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SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual Contents Dear Valued Customer, Contents Thank you for purchasing a SimpleDistTM System from Environmental Express. We pride ourselves on providing innovative products designed to improve accuracy, efficiency, and safety in your laboratory. Please take some time to read your product manual before using your SimpleDistTM.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual General Information Limited Warranty The SimpleDistTM System from Environmental Express, Inc. is guaranteed to heat, hold temperature, and adequately perform specified laboratory distillations for a period of one year from the date of shipment. This warranty extends to parts, labor, and any approved transportation charges. This warranty applies only to damage or failure caused by normal laboratory use. Environmental Express, Inc.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual General Information Parts and Supplies SimpleDistTM Complete System C6000 Parts and Supplies Included: Description Catalog # 12-well HotBlock C6002 12-valve Manifold Kit C6210 TM SimpleDist Manual Includes operating Instructions with wiring diagram and temperature controller operating instructions.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual 18-valve Manifold Kit General Information C6200 Parts and Supplies Included: Description Catalog # 18-valve PVC Vacuum Manifold C6007A Base Supports, 2 pieces C6007B 18 Flow Control Valves Push lock design, accepts 3/8" diameter tubing C6005 each 1 PVC Hose Barb for SCS, 1/4" C6160 18 Boiling Tubes 30 mm. x 200 mm.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual General Information Safety Information 1. The Environmental Express SimpleDistTM System should be set up and operated in a chemical fume hood with a face velocity of not less than 100 CFM. 2. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable for use with caustic and corrosive materials. 3. Do not operate the SimpleDistTM System in the vicinity of combustible material. 4.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual Getting Started Setup and Assembly: 1. Unpack the heating unit and place it in a chemical fume hood with the temperature controller facing outward. (If you are purchasing a manifold kit to use with a previously purchased HotBlockTM, skip to step 2). 2. Unpack boiling flasks. The boiling flasks should be cleaned according to laboratory protocol and assembled in the SimpleDistTM block. 3.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual About Your HotBlockTM HotBlockTM Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer, Environmental Express 2345A Charleston Regional Parkway Charleston, SC 29492 declares that the following products, HotBlockTM Catalog Numbers SC196, SC154, SC150, SC151, SC100, and C6002, are in conformity with: 4000040 Standard for Safety Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1 General Requirements, UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual About Your HotBlockTM HotBlockTM Information and Markings Environmental Express HotBlocksTM provide an efficient method of digesting and storing water, wastewater, soil and sludge samples for metals analysis. These innovative digestion systems allow samples to be digested in a corrosion-free environment. In addition, samples are handled in a small area with minimal radiant heat loss.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual About Your HotBlockTM HotBlockTM Unpacking and Installation Unpacking Your HotBlockTM: 1. Remove the HotBlockTM from the shipping container by lifting from the bottom of the block. The lid should not be used for lifting. 2. Your HotBlockTM is shipped with metal screws securing the bottom panel. The metal screws must be removed before operating your HotBlockTM.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual About Your HotBlockTM HotBlockTM Temperature Information: The pre-set factory “set point” temperature of your HotBlockTM is 106°C. Factory tests have shown that this temperature is “sea level safe.” Liquids in uncovered polypropylene tubes should not boil at this setting. Please note that the set point of the block is not the same as the temperature of the liquids being digested. The block temperature should be optimized for the specific digestion.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual About Your HotBlockTM HotBlockTM Potential Hazards and Maintenance Potential Hazards: The HotBlockTM should only be operated by properly trained personnel using standard laboratory safety practices. Use extreme caution when operating the HotBlockTM. Plastic and graphite surfaces of the HotBlockTM may be too hot to safely touch with bare hands. The HotBlockTM contains electrical circuits and devices and compounds operating at dangerous voltages.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual Diagrams Tubing Valve Assembly, Figure 1 NOTE: BARBED FITTING ADAPTER MUST BE FULLY SEATED IN THE FLOW CONTROL VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKING. PULL THE ORANGE RELEASE FITTING BACK AND PUSH THE ADAPTER ALL THE WAY IN UNTIL IT SEATS.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual Diagrams Boiling Tube Assembly, Figure 2 800.745.8218 / 843.576.1147 / www.environmentalexpress.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual Diagrams SimpleDistTM SimpleDist Assembly Complete System, Figure 3 800.745.8218 / 843.576.1147 / www.environmentalexpress.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual System Operation Total Cyanide Distillation with the SimpleDist™: 1.0 Scope and Application 1.1 This method follows US EPA method number 335.4 titled Determination of Total Cyanide by Semi-Automated Colorimetry. It is applicable for the determination of total cyanide in drinking, ground, surface, and saline waters, domestic and industrial wastes, and soils. 1.2 The standard range is typically 5 to 500µg/L.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual System Operation Total Cyanide Distillation with the SimpleDist™ Continued: 5.0 Procedure 5.1 Pipette 50mL of sample or an aliquot diluted to 50mL with reagent water into the SimpleDistTM System boiling tube. For solid samples weigh 1.0g or less to the nearest 0.01g, dilute to 50mL. 5.2 Insert inlet port liner into the green screw cap and thread assembly onto top of glassware.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual System Operation Ammonia Nitrogen Distillation with the SimpleDist™ Continued: 3.0 Interferences 3.1 Cyanate, which may be encountered in certain industrial effluents, will hydrolyze to some extent even at the pH of 9.5 at which distillation is carried out. 3.2 Residual chlorine must be removed by pre-treatment of the sample with sodium thiosulfate or other reagents before distillation. 4.0 Chemicals Required: Distillation Only 4.1 Ammonia-free water 4.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual Care and Maintenance of Your SimpleDistTM Circuitry Diagram: 800.745.8218 / 843.576.1147 / www.environmentalexpress.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual Care and Maintenance of Your SimpleDistTM SimpleDistTM System Troubleshooting Guide: The tubes from the manifold to the trap are falling out of the manifold. 1. Ensure that the tubing adaptors are completely inserted into the valves of the manifold. These adaptors may not protrude far enough out of the tubing to allow for this. Work the adaptors out of the tubing to allow them to properly fit into the manifold valves.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual Care and Maintenance of Your SimpleDistTM HotBlock Troubleshooting Guide: Please consult the following troubleshooting guide if you experience problems with your HotBlockTM. See wiring schematic (page 19) for component identification. If you are unable to resolve the problem or if replacement components are necessary, please contact technical service at 1-800-745-8218 as component replacement varies in degree of difficulty.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual The audible alarm has sounded immediately after powering on and the HotBlockTM will not heat. There are two possible causes for your HotBlock to sound the alarm immediately after the controller cycles through the self test. These are: 1. 2. The temperature has overshot the set point and the audible alarm has sounded. Care and Maintenance of Your SimpleDistTM Your set point has been set to a value (≥) 15° less than ambient or current set point temperature.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual The HotBlock will not heat beyond ambient temperature. Care and Maintenance of Your SimpleDistTM A HotBlock that will not heat beyond ambient temperature typically has a failed relay, heater mat or controller. Relay: To test the relay, the output voltage must be determined with a volt-meter. Caution: This procedure is a potential electrical hazard and should only be performed by qualified personnel. To measure the relay voltage, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3.
SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual Care and Maintenance of Your SimpleDistTM HotBlockTM Replacement Parts Description Catalog # Power Module (Plug Receptacle) w/ Push Button Switch SC941 Power Cord - Heavy Duty SC958 Environmental Express Controller SC945 110/220V, 25A Solid State Relay SC952 Type K Thermocouple SC953 Terminal Board SC955 15" X 5" 120V Silicone Rubber Heater Mat for model C6002 (12-Place Block) C6300 15" X 5" 240V Silicone Rubber Heater Mat C6300-240* for mo
