Triangle SR12 User Manual

Triangle Biomedical Sciences, Inc.

Solvent Recovery

S

ystem

Operation And Service

Manual

SR12

Version 1.2

Serial # ___________________

TRIANGLE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, INC.

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3014 CROASDAILE DRIVE • DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA 27705 • 919.384.9393 • FAX [phone]

TABLE of CONTENTS

FOWARD............................................................................................................................3

WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................3

EXTENDED WARRANTY................................................................................................3

CONDITIONS OF RETURN.............................................................................................. 3

GENERAL INFORMATION..............................................................................................4

Application .............................................................................................................. 4

Function................................................................................................................... 4

Separation Module...................................................................................................4

Safety Measurers ..................................................................................................... 4

OPERATIONAL SAFETY .................................................................................................4

Location................................................................................................................... 4

Solvent Containment ............................................................................................... 4

Safe Exposure Temperature ....................................................................................5

OPERATING PROCEDURES............................................................................................6

Purpose .................................................................................................................... 6

Procedure for Alcohol .............................................................................................6

Procedure for Xylene............................................................................................... 7

ACCEPTABLE DISTILLATION SOLVENTS .................................................................9

Flammable Solvents ................................................................................................9

Nonflammable Solvents ........................................................................................10

MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................10

Weekly................................................................................................................... 10

Annual ................................................................................................................... 10

SAFETY FEATURES.......................................................................................................11

MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSES AND REMEDIES............................................................ 12

TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................................13

LIST OF PARTS ............................................................................................................... 13

SPARE PARTS .................................................................................................................14

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GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................................15

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FOREWORD

This manual is designed to exhibit the information needed for installing, operating and troubleshooting the
TRIANGLE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, INC. SR-12 SOLVENT RECOVERY SYSTEM.

The SOLVENT RECOVERY SYSTEM is specifically designed to recycle Alcohol and Xylene. The user
may need to manage the concentration of the contaminated solvent to ensure a higher percentage of recycled
solvent.

WARRANTY

TRIANGLE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, INC. (TBS), for itself and all its subsidiaries, does hereby warrant
for a period of one year (12 months) from the date of shipping, under normal and proper usage, all of its
products against defects in workmanship and material, and will repair or replace the same without charge
when shipped prepaid to TBS’s factory in Durham, NC, USA. If the product cannot be so shipped (except
for parts and accessories), there will be a charge for all expenses incurred for repairing or replacing the
product on the user’s premises.

Parts and accessories manufactured or supplied by others are warranted only under the regular warranty of
the manufacturer or supplier of such parts in so far as TBS or its subsidiaries are able to transfer the benefit
of such warranties to the user.

This warranty supersedes and is given in lieu of all implied warranties, and is void if user does not provide
unit with continuous ample electrical power at constant voltage, consistent with the specifications of the
product.

User is required to return the warranty card to TBS within ten (10) days after receipt of the product in order
to validate the warranty.

EXTENDED WARRANTY

Triangle Biomedical Sciences, Inc. has available an Extended Warranty Agreement which will provide an
extension or the warranty for a 12 month period on parts and labor for preventive maintenance and repairs.
For details and costs, please contact the TBS
office at 1-919-384-9393.

CONDITION OF RETURNED EQUIPMENT

Before returning equipment to TBS, you must contact TBS or your dealer and receive a return good

authorization. All returned units must be cleaned and decontaminated. The RGA paperwork includes a

Certificate of Decontamination for you to sign indicating that you have performed these steps. TBS will not
accept the shipment until this signed certificate is received.

You must prepay transportation to the service depot. In addition, TBS must receive unit packed and shipped
in compliance with our shipping/crating instructions. Failure to properly crate and ship the unit could result
in additional repair fees.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The TBS Solvent Recovery System is designed for recovering solvents used in Histopathology with a boiling
point between 50 - 180° C. Using a closed system with fractional distillation design, the Solvent Recovery
System can be operated simply and safely.

This Manual - Reading this manual is essential for correct and safe use of this equipment.

Application - The TBS Solvent Recovery System will successfully and economically recover most solvents
used for dehydration, extraction of fat and as an inter medium (Xylene, acetone, ethanol, toluene, etc.).

Function - The waste solvents, distilland from tissue processors and/or tissue stainers, are heated inside the
distillation vessel of the recycler, converted to vapor and then condensed back into a liquid. A thermostat
and a timer will control the process. The vaporized solvent is directed through a collection pipe to an air
cooled distilling condenser where the vapor is condensed back into liquid. The distillate is then collected in
a closed container on the outside of the unit. The recovery rate of the solvent will depend on the grade of
contamination of the waste solvent being recycled.

Separation Module - The TBS Solvent Recovery System utilizes the principle of Simple Distillation,
however, it will achieve the results of Fractional Distillation using the Separation Module and Baffle. The
Switching Module allows an operator to set a fraction temperature at which the distillate of the different
solvents will be separated. The fraction temperature is set relative to the boiling point of the solvent you
wish to recover. This fraction temperature is easily set at the beginning of each recovery cycle.

Safety Measures - TBS Solvent Recovery Systems work ONLY with atmospheric pressure. Should the
thermal oil temperature exceed the maximum set value of the working thermostat by more than 25°C or if a
defective cooling fan allows the distillate to emerge at a temperature higher than 40°C (104°F), the
distillation process will be interrupted by a complete and total shut down of the unit. The unit will shutdown
if the Thermal Oil temperature exceeds 225°C.

TBS solvent Recovery Systems have been extensively tested and approved by the ETL Testing Laboratories

OPERATIONAL SAFETY
General - TBS Solvent Recovery Systems adhere to ETL guidelines for safety and manufacturing. It is

suggested that your laboratory purchase an appropriate fire extinguisher to be placed within ten feet of any
electrically heated equipment.

TBS recommends that the Safety Officer for your facility be contacted for proper storage and disposal of any
hazardous substance being recycled.

Location - It will be necessary for to contact the Environmental health and Safety Officer and the local fire

marshal regarding placement recommendations for your Solvent Recovery System.

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