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Maintenance 

 

 

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10.2.2.2 

Cleaning the dust box  

 

The following diagram shows the back of the HTFr with open dust box: 

 

Fig. 30: Back of the HTFr with open dust box 

Clean the combustion tube and the dust box as follows: 

1.  Open the dust box, see 

Opening the dust box

2.  Clean the dust box (

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) using a brush and a vacuum cleaner. 

3.  The dust box has been cleaned. 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for ELEMENTRAC CS-d

Page 1: ... Eltra GmbH 42781 Haan Retsch Allee 1 5 Germany 21 11 2019 Version 0002 Operating Manual ELEMENTRAC CS d Translation ...

Page 2: ...Information about the Manual 2 Urheberrecht Copyright by Eltra GmbH Retsch Allee 1 5 42781 Haan Deutschland ...

Page 3: ...Information about the Manual 3 ...

Page 4: ...2 Technical data for the HTFr 33 7 3 Type plate on the analyzer 34 7 4 Type plate on the HTFr 35 7 5 Standards for inorganic materials 36 7 6 Standards for organic materials 37 8 Troubleshooting on the analyzer and on the HTFr 38 8 1 Troubleshooting on the analyzer 38 8 2 Troubleshooting on the HTFr after a safe state has been triggered 38 9 Cleaning 39 10 Maintenance 40 10 1 Maintenance the analy...

Page 5: ...ion tube 77 10 2 3 3 Inserting the combustion tube 79 10 2 3 4 Installing the dust box 82 10 2 4 Replacing the moisture filter on the HTFr 84 10 2 5 Replacing the dust filter cartridge 86 10 2 6 Replacing the O rings on the HTFr 87 10 2 6 1 Replacing the O rings on the moisture filter 87 10 2 6 2 Replacing the O rings on the combustion tube 88 11 Spare parts 90 11 1 Spare parts for the analyzer 90...

Page 6: ...dditional information 1 First instruction 2 Next instruction Result Numbered paragraphs contain a series of instructions An instruction can end with a result Tab 1 Signs and symbols used 1 2 Disclaimer Die vorliegende Bedi enungsanleitung w urde wi th größter Sorgfalt erstellt Technische Änder ung en sind vorbehalten Für Personenschäden die aus der Nichtbefolgung der Sicherheits and W arnhinw eise...

Page 7: ... means of a verbal introduction by a competent person and or with the help of this Manual Incorrect operation may lead to personal injuries The operating company itself is responsible for its safety and that of its staff The operating company itself must ensure that no unauthorised personnel have access to the machine Target group This covers everybody who operates cleans or works on the machine T...

Page 8: ... injuries may ensue if the Warning signs are not complied with There is an increased risk of a serious accident or potentially fatal injury The signal word WARNING is also used in the running text or instructions CAUTION C1 0000 Risk of injuries Source of the danger Possible consequences of failure to heed the risk Instructions and advice on how to avoid the risk Moderate or minor injuries may ens...

Page 9: ...ne Improper modifications to the machine can lead to injuries Do not make any unauthorised changes to the machine Only use spare parts and accessories that have been approved by Eltra GmbH NOTICE N2 0012 Changes to the machine Improper modification As a result of improper modification the conformity with European directives as specified by Eltra GmbH will no longer be valid All warranty claims wil...

Page 10: ...www eltra com 2 4 Intended use The ELEMENTRAC CS d has been developed for the analysis of carbon and sulphur in various materials The induction furnace permits the analysis of typically inorganic materials such as metals alloys ceramics and cement The resistance furnace has been designed for the analysis of carbon and sulphur in organic materials such as coal coke alternative fuels or soil 2 5 Imp...

Page 11: ...set to level 1 to cool down Set the HTFr to level 1 on the switch to cool down Only turn the HTFr to level 0 once it has cooled down sufficiently The safety circuit ensures that the HTFr can only be commissioned under safe conditions The safety circuit places the machine in a safe state by interrupting the power supply to the heating elements The machine is automatically moved to a safe state when...

Page 12: ...analyzer Fig 1 Safety symbols on the analyzer Position Component Description 1 The warning signs at the top on the back and on the right hand side warn that the covers may only be opened by qualified personnel 2 3 The warning signs on the furnace opening warn of a risk of burns and crushing on fingers or hands 4 5 The warning sign on the dust filter housing warns of burns 2 1 4 5 3 ...

Page 13: ...e work on the HTFr machine and allow the machine to cool down sufficiently Only set the main switch to Position 0 and pull out the power plug once you have allowed sufficient time for the machine to cool down WARNING W2 0015 Risk to life caused by an electric shock Connection to a socket without protective conductor Connecting the machine to sockets without protective conductor can lead to life th...

Page 14: ...rasp the sample insertion tool by the plastic handle when inserting it into the furnace WARNING W5 0017 Risk of injury Dangerous chemicals Dangerous chemicals can cause fatal poisoning or serious chemical burns to the skin when working on the machine Comply with the safety data sheet for the substances used Wear personal protective equipment Never eat or drink near chemicals WARNING W6 0022 Chemic...

Page 15: ...nd cause serious poisoning Connect the exhaust air outlet on the machine to a suitable ventilation system Wear your personal protective equipment Comply with the safety data sheet for the substances used Carry out a risk analysis on the potential hazards of your samples and implement protective measures WARNING W9 0000 Risk of life threatening injuries Falling loads The analyzer may only be transp...

Page 16: ...re you maintain a healthy posture when lifting the machine CAUTION C6 0092 Machine falling down Incorrect installation or insufficient working space Due to its weight the machine can cause injuries if it falls down Only operate the machine in a sufficiently large robust non slip and stable working area Ensure that all machine bases are placed securely on the surface CAUTION C7 0000 Risk of cuts Gl...

Page 17: ... bright combustion tube The combustion tube shines very brightly when it is hot and can cause eye injuries if you look directly into the furnace due to visible light and invisible infrared light Wear suitable goggles when working on the furnace To protect your eyes slide the glass guard in front of the furnace entrance Never look directly into the furnace CAUTION C11 0093a Risk of burns Hot sample...

Page 18: ... The machine is pressurised during operation The removal of the reagent tube during operation results in an explosive escape of chemicals or sample material and can cause injuries Never remove reagent tubes during operation CAUTION C14 0094 Risk of burns Hot catalyst furnace The furnace temperature of the catalyst furnace can be up to 800 C during operation and cause burns Wear heat resistant prot...

Page 19: ...ells 3 1 Front The following figure shows the front of the machine Fig 2 Front of the ELEMENTRAC CS d Position Component Description 1 Analyzer Analyzer with induction furnace 2 HTFr Resistance furnace 3 LEDs HTFr LEDs show the operating statuses of the HTFr Green LED The dish can be pushed into the furnace Yellow LED The measurement is finished The dish can be taken out of the furnace again 4 HTF...

Page 20: ...light in the furnace and prevents air getting in 8 HTFr main switch Switches the HTFr on and off 9 Crucible holder Holder for ceramic crucibles with sample material and furnace opening 10 Main switch on the analyzer Switches the analyzer on and off 11 Analyzer door Behind the machine door are the paper filter dust box carrier gas preliminary cleaning particle filter and moisture filter 12 Feet The...

Page 21: ...or connecting to the PC 5 Compressed air inlet Compressed air connector 6 Gas outlet For discharging the analysis gas 7 Carrier gas connector Connector with pressure reducer for the carrier gas oxygen 8 Inlet for analysis gas from the HTFr Return of the analysis gas from the HTFr for analysis 9 Connector for carrier gas supply to the HTFr Carrier gas supply for the HTFr 10 Connector for vacuum cle...

Page 22: ...circuit in the event of an overload or short circuit 13 Power connection for the vacuum cleaner Switched power socket to connect a vacuum cleaner The vacuum cleaner can be switched on automatically on opening the furnace after every analysis 14 Power connection for equipment with low output Socket for connecting equipment with low output such as a PC and monitor ...

Page 23: ...aker Automatic shutting down of the power circuit in the event of an overload or short circuit 2 Power connection Connector for the machine s power supply 3 CAN connector For connecting to the analyzer 4 Analysis gas outlet Analysis gas connector from the HTFr to the analyzer 5 Carrier gas inlet Supply of oxygen for the HTFr by the analyzer 2 3 4 5 1 ...

Page 24: ...c shock Check the mains lead and plug for damage before operating the machine Never operate the machine with a damaged mains lead or plug WARNING W12 0000 Risk of life threatening injuries Falling loads The analyzer may only be transported or lifted using suitable lifting gear such as a forklift or crane Loads can fall down causing life threatening injuries Only lift and transport the analyzer wit...

Page 25: ...epth without balance and PC approx 100 cm 75 cm The machine bench must be able to safely withstand the weight of the machine see Technical data The power plugs must be easily accessible at all times The surface of the machine bench must be non slip and fire resistant Set the machine up as follows 1 Set the machine up on the prepared workstation 2 Make sure that the HTFr is to the right of the anal...

Page 26: ... compressed air supply Use only oil and grease free compressed air Set a pressure of at least 2 4 bar Use only oil and grease free compressed air Check the set pressure of the carrier gas Establish the gas supply for the machine as follows 1 Ensure that the gas supply for the carrier gas is switched off 2 Connect the carrier gas inlet on the analyzer see Pos 7 in Back of the analyzer to the operat...

Page 27: ... electric shock Connection to a socket without protective conductor Connecting the machine to sockets without protective conductor can lead to life threatening injuries caused by an electric shock Only operate the machine on sockets with a protective conductor PE The power supply is provided using the supplied power plug The operating company s mains connections must meet the power requirements of...

Page 28: ...chine to the PC The gas supply has been established see Establishing the gas supply The power supply has been established see Establishing the power supply Commission the machine as follows 1 Switch on the PC and start the ELEMENTS software a current version of the ELEMENTS software is supplied on a USB stick or has been preinstalled on your PC 2 Switch on the carrier gas 3 Switch on the compresse...

Page 29: ...ry Dangerous chemicals Dangerous chemicals can cause fatal poisoning or serious chemical burns to the skin when working on the machine Comply with the safety data sheet for the substances used Wear personal protective equipment Never eat or drink near chemicals0 WARNING W17 0000 Risk of poisoning Toxic combustion gases Samples are exposed to high temperatures during the analysis Harmful gaseous fi...

Page 30: ...AUTION C20 0096 Risk of eye injury Very bright combustion tube The combustion tube shines very brightly when it is hot and can cause eye injuries if you look directly into the furnace due to visible light and invisible infrared light Wear suitable goggles when working on the furnace To protect your eyes slide the glass guard in front of the furnace entrance Never look directly into the furnace CAU...

Page 31: ... Part number 90148 or 90149 and dishes e g Part number 90160 from Eltra GmbH 4 Use the automatic transfer of the sample weight from the balance to the PC or enter the sample weight manually Give a name for the sample in the ID box 5 If you wish to analyse the sample using the induction furnace of the analyzer place the crucible into the crucible holder using crucible tongs see Pos 9 in Front Ensur...

Page 32: ...ion class I Overvoltage category II Degree of contamination 2 Type of environment Indoors Max altitude 2000 m Ambient temperature 5 to 35 C Ambient humidity 80 at 31 C non condensing Type of protection IP20 Carrier gas Type Oxygen Purity Min 99 5 Pressure 2 to 4 bar 30 to 60 psi Connection Polyamide hose 6 4 mm Adapter with G female thread included with delivery Compressed air Type Oil free Pressu...

Page 33: ...cal data Power supply 230 VAC 10 Frequency 50 60 Hz Power consumption 20 A Mains connection CEE plug 230 V 32 A L N PE EN 60309 1 2018 04 Safety Protection class I Overvoltage category II Degree of contamination 2 Type of environment Indoors Max altitude 2000 m Ambient temperature 5 to 35 C Ambient humidity 80 at 31 C non condensing Type of protection IP20 Volume Maximum noise level 55 db A Tab 2 ...

Page 34: ...ate on the analyzer Fig 5 Type plate on the analyzer Position Component 1 Manufacturer s address 2 Part number 3 Mains frequency 4 Read the Manual 5 CE mark 6 Type of protection 7 Disposal label 8 Current 9 Voltage 10 Year of manufacture 11 Serial number 12 Machine designation 2 5 7 1 8 10 4 6 3 12 11 9 ...

Page 35: ...plate on the HTFr Fig 6 Type plate on the HTFr Position Component 1 Manufacturer s address 2 Part number 3 Mains frequency 4 Read the Manual 5 CE mark 6 Type of protection 7 Disposal label 8 Current 9 Voltage 10 Year of manufacture 11 Serial number 12 Machine designation 2 5 7 1 8 10 4 6 3 12 11 9 ...

Page 36: ...balt alloys CS i CS d ASTM E 1587 2010 C S Refined nickel CS i CS d ASTM E1915 13 C S Metalliferous ores and related materials i e tailings waste rock CS i CS d UOP703 09 C Catalysers CS i CS d ASTM E 1941 2010 C Refractory metals CS i CS d EN ISO 15349 2 C Steel CS i CS d ISO 13902 S Steel and iron CS i CS d ISO 4689 3 S Iron ores CS i CS d ISO 7524 C Nickel CS i CS d EN 27526 S Nickel CS i CS d ...

Page 37: ...d Elements Materials Equipment ASTM D 1552 2016 S Products made of oil and petroleum CS d ASTM D 4239 2018 S Coal and coke CS d ASTM D 5016 2016 S Coal and coke ashes CS d ASTM D 1619 16a S Soot CS d ISO 15178 S Soil samples CS d EN 15936 C TOC Sludge biodegradable waste soil waste CS d ISO 19579 S Mineral oils CS d ...

Page 38: ... a safe state The cooling cannot take place on setting 0 because the HTFr is without power on setting 0 and the fan is therefore also turned off The HTFr must be set to level 1 to cool down Set the HTFr to position 1 to cool down Only set the HTFr to position 1 once the machine has cooled down sufficiently After the safety circuit see Safety circuit has triggered heating of the HTFr is not permitt...

Page 39: ...nly clean the machine with water when it has been disconnected from the power supply NOTICE N8 0077 Damage to the housing Use of organic solvents Organic solvents can damage the coating Organic solvents must not be used to clean the housing The outside of the ELEMENTRAC CS d must be cleaned regularly Proceed as follows to clean the outside of the machine 1 Pull out the plugs on the analyzer and on...

Page 40: ...at the specified maintenance intervals or upon reaching the number of possible analyses Component No of analyses Maintenance interval Service instructions See chapter Cellulose 2000 Every 3 months Replace when 50 of the filter is black Filling the reagent tube on the SO3 filter Inlet gas purification 1000 Every 3 months Replace early if clumping is apparent Filling the reagent tube on the inlet ga...

Page 41: ...e between the furnace and metal filter 10 1 2 Removing the reagent tubes CAUTION C23 0076 Risk of burns Hot machine parts Some parts of the machine can get very hot and cause burns when touched without wearing protective gloves Wear heat resistant protective gloves when working with hot machine parts Never touch hot parts of the machine without suitable protective gloves CAUTION C24 0000 Risk of c...

Page 42: ...the analyzer must not be removed during operation The following diagram shows the filters on the front of the analyzer with the machine door open Fig 8 Front of the analyzer with the door open Position Component 1 Moisture filter 2 Inlet gas purification 3 SO3 filter Proceed as follows to remove a reagent tube on the front of the analyzer 1 Turn the main switch on the analyzer to Position 1 2 On t...

Page 43: ...alyzer has been removed 10 1 3 Filling reagent tubes CAUTION C26 0000 Risk of injury Pressurised system The machine is pressurised during operation The removal of the reagent tube during operation results in an explosive escape of chemicals or sample material and can cause injuries Never remove reagent tubes during operation CAUTION C27 0076 Risk of burns Hot machine parts Some parts of the machin...

Page 44: ...ormed from reaction processes here These gases can escape from the gas outlet and cause serious poisoning Connect the exhaust air outlet on the machine to a suitable ventilation system Wear your personal protective equipment Comply with the safety data sheet for the substances used Carry out a risk analysis on the potential hazards of your samples and implement protective measures WARNING W20 0022...

Page 45: ... filling from the reagent tube 4 Dispose of the reagent tube filling in accordance with local regulations and provisions 5 Ensure that the reagent tube is undamaged If it is damaged or too contaminated use a new reagent tube Part No 88400 0422 6 Fill the reagent tube with 3 to 4 cm of glass wool Part No 90331 7 Fill the reagent tube with 10cm of cellulose Part No 90341 8 Insert the filled reagent ...

Page 46: ...the reagent tube is undamaged If it is damaged or too contaminated use a new reagent tube Part No 88400 0006 6 Fill the reagent tube with 1 5 to 2 cm of glass wool Part No 90331 7 Fill approx 10 cm of magnesium perchlorate Part No 90200 onto the glass wool 8 Fill 0 5 to 1 cm of glass wool Part No 90331 onto the magnesium perchlorate 9 Fill approx 10 cm of sodium hydroxide Part No 90210 onto the gl...

Page 47: ...ube Part No 88400 0005 8 Release the threaded rod from the paper filter holder and remove the paper filter If the paper filter holder is damaged use a new paper filter holder Part No 11120 9 Where necessary replace the O ring on the paper filter holder Part No 70230 10 Place a new paper filter Part No 11185 into the paper filter holder and fold the edge of the paper over 11 Carefully guide the pap...

Page 48: ...ling reagent tubes 4 Clean the connections for the reagent tube on the analyzer 5 Lightly grease the inner ends of the reagent tube and the O rings with high vacuum silicon grease Part No 92610 The following diagram shows an example of inserting a reagent tube on the front of the analyzer Fig 10 Inserting a reagent tube on the front of the analyzer 6 Hold the filled reagent tube 3 at a slight angl...

Page 49: ... impression of approx 2 mm on the reagent tube and that there is no leak on the O ring caused by the glass wool 11 Confirm the message on the ELEMENTS software so that the pressure can be built up again The reagent tube on the front of the analyzer has been inserted ...

Page 50: ...ch on the analyzer to Position 1 2 Press the Change reagents button in the ELEMENTS software to release the pressure 3 Press the dust filter cartridge 2 upwards against the top support 1 4 Swivel the bottom end of the dust filter cartridge 2 forwards and pull the dust filter cartridge 2 out from below 5 Press the new dust filter cartridge 2 upwards at an angle into the top support 1 The diameter o...

Page 51: ...ear heat resistant protective gloves when working with the catalyst furnace Only replace the catalyst furnace filling after a sufficiently long cooling period This diagram shows the front of the analyzer with open catalyst furnace and details of the reagent tube Fig 12 Open catalyst furnace with details of the reagent tube The catalyst furnace is only functional once it has reached its operating t...

Page 52: ...ent tube 9 Carefully pull the reagent tube 5 out of the guide 4 10 Where this is not the first filling remove the used filling from the reagent tube 11 Dispose of the reagent tube filling in accordance with local regulations and provisions 12 Ensure that the reagent tube is undamaged If it is damaged or too contaminated use a new reagent tube Part No 88400 0452 13 Turn the reagent tube over for fi...

Page 53: ...0 Carefully slide the hose 1 onto the reagent tube 5 The hose must be pushed at least 5 mm over the reagent tube connector 21 Secure the hose 1 using the clamp 2 The reagent tube on the catalyst furnace has been filled ...

Page 54: ...nfrared measuring cells of the analyzer It is necessary to clean the dust box to prevent the absorption of reaction gases and associated lower results Fig 13 Removing the dust box Position Component 1 Dust box 2 O ring 3 Lock For cleaning the metal filter holder with the dust box must first be removed 1 Release the plug in connector on the metal filter heater 2 Turn the lock 3 90 to the left to re...

Page 55: ...aling mechanism should be clean and remain absolutely free of grease Proceed as follows to quickly clean the dust box 1 Ensure that the filter housing with the dust filter has been removed see Cleaning the dust box 2 Using a suitable paper towel remove the grease at the top end of the filter cartridge _ Clean the filter from the top end of the filter housing 2 3 To do this turn the supplied brush ...

Page 56: ...lter with the dust box has been removed see Cleaning the dust box Position of the O rings Fig 15 Assembled metal filter Position Component 1 Outer O ring 2 Inner O ring 2 Slide the metal filter 5 out of the filter housing 4 with a suitable blunt tool 3 Fig 16 Thoroughly cleaning the dust box Position Component 3 Suitable tool e g screwdriver 4 Filter housing 5 Metal filter 3 Check the outer O ring...

Page 57: ...contacts can cause life threatening injuries or death Turn the main switch to Position 0 and pull out the power plug prior to maintenance work on the analyzer Turn the main switch to Position 1 prior to maintenance work on the HTFr machine and allow the machine to cool down sufficiently Only set the main switch to Position 0 and pull out the power plug once you have allowed sufficient time for the...

Page 58: ...ed and the knurled nuts can be easily unscrewed 2 Turn the main switch on the analyzer to Position 0 and pull out the power plug 3 Wait until the furnace of the analyzer has cooled down sufficiently The following diagram shows the mounting bolts for the top furnace lining at the top and at the front of the machine Fig 17 Removing the top furnace lining 4 Unscrew the Allen screws 1 3 and 4 at the t...

Page 59: ...ng system mounting plate 6 Remove the knurled nuts 6 and 13 7 Unscrew the wing nuts 8 and 12 8 Unscrew the gas connectors 5 and 9 also see detailed image and remove the gas hoses The following image shows the removed furnace cleaning system Fig 19 Removed furnace cleaning system 12 13 6 10 7 8 5 9 11 15 14 17 18 16 ...

Page 60: ...ield where necessary Part No 14072 The thermal shield must be replaced if it is too contaminated or damaged Check whether the purge drilled hole is clean and unblocked 13 Insert the furnace cleaning system again from the top 14 Check that the top end plate of the furnace 11 is resting on the O ring 15 Evenly tighten the wing nuts 8 and 12 on the top end plate of the furnace 16 Tighten the knurled ...

Page 61: ...r as follows 1 Turn the main switch on the analyzer to Position 0 and pull out the power plug 2 Wait until the analyzer has cooled down sufficiently 3 Remove the furnace cleaning system see Replacing the furnace cleaning brush and thermal shield The following diagram shows the bottom end plate of the furnace on the analyzer Fig 20 Bottom end plate of the furnace on the analyzer 4 Unscrew the wing ...

Page 62: ...ing from the top 8 Hold the combustion tube tight from above and if necessary insert a new O ring from below 9 Secure the bottom end plate of the furnace again Ensure that the combustion tube is resting cleanly in the guide of the bottom end plate of the furnace 10 Tighten the wing nuts 1 and 2 11 Insert the furnace cleaning system see Replacing the furnace cleaning brush and thermal shield 12 Plu...

Page 63: ... tray 1 out of the furnace bell 3 If it is difficult to release this perform steps 4 to 8 otherwise continue with step 9 4 If the sample stand is difficult to lift unscrew the guide 2 from the bell 3 using a 24 mm wrench 5 Twist the guide out completely 6 Using a tool remove the tray from the guide 7 Clean the thread on the furnace bell 3 and on the nut 2 Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the thread 8...

Page 64: ... break Glass splinters can cause cuts Inspect reagent tubes and sample vials for damage prior to use Wear protective gloves and goggles when handling reagent tubes and sample vials Replace damaged reagent tubes and sample vials Do not touch glass splinters with unprotected hands 10 1 9 1 Replacing the O ring at the top of the combustion tube Replace the top O ring on the combustion tube of the ana...

Page 65: ...8 Insert the furnace cleaning system again see Replacing the furnace cleaning brush and thermal shield 9 Plug in the power plug and turn the main switch on the analyzer to Position 1 The O ring at the top of the combustion tube on the analyzer has been replaced 10 1 9 2 Replacing the O rings at the bottom and in the bottom furnace locking device Replace the O rings at the bottom of the combustion ...

Page 66: ...ace lock 1 down and off The O ring on the underneath of the furnace is now accessible Fig 25 O ring on the bottom furnace lock 6 Remove the O ring 4 7 Apply a thin layer high vacuum silicon grease Part No 92610 to the inside of the new O ring Part No 70380 8 Insert the new O ring on the underneath of the furnace on the combustion tube 2 3 1 4 ...

Page 67: ...ng the furnace cleaning brush and thermal shield 14 Plug in the power plug and turn the main switch on the analyzer to Position 1 The O rings at the bottom of the combustion tube and in the bottom furnace lock of the analyzer have been replaced 10 1 9 3 Replacing the O rings on the furnace seal The O rings must be replaced when they no longer provide an adequate seal due to damage or age Replace t...

Page 68: ...ing surfaces on the rods and the inside of the furnace lock to remove grease and dust 11 Insert the new O rings 12 Slide the top furnace lock 6 back on 13 Insert the retaining rings 4 and 9 14 Slide on the support 5 from above 15 Insert the washers 2 and 11 and the springs 3 and 10 16 Screw on the nuts 1 and 12 17 Insert the furnace cleaning system again see Replacing the furnace cleaning brush an...

Page 69: ...rew the hose nuts on the filter connector and on the bottom furnace locking device 1 3 Pull the hose 2 off 4 In der ELEMENTS software start the vacuum Analyzer status window under User service or use an external vacuum cleaner to remove falling particles while cleaning 5 Clean the hose with a pipe cleaner Part No 70002 or with a micro brush Part No 88400 0501 6 Replace the hose Part No 51100 2040 ...

Page 70: ...to be intensified to maintain the precision of analysis results The following table lists the maintenance work to be carried out The maintenance work must be conducted regularly at the specified maintenance intervals or upon reaching the number of possible analyses Component No of analyses Maintenance interval Service instructions See chapter Anhydrone magnesium perchlorate trap 150 Monthly Dispos...

Page 71: ...or the machine to cool down CAUTION C34 0000 Risk of burns Hot machine parts Parts of the machine can get very hot and cause burns during maintenance work if the waiting time to ensure cooling is not complied with Before maintenance work wait until the temperature of the furnace is 40 C Check the furnace temperature in the ELEMENTS software CAUTION C35 0076 Risk of burns Hot machine parts Some par...

Page 72: ... Position 0 on the main switch or switch to induction furnace mode in the ELEMENTS software The analyzer must not generate any vacuum in the HTFr 2 Turn the HTFr to Position 1 on the main switch 3 Wait until the machine has cooled down sufficiently 3 Turn the HTFr to Position 0 on the main switch 4 Remove the screws 2 and 4 from the dust box 1 5 Remove the cover 3 The dust box has been opened 2 1 ...

Page 73: ...he back of the HTFr with open dust box Fig 30 Back of the HTFr with open dust box Clean the combustion tube and the dust box as follows 1 Open the dust box see Opening the dust box 2 Clean the dust box 1 using a brush and a vacuum cleaner 3 The dust box has been cleaned 1 3 2 ...

Page 74: ...iagram shows the dust box at the back of the HTFr Fig 31 Dust box on the back of the HTFr Close the dust box as follows 1 Place the cover 3 onto the housing of the dust box 1 2 Evenly tighten the screws 2 and 4 to secure the cover The dust box is closed 2 1 3 4 ...

Page 75: ...t machine parts Parts of the machine can get very hot and cause burns during maintenance work if the waiting time to ensure cooling is not complied with Before maintenance work wait until the temperature of the furnace is 40 C Check the furnace temperature in the ELEMENTS software CAUTION C37 0076 Risk of burns Hot machine parts Some parts of the machine can get very hot and cause burns when touch...

Page 76: ... as follows 1 Ensure that the dust box is open see Opening the dust box 2 Remove the screws 2 and 5 and remove the housing of the dust box 1 3 Pull off the O ring 3 If the O ring is stuck to the combustion tube slide the rear cover plate 4 back a little so that you can carefully release the O ring all round 4 Pull off the cover plate 4 The dust box has been removed 1 5 2 4 3 ...

Page 77: ...th the machine door open Remove the combustion tube as follows 1 Ensure that the dust box on the back has been removed see Removing the dust box 2 Open the machine door 1 on the front of the HTFr 3 Loosen the screws 2 to 5 one by one to ease the pressure on the O ring behind them 4 Remove screws 2 to 5 5 Remove the front furnace locking device 6 1 4 6 3 5 2 ...

Page 78: ... combustion tube on the back Fig 35 Removing the mechanical stop on the dish and combustion tube on the back 7 Pull the mechanical stop on the dish 8 at the back out of the machine from behind 8 Carefully pull the combustion tube 9 out of the machine from behind Make sure that the combustion is not twisted The combustion tube has been removed 7 9 8 ...

Page 79: ... 2 to 4 as much as is needed for the adapter ring 1 to be moved The following diagram shows the back of the HTFr with combustion tube Fig 37 Back of the HTFr with combustion tube 3 Carefully insert the new combustion tube 5 Part No 90162 onto the back of the HTFr Move or twist the combustion tube gently to ensure that the path is not blocked Do not use great force 4 Slide the adapter ring 1 onto t...

Page 80: ...ith combustion tube inserted and O ring in place Fig 38 Front of the HTFr with inserted combustion tube and O ring 5 Slide the O ring 6 onto the combustion tube 7 The O ring 6 should be positioned at a distance of approx 2 cm from the edge of the combustion tube 7 6 7 ...

Page 81: ...g 8 so that the support plate 13 is aligned horizontally 8 Gradually tighten each of the screws 9 to 12 in turn to ensure that the furnace locking device does not get twisted When tightening the screws the O ring is squeezed and the tube pushed slightly backwards The furnace locking device 14 and adapter ring 8 should be aligned parallel to each other at all times 9 Tighten the screws 2 to 4 so th...

Page 82: ...ed Install the dust box as follows 1 Ensure that the combustion tube has been inserted see Inserting the combustion tube 2 Slide the rear cover plate 1 of the dust box on the back of the HTFr onto the back end of the combustion tube 2 3 Slide the O ring 3 onto the back end of the combustion tube 2 The O ring should be at a distance of approx 2 cm from the end of the tube 1 2 3 ...

Page 83: ...ly Make sure that the housing and cover are aligned parallel to each other 7 Tighten the screws 8 Insert the mechanical stop on the dish 6 into the combustion tube 2 so that it protrudes slightly from the housing Make sure that the rounded lug on the mechanical stop on the dish is pointing to the front of the machine and aligned parallel to the dish 9 Close the dust box with the cover and screws s...

Page 84: ...Maintenance 84 10 2 4 Replacing the moisture filter on the HTFr The following diagram shows the front of the HTFr with the machine door open Fig 42 Front of the HTFr with the machine door open 2 4 5 1 3 ...

Page 85: ...90032 9 Apply as much magnesium perchlorate Part No 90200 to the glass wool as is needed for the distance between the magnesium perchlorate filling and the top O ring 3 to be approx 2 cm Do not apply any glass or quartz wool to the upper end of the reagent tube because this can distort the sulphur readings due to condensation 10 Grease the bottom O ring 5 with high vacuum silicon grease Part No 92...

Page 86: ... in Front 3 Press the dust filter cartridge 2 upwards against the top support 1 4 Swivel the bottom end of the dust filter cartridge 2 forwards and pull the dust filter cartridge 2 out from below 5 Press the new dust filter cartridge 2 upwards at an angle into the top support 1 The diameter of the cartridge body is smaller at the top than at the bottom 6 Place the dust filter cartridge 2 in a vert...

Page 87: ...analyzer in the analyzer must not generate any vacuum in the HTFr 2 Open the machine door 1 at the front of the HTFr The anhydrone 3 is accessible Fig 44 O rings on the anhydrone on the front of the HTFr with the machine door open 3 Remove the anhydrone see Replacing the anhydrone The O rings are now accessible 4 Remove the top O ring 2 and insert a new O ring Part No 70320 5 Remove the bottom O r...

Page 88: ... rings on the combustion tube as follows 1 Turn the analyzer to Position 0 on the main switch or switch to the induction furnace mode in the ELEMENTS software The analyzer in the analyzer must not generate any vacuum in the HTFr 2 Turn the HTFr to Position 0 on the main switch and pull out the power plug 3 Wait until the machine has cooled down sufficiently 4 Open the machine door 1 at the front o...

Page 89: ...ube 8 Pull off the O ring 3 and put a new one on Part No 70380 The O ring should be at a distance of approx 2 cm from the end of the tube 9 Install the dust box again see Installing the dust box 10 Put the furnace locking device back on see Inserting the combustion tube The O rings have been replaced 3 ...

Page 90: ...parts 90 11 Spare parts 11 1 Spare parts for the analyzer 11 1 1 Front of the machine Fig 47 Diagram of the front when closed Position Designation Part No Quantity 1 Hinge with eccentric pin 88400 0288 2 1 1 ...

Page 91: ...Spare parts 91 11 1 2 Front interior view Fig 48 Diagram of the front inside 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 ...

Page 92: ... 51100 2017 1 4 Bottom filter holder 35361 1 5 Bottom reagent tube holder moisture trap 11045 1 6 O ring 9x3 70230 6 7 Dust filter cartridge 11170 1 8 Top filter holder 35363 1 9 Reagent tube 88400 0006 2 10 Complete catalyst furnace 20100 2003 1 11 Top reagent tube holder moisture trap 11042 1 12 Complete dust filter housing with heating element 51100 2035 1 ...

Page 93: ...tity 1 Bottom reagent tube holder catalyst furnace 20100 2004 1 2 Quartz tube 88400 0422 1 3 Top reagent tube holder catalyst furnace 20100 2005 1 4 Reagent tube 240x20 16 4 88400 0452 1 5 Hose clip clamp 66500 0084 1 6 7 O ring 9x3 70230 2 8 O ring 8x1 5 for 20100 2003 catalyst furnace 70180 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 94: ...g with heating element Fig 50 Complete dust filter housing 51100 2035 Position Designation Part No Quantity 1 Dust box mechanism 51100 2019 1 2 Complete dust filter housing with heating element 51100 2035 1 3 Filter connection holder 51100 2013 1 1 2 3 ...

Page 95: ...1 1 2 3 Complete dust filter Fig 51 Dust filter 11107 Position Designation Part No Quantity Complete dust filter 11107 1 1 Metal filter 11105 1 2 O ring 34x3 70370 1 3 Filter lock 11093 1 4 O ring 20x5 70320 1 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 96: ... 2 6 Bottom knurled nut 14161 2 7 Wing nut 76003 4 8 Glued 9 Bottom end plate of the furnace 14025 2001 1 10 Pneumatic cylinder 14009 2001 1 11 Cone 14180 1 12 Cone insert 14170 13 Crucible tray 14168 1 14 Crucible 90148 90149 1000 15 Combustion tube 14130 1 16 Combustion coil 13067 1 17 Mounting bar 14080 2 18 Retaining ring 08 647 0006 2 Fig 52 Furnace front view 1 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 7 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 97: ...70380 2 2 O ring 3 4x1 9 70120 2 3 M4 spacer sleeve 75150 2 4 Brush holder 14051 1 5 Cleaning brush 14045 1 6 Heat protection ceramic 14072 1 7 Bottom knurled nut 14161 4 8 Disc 08 701 0076 4 9 O ring 35x5 70390 1 Fig 53 Furnace front view 2 1 2 3 4 9 5 1 6 7 8 7 ...

Page 98: ...Spare parts 98 Fig 54 Furnace front view 3 Position Designation Part No Quantity 1 Furnace cover 51100 2045 1 2 M4x10 countersunk screw 08 643 0055 4 1 2 ...

Page 99: ...y 1 Spring 75122 2 2 Mounting bar 14080 2 3 Complete top furnace locking device 14021 1 4 O ring 3 4x1 9 70120 2 5 Spacer sleeve 75150 2 6 Brush holder 14051 1 7 Combustion tube cleaning brush 14045 1 8 Complete ceramic thermal shield for the brush 14072 1 Complete furnace cleaning mechanism 51100 2004 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 100: ...tion Designation Part No Quantity 1 2P 16 AC circuit breaker 66400 0385 1 2 SCHUKO socket 88400 0413 2 3 250V 16A mains filter 77140 1 4 Fan guard 120x120 88400 0155 1 5 24V fan 66400 0304 1 6 Gas valve 51100 2031 1 7 O2 pressure regulator 11492 1 1 2 6 7 3 4 5 ...

Page 101: ...tion Part No Quantity 1 Complete compressed air control system 27000 2024 1 2 PCB pressure sensor 27000 5004 3 Valve block 51100 2030 1 4 Complete gas valve 51100 2029 4 5 CS i d gas valve 51100 2041 2 6 Complete control valve 51100 2032 1 7 Uni 2 x with housing 11001 3003 1 1 3 4 5 6 4 5 2 7 ...

Page 102: ...Spare parts 102 11 1 6 1 Left side Dev Gate Fig 58 DevGate Position Designation Part No Quantity 1 Inlet pressure regulator 11492 1 2 PCB DevGate 88600 5000 1 2 1 ...

Page 103: ...rol system Fig 59 Valve block compressed air control system 27000 2024 Designation Part No Quantity 1 5 2 way valve 66200 0140 1 2 5 3 way valve 66200 0139 1 3 Pressure regulator 60236 2 4 Pushbutton switch 66300 0158 1 5 2 2 way valve 66200 0141 1 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 104: ...ol Part No 1101 2005 is required to discharge the oscillating circuit ELTRA Service must be contacted before opening the right hand side of the machine to work on this side DANGER D7 0005 Risk to life caused by an electric shock Exposed power contacts high voltage An electric shock can cause serious injuries in the form of burns cardiac arrhythmia respiratory failure or cardiac arrest Set the main...

Page 105: ...xposed power contacts high voltage An electric shock can cause serious injuries in the form of burns cardiac arrhythmia respiratory failure or cardiac arrest Set the mains switch on the analyzer to position 0 and unplug the mains plug from the socket A Fig 60 Top mounting plate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 ...

Page 106: ...03 1 3 Transformer 12045 1 4 Maxthermo Power Controller 88400 0394 1 5 Coupling relay 2 changeover 8A 24VDC 66400 0450 1 6 24VDC 4 NO mini contactor 66300 0428 1 7 Toroidal transformer catalyst furnace 66400 0061 1 8 Power supply unit 88400 0395 1 9 Fan furnace cooling 24V 66400 0304 1 10 Fuse holder 88400 0268 2 ...

Page 107: ... of the machine Position Designation Part No Quantity 1 Viton hose 4x1 73030 0 5m 2 Cap nut with coil 66200 0048 1 3 PTFE hose furnace 36720 2001 1 4 M4x20 cylinder head screw 089330034 4 5 Reagent tube 09090 1 6 O ring 70320 2 7 Filter cartridge 11170 1 8 O ring 70150 2 2 3 4 1 6 8 7 5 ...

Page 108: ...e switch 66300 0465 1 4 Mechanical stop on the dish 36101 1 5 Heating element set 4 units with bonding 36000 8000 1 6 Ceramic spacer 77505 4 7 Complete dust box 36620 2001 1 8 O ring 70380 2 9 O ring 70410 1 10 Knurled screw 66100 0329 2 11 Spring 36665 1 12 Rod for inserting the combustion dishes 36216 2001 1 13 Rod for pulling out the combustion dishes 36218 2001 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 ...

Page 109: ... hand side of the machine bottom section Position Designation Part No Quantity 1 Gas flow sensor 66036 2010 1 2 Main switch 66400 0479 1 3 HTFChild motherboard 36000 5000 1 4 Thermocouple 36914 3001 1 5 Fan 66036 2011 1 2 3 4 1 5 ...

Page 110: ...tion furnace optional Fig 64 Complete gas purification furnace Part No Designation Quantity 21000 1001 Complete gas purification furnace 1 21120 Quartz tube 1 70380 O ring 35x5 2 88400 0122 Filling for the gas purification furnace CS 1 ...

Page 111: ...evGate board and 27000 5001 PCB furnace power control 2 66300 0410 Safety fuse 3 15A for the top mounting plate 1 11 5 Consumables Part No Designation Quantity 90148 90149 Crucible 1000 Stk 90200 Anhydrone 454g 90210 Sodium hydroxide 500g 88400 0535 Pt Si 15g 90330 Quartz wool 50g 90332 Glass wool 50g ...

Page 112: ...umed chemicals and dispose of them in accordance with local regulations 10 Check the reagent tube for damage In the event of damage such as cracks or recrystallisation dispose of the reagent tube in accordance with local regulations because proper use is no longer possible 11 Insert the empty reagent tube This ensures that the reagent tube is not damaged when not in use 2 Empty the anhydrone in th...

Page 113: ... August 2005 in the B2B area which applies to this product may be disposed of with the municipal or domestic waste The machines have a disposal label to indicate this Fig 65 Disposal label Since the disposal regulations may differ from country to country throughout the world and within the EU you should contact the supplier of the machine directly where necessary In Germany this labelling duty has...

Page 114: ...I Improper use 10 Information about the Manual 6 Inserting the combustion tube 79 Inserting the reagent tubes on filters 48 Installation 24 Connecting the machine to the PC 27 Establishing the gas supply 26 Establishing the power supply 27 Filling the reagent tubes 26 Setting up 25 Installing the dust box 82 Instructions 8 Intended use 10 L Left hand side of the machine 101 M Machine designation 3...

Page 115: ...iew of Maintenance the analyzer 40 P Part number 34 35 Power plug 27 Power supply 27 Q Quick cleaning of the dust box 55 R Read the Manual 35 Read the Manual 34 Reagent tube Filling the SO3 filter 45 Reagent tube Filling the inlet gas purification 46 Reagent tube Filling the moisture filter 47 Removing the cleaning mechanism 58 Removing the combustion tube 77 Removing the crucible tray 63 Removing...

Page 116: ...ls 36 Standards for organic materials 37 Type plate on the analyzer 34 Type plate on the HTFr 35 Technical data 32 Thorough cleaning of the dust box 56 Top mounting plate 105 Troubleshooting HTFr safe state 38 Troubleshooting 38 Type of protection 34 35 Type plate on the analyzer 34 Type plate on the HTFr 35 V Voltage 34 35 W Warning 8 Warning sign Caution 8 Danger 8 Notice 8 Warning 8 Warranty cl...

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