Introductory Notes ......i Labconco Service Support .....ii Glassware Washer Warranty.
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Drain System Replacement/Installation Replacing the Door Fan Gasket Replacement Section V (Testing Procedures) ....60 115/230V SteamScrubber® and FlaskScrubber® 230V FlaskScrubber® Vantage® Section VI (Wiring Schematics) ....68 115V SteamScrubber®...
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Introductory Note The Labconco Glassware Washers were re-engineered in 2007, with the new line available in September 2007. The new generation of Glassware Washers include updated features and modifications that set itself apart from the previous generations.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Labconco Service Support Labconco prides itself on the personal touch it gives to supporting our products. The customer and the product are supported by several departments. At anytime, any of these departments can be contacted to provide additional support.
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Contacting Labconco Corporation If you have questions that are not addressed in this manual, or if you need technical assistance, contact Labconco’s Customer Service Department or Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-821-5525 or 1-816-333-8811, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Central Standard Time.
(to the right) the machine will come on. The screen will Read “LABCONCO Glassware Washer” and then a 7 digit number followed by a letter. This number is the model/part number of the logic/PC Board, and the letter is the revision of the programming logic.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual are additional program selections that will be shown on the display if the ▼ button is pressed. If an arrow is visible in the upper right corner of the display, additional program selections will be displayed when the ▲...
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Running the diagnostics test Press the ▲ button on the control panel, close the door and slide the door latch to the right. Hold for 5 seconds. The display will show the Diagnostics screen and the indicator on the left side will point to TAP WATER VALVE.
1. Open latch on door. 2. Close the latch on the door. 3. Press ▼ button as the Display reads “Labconco Glassware Washer: Version X” 4. Release ▼ button and display will show the “Set Up” screen. 5. Press ▼ until FACTORY RESET is highlighted.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Inlet Solenoid (Blue) Top (rear) Electrically controlled to Valves Left allow water to fill the tank of the machine. DI/Pure Water Pump (Pink) Bottom(front) Integrated pump to allow the Left use of a non-pressurized Pure water source.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Removing the Toe/Kick Panels & Service Panels (Under-Counter Models) For many cleaning, maintenance and repair jobs associated with the FlaskScrubber® and/or SteamScrubber®, the toe & kick panels will need to be removed. This will help gain access to parts inside the base of the washer and is necessary for initial install of the machine.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Removing the Washer Top, Back, and Side Panels (Free-Standing models only) To gain access to internal parts of the washer you will need to remove the washer’s top, back, and side panels. This will make it possible to clean, maintain, and repair the washer.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual SECTION II: Maintaining and Modifying the Glassware Washers Like any piece of laboratory equipment, the glassware washer requires some routine maintenance and, depending on the laboratory’s function, some modification. Section II contains instructions on how to perform upkeep and application driven changes.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Maintaining the Water Fill Valve The filter screen of the water fill valve, illustrated below, may require periodic cleaning to remove trapped particles. A low water fill occurs if the blockage is not removed. To Clean the Water fill valve 1.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual * Debris that falls into the sump can damage and/or destroy the wash and drain pumps. To Replace the Filter Screen If the filter screen is damaged or too dirty to clean and needs to be replaced follow the instructions above to remove the original filter screen and keep the hardware.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Adjusting the Door Latch Keeper Strike Plate If, when the door is closed and latched, the latch is loose, or the machine turns off during a cycle due to vibration or bumping, then you may need to adjust the Door Latch Keeper/Strike Plate.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual To replace the washer light bulb 1. Turn off electrical power to the Glassware Washer. 2. Remove the lower and middle panels as described in Removing the toe/kick panels. 3. Disconnect the springs on each side that connect the pivot brackets to the washer base.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual To replace the conductivity sensor 1. Turn off the electrical power to the washer. Turn off the circuit breaker that services the washer. 2. Remove the cabinet back panel. 3. Unplug the sensor from the wiring harness.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Modifications Installing (FlaskScrubber®) & Adjusting the Upper Rack The Upper Rack comes standard on the SteamScrubber®; however, the FlaskScrubber® has the option of adding the Upper Rack (Spindle or Basket). The Optional Upper Spindle Rack provides 30 additional spindles for washing narrow-neck glassware and is customizable by removing spindles or by installing Multi-Pin Inserts.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual * To synchronize the travel of the slides, attach the upper rack and pull it all the way out gently. Pull the rack out firmly several times to the maximum travel length. When you push the rack in, the door should close easily and latch smoothly.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Installing Optional Pipet Inserts Two sizes of Pipet Inserts are available. The 8-place Pipet Insert accommodates 1 mL to 10 mL pipets. Multiple Pipet Inserts may be installed, if desired. To install an 8-place Pipet Insert (Below Left): 1.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual To install a 16-place Pipet Insert (Above Right): 1. Use the tool supplied with the Spindle Rack or a screwdriver to remove the six spindles on either the front or rear of the spindle rack.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual 6. Replace the back paneling. 7. Attach the hose from the valve to a Twin Inlet High Flow Air-gap suitable for dishwasher applications. This may be obtained from a plumbing supply store. 8. Attach the drain hose from the Glassware Washer to the other inlet of the Air-gap.
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1. Remove the cap from the container and remove the tube and level switch assembly. 2. Fill the container with detergent or use a new bottle of Labconco detergent and replace the tube and switch assembly and the cap. 3. There are two methods which can be followed for filling the system with detergent a.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual SECTION III: Troubleshooting and Alarms To be effective in properly servicing laboratory equipment, it is essential to be able to troubleshoot any problem and gain a clear and concise root to the problem to accurately correct the problem.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual (49°C). Insufficient wash Increase wash cycle time. Time Insufficient water Check to be sure the water shut-off valve is fully open. Check to be sure the water pressure is between 20 and 120 psi (138-827 kPa) at a flow rate of 1.25 gallons per minute...
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Obstruction in drain Remove obstruction. Line Washer overfilling Check operation of fill switch. Washer leaks Improper Check cabinet opening to see if it around door seal installation is aligned properly with the door. Washer must be level. Adjust feet to level unit.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Conductivity Sensor not connected Reconnect sensor wires. reading “0” Sensor defective Replace sensor. Sensor dirty Clean sensor. Conductivity Washing action cause None. Reading Bubbles fluctuates Temp Reading Poor Connection Check Connectors between Temp Sensor Stuck or between Sensor and and Sensor Wiring Harness.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Hose from washer must not be attached to another hose. Check for kinks in hose. Drain hose must not be elevated more than 30 inches. Pump lost its prime Remove ALL water from inside drain hose.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Check Connectors between Ribbon Cable and PC Board. Faulty Temperature Temp Sensor Bad. Replace. Sensor Water Low Alarm Improper water Make sure water is turned on. supply Tap water pressure must be at least 20 psi (138 kPa) and flow must be at least 1.25 gallons (4.7...
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual drain water that is in the washer. The alarm is canceled by opening the door. LIQ DETER This displays if the level of the detergent in the dispense container is low. The alarm is disabled if the detergent dispense volume is set to “0.”...
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Figure 1: Above Left: Interior Door: Door with window. Circle A indicates location of door latching mechanism and power switch to be triggered for override. Above Right: Door Switch Override: The red circle shows the rectangular hole in the inside top of the door where the door switch can be triggered for going through prescribed diagnostic tests with the door open.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual 2. Disconnect feed tube from valves and inlets (NOTE: depending on when the alarm went off, it could be either the hot tap water valve or the 3. Inspect fill valve for blockages or sticking solenoid valve plunger.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual close to the water distribution tower as possible. Be careful not to drill through the plastic sump underneath the screen. The drilled hole is a short- term solution. If this must be done, contact Product Services at 1(800)821-5525 to get a replacement screen from the manufacturer.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Fig 3 (above left): Looking down on the back of a unit, with the Service Panel removed. (A) Overflow Sensor. (B) Pure Water Valve. (C) Hot Tap Valve. Fig 4 (above right): Looking through the service panel area, the Overflow Sensor (A) is bolted to a stud on the base of the unit with two red connectors with grey leads coming off of it.
Make sure your unit is set up according to the manual and no extra length of tubing has been added to what is supplied by Labconco. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE, DETERMINE THE FOLLOWING: PCBoard logic revision on the display when the latch is shut:...
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual ______________ Verify that the Water Temp to the unit from the start is 120ºF or GREATER for every fill. ______________ To service the Drain System, Remove the front Toe Kick Panel & Side Panel. CHECK VALVE & PUMP Figure 7: (left) Drain Valve.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual After wash 1 fill, open door and verify water level. Shut door and resume cycle. At wash 1 drain (wash1=4 minutes) verify valve is opening, you will hear a click and the lever on top of valve will move [fig. 7A]. (Look in the left side) 10.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Figure 10 Below: Drain Hose Routing. (V) Drain hose at Drain Pump. (W) Drain hose OVER Wash pump Hose. (X) Wash Pump. (Y) Zip Tie holding the Drain Hose to the outside of the Wash pump (on the housing boss).
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Figure 11 Above: Fill Trap Switch. Fill Switch has replaced traditional Float Switch in the new style Steam & Flask Scrubber Glassware Washers. Fill Switch may be referred to as the “pressure switch”. Right: Fill Trap Switch Assembly System. (K) Fill Trap Switch.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Checking the function of the Sump Heater 1. Remove the front paneling as described in “Removing the Toe/Kick Panels” in Section I. 2. Locate the power supply cords and place an Ammeter around the power supply wiring.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Figure 13 Above Left: Back of washer Temperature Probe (B) connection to the Base Wiring Harness (C). Above Right: With the Toe, kick and Relay Board Cover panels removed, find the relay board on the bottom front left of the machine.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual SECTION IV: Part Replacement Once the root cause of a failure has been determined, it may be time to replace parts. When major part replacement of the various washer systems is required, use this section’s various procedures for assistance.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Replacing the PC Board Remove the Control Module from Control Panel. Remove the four screws holding the display panel onto the Control Module. Pull the Display Panel to disconnect the pins from the PC Board and remove it.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual CAUTION: The voltage selected (115V or 230V) does not change the acceptable AC mains voltage that can be connected to the washer. It only selects the programs that are suitable for the identified voltage. 5. Press the ▼ button and TEMP UNITS will highlight.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual 1. Remove the Control Panel from the door. 2. Access the Control Module as described above and remove it. 3. Disconnect the Button Pad’s ribbon cable from the PC Board. 4. Pull the Button Pad Sticker from the Control Panel and discard.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual 7. Use diagnostics to check fill times and function of the new valve. 8. Re-install the panels. Figure 17 Above Left: Inlet Solenoid Valves (HOT Tap and PURE). The Yellow Arrows point to the mounting screws of the PURE water valve while the Green Arrows point to the mounting screws of the HOT tap water Valve.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual 7. Use diagnostics to check fill times and function of the new valve. 8. Re-install the panels. DI/Pure Water Pump Replacement Use the following procedures to replace/install the DI/Pure Water Pump. This pump allows the user to supply the washer with non- pressurized, gravity-fed purified water.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual contact (Overfill) is actuated then the washer will stop and display an “Overfill Alarm”. If the first contact isn’t actuated in time (3 min for tap, 5 min for DI/Pure) the washer will stop and display a “Low Water Alarm”.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual 13. If the unit doesn’t pass or alarms, follow the troubleshooting section for that alarm. Replacing the Pressure Switch Hose Pull the unit away from the wall so that you have access to the backside of the washer.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual **Completely drain and disconnect electrical power to the unit before proceeding with any of these instructions. Pull the unit away from it’s installation space. Remove the back and right cosmetic panels or service access panels and pull up the black insulation jacket and secure it.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual 11. Test the unit in diagnostics. Replacing the Wash Arms The wash arms are responsible for distributing the water throughout the tank and ‘scrubbing’ the glassware clean. If they become deteriorated or clogged or need to be replaced for any other reason, follow the instructions below for their replacement.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual **Completely drain and disconnect electrical power to the unit before proceeding with any of these instructions. Open the Washer’s door and remove the screws that hold the door’s outer cosmetic panel in place. To remove the panel, pull down slightly as you pull away from the door to dislodge it.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Figure 25 Left: Sump Screen (before the Water Distribution Channel has been connected). The Red Arrow shows the single screw that holds the sump screen down to the sump below. This must be pulled out to remove the Sump Screen.
10. Test the heater in diagnostics checking for the prescribed current. (See the corresponding testing procedures with the unit being worked Replacing the Blower Each of Labconco’s glassware washers has an integrated blower for drying glassware at the end of a cycle. The SteamScrubber’s® blower pushes air into the tank through the blower shroud (found in the rear left of the tank).
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10. Test the blower in diagnostics. Replacing the blower on a Labconco FlaskScrubber® Vantage® The blower is mounted to the base of the unit and is clamped to flexible ducting that transfers the air to the manifolds.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Figure 28 Left: FlaskScrubber® Vantage® Blower. Just like the Blower in the FlaskScrubber® the blower (indicated by the Yellow Bracket) is held to the base weldment by a mounting Bracket, Magenta Bracket. The Green Arrow shows...
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual the unit has a BLUE 230V valve and the unit is running on 208V, call Labconco for the Engineering Upgrade (Gold valve). Remove the right side service panel (or right side Panel if Free Standing) and the Toe/Kick Panels.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Seat the new drain valve over the studs in the base weldment. Tighten down the nuts that secure the Drain Pump to the base weldment. Place the pump side of the “Drain Pump Inlet Tube” on the Drain Pump and tighten the clamp.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Figure 31 Right: Drain Hose back High Loop. After the Drain Hose exits the base of the unit, it arches up into a high loop where it clamped and zip tied to the outer shell of the tank.
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Position the new door fan at the holes, making sure the air flow is correct (out), and then insert the holding screws. Connect the wires from the door fan to the Wiring Harness. Reconnect/turn on power to the unit.
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual Baffle Gasket Remove the damaged gasket (fig 2D) by pulling it from its housing at the tank’s baffle (fig 3H). The unit may or may not have clips holding the two gaskets into place (fig 1B).
Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual SECTION V: Testing Procedures For Reference Purposes this manual includes Labconco’s testing procedures. These are the same documents used for testing the units’ quality as they come off the manufacturing line. There are two Testing Procedures; one for the 115V and 230V SteamScrubber®...
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Glassware Washer/Test Report MODEL NUMBER VOLTS/HZ M.O. NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER INSP/TECH/ DATE QTY/OF INSP/TESTS CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS INST/LCC# RESULTS PASS Connect tap and pure water. Set-Up Connect drain. Connect proper electrical power. (Use 115V, 60 Hz or 230V, 50 Hz) Connect current probe to power line.
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INSP/TESTS CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS INST/LCC# RESULTS PASS 115 V 230 V DETERGENT CUP Audible HEATER 9.3 – 11.5 Amp 7.8 – 9.6 Amp Ammeter __________ Return to TAP – Allow water to fill washer until it turns off. Press and Visual hold RUN –...
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INSP/TESTS CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS INST/LCC# RESULTS PASS 1000V for 1 minute. Hi Pot Tester Hi-Pot Check for Leaks Visual Final Unit must be Clean and Dry Visual All parts in place in good condition Visual Verify that thermostat on back of tank is installed properly. Visual Make sure drain hose is routed over top of wash pump.
230V FlaskScrubber® Vantage® INSPECTION PROCEDURE VANTAGE GLASSWARE WASHER Rev. Date Description ECO# 5/8/07 Release E318 7/16/07 Added Overfill Test E419 8/2/07 Clarified Verbiage No Change to Tests E459 12/21/07 Dry temp tol. Was +/- 5 deg. E665 Artisan Scientific - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisan-scientific.com...
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Glassware Washer/Test Report MODEL NUMBER VOLTS/HZ M.O. NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER INSP/TECH/ DATE QTY/OF INSP/TESTS CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS INST/LCC# RESULTS PASS Connect tap and pure water. Set-Up Connect drain. Connect electrical power. (230V, 50 Hz) Connect current probe to power line. Close detergent cup door Connect computer via RS232 Connect test dispense bottles to the detergent &...
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INSP/TESTS CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS INST/LCC# RESULTS PASS partially wetted. Top of heater must be partially unwetted. Close door and resume DIAGNOSTICS WASH PUMP Visual DETERGENT CUP Audible HEATER 7.8 - 9.6 Amp Ammeter Return to TAP – Allow water to fill washer until it turns off. Press Visual and hold RUN –...
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Wash 1, Steam, Rinses 1 & 2, Dry Time +/- 1 minute Wash 2, Final Rinse Time after reaching SP +/- 1 minute Conductivity varies between 100 - 1200 Confirm operation of low detergent and acid rinse monitor Detergent Dispense 18 - 22 ml Rinse Aid Dispense 5 - 7 ml Observe Wash Action –...
If at any point you require assistance or wish to get a second opinion, feel free to contact Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1(800)821-5525, at labconco@labconco.com, or at www.labconco.com.
If there is ever any question about parts and part numbers, contact Labconco Product Services at 1(800)821-5525, at labconco@labconco.com, or www.labconco.com. 45821-00 Blower Valve Body (FS)
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Labconco Glassware Washer Service/Technical Manual 45415-00 Clamp, Blower to mount (FS) 45162-00 Soap Dispenser Mounting Bracket (2) 45277-00 Duct Reducer, 3” to 2” (FS) 44981-00 Soap dispenser (110V/240V) 19686-00 Clamp, Motor Blower to 3”(FS) 45123-00 Light Assy 16245-01 Hose, 3” (Motor Blower)(FS)
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