Warning - Cole Parmer FSB-200 Series Instruction Manual

Poor fluidisation causes hot spots, heater failure and damage to other parts. Follow this Instruction Manual
carefully. For correct fluidisation, pay attention to the following:
INSTALLATION
• Ensure the bath is level and air supply is adequate.
OPERATION
• Adjust air valve for even fluidisation.
• Do not insert objects larger than recommended.
Ensure objects do not lie in contact with container wall or porous plate. Sample buckets are available.
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MAINTENANCE
Regularly inspect and maintain the air filter to eliminate oil vapour in the air supply.
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ALUMINIUM OXIDE
Before handling the aluminium oxide, consult the MSDS for safe handling. Contact
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cptechsupport@antylia.com
• Aluminium oxide is non-hazardous but dust may irritate the eyes and the respiratory system and cause
skin irritation.
• Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
• For storage: protect from moisture. Avoid dust formation. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a
well-ventilated place. Guard against dust accumulation of this material.
Wear correct PPE whilst handling the aluminium oxide material. Wear safety glasses with side shields,
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appropriate chemical resistant gloves and suitable protective clothing.
• Should the fluidised bath be stored for a long period under damp or humid conditions, moisture may
be absorbed by the aluminium oxide which is hydroscopic. To avoid violent fluidisation which occurs
when damp aluminium oxide is heated above 100°C, operate the bath for a period of approximately
8 hours at 90°C prior to operation at elevated temperatures.
• NEVER ADD COLD OR DAMP ALUMINIUM OXIDE TO A HOT BATH AS THIS WILL ALSO CAUSE VIOLENT
FLUIDISATION WHICH CAN BE DANGEROUS. Allow the bath to cool then add the fresh aluminium
oxide. If this fresh aluminium oxide is a large portion of the charge, then dry the whole charge as
above.
FUME EXTRACTION
• When used for processing items which may emit toxic or inflammable fumes, it is essential that an
adequate fume extraction system be installed. The extraction system must be correctly sized to ensure
that any toxic fumes are removed from the working environment.
To eliminate the risk of spontaneous ignition, the concentration of inflammable fumes above the bath
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and within the exhaust duct work must be kept below the lower explosive limit. See section
INSTALLATION.

WARNING

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