Labconco 44003 Series User Manual Download

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SteamScrubber

& FlaskScrubber

Glassware Washers

Models
44003 Series

44203 Series

44004 Series

44204 Series

Labconco Corporation
8811 Prospect Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64132-2696
800-821-5525, 816-333-8811
FAX 816-363-0130
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Page 1: ...11 Prospect Avenue Kansas City MO 64132 2696 800 821 5525 816 333 8811 FAX 816 363 0130 E MAIL labconco labconco com HOME PAGE www labconco com User s Manual Please read the User s Manual before opera...

Page 2: ...urs of 7 00 a m and 6 00 p m Central Standard Time Part 4591100 Rev G ECO G393 Warranty Labconco provides a warranty on all parts and factory workmanship The warranty includes areas of defective mater...

Page 3: ...ation 9 Installing the Leveling Feet 9 Leveling the Washer 10 Centering the Washer Door 11 Securing the Washer to the Countertop 11 Connecting the Water Services 12 Connecting the Hot Water Supply 12...

Page 4: ...6 CHAPTER 6 MODIFYING YOUR WASHER 37 Adjusting the Height of the Upper Rack 37 Spindle Rack Options 38 Installing Optional Pipet Inserts in a FlaskScrubber 38 Installing the Optional Upper Spindle Rac...

Page 5: ...Washer is designed and manufactured to thoroughly clean your laboratory glassware and accessories and complies with NSF ANSI 3 standards for sanitization You can select pre programmed wash cycles or p...

Page 6: ...00 522 7658 2 Throughout this manual potentially hazardous conditions are identified using the following words and symbols It is important that you understand the warnings listed throughout this manua...

Page 7: ...upply may be used as the hot water source for your Glassware Washer Labconco recommends the inlet water temperature to be greater than 120 F 49 C to fully activate powdered detergents and raise the gl...

Page 8: ...at least 3 4 gallons 13 liters must be available for each rinse If all the purified water is not available at the start of a wash cycle but instead is produced concurrently with the wash cycle the pro...

Page 9: ...r should be provided for the building drain The use of an air gap is strongly recommended to prevent siphoning of wastewater into the washer Do not reduce the size of the drain plumbing Glassware Wash...

Page 10: ...r You may need common plumbing and electrical installation tools in addition to a 9 16 wrench a flat blade screwdriver a Phillips screwdriver and a carpenter level to complete the instructions in this...

Page 11: ...d into its final location Move the washer by placing a flat low dolly under the shipping skid Washer Components Locate the model of washer you received in the following group of tables Verify that the...

Page 12: ...62900 Screws 2 1488800 Clamp 1 4522500 LabSolutions Powder Detergent with MSDS 6 ounces 175 grams 1410700 Water Connector 1 1448700 Coupling Sleeve 1 4525200 Spindle Small 10 4414703 Clip Spindle 10 4...

Page 13: ...her cushioning material 3 Remove the four screws fastening the skid to the washer 4 Retain the shipping skid until you test the various features of the washer Washer Installation After you remove the...

Page 14: ...e SteamScrubber or FlaskScrubber Glassware Washer after you have installed the leveling feet level the washer by adjusting the leveling feet 1 Position the washer in its final installed location 2 Pla...

Page 15: ...not centered in the opening you must center the door by adjusting the corresponding leveling foot For example if the door hits the right side of the tank raise the right front corner of the washer If...

Page 16: ...e You must provide the plumbing fittings and components needed to connect the hot water supply source The washer hot water supply valve is equipped with a compression fitting for a 375 9 53 mm OD tube...

Page 17: ...Set Up in this section If the washer has been converted to a Mobile model and is moved to various locations and if purified water is used provisions must be made to use a flexible hose from a source o...

Page 18: ...Chapter 3 Getting Started Product Service 1 800 522 7658 14 Example of a Bottom Feed Connection Example of a Top Feed Connection...

Page 19: ...ubing or pipe 75 1 9 cm ID or larger should be used for the drain Do not route the drain to an elevation more than 30 76 cm above the pump discharge Do not reduce the size of the drain plumbing Do not...

Page 20: ...u route the drain piping to a sink drain and use an air gap refer to the figure below for the placement of the air gap If you route the drain piping to a floor drain refer to the figure below for plac...

Page 21: ...sher If you are connecting to certain legs of a 3 phase power system to obtain single phase power be sure to consult a professional to insure codes standards are followed These professionals can deter...

Page 22: ...where they pass through the rear of the junction box if prescribed by local codes If it is necessary to use a bushing with an integral clamp at the inlet to the junction box remove the plastic bushing...

Page 23: ...ly programming a cycle to have pure rinses 10 Press the button and LIGHT will be highlighted on the display 11 Press or to cause the light inside the tank on window models to be turned on or off while...

Page 24: ...s either the or button turn the pure water pump ON and open the pure water valve Allow pure water to enter the washer After about 3 minutes the fill switch should cause the water flow to turn off 6 Pr...

Page 25: ...o LIGHT 19 Press either the or button and if the washer is equipped with a window in the door the light inside the washer will illuminate 20 Press the button and the arrow on the display will point to...

Page 26: ...accessories refer to Appendix A Glassware Washer Accessories If you purchased a SteamScrubber proceed to the following section The SteamScrubber Racks If you purchased a FlaskScrubber proceed to the s...

Page 27: ...tons 3 Press each release button and lift the rack straight upward To install the upper rack 1 The upper rack can be replaced into the washer by first sliding each slide rail all the way out of the wa...

Page 28: ...with 30 spindles Loading Glassware into the FlaskScrubber Glassware Holders are supplied with each FlaskScrubber These holders enable you to position glassware onto the FlaskScrubber spindles To use...

Page 29: ...ant to add powder detergent to the depression in the washer door Do not use liquid detergent in the pre wash cavity in the washer door The initial drain and fill cycle flushes the liquid detergent out...

Page 30: ...To open the detergent dispenser gently slide the white tab sideways The tab may break if it is pulled upward or perpendicular to the door Store detergent in a cool dry place Immediately replace the d...

Page 31: ...croprocessor control on your Glassware Washer allows you to select a factory programmed wash program to modify the factory preset wash programs or to customize two additional programs The control pane...

Page 32: ...lowing program parameters Wash 2 temperature Wash 2 time Total number of rinses Number of purified water rinses Final rinse temperature Enable or disable the steam function Dry temperature Dry time In...

Page 33: ...ow on the left side Press and buttons to select the appropriate set point The arrow on the lower right side means that there are additional parameters selections that will be shown on the display if t...

Page 34: ...ccurrences and provide an alarm to alert the operator Information is shown on the display to identify the alarm situation The following messages may be displayed Certain alarm situations are signaled...

Page 35: ...detergent in the dispense container is low The alarm is disabled if the detergent dispense volume is set to 0 The alarm is canceled when detergent is added to the container DRAIN FAIL This displays i...

Page 36: ...wing tasks as needed Wipe the outer edges on the inside door panel to remove particles and residue that occur during loading Use a sponge sprinkled with non abrasive stainless steel cleaner to gently...

Page 37: ...red by the washer warranty The air gap protects the washer against water backing up in the event of a clogged drain Check the air gap for build up any time your washer is not draining well Most types...

Page 38: ...light bulb Refer to the figure below and follow the instructions below to replace the washer light bulb To replace the washer light bulb 1 Turn off electrical power to the Glassware Washer 2 Remove t...

Page 39: ...remove the top back and side panels of your washer To remove the washer top back and side panels 1 Turn off electrical power to the Glassware Washer 2 Remove all of the screws from the back panel of t...

Page 40: ...he washer sump you can remove and clean the screen To clean the sump filter screen refer to the figure below and follow the instructions below To clean the sump filter screen 1 Open the washer door an...

Page 41: ...ant to install pipet inserts install an optional top rack or install an optional liquid detergent dispense system or Cool Drain Water Kit Refer to Appendix A Glassware Washer Accessories for the acces...

Page 42: ...es in the washer and are designed to accommodate 1 ml to 50 ml pipets Installing Optional Pipet Inserts in a FlaskScrubber Two sizes of Pipet Inserts are available The 8 place Pipet Insert shown below...

Page 43: ...cessary 2 Replace the six spindles with the six short spindles that you received with the Pipet Insert 3 Replace all other spindles with the plastic plugs that you received with your washer 4 With the...

Page 44: ...er wide mouth glassware To install the optional Upper Spindle Rack Install the upper rails and the upper spindle rack See the figure below 1 Remove the acorn nuts and lockwashers from both upper sides...

Page 45: ...hed remove the Upper Spindle Rack Installing Optional Inserts into the Spindle Rack A Multi Pin insert is available that can be placed directly on the FlaskScrubber upper or lower spindle rack It can...

Page 46: ...of 3 5 GPM 13 2 LPM and a pressure of 20 120 PSI 138 827 kPa Hot drain water will be mixed with cold water during drain operations To install the optional Cool Drain Water Kit refer to the figure belo...

Page 47: ...emove the back panel if the washer is a Freestanding model Loosen the insulation blanket to provide access to the back of the washer 3 Attach the dispense pump to the rear flange of the base using the...

Page 48: ...panel and closing the door and sliding the door latch to the right 2 Press the button until the arrow on the left points to LIQ DETERGENT OPT 3 Press the or button to activate this accessory 4 Press...

Page 49: ...up Replace cup Malfunction of relay Check electrical continuity or replace PCB Glassware interfering with cup door Move glassware Noises during operation Glassware rattling Load glassware properly Do...

Page 50: ...tch the door while holding the button Call Labconco Product Services if the displayed temperature differs from the test temperature by more than 4 C Poor washing results Water is not hot enough Check...

Page 51: ...ses badly Cabinet opening is not square Correct opening with leveling feet Door hitting counter top mounting screws Adjust mounting screws Washer leaks Washer is not level Adjust leveling feet Door no...

Page 52: ...controls malfunction Microprocessor memory error Perform Factory Reset Open latch on door Press button and simultaneously close door latch Release button and display will show the set up screen Press...

Page 53: ...Product Service Defective controller Check output from PCB to drain valve and pump Replace PCB Contact Labconco Product Service Water Low Alarm Improper water supply Make sure water is turned on Tap w...

Page 54: ...all Contact Labconco Product Service Defective grommet where hose connects to fill level switch Replace grommet Low Temp Alarm Heater inoperative Check electrical connections Check voltage to heater C...

Page 55: ...O OR RI IE ES S FlaskScrubber Accessories PART DESCRIPTION 4595600 4595800 Upper Spindle Rack Stainless Steel Contains one upper spindle rack with 30 spindles 30 glassware clips 15 plastic glassware h...

Page 56: ...glassware over spindles Vinyl coated stainless steel wires Glassware Holder Large Grips wide mouth glassware over spindles Vinyl coated stainless steel wires 4596000 Small Spindles with Clips Replaces...

Page 57: ...e Tube Test Tube Insert Stainless Steel Insert for 20 mm to 25 mm tubes Culture tube Test Tube Insert Stainless Steel Insert for 10 mm to 12 mm tubes Includes retainer top 4401401 4401401 Retainer Top...

Page 58: ...p Stainless Steel To keep lightweight flasks in place under water pressure For use with 4401801 or 4401501 4589701 Petri Dish Insert Stainless Steel For plates petri dishes and watch glasses 4589201 B...

Page 59: ...ppers spatulas small beakers etc Furnished with drop in cover part number 4493801 4591601 48 Pin Insert Stainless Steel For use with beakers Erlenmeyer flasks and wide mouth glassware For placement in...

Page 60: ...56 PART DESCRIPTION 4588500 Bottom Rack Stainless Steel Included with SteamScrubber 4591500 DNA Sequencing Plate Insert For electrophoresis plates 10 0 x 16 6 inches 25 4 x 42 1 cm Holds 6 plates 454...

Page 61: ...th glassware washer installed 4591900 115V 4591901 230V Cool Drain Water Drain Kit Provides cool water to the drain plumbing Connects to a cold water source 4587500 Liquid Detergent Dispense Kit Permi...

Page 62: ...let valve to plastic tubing 1233700 Power Boost Transformer For 208V operation CONSUMABLES PART DESCRIPTION 4422000 10 lb 4 5 kg LabSolutions Powder Detergent 4422100 27 5 lb 12 5 kg LabSolutions Powd...

Page 63: ...Product Service 1 800 522 7658 59 A AP PP PE EN ND DI IX X B B G GL LA AS SS SW WA AR RE E W WA AS SH HE ER R D DI IM ME EN NS SI IO ON NS S Freestanding Washer Undercounter Washer...

Page 64: ...Appendix B Glassware Washer Dimensions Product Service 1 800 522 7658 60 Interior All SteamScrubbers Interior All FlaskScrubbers...

Page 65: ...827 kPa Minimum purified water feed pressure 0 psi 0 kPa Heat rejected from washer less than 104 BTU minute 115V models less than 170 BTU minute 230V models Water heating rate 1 6 F minute 0 9 C minu...

Page 66: ...tuations not to exceed 10 of the nominal voltage Transient overvoltages according to Installation Categories II Overvoltage Categories per IEC 1010 Temporary voltage spikes on the AC input line that m...

Page 67: ...Appendix C Glassware Washer Specifications Product Service 1 800 522 7658 63...

Page 68: ...to 6 Rinse Time minutes 4 None 4 None 4 None 4 None 4 None Final Rinse Temp F 100 100 to 140 122 100 to 140 140 100 to 180 140 100 to 180 140 100 to 180 C 38 38 to 60 50 38 to 60 60 38 to 82 60 38 to...

Page 69: ...f Pure Rinses 0 0 to 6 0 0 to 6 0 0 to 6 Rinse Time minutes 4 None 4 None 4 1 to 30 Final Rinse Temp F 140 100 to 180 140 100 to 180 140 100 to 180 C 60 38 to 82 60 38 to 82 60 38 to 82 Dry Time minut...

Page 70: ...to 6 Rinse Time minutes 4 None 4 None 4 None 4 None 4 None 4 None Final Rinse Temp F 100 100 to 140 122 100 to 140 140 100 to 199 140 100 to 199 158 100 to 199 158 100 to 199 C 38 38 to 60 50 38 to 60...

Page 71: ...0 to 6 0 0 to 6 0 0 to 6 0 0 to 6 Rinse Time minutes 4 None 4 None 4 None 4 None 4 1 to 30 Final Rinse Temp F 180 100 to 199 180 100 to 199 199 100 to 199 140 100 to 199 180 100 to 199 C 82 38 to 93...

Page 72: ...Product Service 1 800 522 7658 68...

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