FB-08
Fluidised Bath
OperatOr’s Manual
Issue 13
7/15
Techne is a trademark
© Techne, 2003
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Page 2: ...prevent any water entering the unit Regular internal and external inspection of extraction ducting is recommend to detect any damage and 3 ensure the internals are clean Any build up of particles or d...
Page 3: ...cation 16 Operator Safety 17 Guarantee 18 Contact information 18 Technical Specification 19 INSTALLATION 20 Controls 21 OPERATION 23 Start Up 23 Calibration 24 Dead Bed Calibration 24 Close Down 24 SE...
Page 4: ...itted with an overtemperature 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 preset to protect the unit If a safety probl...
Page 5: ...taken as a warranty condition or representation concerning the description merchantability fitness for purpose or otherwise of the units or components Operator maintenance NOTE THAT THIS EQUIPMENT SHO...
Page 6: ...d avec les normes et proc dures de s curit g n rales Dans le cas o cet appareil ne serait pas utilis selon les consignes pr cis es par Techne la protection pour l utilisateur ne serait alors plus gara...
Page 7: ...achat de l appareil Au cours de cette p riode toutes les pi ces d fectueuses seront remplac es gratuitement dans la mesure o la d faillance n est pas due une mauvaise utilisation un accident ou une n...
Page 8: ...ion est d connect et laissez la temp rature redescendre en dessous de 50 C Utilisez un chiffon impr gn d eau savonneuse pour nettoyer l appareil Veillez ne pas introduire d eau dans l appareil N utili...
Page 9: ...e pers nliche Sicherheit des Anwenders beeintr chtigen Die Ger te von Techne entsprechen den internationalen Sicherheitsbestimmungen und sind mit einem automatischen bertemperaturabschalter ausgestatt...
Page 10: ...Beschreibungen und Spezifikationen beh lt sich Techne hiermit das Recht vor nderungen an den Ger ten bzw an einzelnen Ger teteilen durchzuf hren Diese Gebrauchsanleitung wurde ausschlie lich dazu ers...
Page 11: ...n Achten Sie darauf da kein Wasser in das Ger t gelangt Verwenden Sie keine Scheuermittel 2 Sicherungen Die Stromzuleitung ist durch ein oder zwei Sicherungen gesch tzt Diese sollten nur durch qualifi...
Page 12: ...al usuario puede verse reducida Todos los equipos Techne han sido dise ados para cumplir con los requisitos internacionales de seguridad y traen incorporados un sistema de desconexi n en caso de sobre...
Page 13: ...revisiones las debe llevar a cabo el proveedor A pesar de la descripci n y las especificaciones de los aparatos contenidas en el Manual del Usuario Techne se reserva por medio de este documento el der...
Page 14: ...medo enjabonado H galo con cuidado parae evitar que caiga agua dentro del mismo No utilice limpiadores abrasivos 2 Fusibles Su aparato est protegido por uno o dos fusibles S lo deben cambiarlos perso...
Page 15: ...nel rispetto delle normative e procedure generali di sicurezza Se l apparecchio utilizzato in modo non specificato da Techne la protezione fornita dall apparecchiatura all utilizzatore potrebbe essere...
Page 16: ...h il difetto non sia causato da un uso non appropriato da cause non imputabili a difetti di fabbricazione o negligenza L assistenza durante questo periodo sar garantita dal fornitore Ferme restando la...
Page 17: ...parecchio pu essere pulito passando un panno inumidito con sapone Si deve prestare attenzione onde prevenire l ingresso dell acqua all interno dell apparecchio Non utilizzare per la pulizia sostanze a...
Page 18: ...ee from oil and at a constant pressure Techne can supply an additional filter regulator assembly for compressed air which does not comply with the above requirement Techne are alternatively able to of...
Page 19: ...s plate MAINTENANCE Regularly inspect and maintain air filter to eliminate oil vapour in air supply ALUMINA Should the fluidised bath be stirred for a long period of time under damp or humid condition...
Page 20: ...ake such changes as it shall see fit to the units or to any component of the units This Instruction Book has been prepared solely for the convenience of Techne customers and nothing in this Instructio...
Page 21: ...eat up time from 20 C to maximum 1hr 45mins Cool down time from maximum to 200 C 2hrs 45mins Electrical supply 240V 50 60Hz Air supply pressure 4 14 bar 60 psi maximum flow 127 l min Nominal dimension...
Page 22: ...periodic maintenance and servicing requires access to the left hand side also this should be borne in mind when positioning the unit initially A bubble level 25 is built into the frame at the base of...
Page 23: ...escentindicatorpanelwilldisplaythemeasured value of temperature in digital form Depress and release either the UP or DOWN button and the display will indicate the set point value for two seconds and t...
Page 24: ...t the bottom of the flowmeter controls the amount of air for fluidising the bed the amount of flow being indicated by the float in the tube on a 2 25 scale Extraction Air Switch 22 Turns the dust extr...
Page 25: ...which may contain moisture to a hot bath Should the fluidised bath be stored for long periods of time under damp or humid conditions moisture may be absorbed by the alumina which is hydroscopic To avo...
Page 26: ...te carrier so as to inhibit the loss of fine alumina particles from the surface of the bath 6 Techne are able to offer a work basket which ensures that the probes being calibrated are held within the...
Page 27: ...as spare material 8 Increase fluidisation up to the correct working level 9 Check the filter and clean or replace if necessary when the extraction system is switched off Note the screw and the filter...
Page 28: ...nadequate air supply d Air filters blocked e Defective air flow meter f Bath over filled with alumina g Fluidisation restricted by large mass placed in bath h Porous plate blocked Poor temperature It...
Page 29: ...the bed does not fluidise 1 Check for leaks in the pipework 2 Check for leaks in the blue silicone tube h If the bed does fluidise switch on the extraction air i Check that the flowmeter float does no...
Page 30: ...steady flow of alumina is obtained Hot alumina should be drained into a well insulated container of suitable material to avoid fire hazards When the bath is empty remove the drain extension tube clean...
Page 31: ...instrument by hand into the sleeve to its furthest extent About 10mm will be left protruding With a screwdriver turn the screw in the bottom right hand corner clockwise until tight The instrument wil...
Page 32: ...ver b Remove the flow tube by first removing the plastic clip at the top of the flow tube lift the flow tube up and remove the bottom of the tube clear of the flowmeter assembly Pull the tube downward...
Page 33: ...ontroller 2208L 6104671 6104671 Mains Switch 6500937 6500937 Accessories Accessories supplied as standard 6003948 Extension Tube 1 Not Illustrated 6007766 PROBE PLATE 1 Accessories available for the F...
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