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Operating instructions LABORETTE 27 ROTARY CONE SAMPLE DIVIDER 27.14XX.00 Valid from serial number 0100 Read the instructions prior to performing any task! Translation of the original operating instructions...
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Fritsch GmbH Milling and Sizing Industriestraße 8 55743 Idar-Oberstein Telephone: +49 (0)6784/ 70-0 Fax: +49 (0)6784/ 70-11 email: info@fritsch.de Internet: www.fritsch.de Version 10/2014 Index 003...
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Certifications and CE conformity Certification Fritsch GmbH has been certified by the TÜV-Zertifizierungsgemeinschaft e.V. An audit certified that Fritsch GmbH conforms to the requirements of the DIN EN ISO 9001:2008. CE Conformity The enclosed Conformity Declaration lists the guidelines the FRITSCH instrument conforms to, to be able to bear the CE mark.
Table of contents Table of contents Basic structure................6 Safety information and use............7 2.1 Requirements for the user............. 7 2.2 Scope of application............... 7 2.2.1 Operating principle............. 8 2.3 Obligations of the operator........... 8 2.4 Information on hazards and symbols used in this manual..9 2.5 Device safety information............
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Table of contents Exclusion of liability..............28 Safety logbook................30 Index..................... 34 - 5 -...
People with health problems or under the influence of medication, drugs, alcohol or exhaustion must not operate this device. The LABORETTE 27 may only be operated by authorised persons and serviced or repaired by trained specialists. All commissioning, mainte- nance and repair work may only be carried out by technically qualified personnel.
This process is known as "coning" and is successfully used mainly when dividing large quantities. In the case of the LABORETTE 27, the fanned out commodity stream is led into individual channels at the lower end of the cone surface and col- lected in glass laboratory bottles.
Neither compliance with this manual nor the conditions and methods used during installation, operation, use and maintenance of the LABOR- ETTE 27 can be monitored by Fritsch GmbH. Improper execution of the installation can result in property damage and thus endanger persons.
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Safety information and use ENVIRONMENT! This symbol and keyword combination points out a possibly hazardous situation that can result in environmental damage if not avoided. Special safety information To call attention to specific hazards, the following symbols are used in the safety information: DANGER! This symbol and keyword combination points out a directly...
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Safety information and use Safety information in the procedure Safety information can refer to specific, individual procedure instruc- instructions tions. Such safety information is embedded in the procedure instructions so that the text can be read without interruption as the procedure is being carried out.
European directives and void the guar- antee. Only use the LABORETTE 27 when it is in proper working order, as intended and in a safety- and hazard-conscious manner adhering to the operating manual. In particular, immediately rectify any malfunc- tions that could pose a safety hazard.
Safety information and use 2.6 Hazardous points Only operate the rotary cone sample divider with firmly screwed in bottles or collection vessels! Only empty the rotary cone sample divider after it has come to a complete standstill! Do not reach into the device when it is running! Crushing hazard at the rotating bottles! To avoid this hazard, use the Perspex protective device (Order no.: 27.1500.17) 2.7 Electrical safety...
Technical data Technical data 3.1 Dimensions 460 x 270 x 450 mm (height x width x depth) 3.2 Weight Net: 14 kg Gross: 17 kg 3.3 Voltage 230 V/1~ single-phase, 50 - 60 Hz, 90 W 115 V/1~ single-phase, 50 - 60 Hz, 90 W 3.4 Electrical fuses The device fuse is in the housing inside the front panel (next to the main switch).
Installation Installation 4.1 Transport The device is packaged in a cardboard box. This is additionally pack- aged in a wooden case with the accessories and any other devices, depending on the scope of the order. WARNING! Improper lifting can lead to personal injury or property damage.
Connections may be established only by authorised per‐ sonnel. The LABORETTE 27 is constructed according to the state of the art and in accordance with the EC machinery directive and recognized safety rules. However, the life and limb of...
Initial start-up Initial start-up After the rotary cone sample divider has been set up as described in Ä Chapter 4 ‘Installation’ on page 15 and the mains plug has been plugged into the mains socket, the device is ready for operation. 5.1 Switching on Switch main switch to I.
Using the device Using the device 6.1 General preparations 6.1.1 Screwing the glass laboratory bottles onto the 1:8 or 1:10 dividing head Align the mark on the glass bottle with the mark on the bottle holder. Press the bottle into the recess in the bottle holder. Screw the bottle firmly into the holder with approx.
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Using the device 6.1.2.1 Division in the ratio 1 : 8 Screw eight glass laboratory bottles into the dividing head (eight 250 mL or 500 mL bottles with GL55 glass screw thread, depending on sample quantity). Place the lid on the dividing head. Insert a suitable funnel.
Using the device 6.1.3 Setting up the "LABORETTE 24" sample feeder Place the feeder with V channel onto the stand such that the rubber feet are located in the recesses (1) of the base plate provided for them. Adjust the height of the stand (4) such that the feeder is located just a few millimetres over the funnel and can be swung horizontally in and out.
6.2.1 Example of highly adhesive powder Powder with a high static charge or which is strongly adhesive should be fed through position B on the LABORETTE 27. (See Ä Chapter 6.3 ‘Dividing suspensions and highly adhesive materials’ on page 21!) 6.3 Dividing suspensions and highly adhesive materials...
Using the device 6.4 Taking samples After completion of the division, switch the device off. Unscrew the glass bottles and remove the divided samples. Collection pan Sample bottles Additionally for division in the ratio 1 : 30: – Unscrew the sample bottles and remove the divided samples. –...
Cleaning Cleaning DANGER! Mains voltage! – Before beginning with cleaning work, disconnect the mains plug and protect the device against being unin- tentionally switched back on! – Do not allow any liquids to flow into the device. – Indicate cleaning work with warning signs. –...
Maintenance Maintenance DANGER! Mains voltage – Before beginning with maintenance work, unplug the mains plug and protect the device against being unin- tentionally switched back on again! – Indicate maintenance work with warning signs. – Maintenance work may only be performed by special- ised personnel.
FRITSCH declares it is prepared to take back used FRITSCH devices for recycling or disposal free of charge whenever a new device is purchased. The used FRITSCH device must be delivered free of charge to a FRITSCH establishment. In all other cases FRITSCH takes back used FRITSCH devices for recycling or disposal only against payment.
Guarantee terms Guarantee period As manufacturer, FRITSCH GmbH provides – above and beyond any guar- antee claims against the seller – a guaranty valid for the duration of two years from the date of issue of the guarantee certificate supplied with the device.
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Any servicing done by persons not authorised by us and any use of parts that are not original FRITSCH accessories and spare parts will void the guar- antee.
FRITSCH GMBH distributor or Fritsch GmbH, Industriestr. 8, D-55743 Idar-Oberstein. FRITSCH GMBH takes the greatest care to ensure that the quality, relia- bility and safety of your products are continuously improved and adapted to the state of the art. The supplied products as well as this operating manual conform to the current state of the art when they leave the sphere of influence of FRITSCH GMBH.
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Exclusion of liability Fritsch GmbH excludes any liability, warranty, or other obligation to com- pensate for damages, regardless of whether this liability, warranty, or other obligation is explicit or implicit, contractual or arising from unlawful acts or prescribed contractually, by law, or otherwise. In no...
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