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Buchi F-305 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...
  • Page 2 CH-9230 Flawil 1 E-Mail: quality@buchi.com BUCHI reserves the right to make changes to the manual as deemed necessary in the light of experience, especially with respect to structure, illustrations and technical details. This manual is copyrighted. Information from it may neither be reproduced, distributed, or used for competitive purposes, nor made available to third parties.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the coolant tubing to the F-3xx ................. 25 5.4.4 Overview: setting up coolant tubing connections.............. 26 5.4.5 Overview: setting up coolant tubing connections for 2 Rotavapor units ...... 27 Filling and draining the coolant tank .................... 28 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...
  • Page 4 Communication cable ...................... 38 10.1.2 Further accessories ...................... 38 10.1.3 Tubing .......................... 39 10.1.4 Insulation.......................... 39 10.1.5 Spare parts .......................... 39 10.1.6 Power cords ......................... 40 10.2 Health and safety approval ........................  40 10.3 Health and safety.......................... 40 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 5: About This Document

    Corrosive substance Dangerous electrical voltage Flammable substance Biological hazard Potentially explosive atmos- phere Breakable items Dangerous gases Hot surface Health-harming or irritant sub- stances Risk of hand injury Strong magnetism Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 5/42...

  • Page 6: Mandatory Directive Symbols

    These operating instructions were originally produced in German and have been translated into several other languages. The translations are available on the enclosed CD or can be obtained as a PDF file via http://www.buchi.com. 6/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 7: Safety

    The staff must comply with the local applicable requirements and regulations for safe and hazard-conscious working practices. — Safety-related incidents that occur while using the device should be reported to the manufacturer (quality@buchi.com). Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 7/42...

  • Page 8: Residual Risks

    2 | Safety BÜCHI Labortechnik AG BUCHI service technicians Service technicians authorized by BUCHI have attended special training courses and are authorized by BÜCHI Labortechnik AG to carry out special servicing and repair measures. 2.4 Residual risks The device has been developed and manufactured using the latest technological advances.

  • Page 9: Modifications

    Technical modifications to the device or accessories should only be carried out with the prior written approval of BÜCHI Labortechnik AG and only by authorized BUCHI technicians. BUCHI accepts no liability whatsoever for damage arising as a result of unauthorized modifications. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 10: Product Description

    Capacity: — The F-305 is sufficient for chilling one Rotavapor system. — The F-308 is sufficient for chilling 1 or 2 Rotavapor systems. —...
  • Page 11 Control knob On/Off switch Coolant fill level indicator Display Air intake (louvers) Fig. 3: Recirculating Chiller F-314, front view Handle Control knob On/Off switch Coolant fill level indicator Display Air intake (louvers) Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 11/42...

  • Page 12: User Interface

    Option activated if control knob is pressed Set temperature 3.2.3 Fill level indicator Fig. 5: Coolant fill level indicator Max fill level mark Min fill level mark Current fill level indication 12/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Fig. 6: Recirculating Chiller F-305, rear view Filler cap for coolant Coolant inlet "IN" Standard BUCHI communication port Coolant outlet "OUT" (COM) Power supply connection Tank overflow Fuses Drain tap for coolant tank Air outlet Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 13/42...
  • Page 14 Fig. 7: Recirculating Chiller F-308, rear view Filler cap for coolant Drain tap for coolant Coolant inlet "IN" Fuses Coolant outlet "OUT" Power supply connection Tank overflow Standard BUCHI communication port (COM) Air outlet 14/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...
  • Page 15 Fig. 8: Recirculating Chiller F-314, rear view Filler cap for coolant Drain tap for coolant Coolant inlet "IN" Fuses Coolant outlet "OUT" Standard BUCHI communication port (COM) Tank overflow Power supply connection Air outlet Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 15/42...

  • Page 16: Type Plate

    12 Year of manufacture 13 Company name and address equivalent Input voltage 14 Symbol CE Certification Frequency 15 Symbol for "Do not dispose of as household waste" Power consumption max. 16/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    Ambient temperature 5 - 40°C Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C The laboratory apparatus described here may only be used indoors. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 17/42...

  • Page 18: Materials

    The fill [Recirculating Chiller] level sensor checks whether the is filled with the minimum amount of coolant. See also Chapter 3.2.3 "Fill level indicator", page 12. 18/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 19: Transport And Storage

    Wherever possible, store the device in its original packaging. Empty the coolant tank before storing the device. After storage, check the device and all tubing for damage and replace if necessary. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 19/42...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Adequate air circulation — Power supply outlet easily accessible (even after device has been set up) The instrument is intended for use in laboratory environments (see Chapter 3.3 "Technical data", page 17). 20/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 21: Connecting The F-3Xx To The Power Supply

    Plug the mains power cord supplied into the power supply socket (1) on the rear of [Recirculating Chiller] Plug the mains power cord into a grounded mains power socket. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 21/42...

  • Page 22: Assembling The Buchi Distillation System

    Rotavapor R-300 with heating bath Interface I-300 B-300 VacuBox Data communication between the BUCHI laboratory equipment takes place via the communication ports. See Chapter 5.4.1 "Overview: Setting up communication connections (COM)", page 23 and Chapter 5.4.2 "Connecting the communication cable to the F-3xx", page 24.

  • Page 23: Overview: Setting Up Communication Connections (Com)

    Vacuum Pump Recirculating Destilation unit Chiller Interface Fig. 12: Schematic diagram of communication connections between the BUCHI laboratory equipment (example) NOTE Connections on Rotavapor: Information on the connection of communication cables, coolant and vacuum tubing with the Rotavapor can be found in the operating instructions for the Rotavapor.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Communication Cable To The F-3Xx

    Fig. 13: Communication cable connection on recirculating chiller (example shows F-305) Standard BUCHI communication port (COM) Plug the communication cables for connecting to other items of BUCHI laboratory equipment into the socket for the standard BUCHI communication connection (1) on the rear of the recirculating chiller.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Coolant Tubing To The F-3Xx

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Installation | 5 5.4.3 Connecting the coolant tubing to the F-3xx The coolant circulates via tubing connections between the various items of BUCHI Important: laboratory equipment. The complete tubing circuit must form a sealed circulation system. NOTE The tubing used for connecting the BUCHI laboratory equipment together must be capable of withstanding a temperature of at least -10 °C and a pressure of at least 2...

  • Page 26: Overview: Setting Up Coolant Tubing Connections

    5 | Installation BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 5.4.4 Overview: setting up coolant tubing connections The tubing connections between the various items of BUCHI laboratory equipment form a sealed circulation system. The starting and finishing point is always the recirculating chiller (F-3xx).
  • Page 27 Cooling connections (1) & (2) need to have an equal length, also (3) & (4). To connect 2 Rotavapor units use the distribution piece (5) and Y-connectors (6) Chapter 10.1 "Spare parts and accessories", page 38. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 27/42...

  • Page 28: Filling And Draining The Coolant Tank

    Make sure that the coolant is suitable for the desired chiller temperature setting, especially with regard to the freezing point. BUCHI recommends a mixture of ethylene glycol and water with a ratio of at least 40:60 with a freezing point of -16 °C.
  • Page 29 (see Chapter 3.2.3 "Fill level indicator", page 12) unless the tank is to be completely drained. Once the desired quantity of coolant has been drained off, close the drain tap again. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 29/42...

  • Page 30: Operation

    I-300/I-300 Pro", page 31. Press control knob/START button (on Interface I-300) to start the chilling process. Check the coolant fill level from time to time during operation, see Chapter 3.2.3 "Fill level indicator", page 12. 30/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 31: Operating Chiller Without Control System (Interface)

    6.4 Operating chiller with Interface I-300/I-300 Pro [Recirculating Chiller] can also be externally controlled by an Interface I-300/ I-300 Pro. Switch on the device by means of the On/Off switch (1). Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 31/42...
  • Page 32 I-300/I-300 Pro. Set the required temperature via the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro, see operating instructions for I-300/I-300 Pro. Start/stop the chilling process via the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro, see operating instructions for I-300/I-300 Pro. 32/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...

  • Page 33: Cleaning And Servicing

    Prior to all maintenance and cleaning work the device is to be disconnected from the power supply by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet. Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts in order to ensure correct operation of the device and preserve the warranty.

  • Page 34: Help With Faults

    Check whether the installation site meets the re- has tripped. quired conditions. In particular, the clearance around the device must be sufficient to allow the air to circulate. See also Chapter 5.2 "Installation site", page 20. 34/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...
  • Page 35 BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Help with faults | 8 Malfunctions on F-305 Fig. 20: Fuse holder with 2 fuses on F-305 Fuse holder on power supply connection socket (on F-305) Fault Remedy F-305 fails to Switch off the device and unplug the power supply cable.

  • Page 36: Customer Service

    The addresses of the official BUCHI Customer Service offices can be found on the BUCHI website at: www.buchi.com. If you have any questions regarding technical issues or faults, please contact those offices.

  • Page 37: Taking Out Of Service And Disposal

    Dispose of the appliance properly, if necessary using a professional disposal service. When disposing of equipment observe the local regulations and statutory requirements regarding waste disposal. Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 37/42...

  • Page 38: Appendix

    BÜCHI Labortechnik AG 10 Appendix 10.1 Spare parts and accessories Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts in order to ensure correct, safe and reliable operation of the system. NOTE Any modifications of spare parts or assemblies are only allowed with the prior written permission of BUCHI.

  • Page 39: Tubing

    Hose barb, 8 mm 11062530 Hose barb, 9.5 mm 046792 Hose barb, 13.5 mm 040329 Union nut, M16x1, Rf, for hose barbs 019889 Hose clip, 8-16 mm 022352 Y-connector, PP, 8 mm 011043 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 39/42...

  • Page 40: Power Cords

    Products or components will not be accepted if this declaration has not been provided. Device Model: Part/Device no.: 40/42 Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314...
  • Page 41 — we have taken all measures necessary to prevent potential hazards in respect of the products returned. Company name or stamp: Place, date: Name (block letters), position (block letters): Signature: Operation Manual Recirculating Chiller F-305 / F-308 / F-314 41/42...
  • Page 42 11593747 | K en We are represented by more than 100 distribution partners worldwide. Find your local representative at: www.buchi.com...

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