Yamato Scientific RE540 User Manual

ROTARY EVAPORATOR

RE440
RE540

(100V)

First Edition

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Thank you for your Yamato Scientific RE series Rotary Evaporator purchase

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For best test data, we recommend you purchase our BM series Water Bath.
Please call Yamato Scientific for more details.

Read and apprehend the important warnings in
this instruction manual prior to use.

Table of Contents

1. Specifications ....................................................................................................................................1

2. Safety Information ..........................................................................................................................1-5

Safety Symbols………………………… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… …… ….…1
Safety Precautions………………………………………………………………………3-4
Hazardous Material…………………… ……………………………………………… …..5

3. Identification of Parts………………………………………………………………………………………6

4. Installation/Assembly…………………………………………………………………………………..7-15

Assembling parts

Removing the Evaporation Flask and Steam Duct………………………….……….12
Lift…………..…………………………………………………………………………..…13
Vacuum Hose and Water Supply………………………………………………………14
Power Requirements ……………………………… ……… ……… ……… …….…….. 1 5

5. How To Operate…………………………………………………………………………………………….16

6. Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................................................17

Problem Solving Chart………………………………………………………………….17

7. Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................................18

8. Lists of Exchange Parts..................................................................................................................21

9. After Sale Service and Warranty....................................................................................................22

Request for Repair…………………………………………………………………….…22

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1. Specifications

Type RE440 RE540

Rotation Speed *1

Accuracy of display

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rotation speed *1

Drive system Worm gear system

Rotation speed

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display system

Resolution of rotation

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speed display

Movable Steam Duct Mechanism, Flask Remover

Other Supplemental System

Power Socket ( for Vacuum Controller )

Glass Joint 29/38 Steam Duct, S35/20 Receiving Flask

Lift Mechanism Electric motor auto lift

Motor(rotation) Induction motor 25W

Glass set Type A, Type B, Type C

Safety device Overcurrent protection ( fuse 2A )

Exterior dimensions

(W×D×H) *2

20‑180rpm

420×340×580 mm

3rpm(at 20‑180rpm)

Digital

1rpm

Weight 13kg 14kg

Power source (RE only)

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Evaporation Flask (opaque & frosted

2000ml/500ml/300ml/200ml/100ml

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Receiving Flask ( opaque & frosted S35/20)

2000ml/500ml/300ml

Option

Combination apparatus

*1 The rotation speed indicates performance of the unit equipped with (A, B or C type) glass set in case

of unloaded operation under rated power.

*2 Glass set is not included.

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Joint (opaque & frosted )

29/42-29/38, 29/42-24/40, 29/42-19/38,
29/42-15/25, 24/40-24/40

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Trap Ball (opaque & frosted )

29/42-29/38, 29/42-15/25, 24/40-24/40

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Water Bath BM100/200/400

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Oil Bath BO600

AC100V±10% 50/60Hz 2 A

29/42)

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2. Safety Information

Safety Symbols

Graphic indications

This instruction manual and our products apply various indications for safety. Ignoring these
indications can caus e such s ituat ions as lis ted be low. Rea d and u nders tand t he fol lowing warn ing an d
caution signs in this manual prior to use.

WARNING

CAUTION

(Note 1) Serious inj ury : Bo dil y harm b y electric sh ock , bone f ractur e or po isonin g whic h m a y require

hospitalization.

(Note 2) Injury : Bodily harm by electric shock, bone fracture or poisoning which may not require

hospitalization.

(Note 3) Damage : Any damage on equipment, facility, structure, etc.

Indicates the possibility of serious or fatal injury (Note 1).

Indicates the possibility of injury (Note 2) or damage (Note 3) to the
equipment.

Meaning of Graphic Indications

Shows warning or caution.
Specific contents are described aside each sign.

Shows users important information not to do.
Specific contents are described aside each sign.

Shows users important information sure to do.
Specific contents are described aside each sign.

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Safety Information

Safety Precautions

If the motor overloads - stop operation immediately.

If you continue operation under abnormal overload conditions, the motor may stop by the safety
device. If the motor stops, turn the volume knob to the minimum and cut the switch off.

Overload means the situatio n when the mo tor surfac e heats up more than 90

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rust on ball bearing etc.,

due to

℃℃℃℃

Make sure that the volume knob indicates “min” before turning the unit on.

Make sure that the volume knob is at “min”. If the volume knob is not turned to “min”, the
evaporation flask turns round when you turn on the power switch.

Move the lift up or down after you stop rotation of the evaporation flask.

If the lift is moved up or down while the evaporation flask is rotating, scalding may occur due to
dispersing of hot water. Be sure to move the lift after turning the volume knob to the minimum.

Never fail to ground the unit.

This unit uses a 3-core power cord (including ground wir e). Be sure to groun d the unit for safet y.

Be cautious using flammable chemicals.

This unit is not explos ion pr oof . Do no t use in f lamm able or exp losiv e gas en vironm ents and d o
not evaporate explosive substances.

The flask clamp is very springy. Be careful not to break the glass apparatus.

The enclosed flas k clamp is very springy to hold the glas s apparatus firmly. Be careful not to
break the glass.

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Safety Information

Safety Precautions

Only water to be used with the Water Bath.

Only water in the W ater Bath. Probl ems can oc cur if anythi ng other than water is us ed. Also be
sure not to heat with low water level or the bath can overheat.

Use a trap.

Use a trap when you decom press by hydraul ic rotary vacuum pump. W hen you use our Hand y
Aspirator, fill to overflow.

Maintain the vacuum seal.

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The vacuum seal is expendable. Exchange the seal in case of vacuum-down.

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You can use the v acuum seal wit hout gre ase. B ut you desir e m ore longer lif e of the seal, put
silicon grease on to t he r ipped side of vac uum seal. If you are af r aid of s ample contaminat ion,
use liquid sample.

Cleaning the exterior of RE series evaporator

Do not use any volatile chem icals to clean the ext erior of th is unit. This could damage the color
and shape. Wipe clean with a soft dry towel , etc.-Do not use a brush.

If the unit is not in use for a long period of time, cut the power supply.

If the unit is not in use for a long period of time, turn the power off and pull out the power cord for
safety.

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Safety Information

Hazardous Material

Do not use the Unit in flammable or explosive gas environments of substances
listed below. Do not evaporate explosive substances.

Nitroglycol, Nitroglycerin, Nitrocellulose, and other explosive nitric
esters.

Trinitrobenzene, Trinitrotoluene, Picric acid, and other explosive nitro
compounds.
Peracetic acid, M ethyl ethyl k etone per oxide, Benzo yl peroxide, and
other organic peroxides.
Sodium azide, and other metallic azides
Metallic lithium, Metallic potassium, Metallic sodium, Yellow
phosphorus, Phosphorus sulfide, Red phosphorus, Celluloid,
Calcium carbide, L ime phosphate, Magnesi um powder, Aluminum
powder, and other c om bustibl e m etal po wders and s odium dithio nite
(hydrosulfite).
Potassium chlorate, Sodium chlorate, Ammonium chlorate, and
other chlorates.
Potassium perchlorate, Sodium perchlorate, Ammonia perchlorate,
and other perchlorates.
Potassium peroxide, Sodium peroxide, Barium peroxide, and other
inorganic peroxides.

Potassium nitrate, Sodium nitrate, Ammonia nitrate, and other
nitrates.

Explosive

Explosive

Substance

Combustible

Substance

Oxidant

Flammable

Ignitable

Substance

Combustible

Gas

Sodium chlorite and other chlorites.

Calcium hypochlorite and other hypochlorites.
Ethyl ether, Gasoline, Acetaldehyde, Propylene Oxide, Carbon

disulfide, and other flammable substances with a flash point belo w
minus 30ºC.
Normal hexane, Ethylene oxide, Acetone, Benzene, Methyl ethyl
ketone, and other flamm able substances with a flash point between
minus 30ºC and 0
Methanol, Ethanol, X ylene, Pentyl acetate (amyl acetate) , and other
flammable substance with a flash point between 0ºC and 30ºC.
Kerosene, Light oil, Tur pentine oil, Isoam yl alco hol, Acet ic acid, a nd
other flammable substances with a flash point between 30ºC and
65ºC
Hydrogen, Acetylen e, Ethylene, Metha ne, Ethane, Pro pane, Butane
and other flammable gas at 15℃ degree and under 1 atmosphere.

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RE440 (type A)

3. Identification of Parts

With Condenser A

Cock

Opening to Pour

Sample

Cooling Tube (type A)

Flask Clamp

Rotary Joint Holder

Stand

Vacuum Pipe

Cooling Water

Pipe

Vacuum Regulator VR100

Control Box
Volume Knob

Motor

Flask Remover
Flask Clamp

Distilling Flask

Water Bath BM400

RE540 (type A)

Tachometer

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