
manual to help you obtain maximum performance and life from your product.
We have included sections on initial set up, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting to
provide you with all the tools necessary to achieve maximum performance.
If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-821-5525 for assistance.
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Components Shipped
Carefully check the contents of the carton for damage that might have occurred in transit.
Do not discard the carton or packing material until all components have been checked against the
following component list and the equipment has been installed and tested.
As shipped, the carton should contain the following:
Catalog # Description
30001 Crude Fiber Apparatus 115V, 50/60 Hz
or
30002 Crude Fiber Apparatus 230V, 50/60 Hz
19350 Crude Fiber Beakers - 600 ml (12)
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General Description
The Labconco Crude Fiber Digestion apparatus is designed for single or multiple reflux
digestions of samples for crude fiber content according to methods prescribed by the Association
of Official Analytical Chemists (A.O.A.C.).
The following instructions outline the features, installations and maintenance of the
Crude Fiber Digestor Models 30001, 30002. This manual should be kept handy so that questions
of use or service can be answered.
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