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iPrep®
CARE AND USE GUIDE
Part Number 600958
June 20, 2019
Rev. 0
Copyright CEM Corporation 2019

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  • Page 1 CARE AND USE GUIDE Part Number 600958 June 20, 2019 Rev. 0 Copyright CEM Corporation 2019...
  • Page 2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

  • Page 3: Additional Product Information

    • Applications Support: Contact CEM at (800) 726-3331 (US/Canada), (704) 821-7015, or by email at analytical.support@cem.com. • Technical Support: Contact CEM Service at (800) 726-5551 (US/Canada) or (704) 821-7015, or by email at service@cem.com. • Additional contact information: Located on the back cover of this guide.
  • Page 4 VESSEL COMPONENTS Item Description Physical Description Frame Module Supports sleeve, load disc, vessel liner, plug and screw Sleeve Supports vessel liner Golden Brown. Even in diameter throughout length. Load Disc Evenly distributes load from plug Vessel Liner Contains acid and sample White.
  • Page 5 PROPER CARE OF iPrep VESSELS Conditioning It is important to condition iPrep vessels prior to use. See New Liner and Plug Conditioning section of the iPrep manual for instructions. Cleaning Vessels See Vessel Cleaning and Inspection section of the iPrep manual for proper cleaning procedures for these vessels.

  • Page 6: Operating Tips

    Operating Tips It is imperative that TempGuard is turned on when using iPrep vessels. See Important Safeguards section of the iPrep Manual for Vessel and Microwave Safeguard settings. Do not turn TempGuard off. Note that in software versions 1.49 and higher TempGuard is set automatically for iPrep vessels.
  • Page 7 VESSEL INSPECTION The following issues can occur over time as the iPrep vessels are used and abused. Please inspect vessels regularly and follow recommendations for safety of use. All iPrep components should be inspected on a weekly basis. The component lifetime will be based upon temperatures being run and hold times at high temperatures.
  • Page 8 Sleeve Flaring Cause: Not inverting/flipping sleeves after every run. Continue Use?: No. Replace sleeves if flared or if it is not possible to insert any liner into the sleeve. Inspect liners. Preventative Measures: Invert sleeves after every run to extend lifetime and promote better sealing & even heating.
  • Page 9 Stretching along top Cause: Excessive pressure. Continue Use?: No. Replace liner. Discard plug if damage is noticed. Preventative Measures: See “Operating parameters” for maximum temperatures. Liner Bowing or Flaring at bottom Cause: High pressure during use and/or not inverting sleeves after each run. Continue Use?: Maybe.
  • Page 10 Raised spot on bottom Cause: Excessive pressure. Continue Use?: No. Also might need to replace insulator disc. Preventative Measures: See “Operating parameters” for maximum temperatures. Inside of liner/plug very white Cause: Extreme heat (>300 °C) Continue Use?: No. Replace liner/plug. Preventative Measures: See “Operating Parameters”...
  • Page 11 Continue Use?: No. Also might need to replace liner and frame. Contact CEM Corporation. Preventative Measures: See “Operating Parameters” for maximum temperatures. Turntable, Frame, Load Disc, Screw & Racks Inspect the turntable, frames, load discs, and screw for acid marks, cracks or discoloration. Contact CEM for assistance.
  • Page 12 2 Middle Slade, Buckingham Industrial Estate, Buckingham MK181WA (44) 1280-822873 CEM Distributors For a complete list of distributors of CEM products, including contact information, go to the CEM website (http:// www.cem.com), select Contact, and then select your region to see a list of distributors...