Cole Parmer Techne SBL-1, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Version 23 Fluidised Bath SBL 1 SBL 2 SBL 2D ...

Page 2: ... prevent any water entering the unit Regular internal and external inspection of extraction ducting is recommend to detect any damage and 3 ensure the internals are clean Any build up of particles or debris discovered in the extraction ducting requires the ducting to be cleaned or replaced In fluidised baths used for polymer burn off please regularly inspect fluidising medium remove any foreign 4 ...

Page 3: ...Contents page SAFETY and INSTALLATION WARNING GENERAL DESCRIPTION OPERATOR SAFETY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 3 4 6 7 8 9 11 12 15 16 18 19 ...

Page 4: ...OT place any liquid directly in your unit At all times USE COMMON SENSE OperatOr SaFety All users of Techne equipment must have available the relevant literature needed to ensure their safety It is important that only suitably trained personnel operate this equipment in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual and with general safety standards and procedures If the equipment is us...

Page 5: ...The rating plate is on the rear of the unit Connect the mains cable to a suitable plug according to the table below note that the unit must be earthed to ensure proper electrical safety Connections 220 240V 110 120V Live Brown Black Blue White Neutral Earth Green yellow Green The fused plug supplied with the mains lead for the SBL 1 and SBL 2 for use in the UK is fitted with the following value fu...

Page 6: ...rrectly sized to ensure that any toxic fumes are removed from the working environment To eliminate the risk of spontaneous ignition the concentration of inflammable fumes above the bath and within the exhaust duct work must be kept below the lower explosive limit OperatOr MaIntenanCe NOTE THAT THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DISMANTLED BY PROPERLY TRAINED PERSONNEL REMOVING THE SIDE FRONT OR REAR PA...

Page 7: ...f the bath A pneumatically operated safety switch is fitted which switches off the heating current in the event of failure of the air supply Temperature control is achieved by a manually operated energy regulator This may be by passed by setting it to maximum and fitting an externally connected controller the Techne TC 8D On the SBL 2D switches are fitted for the selection of either 1kW or 2kW or ...

Page 8: ...ristic of a fluidised bath A bath of fluidised solid particles behaves as a bath filled with an insulating non volatile liquid and it shares with liquid baths the desirable characteristics of accessibility uniformity of temperature and good heat transference It is not however possible to obtain such a close temperature control as in a true liquid as the effective specific heat of a fluidised solid...

Page 9: ...able Depth 120 mm Net 26 kg 16 kg Minimum 50 C Maximum 600 C at 50 C 1 C at 600 C 3 C 3 x 1 KW 1 h 45 min 5 h 240 V 50 60 Hz Pressure 21 kN m2 3 psi Max Flow 57 l min Diameter 385 mm Height 470 mm Diameter 228 mm Usable Depth 350 mm Net 30 kg 16 kg Contact your local sales specialist or email cpspares coleparmer com for full details Contact your local sales specialist or email cpspares coleparmer ...

Page 10: ... 1 KW Note at 230V this is 17 amp 1 h 45 min 5 h 30min 240 V 50 60 Hz Pressure 21 kN m2 3 psi Max Flow 57 l min Diameter 385 mm Height 695 mm Diameter 228 mm Usable Depth 350 mm Net 49 kg 32 kg Contact your local sales specialist or email cpspares coleparmer com for full details 10 ...

Page 11: ...d by Techne is used no adjustments are necessary and the unit can be connected directly to the bath Set both the energy regulator and heater control switches to the OFF position before connecting to the correct electrical supply IF THIS PRODUCT IS USED FOR PROCESSING ITEMS WHICH MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT AN ADEQUATE FUME EXTRACTION SYSTEM BE INSTALLED ALUNDUM Should the fluidised b...

Page 12: ...cale which is not a temperature scale Atasettingof10theheaterwillbecontinuouslyon Alittlepracticewillsoonenablerapidtemperature selection A Techne TC 8 or TC 8D temperature controller may be connected externally into the circuit provided the energy regulator remains set at 10 With increase in temperature or when objects are placed into or taken from the bath adjustment of 4 the air control valve m...

Page 13: ...ath Temperature Heater Switches Energy Reg Setting 200 C 392 F LOW 7 to 8 300 C 572 F LOW 9 to 10 400 C 752 F MEDIUM 2 to 3 500 C 932 F MEDIUM 8 to 9 600 C 1112 F HIGH 4 to 5 The third heater is only used as a boost heater Maximum temperature for this bath 600 C 1112 F Energy Regulator Heater Selection Switches Heater Selection Indicators 13 ...

Page 14: ...7 to 8 300 C 572 F LOW 9 to 10 400 C 752 F MEDIUM 2 to 3 500 C 932 F MEDIUM 8 to 9 600 C 1112 F HIGH 4 to 5 The fourth heater is only used as a boost heater The Fourth heater is not controlled by the Energy regulator and should be switched off when controll temperature is reached Maximum temperature for this bath 600 C 1112 F Energy Regulator Heater Selector Switch Heater Selection Switches 14 ...

Page 15: ...HICH CAN BE DANGEROUS Allow the bath to cool then add the fresh alundum If this fresh alundum is a large proportion of the charge then dry the whole charge as above Always ensure that clean dry air is used and that the correct electrical supply is properly 2 connected Periodically check the following components for damage or malfunctioning 3 a Porous Plate Check for cracks or leakage of air throug...

Page 16: ...ed material has become damp due to spillage of liquid etc then empty the bath immediately Blow air through the porous plate to remove all moisture and dry the bath material by other means before replacing it in the bath DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRY OUT REALLY DAMP MATERIAL IN THE BATH ITSELF 2 Bed boiling erratically in one spot a Porous plate cracked Check porous plate or its seal for cracks or leaks Re...

Page 17: ...eater switch not functioning Connect an ammeter range up to 15 a c into or heaters burnt out the mains lead Adjust the heater switches to the LOW position and set the energy regulator at 10 Fluidise the bed and if both switch and heater function correctly a current of approx 4 3 amps will flow The top neon should also light With the heaters switched to HIGH on the SBL 1 or MEDIUM on the SBL 2 or S...

Page 18: ...e visit www techne calibration com for a full list of available accessories Spare Parts Please contact your local sales specialist or email cpspares coleparmer com to enquire about available spares ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS 18 ...

Page 19: ...ards EN 61326 1 2006 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory use EN 61010 1 2001 Safety Requirements Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory use EN 61010 2 010 2003 Particular Requirements for Laboratory Equipment for Heating of Materials Compliance Certificates and Equipment Specification 7 CE ma k Signed Date Authority Technical Director Mr S Marriott Decl...

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