Techne FB-08C Operator'S Manual Download Page 5

5. 

Note that the following symbol next to the indicator lamp on the front panel of the units and   

 

has the followingmeanings:

 

~ : the power indicator

6.  

Symbols on or near the power switch of the unit have the following meanings:

 

I

   : mains switch On

 

O

   : mains switch Off

aFter use

When  you  have  finished  heating  samples,  remember  that  parts  of  the  unit  –  the  tubes,  blocks  and 
associated accessories – may be very hot. Take the precautions listed earlier.

guarantee

The unit is guaranteed against any defect in material or workmanship for the period specified on the 
enclosed guarantee card. This period is from the date of purchase, and within this period all defective 
parts will be replaced free of charge provided that the defect is not the result of misuse, accident or 
negligence. Servicing under this guarantee should be obtained from the supplier.  

Notwithstanding  the  description  and  specification(s)  of  the  units  contained  in  the  Operator’s  Manual, 
Techne hereby reserves the right to make such changes as it sees fit to the units or to any component of 
the units.

This  Manual  has  been  prepared  solely  for  the  convenience  of  Techne  customers  and  nothing  in  this 
Instruction Book shall be 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 SHOULD ONLY BE DISMANTLED BY PROPERLY TRAINED PERSONNEL.
REMOVING THE SIDE, FRONT OR REAR PANELS EXPOSES POTENTIALLY LETHAL MAINS VOLTAGES.
THERE ARE NO OPERATOR MAINTAINABLE PARTS WITHIN THE EQUIPMENT.

In the unlikely event that you experience any problems with your unit which cannot easily be remedied, 
you should contact your supplier and return the unit if necessary. Please include any details of the fault 
observed  and  remember  to  return  the  unit  in  its  original  packing.  Techne  accept  no  responsibility  for 
damage to units which are not properly packed for shipping: if in doubt, contact your supplier. See the 
Decontamination Certificate supplied with your unit.

1. Cleaning

Before  cleaning  your  unit  ALWAYS  disconnect  it  from  the  power  supply  and  allow  it  to  cool  below 
50°C.

Your unit can be cleaned by wiping with a damp soapy cloth. Care should be exercised to prevent water 
from running inside the unit. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

2. Fuses

Your unit is protected by one or two fuses. These should only be changed by suitably qualified personnel.  
If the fuses blow persistently, a serious fault is indicated and you may need to return the unit to your 
supplier for repair.

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Summary of Contents for FB-08C

Page 1: ...FB 08C Fluidised Bath Operator s Manual Issue 10 7 15 Techne is a trademark Techne 2003...

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: ...7 Guarantee 18 Contact information 18 Technical Specification 19 INSTALLATION 20 Controls 21 OPERATION 22 Start Up 22 Calibration 23 Dead Bed Calibration 24 Automatic Air System 24 Calibration Procedu...

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: ...system for installations where a compressed air supply is not available Any other gas could be used for special applications provided appropriate precautions are taken The FB 08C specification applie...

Page 19: ...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 conditions moisture may be absorbed by the alumina...

Page 20: ...ke 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 Instruction...

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: ...c 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 the fro...

Page 23: ...mains switch is set to the ON position the bath will fluidise and the temperature controller will indicate the temperature of the fluidised bath in the upper display while the lower display will alwa...

Page 24: ...ses Start Up 1 Check the fluidised bath has been set up as described earlier and that it isconnected to the correct electrical and compressed air supplies 2 Ensure that the extraction air switch is in...

Page 25: ...ility The temperature uniformity should be within approximately 0 2 C at any temperature Adjustment of the fluidising airflow rate may be required to improve the temperature stability Adjustment detai...

Page 26: ...he alarm output is used to isolate power to the heaters and switch OFF the fluidisation and dust extraction 4 To end a dead bed period reset the value of Alarm 1 so that it is above the temperature of...

Page 27: ...now complete and a check of binary output can be made using Table 1 Air flow adjustment is dealt with in setting Up Procedure TABLE 1 TEMP TEMP Mv FLOW VALVE ENERGISED WIRE COLOUR C F litre min 1 2 3...

Page 28: ...ximately 12 6mV Adjust SV1 valve until a flow rate of 14 litre min is indicated 6 Adjust mV source so that LED2 and LED5 are illuminated approximately 11 4mV Adjust SV2 valve until a flow rate of 15 l...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...ove the top panel 1 by removing the screw at the left hand bottom corner push up and pull out the panel b Remove the three screws securing the front panel 5 along the upper edge DO NOT DISTURB SCREW W...

Page 33: ...and the housing should also be changed Filter bowls should only by cleaned with soapy water DO NOT USE SOLVENTS b When refitting filter bowls ensure that the rubber seal is in place NOTE REGULATORS AR...

Page 34: ...ed to the central wrapper 55 Remove the top panel 1 by removing the screw at the left hand bottom corner push up and pull out the panel Remove the three screws securing the front panel 5 along the upp...

Page 35: ...05098 Auto Air PCB 6100386 6100386 Replacement Contacts for 6005038 50 60Hz 6005096 6005096 Accessories Accessories supplied as standard 6003948 Extension Tube 1 Not Illustrated 6007766 PROBE PLATE 1...

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