SP Scientific FTS FLEXICOOL IMMERSION COOLERS FC100, Operator'S Manual

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Operation FTS Systems FlexiCool
12 Rev 001, 10/13
© SP Scientific 2013
Probes
The FTS Systems FlexiCool comes equipped with three (3) standard probe options:
Note: Custom probes are available upon request.
Cartridge Probe (P1 - Smooth Cylinder)
Well suited for cooling vapors.
Flexible Probe (P2
– Flexible Corrugated)
Corrugated, stainless steel flex-line makes this probe a versatile tool that can be used
for any number of applications.
Coil Probe (P4
– Smooth Coil)
Provides the highest surface area and allows maximum cooling of immersion baths.
The Cartridge Probe (P1 - Smooth Cylinder) and the Coil Probe (P4
– Smooth Coil)
are constructed of AISI Type 304 stainless steel heavy wall tubing and will withstand
hard usage and corrosion attack normal to this type of stainless steel. However, if the
probe comes into contact with other steel surfaces, the stainless surface will become
contaminated with free iron and rusting or pitting of the stainless surface may occur. If
such a condition is observed, treat with a 20% Nitric Acid solution by dipping or
brushing for approximately one hour. While cleaning, be sure not to dip the brazed
connection at the top of the coil in the acid solution. In severe cases, this pitting can
lead to perforation.
The Flexible Probe (P2
– Flexible Corrugated) is constructed of flexible AISI Type
316L stainless steel tubing. The Flexible Probe has no protective braid and is much
more susceptible to abrasion or puncture by a sharp object than the delivery line.
Please observe the following precautions:
Never reposition the Flexible Probe when it is cold.
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Do not allow the Flexible Probe to drag on the floor or other rough surfaces.
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Never wrap the Flexible Probe around the delivery line.
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Never chip ice from the probe.
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Never bend the Flexible Probe more sharply than a 1-inch (2.5 cm) inner
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radius or a 2-inch (5 cm) diameter.
Note: All the precautions outlined for the delivery line in the Delivery Line section of this chapter
apply to the Flexible probe.