Labconco FlaskScrubber Vantage Series Glassware Washers User Manual

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User’s Manual

FlaskScrubber Vantage Series

Glassware Washers

Model 4540031

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Warranty

Labconco provides a warranty on all parts and factory workmanship. The warranty includes areas of defective material and workmanship, provided such defect results from normal and proper use of the equipment.

The warranty for all Labconco products will expire one year from date of installation or two years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner, except the following;

Purifier® Logic® Biological Safety Cabinets and PuriCare® Lab Animal Research Stations carry a three-year warranty from date of installation or four years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner.

SteamScrubber® & FlaskScrubber® Glassware Washers carry a two-year warranty from date of installation or three years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner.

Blood Drawing Chairs carry a ten year warranty.

Carts carry a lifetime warranty.

Glassware is not warranted from breakage when dropped or mishandled.

This limited warranty covers parts and labor, but not transportation and insurance charges. In the event of a warranty claim, contact Labconco Corporation or the dealer who sold you the product. If the cause is determined to be a manufacturing fault, the dealer or Labconco Corporation will repair or replace all defective parts to restore the unit to operation. Under no circumstances shall Labconco Corporation be liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages of any kind. This statement may be altered by a specific published amendment. No individual has authorization to alter the provisions of this warranty policy or its amendments. Lamps and filters are not covered by this warranty. Damage due to corrosion or accidental breakage is not covered.

Returned or Damaged Goods

Do not return goods without the prior authorization from Labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. If your shipment was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier. Labconco Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages.

The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed with the delivery carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.

Limitation of Liability

The disposal and/or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by various federal, state, or local regulations. All users of this equipment are required to become familiar with any regulations that apply in the user’s area concerning the dumping of waste materials in or upon water, land, or air and to comply with such regulations. Labconco Corporation is held harmless with respect to user’s compliance with such regulations.

Contacting Labconco Corporation

If you have questions that are not addressed in this manual, or if you need technical assistance, contact

Labconco’s Customer Service Department or Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-821-5525 or 1-816-333-8811, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Central Standard Time.

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ABLE	F	ONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION			1
Safety Symbols			1
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES			3
Hot Water Requirements			3
Purified Water Requirements			3
Electrical Requirements			4
Drain Requirements			4
Space Requirements			5
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED			6
Unpacking Your Glassware Washer			7
Washer Components			7
Removing the Shipping Skid			8
Washer Installation			8
Installing the Leveling Feet			8
Leveling the Washer			9
Centering the Washer Door			10
Connecting the Water Services			10
Connecting the Hot Water Supply			10
Connecting the Purified Water Supply			11
Connecting the Drain Hose			13
Connecting the Power Supply			15
Connecting a Cable for Monitoring Washer Operation			17
Controller Set Up			17
Testing Your Washer			18
Running the Diagnostics			18
Filling & Purging the Liquid Detergent & Neutralizing
Acid Rinse Dispense Systems			20
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR WASHER			22
Arranging the Washer Racks			22
The FlaskScrubber Spindle Rack			22
Loading Glassware into the FlaskScrubber			23

The Detergent Dispenser	24
Filling the Neutralizing Acid Dispenser	26
Selecting an Operating Cycle	26
Programming and Starting a Wash Cycle	27
Interrupting a Wash Cycle	29
Alarms	29
RS-232 Computer Connection	30
CHAPTER 5: MAINTAINING YOUR WASHER	35
Maintaining the Stainless Steel Interior	35
Maintaining the Air Gap in Drain	36
Maintaining the Water Fill Valve	36
Cleaning the Sump Filter Screen	37
Replacing the HEPA Filter	38
Maintaining the Conductivity Sensor	39
CHAPTER 6: MODIFYING YOUR WASHER	41
Installing the Optional Upper Spindle Rack	41
Removing the Optional Upper Rack	43
Adjusting the Height of the Optional Upper Rack	44
Installing Optional Pipet Inserts in a FlaskScrubber	44
Installing Small Spindles	46
Installing Optional Inserts into the Spindle Rack	46
Installing the Optional Cool Drain Water Kit	47
CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING	49
APPENDIX A: GLASSWARE WASHER ACCESSORIES	56
Consumables	63
APPENDIX B: GLASSWARE WASHER DIMENSIONS	64
APPENDIX C: GLASSWARE WASHER SPECIFICATIONS	66
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY	70

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco FlaskScrubber® Vantage Series® Glassware Washer. It is configured to be a freestanding model but may be easily modified for undercounter installations.

Your Labconco Glassware Washer is designed and manufactured to thoroughly clean your laboratory glassware and accessories and complies with NSF/ANSI 3 standards for sanitization. You can select pre-programmed wash cycles or program customized wash cycles to meet your requirements.

The Glassware Washer graphic display provides operational information. A window and light in the door allow you to visually monitor the operation of your washer. Wash cycles may be programmed to provide steam and the use of purified water in the rinse cycles, allowing you to choose the best conditions for cleaning your glassware.

Safety Symbols

Your Glassware Washer was designed with safety in mind, however conditions may exist that could be hazardous.

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Throughout this manual potentially hazardous conditions are identified using the following words and symbols.

It is important that you understand the warnings listed throughout this manual before you operate the Glassware Washer.

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CHAPTER 2

PREREQUISITES

Before you install the Glassware Washer, prepare your site for installation. Carefully examine the location where you intend to install the Glassware Washer. You must be certain that the area is level and of solid construction. In addition, a hot water source, a drain, a purified water source (if applicable), and an electrical source must be located near the installation site. A cold water source is required when the optional Cool Drain Water Kit is installed.

Refer to Appendix C: Glassware Washer Specifications for complete Glassware

Washer electrical and environmental conditions, specifications and requirements.

Hot Water Requirements

An existing hot water supply may be used as the hot water source for your Glassware Washer. Labconco recommends the inlet water temperature to be greater than 120°F (49°C) to fully activate powdered detergents and raise the glassware temperature to achieve fast and complete drying. Hotter water will produce better washing results.

Water pressure must be between 20-120 psi (138-827 kPa) at the washer and provide a minimum of 1.25 gallons (4.7 liters) per minute flow rate.

A shut-off valve should be installed in the water supply line plumbed to the washer. The hot water inlet valve on the Glassware Washer is equipped with a female 3/8" NPT fitting. A compression fitting is provided that connects to .375" (9.53mm) OD copper tubing.

Purified Water Requirements

To use purified water for the rinse cycles, a purified water supply is required. The washer can be connected to an in-house, pressurized, purified water tap; a water purification system; or a non-pressurized purified water container.

The purified water system must be provided with supply piping of sufficient size to permit at least 0.9 gallons (3.4 liters) per minute of flow. Tubing with an internal diameter of at least .375" (9.53 mm) is recommended. The purified water

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inlet valve on the washer is equipped with a plastic hose barb connection to accommodate .375" (9.53 mm) ID flexible plastic or rubber hose. Use a spring or band hose clamp to secure the hose to the hose barb connection. The hose barb connection may be removed from the valve to expose a male 3/4" - 11-1/2 NH hose coupling. Rigid plastic, tin-lined, or stainless steel tubing and fitting can be connected to the washer fitting.

An optional Connection Kit (Labconco P/N 4592200) is available for connecting

.375" (9.53mm) OD plastic tubing to the purified water inlet valve. The purified water system connections must be airtight to prevent the washer pump from pulling air instead of water.

If the purified water is stored in a carboy, at least 3.4 gallons (13 liters) must be available for each rinse. If all the purified water is not available at the start of a wash cycle, but instead is produced concurrently with the wash cycle, the production rate must permit at least 0.9 gallon (3.4 liters) per minute to be delivered to the washer.

Electrical Requirements

The Glassware Washer should be hard-wired directly into a junction box using conduit. A 20 Amp circuit breaker or fuse is required.

The Glassware Washer is designed to operate at 230 VAC, single phase. It will operate safely at nominal 208 VAC, however the heater output will be significantly degraded as the operating voltage drops below 230V. It is recommended that if the voltage is low that a boost transformer is used.

Drain Requirements

The drain hose, .57" (1.45 cm) ID is installed during manufacture. The hose provides a flexible coupling to the building drain piping and can be secured with a spring or band hose clamp. (A band hose clamp is provided with the washer.)

Tubing or pipe, 5/8" (1.6 cm) ID or larger, should be provided for the building drain. The use of an air gap is strongly recommended to prevent siphoning of wastewater into the washer.

Do not reduce the size of the drain plumbing.

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Space Requirements

If your Glassware Washer will be installed undercounter, you must ensure the undercounter opening is the proper size to accommodate the washer. The dimensions are shown in Appendix B.

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CHAPTER 3

GETTING STARTED

Now that the site for your Glassware Washer is properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect, install, and test your washer.

You may need common plumbing and electrical installation tools in addition to a 9/16" wrench, a flat-blade screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, and a carpenter level to complete the instructions in this chapter.

!carton allows for lifting with a mechanical lift truck or hand truck. If you must lift the washer manually, use at least two (2) persons and follow safe lifting guidelines.The Glassware Washer weighs over 225 lbs. (102 Kg). The

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Unpacking Your Glassware Washer

Carefully unpack your Glassware Washer and inspect it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If your Glassware Washer is damaged, notify the delivery carrier immediately and retain the entire shipment intact for inspection by the carrier.

The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed with the delivery carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.

Do not discard the carton or packing material for your Glassware Washer until you have checked all of the components and installed and tested the Glassware Washer.

NOTE: Do not return goods without the prior authorization of Labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. If your Glassware Washer was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier. Labconco Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damage.

Do not remove the washer from its shipping skid until it is ready to be placed into its final location. Move the washer by placing a flat, low dolly under the shipping skid.

Washer Components

Verify that the components listed are present and undamaged.

Catalog #	Washer Description
4540031	FlaskScrubber Vantage Series Glassware Washer – 230 V with
	window with lower spindle rack
Plus the Following Loose Parts:
Part #	Component Description
4584600	Lower Spindle Rack with 36 Spindles
1879801	Leveling Feet (4)
4593300	User Manual
1488800	Clamp (1)
4522500	LabSolutions Powder Detergent with MSDS – 6 ounces (175 grams)
1410700	Water Connector (1)
1448700	Coupling & Sleeve (1)
4525200	Spindle – Small (10)
4414703	Clip – Spindle (10)
4425101	Plug – Spindle (36)

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If you did not receive one or more of the components listed for your washer, or if any of the components are damaged, contact Labconco Corporation immediately for further instructions.

Removing the Shipping Skid

After you verify the washer components, move your washer to the location where you want to install it. Then, follow the steps listed below to remove the shipping skid from your washer.

To remove the shipping skid:

1.Remove accessories and loose items from inside the washer. Cut tie wraps and remove racks.

2.Gently place the washer on its back, positioning the washer on the shipping carton or other cushioning material.

3.Remove the four screws fastening the skid to the washer.

4.Retain the shipping skid until you test the various features of the washer.

Washer Installation

After you remove the skid from your washer, you must install leveling feet on the bottom of the washer.

Installing the Leveling Feet

1.Locate the holes on the bottom of the washer where the four skid-fastening screws were previously attached.

2.Thread the four leveling feet into the holes.

3.Carefully move the washer into an upright position. Be careful to distribute the weight evenly on the leveling feet when setting the washer upright.

4.Reinstall racks.

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Leveling the Washer

After you have installed the leveling feet, level the washer by adjusting the leveling feet.

1.Position the washer in its final installed location.

2.Place a carpenter level on the washer in the positions shown.

3. Turn the four leveling feet, as needed, to level the washer.

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If the Glassware Washer is installed undercounter, level it side-to-side by placing a short level on the inside top edge of the door. See the figure below for the placement of the level on the washer. Check the level front to back by placing a level on the rail that the lower rack slides on.

Centering the Washer Door

When the washer is level, check the operation of the washer door for alignment with the washer tank. If the door is not centered in the opening, you must center the door by adjusting the corresponding leveling foot. (For example, if the door hits the right side of the tank, raise the right front corner of the washer. If the door hits the left side of the tank, raise the left front corner of the washer.)

Connecting the Water Services

A hot water supply must be attached to your Glassware Washer. In addition, a purified water source must be connected to your washer if pure water rinses will be required.

Connecting the Hot Water Supply

To prevent valve clogging, thoroughly flush the hot water lines for your hot water supply source prior to connecting the washer to the water lines. The water supply valve to which the hot water supply is connected is located on the back of the washer base. The back panel must be removed to access the valve.

You must provide the plumbing fittings and components needed to connect the hot water supply source. The washer hot water supply valve is equipped with a compression fitting for a .375" (9.53 mm) OD tube.

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To connect the hot water supply:

1.Be certain the hot water supply piping has been thoroughly flushed prior to connecting it to the washer. Debris in the piping can clog the washer valve.

2.Make the necessary plumbing connections to properly connect the hot water supply to the washer.

3.It may be necessary to place a loop in the supply tube to allow the washer to be slid in or out of its operating position. Be careful not to kink the water supply tube when the washer is placed into its final location. If kinking occurs, it may be necessary to replace the straight fitting on the valve with an elbow.

Washer Back View

Connecting the Purified Water Supply

To prevent valve and pump clogging, flush all of the water lines for your purified water supply source prior to connecting the washer to the water lines. The valve to which the purified water supply must be connected is located on the back of the washer base. The back panel must be removed to access the valve. Refer to the previous figure.

The purified water inlet valve is equipped with a plastic hose barb connection to accommodate .375" (9.53 mm) ID flexible plastic or rubber hose. The hose connection may be removed from the valve to expose a male 3/4" – 11-1/2 NH hose coupling. Rigid plastic, tin-lined, or stainless steel tubing and fittings may be connected to the washer fitting.

At least 0.9 gallon (3.4 liters) per minute of purified water flow is required. At least 3.4 gallons (12.9 liters) of purified water must be available for each pure rinse. A .375" (9.5 mm) ID pipe is the minimum recommended.

If you do not use purified water during the rinse cycles, you may disable the purified water pump. Refer to Controller Set-Up in this section.

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To connect the purified water supply:

1.Make certain the purified water supply piping has been thoroughly flushed prior to connecting it to the washer.

2.Make the necessary plumbing connections to properly connect the purified water supply to the washer.

NOTE: If the purified water source is a carboy, complete steps 3 and 4.

3.Connect the purified water source through either the top or the bottom of the carboy, as illustrated in the following figures. If the purified water supply feeds directly from the carboy top, make certain the hose is submerged under the water line. Attach a weight to the end of the tubing to keep it from floating on top of the water and possibly allowing air into the system.

4.Make certain the top of the carboy is vented to permit proper flow from the carboy to the washer. Make certain that all of the connections on the purified water system are air tight. The pump must not pull air instead of water. Make certain the supply hose is not crimped.

Example of a Bottom Feed Connection

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Example of a Top Feed Connection

Connecting the Drain Hose

Before continuing with this section, be certain that your drain meets the requirements detailed in Drain Requirements in Chapter 2: Prerequisites.

Be certain you conform to all local plumbing codes when you route and connect the drain.

The drain hose is installed at the factory. The hose provides a flexible coupling to the drain piping and can be secured with a spring or band hose clamp. (A band hose clamp is provided with your washer.)

Tubing or pipe 5/8" (1.6 cm) ID or larger should be used for the drain.

Do not route the drain to an elevation more than 36" (91 cm) above the pump discharge. Do not reduce the size of the drain plumbing.

Do not remove the hose from the clamp on the rear of the glassware washer.

The use of an air gap is strongly recommended for all installations to prevent the siphoning of wastewater into the washer.

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The drain piping can be routed to either a sink or a floor drain. If you route the drain piping to a sink drain without using an air gap, the highest point of the drain pipe must be above the highest water level in the sink, as shown below.

If an air gap is not used, the drain line must be elevated above the water level of the sink.

If you route the drain piping to a sink drain and use an air gap, refer to the figure below for the placement of the air gap.

Air gap

Drain line

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If you route the drain piping to a floor drain, refer to the figure below for placement of the drain tubing and trap.

Drain trap

Connecting the Power Supply

Before continuing with this section, be certain your power supply meets the requirements specified on the washer data plate and in Electrical Requirements in Chapter 2: Prerequisites. Washers should be hard-wired directly into a junction box. Refer to the figure below and follow the steps below to connect your washer to the appropriate power source.

Be certain that you check and conform to all local electrical codes. Do not disturb any internal wiring in the washer.

If you are connecting to certain legs of a 3-phase power system to obtain singlephase power, be sure to consult a professional to insure codes/standards are followed. These professionals can determine the appropriate connections for either a Wye or Delta connected power source.

The supply circuit must consist of number 12 AWG 3-wire cable or heavier. Washers must be connected to a dedicated service with a 20 amp circuit breaker or fuse. Wire must comply with all local electrical codes. Type THW or THWN wire may be used if it complies.

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To connect the electrical supply:

1. Remove 2 screws on each side of the middle panel.

2.Pull the middle panel forward and remove it.

3.Remove the lower panel on the washer front by removing the two screws located at the bottom of the panel.

4.Remove the cover over the electrical junction box by removing the two screws.

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5.Make sure electrical power is turned off before making any connections.

6.Attach customer-supplied power wires to the brown and blue wires, using wire connectors. Customer-supplied wires must be clamped to the hole where they pass through the rear of the junction box, if prescribed by local codes. If it is necessary to use a bushing with an integral clamp at the inlet to the junction box, remove the plastic bushing supplied with the washer before installing the new customer supplied bushing.

7.Connect the customer-supplied ground wire to the green screw.

8.Replace the cover on the electrical junction box.

9.Replace the lower panel and middle panel on the washer.

Connecting a Cable for Monitoring Washer Operation

The operation of the Glassware Washer can be monitored using a computer. See RS-232 Computer Connection in Chapter 4. If the Glassware Washer will be installed under a counter, the cable that connects the Glassware Washer to the computer should be connected to the Glassware Washer prior to placing the washer in its final location. The Glassware Washer output connector is located on the back of the washer near the bottom on the left side.

Controller Set-Up

The washer control system has been set at the factory to agree with the configuration of the washer as it was shipped. The control may be customized or modified if certain optional accessories are added.

To set up the washer control:

1.Locate the control panel on the front of the washer.

2.Press and hold the ▼ button and close the handle of the washer by sliding the door latch knob to the right. Hold for 5 seconds.

3.The display will show the SET UP screen.

4.The > on the left side will highlight TEMP UNITS.

5.Press ◄ or ► buttons to select either °F or °C which will be used on the display to set and monitor temperature.

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6.Press the ▼ button and DI PUMP ENABLE will highlight.

7.Press ◄ or ► buttons to YES or NO. This allows the pure water valve and pump to be disabled if pure water will not be used for rinse cycles and prevents inadvertently programming a cycle to have pure rinses.

8.Press the ▼ button and LIGHT will be highlighted on the display.

9.Press ◄ or ► to cause the light inside the tank to be turned on or off while the door is latched.

10.Press the ▼ button and FACTORY RESET will be highlighted on the display.

11.Press the ◄ or ► to select YES to erase all program set points entered by the user and to restore all set points that were active when the washer was shipped.

12.Press RUN to save all settings.

Testing Your Washer

Now that you have made the required water and electrical connections to your washer, a series of diagnostic steps are provided in this section to test the operation of the washer.

Before turning on the washer, make certain the water is turned on and no packing material remains inside the washer.

If the washer is interrupted in the middle of the diagnostic steps, wait 4 to 5 seconds before opening the washer door to prevent hot water from splashing out. The hot water and steam from the washer may cause scalding.

Running the Diagnostics

To ensure your washer is operating properly, perform the diagnostics procedure detailed below, which will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Refer to the figure below to familiarize yourself with the control panel before you begin the procedure.

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To run the diagnostics test:

1.Press the ▲ button on the control panel and close the door and slide the door latch to the right. Hold for 5 seconds.

2.The display will show the Diagnostics screen and the indicator on the left side will point to TAP WATER VALVE.

3.Press either the ► or ◄ button to turn the tap water valve ON. Tap water

should enter the washer. Allow water to enter for approximately 1 minute. Press either the ► or ◄ button to turn the water off.

4.Press the ▼ button and the arrow on the display will point to PURE WATER.

5.Press either the ► or ◄ button turn the pure water pump ON and open the pure water valve. Allow pure water to enter the washer. After about 3 minutes the fill switch should cause the water flow to turn off.

6.Press the ▼ button and the arrow on the display will point to WASH PUMP.

7.Press the ► or ◄ button and the wash pump should energize.

8.Press the ▼ button and the arrow on the display will point to DETERGENT CUP.

9.Press either the ► or ◄ button to energize the detergent cup. Within about 1 minute the detergent cup door should be heard to open.

10.Press the ▼ button and the arrow on the display will point to HEATER.

11.Press either the ► or ◄ button and the heater will be energized.

12.Press the ▼ button and the arrow on the display will point to DRAIN / COOL.

13.Press either the ► or ◄ button and the drain will be energized. Allow all water to be drained from the washer. The sound of the pump will change when all water is drained. This will take about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes. If the Cool Drain Water Kit accessory has been installed, cool water will mix with hot water draining from the washer.

14.Press the ▼ button and the arrow on the display will point to DRY BLOWER.

15.Press either the ► or ◄ button and the dry cycle blower will be energized.

16.The ▼ arrow in the lower right side of the display indicates that more selections may be made. Press the ▼ button to select the next function to test. The arrow on the display will point to LIQ DETERG PUMP.

17.Press the ► or ◄ button and the detergent pump will operate.

18.Press the ▼ button and the arrow on the display will point to LIGHT.

19.Press either the ► or ◄ button and the light inside the washer will illuminate.

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