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Buchi F-305 Operation Manual

Buchi F-305 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 CH-9230 Flawil 1 E-Mail: quality@buchi.com BUCHI reserves the right to make changes to the manual as deemed necessary in the light of experi- ence, especially with respect to structure, illustrations and technical details. This manual is copyrighted. Information from it may neither be reproduced, distributed, or used for com- petitive purposes, nor made available to third parties.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the communication cable to the F-3xx .............. 24 5.4.3 Connecting the coolant tubing to the F-3xx ................ 25 5.4.4 Overview: setting up coolant tubing connections.............. 26 Filling and draining the coolant tank .................... 27 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...
  • Page 4 Taking out of service and disposal..................  36 Disposal .............................  36 Appendix .......................... 37 10.1 Spare parts and accessories ...................... 37 10.1.1 Spare parts .......................... 37 10.2 Health and safety approval ........................  39 10.3 Health and safety.......................... 40 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 5: About This Document

    The following symbols may be displayed in this instruction manual or on the device: 1.2.1 Warning symbols Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning General warning Corrosive substance Dangerous electrical voltage Flammable substance Biological hazard Potentially explosive atmos- phere Breakable items Dangerous gases Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 5/42...

  • Page 6: Mandatory Directive Symbols

    These operating instructions were originally produced in German and have been translated into several other languages. The translations are available on the en- closed CD or can be obtained as a PDF file via http://www.buchi.com. 6/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 7: Safety

    — The staff must comply with the local applicable requirements and regulations for safe and hazard-conscious working practices. — Safety-related incidents that occur while using the device should be reported to the manufacturer (quality@buchi.com). Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 7/42...

  • Page 8: Residual Risks

    2 | Safety BÜCHI Labortechnik AG BUCHI service technicians Service technicians authorized by BUCHI have attended special training courses and are authorized by BÜCHI Labortechnik AG to carry out special servicing and repair measures. Residual risks The device has been developed and manufactured using the latest technological ad- vances.

  • Page 9: Modifications

    Technical modifications to the device or accessories should only be carried out with the prior written approval of BÜCHI Labortechnik AG and only by authorized BUCHI technicians. BUCHI accepts no liability whatsoever for damage arising as a result of unauthorized modifications. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 10: Product Description

    Capacity: — The F-305 is sufficient for chilling one Rotavapor system. — The F-308 is sufficient for chilling 1 or 2 Rotavapor systems. — The F-314 is sufficient for chilling 1 to 3 Rotavapor systems.
  • Page 11 3 Display 4 Air intake (louvers) Fig. 3: Recirculating Chiller F-314, front view 1 Handle 5 Control knob 2 On/Off switch 6 Coolant fill level indicator 3 Display 4 Air intake (louvers) Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 11/42...

  • Page 12: User Interface

    5 Option activated if control knob is pressed 6 Set temperature 3.2.3 Fill level indicator Fig. 5: Coolant fill level indicator 1 Max fill level mark 3 Min fill level mark 2 Current fill level indication 12/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    6 Coolant inlet "IN" 2 Standard BUCHI communication port 7 Coolant outlet "OUT" (COM) 3 Power supply connection 8 Tank overflow 4 Fuses 9 Drain tap for coolant tank 5 Air outlet Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 13/42...
  • Page 14 6 Drain tap for coolant 2 Coolant inlet "IN" 7 Fuses 3 Coolant outlet "OUT" 8 Power supply connection 4 Tank overflow 9 Standard BUCHI communication port (COM) 5 Air outlet 14/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...
  • Page 15 6 Drain tap for coolant 2 Coolant inlet "IN" 7 Fuses 3 Coolant outlet "OUT" 8 Standard BUCHI communication port (COM) 4 Tank overflow 9 Power supply connection 5 Air outlet Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 15/42...

  • Page 16: Type Plate

    10 Year of manufacture 4 Temperature range 11 Country of manufacture 5 Refrigerant 12 Approvals 6 Voltage 13 Symbol for "Do not dispose of as household waste" 7 Frequency 14 Product code 16/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    5 - 40 °C Maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50 % at 40 °C The laboratory apparatus described here may only be used indoors. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 17/42...

  • Page 18: Materials

    The F-308 and F-314 Recirculating Chiller are fitted with a fill level sensor. The fill level sensor checks whether the Recirculating Chiller is filled with the minimum amount of coolant. See also Chapter 3.2.3 "Fill level indicator", page 12. 18/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 19: Transport And Storage

    Wherever possible, store the device in its original packaging. Empty the coolant tank before storing the device. After storage, check the device and all tubing for damage and replace if neces- sary. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 19/42...

  • Page 20: Installation

    — Adequate air circulation — Power supply outlet easily accessible (even after device has been set up) The Recirculating Chiller is intended for use in laboratory environments (see Chap- ter 3.3.2 "Ambient conditions", page 17). 20/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 21: Connecting The F-3Xx To The Power Supply

    Plug the mains power cord supplied into the power supply socket (1) on the rear of the Recirculating Chiller. Plug the mains power cord into a grounded mains power socket. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 21/42...

  • Page 22: Assembling The Buchi Distillation System

    2 Rotavapor R-300 with heating bath 5 Interface I-300 B-300 3 VacuBox Data communication between the BUCHI laboratory equipment takes place via the communication ports. See Chapter 5.4.1 "Overview: setting up communication con- nections", page 23 and Chapter 5.4.2 "Connecting the communication cable to the F-3xx", page 24.

  • Page 23: Overview: Setting Up Communication Connections

    Chiller F-3XX R-300 Interface I-300/ I-300 Pro Fig. 12: Schematic diagram of communication connections between the BUCHI laboratory equipment (example) Connect the Recirculating Chiller F-3xx to the Rotavapor R-300. Connect the Rotavapor R-300 to the VacuBox. Connect the VacuBox to the Vacuum Pump V-300.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Communication Cable To The F-3Xx

    Fig. 13: Communication cable connection on recirculating chiller (example shows F-305) 1 Standard BUCHI communication port (COM) Plug the communication cables for connecting to other items of BUCHI laboratory equipment into the socket for the standard BUCHI communication connection (1) on the rear of the recirculating chiller.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Coolant Tubing To The F-3Xx

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Installation | 5 5.4.3 Connecting the coolant tubing to the F-3xx The coolant circulates via tubing connections between the various items of BUCHI laboratory equipment. Important: The complete tubing circuit must form a sealed cir- culation system. NOTE The tubing used for connecting the BUCHI laboratory equipment together must be capable of withstanding a temperature of at least -10 °C and a pressure of at least 2...

  • Page 26: Overview: Setting Up Coolant Tubing Connections

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 5.4.4 Overview: setting up coolant tubing connections The tubing connections between the various items of BUCHI laboratory equipment form a sealed circulation system. The starting and finishing point is always the recir- culating chiller (F-3xx). Below is an example of the tubing connections between the laboratory apparatus.

  • Page 27: Filling And Draining The Coolant Tank

    Make sure that the coolant is suitable for the desired chiller temperature setting, especially with regard to the freezing point. BUCHI recommends a mixture of ethylene glycol and water with a ratio of at least 40:60 with a freezing point of -16 °C.
  • Page 28 (see Chapter 3.2.3 "Fill level indicator", page 12) unless the tank is to be completely drained. Once the desired quantity of coolant has been drained off, close the drain tap again. 28/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Power supply: connect the Recirculating Chiller to the power supply. See Chapter 5.3 "Connecting the F-3xx to the power supply", page 21. Control system: if necessary, connect the Recirculating Chiller to a BUCHI interface. See Chapter 5.4.2 "Connecting the communication cable to the F-3xx", page 24.

  • Page 30: Operating Chiller Without Control System (Interface)

    Set the required temperature using the control knob (3) and confirm the setting by briefly pressing and releasing the button. Start/stop the chilling process by pressing the control knob. 30/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 31: Operating Chiller With Interface I-300/I-300 Pro

    I-300/I-300 Pro. Set the required temperature via the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro, see operating instructions for I-300/I-300 Pro. Start/stop the chilling process via the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro, see operating instructions for I-300/I-300 Pro. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 31/42...

  • Page 32: Cleaning And Servicing

    Prior to all maintenance and cleaning work the device is to be disconnected from the power supply by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet. Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts in order to ensure correct operation of the device and preserve the warranty.

  • Page 33: Help With Faults

    Check whether the installation site meets the has tripped. required conditions. In particular, the clearance around the device must be sufficient to allow the air to circulate. See also Chapter 5.2 "Installation site", page 20. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 33/42...
  • Page 34 8 | Help with faults BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Malfunctions on F-305 Fig. 19: Fuse holder with 2 fuses on F-305 1 Fuse holder on power supply connection socket (on F-305) Fault Remedy F-305 fails to Switch off the device and unplug the power supply cable.

  • Page 35: Customer Service

    The addresses of the official BUCHI Customer Service offices can be found on the BUCHI website at: www.buchi.com. If you have any questions regarding technical issues or faults, please contact those offices.

  • Page 36: Taking Out Of Service And Disposal

    Dispose of the appliance properly, if necessary using a professional disposal service. When disposing of equipment observe the local regulations and statutory requirements regarding waste disposal. 36/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 37: Appendix

    Appendix 10.1 Spare parts and accessories Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts in order to ensure correct, safe and reliable operation of the system. NOTE Any modifications of spare parts or assemblies are only allowed with the prior written permission of BUCHI.
  • Page 38 1 m, black Hose insulation, Kaiflex, 15/27 11056888 mm, 1 m, black Y-connector, PP, 8 mm 11043 Y-connector, PP, 12 mm 11058358 Quick-release coupling, 8 mm, set 42885 of 2 38/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 39: Health And Safety Approval

    GGVS/RID/ADR). If the declaration is missing or the procedure described is not followed, the repairs will be delayed. We ask for your understanding and cooperation with regard to these measures. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 39/42...

  • Page 40: Health And Safety

    — we have taken all measures necessary to prevent potential hazards in respect of the products returned. Company name or stamp: Place, date: Name (block letters), position (block letters): Signature: 40/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...
  • Page 42 T +55 19 3849 1201 F +66 2 862 08 54 F +971 4 313 2861 F +55 19 3849 2907 bacc@buchi.com middleeast@buchi.com latinoamerica@buchi.com www.buchi.com/th-th www.buchi.com www.buchi.com/es-es We are represented by more than 100 distribution partners worldwide. Find your local representative at: www.buchi.com...

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