Scienceware Extra-large Desiccator Manual PDF - Cole
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1. 23 South Wayne NJ 07470 TEL 1 800 4BEL ART e FAX 973 694 7199 e www belart com Scienceware is a registered TM of Bel Art Products i Bel Art Products assumes no obligation or liability for any advice furnished by it or for results ay obtained with respect to these products All such advice is given and accepted at the buyer s risk 3 LA e 2012 Bel Art Products All Rights Reserved Maat INSTRUCTIONS Scienceware Grande Desiccators STANDARD CATALOG NUMBER F43000 1010 AUTOMATIC CATALOG NUMBER F43020 1010 GAS PURGE CATALOG NUMBER F43010 1010 SHELVES CATALOG NUMBER F43000 0001 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Each of the three Scienceware Grande Desiccator maintains a desiccated environment in a specific manner Standard F43000 1010 requires a user supplied desiccant Bel Art Products recommends the color indicating rechargeable desiccant catalog number F42045 0250 Desiccant in a Cartridge Instructions for installation are provided below Automatic F43020 1010 utilizes the Scienceware Auto Desiccator Module to automatically and continually regenerate the color indicating silica gel desiccant providing worry free desiccation Instructions for installation are provided below Gas Purge F43010 1010 is supplied with pre drilled holes on the back panel and two gas port fittings with stop cock valves Instructions for installation are provided below NOTE Do not use concentrated acids as desiccants Do no2. CARE AND CLEANING Correct care of your SCIENCEWARE GRANDE DESICCATORS will maintain their appearance utility and life Do not use abrasive cleansers which will leave scratches We recommend the use of Bel Art Products Aquet Detergent Cat No F17094 0020 or F17094 0030 Every joint on these desiccators was factory sealed with high quality silicon seals and the bolts were all tightened at the factory to exacting standards Do not loosen any bolts doing so will void the warranty Inspect bolts for tightness at least 2 times per year Gently Hand tighten if needed Over tightening can cause damage to the unit IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAUTIONS for all Scienceware Grande Desiccators e Do not place in front of a heating or air conditioning duct e Do not place near a heating device e Do not place in direct sunlight e Do not place in areas with smoke or steam e Do not attempt to introduce vacuum inside the cabinet e Do not attempt to introduce pressure in excess of 1 to 2 psi inside the cabinet e Do not place any explosive or hazardous chemicals in the cabinets e Do not autoclave e Do not expose to organic solvents or concentrated acids e Indoor use only e Use only within ambient temperature range of 5 C to 40 C The user should be aware that if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Bel art Products 943001015 03 12 T 661 Route
3. ove it from its packaging Locate the electrical cord extending from the desiccator With the transformer UNPLUGGED from the power source fully insert each of the two terminals located at the end of the electric cord under each of the screw covers on the transformer one terminal per screw cover The Scienceware Auto Desiccator Module is not polarized so either terminal can be attached to either screw Fasten the terminals to the transformer by tightening the screws with a screwdriver Plug the transformer into a properly functioning 120VAC electrical outlet The internal green light inside the Scienceware Auto Desiccator Module glows indicating the unit is in operation Once plugged in the dehumidifying cycle will start immediately and the cabinet s moisture will be absorbed by the silica gel beads contained within the Scienceware Auto Desiccator Module This will be followed by a brief heating cycle within the electric unit and then by a discharge cycle when the moisture is released to the external atmosphere Initially the cabinet should be left closed for approximately 8 hours to bring the relative humidity reading down into the 25 range The Scienceware Auto Desiccator Module contains four air flow ports that are opened and shut by flapper valves These valves were carefully aligned during factory installation to ensure proper function DO NOT tamper with or pull on the valves Close door and secure both top and bottom latches with a t
4. stopcock When it is felt that a sufficient exchange has been made close the entry stop cock first then close the exit stopcock This will avoid pressure build up in the cabinet Shelving Two shelves are supplied with every Scienceware Grande Desiccator Additional shelves 2 per pack can be purchased as desired under Bel Art Products Cat No F43000 0001 Each shelf will support a maximum of 10 lbs Shelves can be repositioned as desired to rest upon any of the epoxy coated wire rail supports except the top rail Shelves are designed to slide back and forth and will extend forward approximately half the depth of the shelf Under shelf guides prevent side to side motion and tall tail edges prevent accidental forward tipping of the shelf To remove a shelf slide the shelf forward and lift the front edge as needed so that the under shelf guides both front and rear can pass over the wire rail supports SPECIFICATIONS CATALOG NO F43000 1010 F43010 1010 and F43020 1010 Overall External Dims 26 x 26 x 24 W x H x D Construction Materials Body Clear Polycarbonate Construction Materials Shelves Clear Acrylic Construction Materials Door Clear Polycarbonate
5. t expose the desiccator to organic solvents as these materials may attack the clear polycarbonate material and cause crazing hairline cracking Such crazing could eventually weaken the desiccator walls Should you have any questions or problems with the desiccators please contact Bel Art Products Technical Support for help INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY AND USE Standard F43000 1010 No assembly is required Remove desiccator from the box and remove the packaging materials from around the shelves inside the unit Place the desiccator on a flat horizontal surface leaving room in front for the door to swing open Place a desiccant of your choice Bel Art Products recommends the color indicating rechargeable desiccant catalog number F42045 0250 Desiccant in a Cartridge in the space below the bottom shelf Close door and secure both top and bottom latches with a turn clockwise Automatic F43020 1010 Installation of the Scienceware Grande Auto Desiccator is fast and easy Remove desiccator from the box and remove the packaging materials from around the shelves inside the unit Place the desiccator on a flat horizontal surface leaving room in front for the door to swing open When placing the left side of the cabinet near a wall be sure to leave several inches to ensure that Scienceware Auto Desiccator Module has room for proper venting Next connect the electrical cord to the supplied transformer Locate the transformer and rem
6. urn clockwise Gas Purge F43010 1010 Place the desiccator on a flat horizontal surface leaving room in front for the door to swing open Locate the two pre drilled holes on the back of the desiccator Referring to the illustration slip one of the O rings Item 2 over the threaded end of the stopcock Item 1 Insert the threaded end of the stopcock into one of the holes in the cabinet from the outside Holding the stopcock in place with one hand screw the nut Item 3 onto the threaded end by inserting your hand through the open door and hand tighten it Using a 5 8 socket wrench tighten the nut so the O ring seats Repeat the process with the second stopcock Close door and secure both top and bottom latches with a turn clockwise Parts list Item 1 Stopcock 2 Item 2 O ring 2 Item 3 Nut 2 The gas ports permit creation of a gas specific atmosphere The cabinet is not designed to withstand negative pressure and there is a high danger of implosion if a vacuum line is connected Similarly high pressure gas entry is not advised as this may rupture the cabinet If Carbon Dioxide Nitrogen or other gas is to be introduced make sure that both stopcocks are open If the gas is heavier than air the inlet source should be connected to the lower stopcock if the gas is lighter than air connect the inlet source to the upper stopcock The gas should enter at a pressure of one to two psi to sweep out the air through the other
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