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- Page 1 CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION NO: 6 DATE: 2023 MANUFACTURED BY: DIGITAL DATA SYSTEMS CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V6 Website: www.ddscalorimeters.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1.2.2 USER INFORMATION AND HELP AIDS ................... 1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ......................2 THE CAL3K-AP SYSTEM CHECK LIST ................2 THE 3K-AP CALORIMETER WITH INTERNAL OXYGEN FILLING ..........3 THE 3K-2 AIR COOLER .................... 3 THE 4K-4 THREAD VESSEL ..................4 INSTALLATION ........................ -
Page 3: Introduction
PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL It serves as a short introduction to the CAL3K-AP system and the various components. Special attention is given to SAFETY and good installation practice. The basic and advanced operation of the CAL3K-AP is explained in the operators manual. -
Page 4: System Components
CAL3K Advanced Bomb Calorimeters www.ddscalorimeters.com SYSTEM COMPONENTS THE CAL3K-AP SYSTEM CHECK LIST The system consists of the following: Received 3K-AP CAL3K-AP Calorimeter with Manual Oxygen Filling 3K-AP-KT CAL3K-AP Calorimeter Installation Kit Included in Kit: 3K-1-062 Power Supply 12V 3K-1-122 Mains Cable 15A... -
Page 5: The 3K-Ap Calorimeter With Internal Oxygen Filling
CAL3K Advanced Bomb Calorimeters www.ddscalorimeters.com 3.2 THE 3K-AP CALORIMETER WITH INTERNAL OXYGEN FILLING The CAL3K-AP uses the Dynamic method (Isothermal) of determination as default while still using the DRY method. The prepared vessel is placed in the calorimeter and the lid is closed. -
Page 6: The 4K-4 Thread Vessel
Because of the high pressure of oxygen required for combustion, the Vessel is classified as a “Pressure Vessel” and is batch tested by an inspection authority to 10 times its normal pressure. Diameter - 63mm Height 150mm Weight CAL3K-AP Installation Guide V6 Website: www.ddscalorimeters.com... -
Page 7: Installation
There are no special precautions to be taken when unpacking your system. The following check list is for your convenience: Locate and tick-off the various system components as indicated on the CAL3K-AP Check List as per above. Unpack and inspect all the system components such as the 3K-AP Calorimeter, 3K-2 Air Cooler, 3K-3 Filling Station and the 4K-4 THREAD Vessels according to the instructions in the relevant sections in this document. -
Page 8: Setting Up
The 3K-AP Calorimeter is a desktop unit, which can be installed wherever the laboratory space permits, with the following restrictions: The CAL3K-AP system, consisting of 3K-AP Calorimeter, 3K-2 Air Cooler, should be connected to a mains circuit without heavy inductive or SCR switched equipment. It is safe to have balances or other small electronic apparatuses on the same circuit. -
Page 9: Assembling The Cal3K-Ap
This test is activated by F7 or: VESSEL-TEST: The vessel must be in the well. CAL3K-AP ONLY - The oxygen pressure must be connected. All vessel functions are tested, and a summary is displayed. The test must be repeated for each vessel. CAL3K-AP Installation Guide V6 Website: www.ddscalorimeters.com... -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Conform to the industry standard of handling procedures for oxygen bottles. • Secure the bottle against a wall. • Should the Oxygen supply be in another room, make sure there is a high pressure shut off valve near the 3K-AP calorimeter. CAL3K-AP Installation Guide V6 Website: www.ddscalorimeters.com... -
Page 11: Oxygen Connections
• Make sure to use the pipe-clamping device on the right side of the filing station for safe use. NEVER OPERATE ANY UNSAFE VESSEL. • NEVER IMMERSE THE VESSEL INTO COLD WATER WHEN COOLING. USE THE 3K-2 AIR • COOLER OR ALLOW THE VESSEL TO COOL DOWN NATURALLY. CAL3K-AP Installation Guide V6 Website: www.ddscalorimeters.com... -
Page 12: Cal3K-Ap Rear Panel Connections
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER (DDS) AND ITS AGENTS CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM NEGLIGENCE OR INCORRECT USE OF THEIR EQUIPMENT. IT IS YOUR DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK ALL SAFETY ASPECTS OF THE CAL3K-AP SYSTEM REGULARLY. - Page 13 Digital Data Systems (Pty) Ltd. CAL3K Advanced Bomb Calorimeters www.ddscalorimeters.com CAL3K-AP Installation Guide V6 Website: www.ddscalorimeters.com...
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Page 14: Daily Safety Steps
• Remove the deflector plate every week and clean the top surface. It does accumulate residue and must be clean regularly. • Make sure to use the pipe-clamping device on the right side of the filing station for safe use. WATCH YOUTUBE VIDEO ON 3K-AP UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION!! CAL3K-AP Installation Guide V6 Website: www.ddscalorimeters.com... -
Page 15: Warranty - For New Products
User. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages, consequential, indirect or direct, or loss whatsoever, resulting out of electrical shock, Vessel explosion, or any other cause. CAL3K-AP Installation Guide V6 Website: www.ddscalorimeters.com... -
Page 16: Warranty - Repaired Products
All serial numbers on any relevant “dds” Scientific product need to remain on the product at all times, or warranty will be void. Warranty will also be void if any of the branding stickers or decals have been removed and/or the colour of the Scientific product has been changed in any way. CAL3K-AP Installation Guide V6 Website: www.ddscalorimeters.com... -
Page 17: Warranty Registration Form
____________________________ NAME (printed): ____________________________ WITNESS: ____________________________ I have read, understood and accepted the conditions of this warranty, the details of which are printed in this Manual. CUSTOMER’S SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________ NAME (printed): __________________________________________________ DATE: ___________________________________________ CAL3K-AP Installation Guide V6 Website: www.ddscalorimeters.com...