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- Page 1 SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block Operation & Instruction Manual ©2021 Environmental Express. All rights reserved. +1.800.343.5319 or +1.843.881.6560 envexp.com July 2021 1065EE2_M Rev 2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Date of Purchase SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block Serial # Please record the serial # of your SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block here for easy reference. Serial # is located on the back of your Heating Block. +1.800.343.5319 or +1.843.881.6560 envexp.com Environmental Express... -
Page 3: General Information
Environmental Express makes no other warranty, expressed or implied for this product with respect to merchantability, fitness for a particular use or any other matter and expressly disclaims all other warranties. Environmental Express is not liable for any consequential, special, indirect or compensatory damages arising from use of, or in conjunction with this product. the... -
Page 4: Safety & Hazard Information
• Review Safety Data Sheets for all materials used or generated during the operation of the SimpleDist® Micro heating block. • It is highly recommended that the SimpleDist® Micro heating block be set up and operated in a chemical fume hood with a face velocity of not less than 100 CFM. -
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 2-010:Particular Requirements for Laboratory Equipment for the Heating of Materials, CSA C22.2.61010.2.01 Note: The SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block is manufactured using the HotBlock® technology and circuitry. Information and Markings Environmental Express SimpleDist®... -
Page 6: Unpacking
Getting Started Unpacking 1. Remove the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block from the shipping container by lifting from the bottom of the block. The lid should not be used for lifting. 2. Your SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block is shipped with metal screws securing the bottom panel. -
Page 7: Operation Information
Operation Information Temperature Settings The pre-set factory “set point” temperature of your SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block is 106°C. Factory tests have shown that this temperature is “sea level safe.” Liquids in uncovered polypropylene tubes should not boil at this setting. Please note that the set point of the block is not the same as the temperature of the liquids being distilled. -
Page 8: Distillation Methods
SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block: Operation & Instruction Manual Distillation Methods Total Cyanide Distillation with the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block 1.0 Scope and Application This method follows US EPA method number 335.4 titled Determination of Total Cyanide by Semi-Automated Colorimetry. It is applicable for the determination of total cyanide in drinking, ground, surface, and saline waters, domestic and industrial wastes, and soils. - Page 9 SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block: Operation & Instruction Manual Distillation Methods Total Cyanide Distillation with the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block 4.4 Sulfuric acid/magnesium chloride solution - Add 277 mL of reagent water to a 500 mL beaker. Add 80.5 g MgCl •6H...
- Page 10 Operation & Instruction Manual Distillation Methods Total Cyanide Distillation with the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block Place each assembled and pressed distillation unit in the preheated block. Ensure that the unit is completely inserted in the block by having the ring on the “Distill” side of the tube flush against the surface of the block.
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Page 11: Ammonia Nitrogen Distillation
SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block: Operation & Instruction Manual Distillation Methods Ammonia Nitrogen Distillation with the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block 1.0 Scope and Application This method follows both Standard Methods 4500-NH3 titled Nitrogen (Ammonia) and US EPA Method 350.1 titled Determination of Ammonia Nitrogen by Semi-Automated Colorimetry. - Page 12 SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block: Operation & Instruction Manual Distillation Methods Ammonia Nitrogen Distillation with the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block Sulfuric acid trapping solution (0.024M) - Add approximately 500 mL reagent water to a 1000 mL volumetric flask. Add 24 mL 1.0 N sulfuric acid and swirl to mix.
- Page 13 SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block: Operation & Instruction Manual Distillation Methods Ammonia Nitrogen Distillation with the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block Place the distillation unit in the tube press. Hold the collection tube by the break joint to give support during the sealing procedure. Firmly press the two pieces together with one motion.
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Page 14: Total Phenol Distillation
SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block: Operation & Instruction Manual Distillation Methods Total Phenol Distillation with the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block 1.0 Scope and Application This method follows US EPA Method 420.4 and SW-846 method 9065. These methods are applicable to the determination of phenol in drinking, ground, surface, and saline waters, domestic and industrial wastes, and soils. - Page 15 SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block: Operation & Instruction Manual Distillation Methods Total Phenol Distillation with the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block Procedure Set the temperature of the heating block to 130°C and allow the heat to stabilize. This should take approximately 30 minutes. If all reagents are ready to use this should be sufficient time to set up and prepare a full batch of 20 samples and all necessary QC.
- Page 16 SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block: Operation & Instruction Manual Distillation Methods Total Phenol Distillation with the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block 5.12 Allow the tubes to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. You will notice fine condensate begin to appear on the inside walls of the collection tube.
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Page 17: Care & Maintenance
• Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended, check with Environmental Express to confirm the proposed method will not damage your heating block. • Avoid excessive spills, as liquid allowed to overflow into the SimpleDist® Micro heating block casing can severely damage electronic components. -
Page 18: Circuitry Diagram
SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block: Operation & Instruction Manual Circuitry Diagram +1.800.343.5319 or +1.843.881.6560 envexp.com Environmental Express • 16... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block: Operation & Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide Please consult the following troubleshooting guide if you experience problems with your heating block. See wiring schematic (page 16) for component identification. If you are unable to resolve the problem or if replacement components are necessary, please contact technical service at +1.800.745.8218 as component replacement varies in degree of difficulty. - Page 20 1. Confirm that the power cord is plugged securely into the SimpleDist® Micro heating block receptacle and a working outlet. 2. Confirm that the switch is in the “on” position. Press button on the back of unit.
- Page 21 The function of the fail-safe system is to cease heating of the overshot the set point SimpleDist® Micro heating block in the event of a set point and the audible alarm overshoot of 15°C and to alert the operator of the incident.
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Page 22: Replacement Parts & Supplies
SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block, 26 wells, 120 VAC C8000 SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block, 26 wells, 240 VAC C8000-240 15” x 5” Silicone Rubber Heater Mat for SimpleDist® Micro, 120 VAC C6300 15” x 5” Silicone Rubber Heater Mat for SimpleDist® Micro, 240 VAC C6300-240...
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