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Centrifuge Extractor 1500, Centrifuge Extractor 3000 
45-3810, 45-3815 

 

 

 

 

 

9907X0071 Issue 2 

 

 
 

 

Figure 2 

 

1.  Motor Drive Unit 

7. 

Cover 

13.  Filter Discs 

2.  Speed Controller 

8. 

Knurled Nut 

14.  Fill Point 

3.  Main Bearing Assembly 

9. 

Outer Bowl 

15.  Retaining Bolts 

4.  Drive Shaft 

10.  Fasteners 

16.  Start / Stop 

5.  Spigot 

11.  Top Cover 

 

 

6.  Inner Bowl 

12.  Speed Controller 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 1500

Page 1: ... 4WG England phone 44 0 1525 249200 fax 44 0 1525 249249 email ele eleint co uk http www ele com ELE International a division of Hach Lange Ltd Distributor ELE International Soiltest Product Division PO Box 389 Loveland CO 80539 USA phone 1 800 323 1242 fax 1 970 663 9781 email soiltest eleusa com http www eleusa com In the interests of improving and updating its equipment ELE reserves the right t...

Page 2: ...entrifuge Extractor 3000 45 3810 45 3815 2 9907X0071 Issue 2 Contents Section Page 1 Introduction 3 2 Specification 4 3 Description 4 4 Safety 6 5 Installation 6 6 Operation 7 7 Hazards to Health 8 8 Maintenance 10 WEEE Directive ...

Page 3: ...The vertical shaft has ball bearings at the top and bottom to maintain alignment and minimize the vibration from an unbalanced sample The unit has a brake control for fast stopping The continuously variable speed control has a range from 0 to 3600 rpm The solvent is introduced during the test through the cup on the housing cover The lower housing of the centrifuge is a one piece aluminum casting e...

Page 4: ...d when the controller is turned fully anti clockwise past zero 3 1 3 The motor is attached to the main bearing assembly 3 and drive shaft 4 that retains and drives the centrifuge bowl 3 1 4 The top end of the drive shaft engages with a stabilizing bearing fitted to the top cover of the centrifuge 3 1 5 The drive shaft incorporates a spigot 5 that engages with the bowl 3 2 Light alloy bowl assembly...

Page 5: ...5 9907X0071 Issue 2 Figure 2 1 Motor Drive Unit 7 Cover 13 Filter Discs 2 Speed Controller 8 Knurled Nut 14 Fill Point 3 Main Bearing Assembly 9 Outer Bowl 15 Retaining Bolts 4 Drive Shaft 10 Fasteners 16 Start Stop 5 Spigot 11 Top Cover 6 Inner Bowl 12 Speed Controller ...

Page 6: ...rotating If excessive vibration occurs switch off and check for distribution of the test specimen in the bowl Use only in a well ventilated location 5 Installation 5 1 Location 5 1 1 The apparatus can be mounted on any solid bench that will support the weight and remain firm during the centrifuging process 5 1 2 The apparatus can alternatively be secured directly to the bench by removing the four ...

Page 7: ...ed to a no volts switch so that in the event of a mains failure the apparatus can only be re started if the no volt switch has been reset The power cable is coded as follows Brown Wire L Live or power Blue Wire N Neutral Green Yellow Wire E Earth or Ground Portable Appliance Tests PAT An electrical safety test label is fitted usually adjacent to the mains input socket Organizations have an obligat...

Page 8: ...3 2 Allow a few minutes for the solvent to mix with the aggregates in the bowl and then repeat the centrifuge operation 5 2 3 to 5 2 5 6 3 3 This operation should be repeated at least twice more or until the solution is clear or a light straw colour 6 4 Weighing and drying 6 4 1 The use of the bowl assembly as part of the quantitative extraction of bitumen from bituminous mixtures requires the car...

Page 9: ... made from polyvinyl chloride nitrile rubber or neoprene should be worn 7 3 Ingestion The swallowing of small splashes of methylene chloride is unlikely to cause any significant reaction though larger amounts could cause internal irritation nausea vomiting and diarrhea and could lead to drowsiness and unconsciousness 7 4 First aid and medical attention 7 4 1 General Any person showing signs of exp...

Page 10: ...2 Outer cover bearing 8 2 1 The stabilizing bearing on the cover unit is exposed to the solvent vapors which may slowly dissolve out the lubricating grease 8 2 2 It is recommended that on a daily basis without removing the retaining clips this bearing is checked and a portion of general purpose engineering grease smeared across the bearing cover 8 2 3 To avoid chattering between the bowl 6 and the...

Page 11: ...Centrifuge Extractor 1500 Centrifuge Extractor 3000 45 3810 45 3815 11 9907X0071 Issue 2 DIRECTIVE ON WASTE ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WEEE ...

Page 12: ...Centrifuge Extractor 1500 Centrifuge Extractor 3000 45 3810 45 3815 12 9907X0071 Issue 2 ...

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