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Bugbox Plus 

 

UM-17 R4.0 

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Bugbox Plus User Manual 

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Meaning 

 

Warning,  this  equipment  contains  high 
voltage circuitry. 
 

 

Bugbox Plus contains hazardous components 
and must not be disposed of at a household 
waste site. Instead it should be taken to the 
appropriate collection point for the recycling 
of electrical and electronic equipment. 

 

Date of manufacture in format 
YYYY MM 

 

 

Installation and relocation 

Bugbox Plus should not be installed or relocated by anyone other than a qualified engineer. To arrange 
installation or relocation, please contact your local distributor. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Bugbox Plus UM-017

Page 1: ...Bugbox Plus UM 017 Bugbox Plus User Manual Affix Serial Number Sticker Here...

Page 2: ...thout O2 exposure High intensity inspection spot lamp for close sample analysis is foot operated for ease of use Up to 180 90mm plate capacity Optimum cell environment o Accurate temperature control f...

Page 3: ...rements 10 Voltage and frequency requirements 10 Power consumption 10 Powering the workstation 11 Workstation overview 12 Workstation layout 12 Component layout 12 Front view 12 Rear view 13 Left side...

Page 4: ...erlock 24 Hand access to the main chamber 25 Ezee Sleeve overview 26 Entering the workstation chamber using the Ezee Sleeves 26 Exiting the workstation chamber using the Ezee Sleeves 27 Arm gas displa...

Page 5: ...Replacing the mains fuses 39 Service requirements 40 Spare parts and accessories 40 Overview 40 Spare parts and cleaning agents 41 Accessories 41 Workstation malfunction 42 Common problems and soluti...

Page 6: ...power supply Only Ruskinn Technology Limited replacement parts should be used Gas regulators must be used for each gas supply A 2 stage regulator should be used for a bottled gas supply The maximum s...

Page 7: ...ins the symbols found on the Bugbox Plus Figure 1 Bugbox Plus symbols Symbol Meaning Refer to user manual Alternating current O Off I On Primary earth connection This product complies with the essenti...

Page 8: ...isposed of at a household waste site Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Date of manufacture in format YYYY MM Insta...

Page 9: ...External height 650 mm External depth 660 mm Workstation chamber internal width 500 mm Workstation chamber internal height 420 mm Workstation chamber internal depth 460 mm Interlock internal width 150...

Page 10: ...ate the warranty Electrical supply requirements The workstation must be connected to a mains power supply A power cord is supplied to connect the workstation to the mains supply Only the power cord su...

Page 11: ...igure 13 To switch the workstation off press the power switch item 2 in Figure 13 Note A glove port should be left open when the workstation is switched off as the pressure inside the workstation will...

Page 12: ...ovided by the glove ports and the interlock The interlock consists of the interlock chamber with an inner and an outer door The Bugbox Plus workstation is controlled via the control panel Component la...

Page 13: ...Bugbox Plus UM 17 R4 0 Page 13 of 47 Bugbox Plus User Manual Rear view Figure 5 shows the rear view of the Bugbox Plus workstation Figure 5 Bugbox Plus workstation rear view...

Page 14: ...workstation left side view 1 Pressure relief tank fill level indicator 2 Pressure relief tank 3 Pressure relief tank overflow pipe 4 Pressure relief tank cover pressure relief tank bung 5 Condenser f...

Page 15: ...ew of the Bugbox Plus workstation with the ultrasonic humidifier Figure 7 Bugbox Plus workstation left side view with ultrasonic humidifier 1 Humidifier screw cap 2 Humidifier tank 3 Exhaust valve out...

Page 16: ...Bugbox Plus User Manual Right side view Figure 8 shows the right side view of the Bugbox Plus workstation Figure 8 Bugbox Plus workstation right side view 1 Interlock outer door 2 Serial number label...

Page 17: ...t on off 3 Gas Alarm switch Press to switch the gas alarm on off 4 Humidistat Controls the level of humidity inside the workstation chamber 5 Interlock purge button Press to initiate the interlock pur...

Page 18: ...s or humidity 5 Increase temperature 0 1 C increments or humidity For temperature control the white value PV Process Value is the actual temperature The green value SV Set Value is the required value...

Page 19: ...2 Foot switch controller 1 VAC for glove port vacuum control 2 LOCK for interlock purge control 3 SPOT for spotlight operation Power entry panel Figure 13 shows the power entry panel on the side of th...

Page 20: ...ontrol panel Figure 14 shows the interlock inner door control panel Figure 14 Interlock inner door control panel 1 Interlock inner door LED indicator Illuminates when the interlock inner door is open...

Page 21: ...gbox Plus workstation Ultrasonic is an optional extra Note Ultrasonic humidity can only be fitted at time of order it cannot be added after manufacture of the workstation Note Any equipment installed...

Page 22: ...onment inside the workstation chamber using the anaerobic indicator strips Open the interlock outer door see section 6 1 2 for more details Place the anaerobic indicator strips in the interlock Close...

Page 23: ...r To open the interlock outer door pull the interlock door towards you using the black strip Figure 15 shows how to open the interlock outer door Figure 15 Interlock outer door opening To close the in...

Page 24: ...the Ezee Sleeves See section 6 2 2 for details When the interlock purge cycle has completed indicated by the Lock active indicator LED item 6 in Figure 9 not being illuminated press the inner door bu...

Page 25: ...s into the workstation chamber via the Single Plate Entry System SPES if fitted The SPES is an optional extra see section 6 5 1 for more details Both glove ports for working inside the workstation cha...

Page 26: ...osition for the desired hand entry Figure 16 Hold the desired Ezee Sleeve cuff with the opposite hand Supporting the Ezee Sleeve cuff push the desired hand through the cuff of the Ezee Sleeve Figure 1...

Page 27: ...ly pull the glove port cover into the glove port with the glove port bar horizontal Rotate the glove port bar inside the glove port so that it is vertical Tighten the glove port cover knob Do not over...

Page 28: ...t pedal on the foot switch control panel item 3 in Figure 12 To switch the spotlight off remove your foot from the spot pedal on the foot switch control panel item 3 in Figure 12 Note The spot light s...

Page 29: ...se parts are not available as aftermarket upgrades they must be fitted during the manufacture of the workstation Single Plate Entry System SPES A SPES is provided for quick and easy direct access to t...

Page 30: ...ure 21 SPES with external hinged flap opened Push materials through the SPES internal flap into the workstation chamber This should be done as quickly as possible to minimise gas loss from the worksta...

Page 31: ...ber The cable gland is suitable for cables of diameter 3 5mm to 7mm The cable gland port is located on the left hand side and is shown below Figure 23 Cable gland To use the cable gland Turn the grey...

Page 32: ...workstation To use the vacuum port Connect the vacuum source to the external part of the vacuum port by pushing a tube from the vacuum source onto the vacuum port hose connection Insert the internal...

Page 33: ...lled water or Tristel Duo Foamer Tristel Fuse Sachets and Duo Foamer are available from Ruskinn Technology Limited see section 7 4 2 for details Ruskinn Technology Limited anti static cleaner Distille...

Page 34: ...wall o The interlock inner door o The glove port covers o If fitted the inside of the SPES For all workstation components wipe with a paper towel soaked in an appropriate cleaning agent Take care not...

Page 35: ...humidifier tank Open one of the glove port covers see section 6 2 2 to equalise the pressure between the workstation chamber and the external environment Remove the pressure relief tank cover humidif...

Page 36: ...ws the O ring removal Figure 28 O ring removal Remove the Ezee Sleeve To install an Ezee Sleeve Place the new Ezee Sleeve onto the glove port ensuring that the O ring grooves are completely covered an...

Page 37: ...ervice To replace the detox sachet and the catalyst sachet Remove any samples to an alternative storage facility Switch off Bugbox Plus and disconnect from the mains power supply Remove the Ezee Sleev...

Page 38: ...hour Check that the environment in the workstation is anoxic using the anaerobic indicator strips see section 5 2 for more details If the environment in the workstation chamber is anoxic samples cultu...

Page 39: ...emoval of the mains fuse holder Figure 31 mains fuse holder removal Replace the mains fuses The fuse ratings are o 240V 50Hz F3 15A H250V o 220V 60Hz F3 15A H250V o 110V 60Hz F5A H250V o 100V 50 60Hz...

Page 40: ...al service Biennially 2 yearly Qualified service engineer To arrange an annual or biennial service contact your local distributor Note The biennial service includes an annual service Note The annual s...

Page 41: ...ic operation Anaerobic Indicator Strips Anoxic operation Accessories A range of accessories are available to enhance the functionality of the Bugbox Plus workstation Figure 34 is the list of accessori...

Page 42: ...Replace the mains plug fuse see section 7 2 4 for more details Replace the mains fuses See section 7 2 5 for more details The workstation temperature will not go above ambient plus 5o C The heater ma...

Page 43: ...erlock inner door is blocked The interlock is purging The interlock inner door is stuck The inner door has stuck to the seal Check for obstructions to closing the interlock inner door and remove them...

Page 44: ...etails Replace the anaerobic mixed gas cylinder High gas consumption when at rest The glove port cover has been left open The SPES has been left open The interlock inner and outer doors are both open...

Page 45: ...WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING OR OF PERFORMANCE CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE Ruskinn Tech...

Page 46: ...ot be disposed of at a household waste site Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Alternatively please contact your lo...

Page 47: ...66 Email Sales sales ruskinn com Technical support techsupport ruskinn com General enquiries ruskinnoffice ruskinn com Website www ruskinn com YouTube channel http www youtube com ruskinntechnology Ru...

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