Techne IFB-51, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual 7002661 Version 4 Industrial Fluidised Baths IFB 51 and IFB 52 ...

Page 2: ...ON 19 Set up 19 OPERATION 20 Start Up 20 Air adjustment 20 Bath temperature 20 Extraction Air setup 20 Shut Down 21 PID Temperature Controller 21 THE CLEANING PROCESS 22 FUME IGNITION 23 FUME EXTRACTION AND CLEANING 24 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 25 Special maintenance procedures when burning off PVC or other halogenated polymers 26 FAULT FINDING 27 SERVICE REPAIR AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT 28 Warranty 28 TEC...

Page 3: ...rnal inspection of extraction ducting is recommended to detect any damage and 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 4 In fluidised baths used for polymer burn off please regularly inspect fluidising medium remove any foreign debris and replace with clean fluidising medium as required 5 ...

Page 4: ...d Various metal oxides with allowable temperatures of over 1700 C are readily available The metal oxide beds commonly used e g aluminium oxide are non flammable non explosive and non toxic The most commonly used fluidising gas is compressed air It is important that it should be clean dry free from oil and at a constant pressure Any other inert gas such as nitrogen could be used for special applica...

Page 5: ...l Eurotherm controller instructions Warranty card Please note that the aluminium oxide fluidising medium must be ordered separately Part code Item description Brown ALO Alundum brown aluminium oxide 25kg The IFB 51 requires 40kg of aluminium oxide and the IFB 52 73kg of aluminium oxide The user is advised to keep the original packaging in case the instrument ever needs to be returned for service or...

Page 6: ...rnational safety requirements and are fitted with an over temperature cut out On some models the cut out is adjustable and should be set to suit the application On all other models the cut out is pre set to protect the unit If a safety problem should be encountered switch off at the mains power supply INSTALLATION Before connecting the instrument to the mains electricity supply check the voltage ag...

Page 7: ...he units or components OPERATOR MAINTENANCE NOTE THAT THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DISMANTLED BY PROPERLY TRAINED PERSONNEL REMOVING THE SIDE FRONT OR REAR PANELS EXPOSES POTENTIALLY LETHAL MAINS VOLTAGES THERE ARE NO OPERATOR MAINTAINABLE PARTS WITHIN THE EQUIPMENT In the unlikely event that you experience any problems with your unit which cannot easily be remedied you should contact your suppli...

Page 8: ...pour répondre aux normes de sécurité internationales et sont dotés d un coupe circuit en cas d excès de température Sur certains modèles ce coupe circuit est réglable pour s adapter à l application désirée Sur d autres modèles il est pré réglé en usine pour assurer la protection de l appareil En cas de problèmes de sécurité coupez l alimentation secteur INSTALLATION Avant de raccorder l appareil à...

Page 9: ...NT ARRIERE ET LATERAUX SONT DEMONTES L OPERATEUR EST EXPOSE A DES TENSIONS QUI PEUVENT ETRE MORTELLES CET APPAREIL NE CONTIENT AUCUN ELEMENT QUI DEMANDE UN ENTRETIEN DE LA PART DE L UTILISATEUR Dans le cas peu probable où votre appareil présente un défaut de fonctionnement auquel il est difficile de remédier il est alors préférable de contacter votre fournisseur et le cas échéant de renvoyer le mat...

Page 10: ...cherheitsbestimmungen und sind mit einem automatischen Übertemperaturabschalter ausges tattet Bei einigen Modellen ist der Übertemperaturabschalter verstellbar und sollte je nach Anwendung entsprechend eingestellt werden Bei allen anderen Modellen ist der Temperaturschutz voreingestellt um Schäden am Gerät zu vermeiden Sollte ein Sicherheitsproblem auftreten schalten Sie die Hauptstromversorgung a...

Page 11: ...RCH ENTFERNEN DES GERÄUSES ODER GEHÄUSETEILEN SIND BAUTEILE MIT LEBENGEFÄHRLICHEN SPANNUNGEN FREI ZUGÄNGLICH IM INNERN DES GERÄTES BEFINDEN SICH KEINE TEILE DIE VOM ANWENDER GEWARTET WERDEN MÜSSEN Falls Ihr Gerät nicht ordnungsgemäß arbeitet wenden Sie sich an Ihren Lieferanten oder senden Sie das Gerät wenn nötig zurück Fügen Sie eine genaue Beschreibung des Defektes bei Verpacken Sie das Gerät m...

Page 12: ...stema de desconexión en caso de sobretemperatura En algunos modelos el sistema de desconexión es variable lo que le permite elegir la temperatura según sus necesidades En otros el sistema de desconexión viene ya ajustado para evitar daños en el equipo Si encuentra un problema de seguridad desconecte el dispositivo de la red eléctrica INSTALACIÓN Antes de conectar el instrumento al suministro eléct...

Page 13: ...IRAR LOS PANELES LATERALES FRONTALES O TRASEROS SUPONE DEJAR AL DESCUBIERTO TENSION DE LA RED PELIGROSA EL EQUIPO NO CONSTA DE NINGUNA PIEZA DE CUYO MANTENIMIENTO SE PUEDA ENCARGAR EL USUARIO En el caso improbable de que experimentara algún problema con su aparato que no pudiera resolver con facilidad debería ponerse en contacto con su proveedor y devolverlo si fuera necesario Indique de forma det...

Page 14: ...in conformità ai requisiti internazionali di sicurezza e sono equipaggiate con un interruttore anti surriscaldamento Su alcuni modelli l interruttore è regolabile e dovrebbe essere impostato secondo l utilizzo In tutti gli altri modelli l interruttore è preregolato per proteggere l unità Se si dovesse verificare un problema di sicurezza spegnere l alimentazione generale INSTALLAZIONE Prima di colle...

Page 15: ...DESTRATO LA RIMOZIONE DEI PANNELLI LATERALI FRONTALI O POSTERIORI PUÒ ESPORRE POTENZIALMENTE A VOLTAGGI DI CORRENTE LETALI ALL INTERNO DELL APPARECCHIO NON CI SONO PARTI MANUTENIBILI DA PARTE DELL UTILIZZATORE Nell eventualità che si riscontri un problema con l apparecchio che non può essere facilmente risolto si dovrà contattare il proprio fornitore e restituire se necessario l apparecchio Si pre...

Page 16: ...hilst handling the aluminium oxide material Wear safety glasses with side shields appropriate chemical resistant gloves and suitable protective clothing Should the fluidised bath be stored for a long period under damp or humid conditions moisture may be absorbed by the aluminium oxide which is hydroscopic To avoid violent fluidisation which occurs when damp aluminium oxide is heated above 100 C op...

Page 17: ...ll plastic residue with a minimum amount of effort and physical contact with the tools The burning off operation is controlled at a uniform temperature so that distortion is avoided Furthermore as the fluidised bath is non abrasive physical damage to parts is minimal Each of these factors extends tool life The fluidised bed is housed in a circular container manufactured from 0 075 14 gauge stainle...

Page 18: ... amber when the heaters are on Will flash on and off when the bath is at set temperature 6 Air flow table Indicates approximate air flow according to temperature 7 Flow meter A float indicates the fluidisation air pressure set by the control valve The flow rate indicated by the float in the tube is on a scale of 0 5 to 4 0 CFM cubic feet per minute 8 Air flow valve Controls the amount of air for f...

Page 19: ...and should be boosted to 230V with a suitable boost transformer AIR The compressed air supply to the bath must be clean dry and free from oil The pressure delivered to be bath should be 30 psi 207 kPa and capable of delivering 5 cubic feet minute CFM 142 litres min MECHANICAL The unit should be mounted on a firm level surface It is important to ensure that the bath is level otherwise it will fluid...

Page 20: ...xtraction collar if purchased into the bath and place the lid on AIR ADJUSTMENT 5 Important as the bath heats up you will need to adjust the airflow settings based on the front label chart or the heat up time will greatly increase See Table 1 below The reverse needs to happen when cooling down Indicated bath temperature Flow rate CFM Temperature C Temperature F Ambient to 50 Ambient to 122 4 0 50 ...

Page 21: ...uminium oxide may become dense and fluidise poorly at which point it should be replaced SHUT DOWN 14 The bath air supply and power can be turned off after the temperature has cooled to 200 C 400 F 15 Alternatively if used daily reduce the overnight temperature to 300 C for quicker start up PID TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER The control parameters in the PID temperature controller have been optimized by th...

Page 22: ...ium oxide fluidising medium does not degrade but will need to be replenished due to loss from spillage or entrainment in the exhaust from where it may be recovered by the cyclone trap All articles should be completely cleaned and removed from the bed before shut down Corrosion of processed parts could be seriously increased if they are left immersed overnight Furthermore residual polymer instead o...

Page 23: ... the installation and maintenance procedures outlined in this booklet be followed explicitly FUME IGNITION Spontaneous ignition may occur above the surface of the fluidised bath or within the exhaust ductwork if the fume concentration exceeds the lower explosive limit The fume concentration is dependent upon the rate of fume production in the fluidised bath and the level of dilution achieved by en...

Page 24: ... should be as short as possible and contain the minimum number of bends and horizontal runs to reduce the possibility of a blockage A cyclone separator should be mounted directly after the dilution tee The cyclone removes any fluidised medium that may be present in the extracted fumes The fluidised medium is collected in the cyclone collection bin from where it may be returned to the fluidised bat...

Page 25: ...tures On at least daily intervals the bed should be cleaned of floating residues by means of a wire mesh hand scoop This procedure removes carbon char which impairs fluidization and acts as an absorbent More importantly it can also remove uncharred plastic and so reduce the quantity of fumes produced and the time of processing The optional air line filter into the bed is self draining However it s...

Page 26: ...cleaned in it especially if these are of un coated steel The purpose of most of the recommended maintenance procedures is aimed at keeping the bed medium clean free flowing free of gums acids agglomerates partly decomposed plastic char and larger particles These cleaning processes have the additional benefit of ensuring good fluidization and thus good heat transfer throughout the bed and through i...

Page 27: ...rate decreases check 1 Fluidization remove aluminium oxide from bath leaving approximately 50mm 2 in the bottom If an area of one quarter or more is not bubbling then most likely the porous plate is blocked and should be replaced Check that the porous plate is not blocked with plastic residue or other material 2 Heater Empty medium from the bed and disconnect the main supply Turn the unit upside d...

Page 28: ...ked for shipping if in doubt contact your supplier Clearly mark the package for the attention of the Service Department and post to the following address Cole Parmer Ltd Beacon Road Stone Staffordshire ST15 0SA United Kingdom Only spare parts supplied by the manufacturer or its agent should be used Fitting of non approved parts may affect the performance of the safety features of the equipment If ...

Page 29: ...th when 305mm 12 660mm 26 Load Capacity 1 3 of volume 5 litres 12 litres Air pressure 207 to 1034 kPa 30 to 150 psi clean dry and oil free 207 to 1034 kPa 30 to 150 psi clean dry and oil free Air Consumption at Ambient max 115 litres min 115 litres min Air Consumption at 48 litres min 48 litres min Fluidised medium 40kg 88lb aluminium oxide Alundum 120 mesh part code Brown ALO 73kg 160lb aluminium...

Page 30: ...the aluminium oxide and retain heat They are designed to allow airflow into the top of the bath and allow clean air to be drawn into the bath and through the exhaust duct when connected to an extraction system The IFB 51 and IFB 52 have an insulated lid Product code Item description F6156 Lid for IFB 51 and IFB 52 Air pressure regulator and filter Techne can supply a filter regulator assembly for com...

Page 31: ...oad Stone Staffordshire ST15 0SA United Kingdom File Number P225 Authorised Cole Parmer Representative Beacon Road Stone Staffordshire ST15 0SA United Kingdom Object of Declaration Industrial Fluidised Baths reference the attached list of catalogue numbers The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union Harmonisation Legislation Additional Information Place o...

Page 32: ...Cole Parmer Ltd Beacon Road Stone Staffordshire ST15 0SA United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1785 812121 Email cpinfo coleparmer com Web www techne com ...