SPEX CertiPrep 8000D MIXER/MILL, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...8000D MIXER MILL OPERATING MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...Higher TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE 1 Introduction 3 2 Specifications 4 3 Unpacking 5 4 Setting Up 6 5 Operation 8 6 Maintenance 10 7 Accessories 11 8 Parts List Item Locator 15 9 Assembly Diagrams Parts 17 19 10 Trouble Shooting 20 11 Warranty 21 ...

Page 3: ... electronic timer sleek modern design forced air cooling a safety interlock and a choice of steel tungsten carbide agate zirconia silicon nitride alumina and plastic vials which are purchased separately This mill duplicates the pulverizing blending and alloying action of the proven reliable 8000 Mixer Mill The vial containing the sample and a ball or balls is secured in the clamp and swung energet...

Page 4: ...e Lined Vial Set NOTE Smaller vials are to be run in Multiple Sample Adapters see page 13 14 Electrical available in 115V 60Hz 8 amp fuse or 230V 50Hz 5 amp fuse Cord 115V 60HZ version 3 prong grounded cord supplied 230V 50HZ version with European two prong plug supplied NOTE Operator is responsible for supplying alternate line cord plug if required Fuses 115V 60HZ version 8 amp slow blow fuse in ...

Page 5: ...unit from the carton the unit weighs 68 lbs Place the mill on the bench top where it will likely stay and open the lid Look for any hidden damage that may have occurred during shipping Follow a logical sequence of steps as you inspect the unit see Figure 2 For example 1 Inspect the outside of the cabinet for any visible damage 2 Are any of the switches damaged 3 Is the latch mechanism damaged 4 In...

Page 6: ...electrical outlet we recommend that it be a fused 20 amp circuit for the 115V 60 HZ version The mill uses 8 amp slow blow fuses The 230 V 50 HZ model uses 5 amp slow blow fuses and comes with a European style polarized plug outside of Europe the cord should be adapted to local requirements The fuse tray is next to the power inlet and includes two fuses in parallel It can be opened with a knife bla...

Page 7: ...ds Electronic Timer the two buttons underneath the display change the timer setting The left hand button advances the minutes and the right hand button advances the seconds To advance a setting one digit at a time push a button and release it If you hold a button down the setting will advance slowly for a few seconds then rapidly The minutes setting will advance from 00 to 99 to 00 again and the s...

Page 8: ...s important to note that the lid latch will not release when the mill is in the Pause Condition NOTE When the 8000D timer cycle has ended and the motor stops wait until the lid latch releases before opening the lid Loosen the locking tabs then open the clamps and remove the vials 5 1 MIXING AND GRINDING Mixing is usually done in a plastic vial with plastic balls Depending on the nature and amount ...

Page 9: ...rams in brittle containers such as alumina and agate If there is not enough material to cushion the impact of the balls they will generate excess contamination and can in extreme cases chip the container Caution always use grinding balls that match the material of the container e g steel balls for a steel container agate balls for an agate container etc This will limit contamination An inappropria...

Page 10: ...the other and the set screws tightened The sealed ball bearings in the clamp and pillow block assemblies are lubricated for life and require no maintenance The shaft bearings of the motor are lubricated for ten years of intermittent use or one year of heavy use The clamp retaining spring assembly includes two open ball and socket joints that are lubricated with heavy duty automotive type lithium g...

Page 11: ...ter x 2 in High purity 99 5 alumina ceramic vial body and two slip on caps with one in ball set includes eight corprene gaskets Grinding load 2 8 ml mixing load approximately 20 ml Note Although the various accessory packages are Shown for your information your unit will arrive only with the accessory package that you have ordered 8015 Clamp for 8003 Clamps permit slurry grinding in 8003 vials sol...

Page 12: ...ainless steel balls are included Set includes screw on cap with O ring to permit wet or dry grinding mixing Grinding load 3 10 ml mixing load approx 25 ml 8008 Silicon Nitride Vial Set Vial size 2 in diameter x 2 11 16 in solid silicon nitride vial cap and two in balls seven corprene gaskets Grinding load approximately 2 8ml mixing load approximately 20 ml 8009 Round Ended Hardened Steel Vial Set ...

Page 13: ...ethacrylate lined aluminum screw on cap Set includes corprene gasket two 8006A in and four 3112 3 8 in plastic balls Allows grinding of soft materials without metallic contamination Grinding load 3 8 ml mixing load approximately 20 ml 3114 Stainless Steel Vial Set in diameter x 1 in long Made of 303 stainless steel includes slip on cap and in steel ball grinding load 0 2 0 6 ml mixing load 1ml 311...

Page 14: ...slip on caps and in steel ball Grinding load 0 5 1 0 ml mixing load 2 ml 3118 Agate Vial Set Handmade from flawless Brazilian agate must be run inside cushioned SPEX CertiPrep 6133 vial included includes stopper and in agate ball Grinding load 0 2 0 6ml mixing load 1 ml 5004 Tungsten Carbide Lined Steel Vial Set in diameter x 2 1 8 in long Includes two slip on Delrin caps with tungsten carbide ins...

Page 15: ...shing for Movable Clamp Face A 17 8 37362 Lock Nut A 17 9 37501 Clamp Screw A 17 10 37360 Tie Bar A 17 11 60152 C Clip for Screw A 17 12 37363 Movable Clamp Face A 17 13 37361 Rod A 17 14 22606 Fixed Clamp Face A 17 15 53069 Rubber Pad for Clamp Face A 17 16 22604 Clamp Body A 17 17 37344 Eccentric A 17 18 50014 Bearing for Pillow Block A 17 19 50525 Retaining Ring for Bearing A 17 20 37348 Shaft ...

Page 16: ...03 Rocker Switch B 18 32 92912 Hinge Switch B 18 33 51208 Handle B 18 34 38567 Gas Spring B 18 35 92701 Roller Switch B 18 36 92965 Solenoid 115V B 18 37 92968 Solenoid 230V B 18 38 37483 D Display Board B 18 39 37483 P Power Board B 18 40 22640 Ball Seat C 19 41 60156 Retaining Ring For Ball Seat C 19 42 21519 Spring For 33297 C 19 43 33297R Pivot Assemblies 1 Pair C 19 50152 Vibration Mount 3734...

Page 17: ...023 Motor 1 3 HP 115 230 volt 6 50140 V Belt 7 60226 Bushing for Movable Clamp Face 8 37362 Lock Nut 9 37501 Clamp Screw 10 37360 Tie Bar 11 60152 C Clip for Screw 12 37363 Movable Clamp Face 13 37361 Rod 14 22606 Fixed Clamp Face 15 53069 Rubber Pad for Clamp Face 16 22604 Clamp Body 17 37344 Eccentric 18 50014 Bearing for Pillow Block 19 50525 Retaining Ring for Bearing 20 37348 Shaft 21 37345 F...

Page 18: ...92942 Relay 230V 26 96092 Fan 27 96004 AC Input 28 96005 Fuse Holder 29 93850 Fuse 8 amp for 115 Volt 30 93840 Fuse 5 amp for 230 Volt 31 92703 Rocker Switch 32 92912 Hinge Switch 33 51208 Handle 34 38567 Gas Spring 35 92701 Roller Switch 36 92965 Solenoid 115V 37 92968 Solenoid 230V 38 37483 D Display Board 39 37483 P Power Board ...

Page 19: ... Mill Page 19 of 21 SPEX CertiPrep 8 21 03 SN and Higher 9 2 DIAGRAM C Item Part No Description 40 22640 Ball Seat 41 60156 Retaining Ring For Ball Seat 42 21519 Spring For 33297 43 33297R Pivot Assemblies 1 Pair ...

Page 20: ...and be sure that the latch is locked 5 Unit does not run lid is closed and timer counts down Safety interlock switch Adjust safety interlock switch 6 Unit does not run Disconnected harness Re connect wiring harness to motor 7 The lid does not open Unit may be paused Depress start stop button 8 The lid does not open Safety catch has not released Depress start stop button or turn off unit to open 9 ...

Page 21: ...ormance of the product Therefore slight changes that are not reflected in the current illustrations should be considered minor and inconsequential for the purposes of this operating manual 11 2 To Arrange A Return Shipment We want you to be happy with whatever you purchase from SPEX CertiPrep Please bring any problem to our attention but please DO NOT RETURN any item before contacting us for a Ret...