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Chapter 5: Servicing the RapidStill II 

 

Product Service 1-800-522-7658 

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(5)

 

Remove the knurled nut and its sealing ring from the old extension 
tube, and install it on the new tube, noting the correct orientation of the 
nut and washer. 

 

(6)

 

Install the new extension tube, orienting the drip point of the tube to the 
bottom.  Reverse steps 1-4 to complete the installation. 

 

Timer Replacement 

 

(1)

 

Unplug the RapidStill II from electrical service. 

 
(2)

 

Remove the four screws that secure the front panel on the base of the 
unit and pull the panel straight out. 

 

(3)

 

Using an allen wrench, loosen the two set screws that secure the timer 
knob on its shaft.  Pull the knob straight off. 

 

(4)

 

Disconnect the electrical connections on the timer, noting the terminals’ 
orientation. 

 

(5)

 

Using the proper wrench, loosen the hex nut that secures the timer to 
the front panel and pull the timer out of the panel. 

 

(6)

 

Install the new timer by reversing the above steps. 

 

NaOH System Service  

 
The tubing in the NaOH delivery system should not require replacement if 
properly rinsed after each work session.  To replace the peristaltic pump tube, 
proceed as follows: 
 

(1)

 

If possible, purge the NaOH delivery system and peristaltic pump with 
purified water, as described in 

Chapter 4: Routine Maintenance

 
(2)

 

Unplug the RapidStill II from electrical service. 

 

(3)

 

Turn the unit around to gain access to the peristaltic pump. 

 

(4)

 

Remove the four small Phillips screws as shown in Figure 7. 

 

(5)

 

Remove the pump cover, exposing the pump tube. 

 

(6)

 

Pull the pump tube straight out of the pump housing. 

 

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Страница 1: ...RapidStill II Models 6520000...

Страница 2: ...ours of 7 30 a m and 5 30 p m Central Standard Time Part 6544100 Rev F ECO L123 Warranty Labconco Corporation provides a warranty to the original buyer for the repair or replacement of parts and reaso...

Страница 3: ...l II 11 Rear View w Optional Water Inlet Kit Installed 12 CHAPTER 3 NORMAL OPERATION 13 Standard Operation Procedure 13 Safety Precautions 14 CHAPTER 4 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 16 CHAPTER 5 SERVICING THE R...

Страница 4: ...achieve maximum performance If you have questions or concerns do not hesitate to call us at 1 800 821 5525 for assistance WARNING The disposal of substances used in connection with this equipment may...

Страница 5: ...ic wastes etc Sample digestions are accomplished using Labconco s Rapid Digestor systems described in the Accessories section of this manual Figure 1 Performance The RapidStill II produces steam by he...

Страница 6: ...ly locates the digestion tube against the connection stopper 5 Safety Door The safety door surrounds the digestion tube and is designed to protect the operator The door should always be in the closed...

Страница 7: ...the boiler Low and high water level marks are on the boiler flask to ease the inspection and addition operations 15 Distillate Outlet Tube This tube carries distillate from the condenser to the solut...

Страница 8: ...Chapter 1 Introduction Product Service 1 800 522 7658 5 Figure 2...

Страница 9: ...n for the condenser cooling water DO NOT restrict the discharge from the drain pipe or its hose The RapidStill II may be damaged by high water pressure 24 Flow Restrictor The flow restrictor prevents...

Страница 10: ...Chapter 1 Introduction Product Service 1 800 522 7658 7 Figure 3...

Страница 11: ...ater should be municipal drinking water grade and of sufficient quality to prevent or minimize scaling of the boiler The feed water should have a minimum supply volume of 1 gallon 3 8 liters per minut...

Страница 12: ...tions Restrictions of the drain line may produce a pressure buildup in the RapidStill II resulting in damage to the unit and water leakage NaOH Pump Connection Using either the silicone tubing supplie...

Страница 13: ...a manner similar to the water inlet fitting below it DO NOT overtighten the nut on the bulkhead union it may damage the fitting 5 Remove the flow restrictor assembly from the T shaped fitting Discard...

Страница 14: ...Chapter 2 Installation Product Service 1 800 522 7658 11 Rear View of Standard RapidStill II Figure 5...

Страница 15: ...Chapter 2 Installation Product Service 1 800 522 7658 12 Rear View of RapidStill II with Optional Water Inlet Kit Installed Figure 6...

Страница 16: ...3 Turn the Boiler Heater switch to the ON position After approximately 10 minutes or when the water in the boiler is at a steady boil the unit is ready for operation 4 Place the digestion tube with a...

Страница 17: ...with any regulations that apply in the user s area concerning the dumping of waste materials in or upon water land or air and to comply with such regulations The RapidStill II should not be operated i...

Страница 18: ...t the boiler run dry Do not attempt to refill the boiler when it is dry or low on water and hot Failure to ensure proper water level in the boiler or attempting to fill it when hot may result in the b...

Страница 19: ...the boiler heater d Depress NaOH Addition switch and hold it on until all of the caustic has been purged out of the system and into the distillation tube e Remove the digestion tube and dispose of th...

Страница 20: ...with glass USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING CLEANING SOLUTIONS ALWAYS FOLLOW THE CLEANING SOLUTION INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THEIR USE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED AND DISPO...

Страница 21: ...fuse with a proper replacement part only DO NOT attempt to replace the fuse with one of a higher amperage rating 4 To reinstall the fuse reverse the above steps Removing the Boiler 1 Unplug the RapidS...

Страница 22: ...raight away from the frame 7 Remove the heating element cup from its platform by removing the three screws on the underside of the cup 8 Remove the heating element from the cup by removing the two hea...

Страница 23: ...Disconnect the electrical connections on the timer noting the terminals orientation 5 Using the proper wrench loosen the hex nut that secures the timer to the front panel and pull the timer out of th...

Страница 24: ...dStill II Product Service 1 800 522 7658 21 7 Thoroughly rinse the tube and remove the pump fittings and clamps Retain the fittings and clamps for use on the new tube 8 Install the new tube by reversi...

Страница 25: ...d not plugged in Plug in cord Boiler doesn t fill Boiler Heater switch is on Turn off boiler heater before filling Cooling water off or flow rate insufficient Check flow rate of condenser cooling wate...

Страница 26: ...inked or elevated above the drain pipe Drain hose must flow unrestricted to a drain below the drain pipe Boiling flask breaks Flask has gone dry Do not let flask go dry Water added when boiler is dry...

Страница 27: ...ask 1000 M L 3 1 6541600 Boiler Head 4 1 6543500 Balance Tee 5 2 1359400 Plastic Check Valve 6 1 1363500 Steam Control Valve 7 1 4411500 Water Fill Valve 8 1 1624000 Tubing Silicone 1 2 x 5 16 inch or...

Страница 28: ...02200 Switch DPDT 15 1 6522900 Connection Stopper 16 2 6520600 Cap Gasket GL 18 17 1 6520700 Dispensing Tube NaOH 18 1 6520300 Distribution Head 19 1 6521200 Cap Gasket GL 32 20 1 6543600 Condenser Ex...

Страница 29: ...Product Service 1 800 522 7658 26 A Ap pp pe en nd di ix x A A D Di im me en ns si io on ns s Figure 10...

Страница 30: ...i ic ca at ti io on ns s Electrical Requirements 115 VAC 15 Amps 60 Hz single phase Heating Element 1200 Watt 115 VAC Boiler Capacity 1 liter total volume 750 ml operating volume Condenser Flow Rate 1...

Страница 31: ...Product Service 1 800 522 7658 28 A Ap pp pe en nd di ix x C C W Wi ir ri in ng g D Di ia ag gr ra am m Figure 11...

Страница 32: ...ohol in a Mixture by Direct Distillation 1993 Labconco Corporation Kansas City MO Methodology for the Determination of Ammonia in Water by Direct Distillation 1993 Labconco Corporation Kansas City MO...

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