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Operation Manual Dehumidifier S-396 Nano

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Safety

2.1

Proper use

The instrument is designed and built for laboratories.
The instrument can be used for the following tasks:

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Condense water from the drying gas from BUCHI spray dryer.

2.2

Use other than that intended

The use of the instrument other than described in proper use and specified in
technical data is use other than that intended.
The operator is responsible for damages or hazards that are caused by use other
than that intended.
Specially the following uses are not permitted:

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Use of the instrument in areas which require explosion-safe instruments.

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Use the instrument with non-BUCHI instruments.

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Use of the instrument in closed mode without Inert Loop.

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Use of the instrument for processing substances outside of research and
development.

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Use of the instrument with gases with unknown chemical composition.

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Use of the instrument with organic solvents (> 20 %) without Inert Loop.

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Use of the instrument with organic solvents (> 20 %) in open mode.

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Use of the instrument with samples containing peroxides.

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Use of the instrument with samples that can form peroxides.

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Use of the instrument with samples which produce oxygen during the processing.

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Use of the instrument with toxic substances without appropriate safety measures.

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Use of the instrument with biohazardous materials such as viruses or bacteria.

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Use of the instrument with substances which might explode or ignite because of
the processing.

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Use of the instrument with corrosive samples in closed mode.

2.3

Staff qualification

Unqualified persons are unable to identify risks and are therefore exposed to greater
dangers.
The instrument may only be operated by suitably qualified laboratory staff.
These operating instructions are aimed at the following target groups:

Users

Users are persons that meet the following criteria:

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They have been instructed in the use of the instrument.

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They are familiar with the contents of these operating instructions and the
applicable safety regulations and apply them.

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They are able on the basis of their training or professional experience to assess
the risks associated with the use of the instrument.

Summary of Contents for S-396 Nano

Page 1: ...Dehumidifier S 396 Nano Operation Manual 11594350 A en ...

Page 2: ...rves the right to make changes to the manual as deemed necessary in the light of experience especially with respect to structure illustrations and technical details This manual is copyrighted Information from it may neither be reproduced distributed or used for competitive purposes nor made available to third parties The manufacture of any component with the aid of this manual without prior writte...

Page 3: ...y drying mode installation 8 2 8 Modifications 8 3 Product description 9 3 1 Description of function 9 3 2 Configuration 9 3 2 1 Front view 9 3 2 2 Rear view 10 3 3 Scope of delivery 10 3 4 Type plate 10 3 5 Technical data 11 3 5 1 Dehumidifier S 396 Nano 11 3 5 2 Ambient conditions 12 3 5 3 Materials 12 3 5 4 Installation site 13 4 Transport and storage 14 4 1 Transport 14 4 2 Storage 14 4 3 Lift...

Page 4: ...eaning the housing 18 7 4 Cleaning and servicing the warning and directive symbols 19 7 5 Cleaning the ventilation slots 19 7 6 Cleaning the instrument 19 8 Help with faults 20 8 1 Troubleshooting 20 9 Taking out of service and disposal 21 9 1 Taking out of service 21 9 2 Disposal 21 9 3 Refrigerant 21 9 4 Returning the instrument 21 10 Appendix 22 10 1 Spare parts and Accessories 22 ...

Page 5: ...is character draws attention to a requirement that must be met before the instructions below are carried out u This character indicates an instruction that must be carried out by the user ð This character indicates the result of a correctly carried out instruction Mark up Explanation Window Software Windows are marked up like this Tab Tabs are marked up like this Dialog Dialogs are marked up like ...

Page 6: ...ment with organic solvents 20 in open mode Use of the instrument with samples containing peroxides Use of the instrument with samples that can form peroxides Use of the instrument with samples which produce oxygen during the processing Use of the instrument with toxic substances without appropriate safety measures Use of the instrument with biohazardous materials such as viruses or bacteria Use of...

Page 7: ... application hazards due to heat and or corrosive chemicals may arise u Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety goggles protective clothing and gloves u Make sure that the personal protective equipment meets the requirements of the safety data sheets for all chemicals used 2 5 Warning notices in this document Warning notices warn you of dangers that can occur when hand...

Page 8: ...an cause poisoning or death u Make sure that the connected instrument is prepared and maintained according to the user documentation 2 7 2 Incorrect spray drying mode installation An incorrect spray drying mode installation can cause an instrument damage u Make sure that the all instruments for a spray drying mode are installed in the correct order 2 8 Modifications Unauthorized modifications can ...

Page 9: ...midifier is an instrument which can dry gases at constant and reproducible humidity conditions The humidity condensates while passing the refrigerator and is being collected in a closed condensate bottle 3 2 Configuration 3 2 1 Front view 4 1 2 3 5 Fig 1 Front view 1 On Off master switch 2 Inlet 3 Outlet 4 Ventilation slots 5 Condensate vessel area ...

Page 10: ...3 Power supply 4 Ventilation slots 5 Ventilation slots 3 3 Scope of delivery NOTE The scope of delivery depends of the configuration of the purchase order Accessories are delivered as per the purchase order order confirmation and delivery note 3 4 Type plate The type plate identifies the instrument The type plate is located at the rear of the instrument See Chapter 3 2 2 Rear view page 10 ...

Page 11: ...facture 12 Company name and address 13 Approvals 14 Symbol for Do not dispose of as household waste 3 5 Technical data 3 5 1 Dehumidifier S 396 Nano Specification Dehumidi fier S 396 nano 200 V Dehumidi fier S 396 nano 210 V Dehumidi fier S 396 nano 220 V Dehumidi fier S 396 nano 230 V Dehumidi fier S 396 nano 240 V Dimensions W x D x H 450 x 373 x 609 mm 450 x 373 x 609 mm 450 x 373 x 609 mm 450 ...

Page 12: ...efrigerant 0 34 kg 0 34 kg 0 34 kg 0 34 kg 0 34 kg Safety Group Refrigerants ASHRAE A1 lower toxicity no flame propaga tion A1 lower toxicity no flame propaga tion A1 lower toxicity no flame propaga tion A1 lower toxicity no flame propaga tion A1 lower toxicity no flame propaga tion Maximum allowable pres sure PS Low pressure side 12 bar 12 bar 12 bar 12 bar 12 bar Maximum allowable pres sure PS H...

Page 13: ...s e g water taps drains etc The installation site is not exposed to external thermal loads such as direct solar radiation The installation site meets the requirements for the connected devices See related documentation The installation site meets the specifications according to the technical data e g weight dimension etc See Chapter 3 5 Technical data page 11 The installation site meets the requir...

Page 14: ...should be reported to the carrier u Keep packing for future transportation 4 2 Storage u Make sure that the ambient conditions are complied with see Chapter 3 5 Technical data page 11 u Wherever possible store the device in its original packaging u After storage check the device all seals and tubing for damage and replace if necessary 4 3 Lifting the instrument WARNING Danger due to incorrect tran...

Page 15: ...upply cables Precondition R The electrical installation is as specified on the type plate R The electrical installation is equipped with a proper grounding system R The electrical installation is equipped with suitable fuses and electrical safety features R The installation site is as specified in the technical date See Chapter 3 5 Technical data page 11 u Connect the power supply cable to the con...

Page 16: ...allation Büchi Labortechnik AG 16 24 Operation Manual Dehumidifier S 396 Nano 5 4 Installing the condensate vessel u Put the condensate vessel in the condensate vessel area u Attach the cap nuts to the bottle ...

Page 17: ...n page 15 R The condensate vessel is empty See Chapter 7 2 Empty the condensate vessel page 18 u Set the On off master switch to On ð The compressor is starting up ð The outlet hoses gets cold 6 2 Shutting down the instrument u Set the On Off master switch to Off u Wait until the instrument is the same as the ambient temperature u Empty the condensate vessel See Chapter 7 2 Empty the condensate ve...

Page 18: ...aintenance work Action Daily Weekly Monthly Additional information 7 2 Empty the condensate ves sel 1 Carry out this action before every instrument use 7 3 Cleaning the housing 1 7 4 Cleaning and servicing the warning and directive sym bols 1 7 5 Cleaning the ventilation slots 1 7 6 Cleaning the instrument 1 In addition carry out this cleaning process when changing the sample 1 Operator 7 2 Empty ...

Page 19: ... instrument u Disconnect the power cable u Remove the process gas tubes u Open the cap nuts u Remove the bottle u Put the condensate drain tubes in a bucket min 5 L u Seal the condensate drain tubes with a hose clamp u Fill in about 5 liter cleaning liquid e g ethanol into the process gas tube connected to the connection marked IN u Wait 5 minutes NOTICE Check the filling level of the bucket dur i...

Page 20: ...f master switch does not light No electric connection u Connect the instrument to the electric power supply See Chapter 5 Installation page 15 The compressor does not start up Compressor is broken u Contact BUCHI Customer Service Wrong connection voltage The outlet hose does not get cold Compressor is broken u Contact BUCHI Customer Service Wrong connection voltage ...

Page 21: ...en disposing of equipment observe the local regulations and statutory requirements regarding waste disposal u When disposing observe the disposal regulations of the materials used Materials used see Chapter 3 5 Technical data page 11 9 3 Refrigerant CAUTION Potential environmental hazard The instrument uses refrigerant See Chapter 3 5 Technical data page 11 u Dispose of the appliance properly if n...

Page 22: ...rtechnik AG 22 24 Operation Manual Dehumidifier S 396 Nano 10 Appendix 10 1 Spare parts and Accessories Order no Image Screw cap SVL 22 003577 Woulf Bottle 041875 Order no Seal PTFE 005155 PTFE hose connection SVL 22 027338 ...

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