Katanax K2 Prime, Manual

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Fume hood air speed, measured at the base of the intake funnel, shall be around
0.5 m/s.
Given the nature of the exhausted gases (halogen compounds), Katanax
recommends that the piping be internally coated with a corrosion-resistant finish,
PTFE-coated piping being the optimal. (Other corrosive-resistant coatings may be
allowed by your local fire codes.) The same applies to the fan / impeller and any
other part in contact with the gas flow.
Motor and fan / impeller sizing information can unfortunately not be provided by
Katanax, as those strongly depend on factors linked to each individual installation
(pipe diameter, pipe distance to the outside, exhaust baffle type, etc...). Those will
need to be calculated locally for each installation by HVAC engineers.
In all cases, the vent hood must be centered above the fluxer. Failure to comply
with this requirement could create temperature uniformity issues and/or
premature degradation of the platinumware holders.
Table
The counter on which the instrument is to be used must be able to withstand a
weight of 68 kg (150 lbs). It is recommended to use the instrument from a
standing position, and adjust table height accordingly.
The tabletop shall be made of a non-combustible material, horizontally flat, rigid,
and stable.
It is advisable that at least two persons carry the instrument to avoid back
injuries.
Safety clearance
Because your new fluxer will produce heat, a minimal safety clearance must be
provided to prevent surrounding material from heating and potentially catching
fire. All around the instrument, a minimum distance of 30 cm (12’’) must be free
from combustible materials. Similarly, a clearance of at least 45 cm (18’’) must be
provided above the top of the instrument.
93-108 cm
(37-43 in)
30 cm
(12 in)
30 cm
(12 in)
30 cm
(12 in)