Yamato Scientific RT200 User Manual

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Organic Solvent Recovery Unit
Model
RT200
Instruction Manual
- First Edition -
Thank you for purchasing "Organic Solvent
Recovery Unit, RT200" of Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd.
To use this unit properly, read this "Instruction
Manual" thoroughly before using this unit. Keep this instruction manual around this unit for referring at anytime.
WARNING!:
Carefully read and thoroughly understand the
ortant warning items described in this
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Yamato Scientific Co. LTD.
Contents
Cautions in Using with Safety................................................................1
Explanation.................................................................................................................... 1
Table of Illustrated Symbols .......................................................................................... 2
Fundamental Matters of "WARNING!" and "CAUTION!"............................................... 3
Before Using This Unit ...........................................................................4
Requirements for Installation......................................................................................... 4
Description and Function of Each Part.................................................5
Main Unit .......................................................................................................................5
Installation ...............................................................................................6
Handling Precautions .............................................................................7
Maintenance Method...............................................................................7
Daily Inspection and Maintenance ................................................................................ 7
Long storage and disposal.....................................................................8
When not using this unit for long term / When disposing .............................................. 8
Trouble Shooting .....................................................................................8
After Service and Warranty ....................................................................9
Specification..........................................................................................10
Piping Diagram......................................................................................10
Replacement Parts Table......................................................................11
Reference...............................................................................................12
List of Dangerous Substances .................................................................................... 12
Explanation
Illustrated Symbols
Various symbols are used in this safety manual in order to use the unit without danger of injury and damage of the unit. A list of problems caused by ignoring the warnings and improper handling is divided as shown below.Be sure that you understand the warnings and cautions in this manual before operating the unit.
Cautions in Using with Safety
MEANING OF ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS
WARNING! CAUTION!
If the warning is ignored, there is the danger of a problem that may cause a serious accident or even fatality.
If the caution is ignored, there is the danger of a problem that may cause injury/damage to property or the unit itself.
Meaning of Symbols
This symbol indicates items that urge the warning (including the caution). A detailed warning message is shown adjacent to the symbol.
This symbol indicates items that are strictly prohibited. A detailed message is shown adjacent to the symbol with specific actions not to perform.
This symbol indicates items that should be always performed. A detailed message with instructions is shown adjacent to the symbol.
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Table of Illustrated Symbols
Warning
Cautions in Using with Safety
Warning, generally
Caution
Caution,
generally
Caution,
water only
Warning,
high voltage
Caution,
electrical shock
Caution,
deadly poison
Warning,
high temperature
Caution,
Warning,
drive train
Caution,
scald
no road heating
Warning,
explosive
Caution,
not to drench
Prohibit
Prohibit,
generally
Compulsion
Compulsion,
generally
inflammable
Compulsion,
connect to the
Prohibit,
grounding
terminal
to disassemble
Compulsion,
install on a flat
Prohibit,
surface
Prohibit,
to touch
Compulsion,
disconnect the
power plug
Compulsion,
periodical
inspection
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Cautions in Using with Safety
Fundamental Matters of "WARNING!" and "CAUTION!"
WARNING!
Do not use this unit in an area where there is flammable or explosive gas
Never use this unit in an area where there is flammable or explosive gas. This unit is not explosion-proof. An arc may be generated when the power switch is turned on or off, and fire/explosion may result. (Refer to page 12 "List of Dangerous Substances".)
Substances that can not be used
Never use explosive substances, flammable substances and substances that include explosive or flammable ingredients in this unit. Explosion or fire may occur. (Refer to page 12 "List of Dangerous Substances".)
Do not disassemble or modify this unit
Do not disassemble or modify this unit. Fire or electrical shock or failure may be caused.
CAUTION!
Choose a proper place for installation
Do not install this unit in a place where:
Rough or dirty surface. Flammable gas or corrosive gas is generated. Ambient temperature above 35°C. Ambient temperature fluctuates violently. There is direct sunlight. There is excessive humidity and dust. There is a constant vibration. Without a ventilation system.
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Requirements for Installation
Before Using This Unit
WARNING!
1. Do not use this unit in an area where there is flammable or explosive gas / Install exhauster and ventilator
Never use this unit in an area where there is flammable or explosive gas.
Place an exhauster, ventilator and fire extinguisher near the equipment because the toxic gas may generat
Exhauster and ventilator
Extinguisher
2. Do not modify
Modification of this unit is strictly prohibited. This could cause a failure.
CAUTION!
3. Installation on horizontal surface
Place this unit as flat a place as possible. If the four rubber feet are not in uniform contact with the floor surface, noise or vibration may result. Additionally, the unit may cause a problem or malfunction.
4. Before/after installing
It may cause injure to a person if this unit falls down or moves by the earthquake and the impact. etc..To prevent, take measures that the unit cannot fall down, and not install to busy place.
Modification
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Acr
Main Unit
Front view
Description and Function of Each Part
mini trap
RT200
Flask clamp
Solvent collecting flask 500mL
yl door
Rear view
Nipple connecting
to a cooling water hose
(inner diameter of hose: 9φ)
Nipple connecting to a vacuum hose (inner diameter of hose: 6φ)
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This equipment is used to collect the solvent in the rotary evaporator.
Specifications for built-in condenser and flask
Condenser: Hard glass, Surface area of condenser Flask: Hard glass, 500ml round flask
Installation method
The normal installation method is shown below.
A cooling water circulation system and vacuum pump are required in use in addition to the RE main unit. Connect the vacuum hose between the exhaust nozzle of vacuum pump and IN nipple on the RT200, as shown in the figure. The end connection of exhaust piping and cooling water piping on the RT200 model are placed on the back surface of main unit.
Exhaust IN
Installation
Connected to the nozzle
on the back surface of RT200
Vacuum pump
真空ポンプ
IN
OUT
To ventilation system
(such as a draft chamber)
Exhaust OUT
Cooling IN
Cooling OUT
Cooling water
circulation system
or tap water
IN
OUT
Location of nipple connecting with the hose
Cooling IN
Cooling OUT
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Vacuum exhaust IN
Vacuum exhaust OUT
WARNING!
Substances that cannot be used
Never use explosive substances, flammable substances and substances that include explosive or flammable ingredients in this unit. Explosion or fire may occur. (Refer to page 12 "List of Dangerous Substances".)
If a problem occurs
If an abnormality such as strong odor of the solvent is found, please request a checkout of equipment from selling office or sales office of Yamato Scientific. Co., Ltd. The fire disaster or bombing may occur if the abnormality is left. Do not try to repair the equipment by yourselves for your own safety.
Do not disassemble or modify this unit
Do not disassemble or modify this unit. Fire or electrical shock or failure may be caused.
Handling Precautions
Maintenance Method
Daily Inspection and Maintenance
For the safety use of this unit, please perform the daily inspection and maintenance without fail.
CAUTION!
Wipe the dirt with soft cloth wrung out with mild detergent. Do not use benzene, thinner or cleanser, or do not scrub it with a scrubbing brush. Deformation, deterioration or discoloration may result in.
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Long storage and disposal
When not using this unit for long term / When disposing
CAUTION!
When not using this unit for long term…
Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.
WARNING!
When disposing…
Keep out of reach of children.
Remove the residual solvent inside the equipment before disposing it. Consult with the
specialized disposal services when disposing the equipment.
Environmental protection should be considered
We request you to disassemble this unit as possible and recycle the reusable parts considering to the environmental protection. The feature components of this unit and materials used are listed below.
Component Name Material
Exterior Parts
Outer and inner covering Steel printed coating, ABS resin
Door Acryl resin
Handle Zinc alloy chrome-plating
Main Parts
Condenser, Solvent collecting flask Hard glass
Nipple connecting to a hose Stainless steel and brass
Hose Silicon hose and rubber hose
Heat insulation material Expanded polyethylene, polypropylene and polyurethane
Sticker Resin material
Trouble Shooting
Phenomenon Check point
The equipment fails to collect the solvent.
Solvent odor
In the case if the error other than listed above occurred, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord immediately. Contact the shop of your purchase or nearest Yamato Scientific Service Office.
The cooling water temperature is too high.
Check if the vacuum pump is actuated.
Check if the piping is correct.
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After Service and Warranty
In Case of Request for Repair
If the failure occurs, stop the operation, turn OFF the power switch, and unplug the power plug. Please contact the sales agency that this unit was purchased, or the Yamato Scientific's sales office.
< Check following items before contact >
Model Name of Product
Production Number
Purchase Date
About Trouble (in detail as possible)
Minimum Retention Period of Performance Parts for Repair
The minimum retention period of performance parts for repair of this unit is 7 years after discontinuance of this unit. The "performance part for repair" is the part that is required to maintain this unit.
See the production plate attached to this unit.
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Specification
Product name Organic solvent recovery unit
Model RT200
Condenser Hard glass
Solvent collecting flask 500mL hard glass
Outer covering Print coating finish made from cold rolling steel sheet
Door Acryl door
IN/OUT nipple connecting to a cooling water hose
IN/OUT nipple connecting to a vacuum water hose
Outer diameter: 9mm
Outer diameter: 6mm
Piping Diagram
Nipples on the back surface
Cooling IN
Cooling OUT
Vacuum exhaust IN
Vacuum exhaust OUT
Condenser
Solvent collecting flask
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Replacement Parts Table
Part Name Code No. S pecification Manufacturer
Condenser LT00016059 Hard glass Yamato Scientific
Solvent collecting flask LT00016180 Hard glass Yamato Scientific
Flask clamp F0410005 KS35B (black) Yamato Scientific
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List of Dangerous Substances
Never use explosive substances, flammable substances and substances that include explosive or flammable ingredients in this unit.
EXPLOSIVE
Ethylene glycol dinitrate (nitro glycol), Glycerin trinitrate (nitroglycerine), Cellulose nitrate (nitrocellulose), and other explosive nitrate esters
Reference
EXPLOSIVE:
FLAMMABLE
IGNITING:
OXIDIZING:
Trinitrobenzene, Trinitrotoluene, Trinitrophenol (picric acid), and other explosive nitro compounds
Acetyl hidroperoxide (peracetic acid), Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, Benzyl peroxide, and other organic peroxides
Lithium (metal), Potassium (metal), Sodium (metal), Yellow phosphorus, Phosphorus sulfide, Red phosphorus, Celluloid compounds, Calcium carbide, Lime phosphate, Magnesium (powder), Aluminum (powder), Powder of metals other than magnesium and aluminum, Sodium hydrosulfite
Potassium chlorate, Sodium chlorate, Ammonium chlorate, and other chlorate
Potassium perchlorate, Sodium perchlorate, Ammonium perchlorate, and other perchlorate
Potassium peroxide, Sodium peroxide, Barium peroxide, and other inorganic peroxide
Potassium nitrate, Sodium nitrate, Ammonium nitrate, and other nitrate
Sodium chlorite and other chlorites
Calcium hypochlorite and other hypochlorites
Ethyl ether, Gasoline, Acetaldehyde, Propylene chloride, Carbon disulfide, and other flammable substances having a flash point of lower than -30
INFLAMMABLE
LIQUID:
FLAMMABLE
GAS:
Normal hexane, ethylene oxide, acetone, benzene, methyl ethyl ketone, and other flammable substances having a flash point of -30 or higher but lower than 0
Methanol, Ethanol, Xylene, Pentyl acetate (amyl acetate), and other flammable substances having a flash point of 0 or higher but lower than 30
Kerosene, Light oil (gas oil), Oil of turpentine, Isopentyl alcohol (isoamyl alcohol), Acetic acid, and other flammable substances having a flash point of 30 or higher but lower than 65
Hydrogen, Acetylene, Ethylene, Methane, Propane, Butane, and other flammable substances which assume a gaseous state at 15 and 1 atm
(Source: Appendix Table 1 of Article 6 of the Industrial Safety and Health Order in Japan)
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Responsibility
Please follow the instructions in this document when using this unit. Yamato Scientific has no responsibility for the accidents or breakdown of device if it is used with a failure to comply. Never conduct what this document forbids. Unexpected accidents or breakdown may result in.
Note
The contents of this document may be changed in future without notice.
Any books with missing pages or disorderly binding may be replaced.
Instruction Manual for
Organic Solvent Recovery Unit Model RT200
First Edition Feb. 09, 2006
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Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd.
2-1-6 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku,
Tokyo, 103-8432, Japan
http://www.yamato-net.co.jp
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