Labconco SteamScrubber 44003 Series User Manual
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- Page 1 User’s Manual ® ® SteamScrubber & FlaskScrubber Glassware Washers Models 44003 Series 44203 Series 44004 Series 44204 Series To receive important product updates, complete your product registration card online at register.labconco.com Labconco Corporation 8811 Prospect Avenue Kansas City, MO 64132-2696...
- Page 2 The warranty for all Labconco products will expire one year from date of installation or two years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner, except the following;...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Safety Symbols CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Hot Water Requirements Purified Water Requirements Electrical Requirements Drain Requirements Space Requirements CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your Glassware Washer Washer Components Removing the Shipping Skid Washer Installation Installing the Leveling Feet Leveling the Washer Centering the Washer Door Securing the Washer to the Countertop... - Page 4 The Detergent Dispenser Filling the Neutralizing Acid Dispenser Selecting an Operating Cycle Programming and Starting a Wash Cycle Program Lock Interrupting a Wash Cycle Alarms CHAPTER 5: MAINTAINING YOUR WASHER Maintaining the Stainless Steel Interior Maintaining the Air Gap in Drain Maintaining the Water Fill Valve Replacing the Washer Light Bulb Removing the Washer Top, Back, and Side Panels...
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Page 5: Safety Symbols
Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Glassware Washer. Labconco ® manufactures two types of Glassware Washers, the SteamScrubber and the ® FlaskScrubber . Each of these washers is available in an Undercounter and Freestanding model. An optional kit is available to convert Freestanding models to Mobile models. -
Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction Throughout this manual potentially hazardous conditions are identified using the following words and symbols. It is important that you understand the warnings listed throughout this manual before you operate the Glassware Washer. Product Service 1-800-522-7658... -
Page 7: Chapter 2: Prerequisites
Hot Water Requirements An existing hot water supply may be used as the hot water source for your Glassware Washer. Labconco recommends the inlet water temperature to be greater than 120°F (49°C) to fully activate powdered detergents and raise the glassware temperature to achieve fast and complete drying. -
Page 8: Electrical Requirements
Rigid plastic, tin-lined, or stainless steel tubing and fitting can be connected to the washer fitting. An optional connection kit (Labconco P/N 4592200) is available for connecting .375" (9.53mm) OD plastic tubing to the purified water inlet valve. The purified water system connections must be airtight to prevent the washer pump from pulling air instead of water. -
Page 9: Drain Requirements
Chapter 2: Prerequisites Drain Requirements The drain hose, .75" (1.9 cm) ID is installed during manufacture. The hose provides a flexible coupling to the building drain piping and can be secured with a spring or band hose clamp. (A band hose clamp is provided with the washer.) Tubing or pipe, .75"... - Page 10 Now that the site for your Glassware Washer is properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect, install, and test your washer. You may need common plumbing and electrical installation tools in addition to a 9/16" wrench, a flat-blade screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, and a carpenter level to complete the instructions in this chapter.
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Page 11: Chapter 3: Getting Started
Glassware Washer. NOTE: Do not return goods without the prior authorization of Labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. If your Glassware Washer was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier. - Page 12 Chapter 3: Getting Started Plus the Following Loose Parts: Part # Component Description 1879801 Leveling Feet (4) 4591100 User Manual 4468000 Hole Plug (2) 1488800 Clamp (1) 4522500 LabSolutions Powder Detergent with MSDS – 6 ounces (175 grams) 1410700 Water Connector (1) 1448700 Coupling &...
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Page 13: Removing The Shipping Skid
Chapter 3: Getting Started If you did not receive one or more of the components listed for your washer, or if any of the components are damaged, contact Labconco Corporation immediately for further instructions. Removing the Shipping Skid After you verify the washer components, move your washer to the location where you want to install it. -
Page 14: Leveling The Washer
Chapter 3: Getting Started Leveling the Washer If you have a Freestanding model of the SteamScrubber or FlaskScrubber Glassware Washer, after you have installed the leveling feet, level the washer by adjusting the leveling feet. 1. Position the washer in its final installed location. 2. -
Page 15: Centering The Washer Door
Chapter 3: Getting Started If you have an Undercounter model, level it side-to-side by placing a short level on the inside top edge of the door. See the figure below for the placement of the level on the washer. Check the level front to back by placing a level on the rail that the lower rack slides on. -
Page 16: Connecting The Water Services
Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the Water Services A hot water supply must be attached to your Glassware Washer. In addition, a purified water source must be connected to your washer if pure water rinses will be required. Connecting the Hot Water Supply To prevent valve clogging, thoroughly flush the hot water lines for your hot water supply source prior to connecting the washer to the water lines. -
Page 17: Connecting The Purified Water Supply
Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the Purified Water Supply To prevent valve and pump clogging, flush all of the water lines for your purified water supply source prior to connecting the washer to the water lines. The valve to which the purified water supply must be connected is located on the back of the washer base. - Page 18 Chapter 3: Getting Started Example of a Bottom Feed Connection Example of a Top Feed Connection Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 19: Connecting The Drain Hose
Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the Drain Hose Before continuing with this section, be certain that your drain meets the requirements detailed in Drain Requirements in Chapter 2: Prerequisites. Be certain you conform to all local plumbing codes when you route and connect the drain. - Page 20 Chapter 3: Getting Started If you route the drain piping to a sink drain and use an air gap, refer to the figure below for the placement of the air gap. Air gap Drain line If you route the drain piping to a floor drain, refer to the figure below for placement of the drain tubing and trap.
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Page 21: Connecting The Power Supply
Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the Power Supply Before continuing with this section, be certain your power supply meets the requirements specified on the washer data plate and in Electrical Requirements in Chapter 2: Prerequisites Undercounter and Freestanding Washers should be hard-wired directly into a junction box. -
Page 22: Controller Set Up
Chapter 3: Getting Started 4. Remove the cover over the electrical junction box by removing the two screws. 5. Make sure electrical power is turned off before making any connections. 6. On 115V models, connect the customer-supplied power wires to the black and white wires, using wire connectors. -
Page 23: Testing Your Washer
Chapter 3: Getting Started To set up the washer control: 1. Locate the control panel on the front of the washer. 2. Press and hold the ▼ button and close the handle of the washer by sliding the door latch knob to the right. Hold for 5 seconds. 3. -
Page 24: Running The Diagnostics
Chapter 3: Getting Started Running the Diagnostics To ensure your washer is operating properly, perform the diagnostics procedure detailed below, which will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Refer to the figure below to familiarize yourself with the control panel before you begin the procedure. - Page 25 Chapter 3: Getting Started 14. Press the ▼ button and the arrow on the display will point to DRY BLOWER. 15. Press either the ► or ◄ button and the dry cycle blower will be energized. 16. The ▼ arrow in the lower right side of the display indicates that more selections may be made.
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Page 26: Chapter 4: Using Your Washer
After your washer has passed the basic diagnostics test detailed in Chapter 3: Getting Started, you are ready to begin using your washer. Arranging the Washer Racks The FlaskScrubber and SteamScrubber are equipped with different rack configurations to accommodate the various types of laboratory glassware. In addition to the standard configuration of the Glassware Washers, many optional racks and inserts are available to customize your washer to best suit your needs. -
Page 27: Removing The Upper Rack
Chapter 4: Using Your Washer Removing the Upper Rack The upper rack may be easily removed from the Glassware Washer to facilitiate loading the rack outside the washer or to allow very tall glassware to be loaded and washed on the lower rack. To remove the upper rack: 1. -
Page 28: Loading Glassware Into The Flaskscrubber
Two sizes of spindles are provided with the washer: thirty-six .25" (6.35 mm) OD and ten .125" (3.18mm ) OD spindles. The optional Forty-Eight Pin Insert (Labconco P/N 4591601) may be positioned directly over spindles or spindles can be removed with a screw driver and replaced with the plugs included with the washer. -
Page 29: The Detergent Dispenser
Chapter 4: Using Your Washer Glassware should be loaded so that it does not touch during a wash cycle. The washer has been designed for quiet operation. To prevent noise and glass breakage, be certain that glassware is retained. The Detergent Dispenser Your Glassware Washer is equipped with a detergent dispenser that contains a main wash cavity and a neutralizing solution port, as shown below. -
Page 30: Filling The Neutralizing Acid Dispenser
Chapter 4: Using Your Washer Non-foaming powder or liquid detergent formulated for labware washers, in conjunction with adequate hot water, is essential for clean glassware. Labconco LabSolutions Detergents are recommended. See Appendix A for ordering information. Use detergents sparingly. Too much detergent, particularly with softened water may cause etching of the glassware. -
Page 31: Selecting An Operating Cycle
1. Twist and pull up on the cap to remove the round cover on the neutralizing solution port. 2. Fill the cavity with LabSolutions Neutralizing Acid Rinse (Labconco P/N 4522200) 1M citric acid or 10% phosphoric acid until the level of the liquid rises and is visible in the port. - Page 32 Chapter 4: Using Your Washer Any of the standard factory wash programs may be customized to suit specific wash requirements. All changes made to the programs will be stored in the washer microprocessor’s memory until it is changed again. If a FACTORY RESET is performed, all inputs entered by the user will be erased and the programs shipped with the washer will be reinstated.
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Page 33: Program Lock
Chapter 4: Using Your Washer 4. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons until the desired program is indicated by the arrow on the left side. The arrow on the lower right side means that there are additional program selections that will be shown on the display if the ▼ button is pressed. -
Page 34: Interrupting A Wash Cycle
Chapter 4: Using Your Washer Interrupting a Wash Cycle To temporarily pause a wash cycle, simply unlatch the washer door. After the door is unlatched, wait 4 to 5 seconds before opening the door to prevent water from splashing out of the washer. To resume the wash cycle, close and re-latch the washer door. - Page 35 Chapter 4: Using Your Washer OVERFLOW This displays if water is detected in the base of the washer. Water fill valves will be closed and the washer will cancel the cycle and drain water that is in the washer. The alarm is canceled by opening the door. See Chapter 7: Troubleshooting –...
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Page 36: Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Washer
Under normal operation, your Glassware Washer will require little routine maintenance to keep it functioning properly. Maintaining the Stainless Steel Interior The interior of your Glassware Washer is type 304 stainless steel. Never use metal scouring pads on the stainless steel interior. Metal scouring pads can scratch or leave metal chips that will rust. -
Page 37: Maintaining The Air Gap In Drain
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Washer 3. After the first fill is complete, open the washer and carefully pour one cup of bleach into the bottom of the tank. 4. Close the washer door and allow the unit to wash and drain. 5. -
Page 38: Replacing The Washer Light Bulb
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Washer 5. Remove the four screws from the valve plate and separate the valve from the inlet connection. 6. Remove the valve filter screen and clean it under running water. 7. Replace the screen and reassemble the valve connection. Be certain the O-ring gasket is positioned in the groove in the fill valve body. -
Page 39: Removing The Washer Top, Back, And Side Panels
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Washer Removing the Washer Top, Back, and Side Panels There may be times when you need to remove the washer top, back, and side panels to clean, maintain, or repair your washer. Refer to the figure below and follow the instructions to remove the top, back, and side panels of your washer. -
Page 40: Cleaning The Sump Filter Screen
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Washer Cleaning the Sump Filter Screen If debris accumulates on the filter screen that is located in the washer sump, you can remove and clean the screen. To clean the sump filter screen, refer to the figure below and follow the instructions below. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Height Of The Upper Rack
The configuration of your washer may be changed to accommodate your needs. For example, you may want to install pipet inserts, install an optional top rack, or install an optional liquid detergent dispense system or Cool Drain Water Kit. Refer to Appendix A: Glassware Washer Accessories for the accessories that are available for your Glassware Washer. -
Page 42: Chapter 6: Modifying Your Washer
Chapter 6: Modifying Your Washer To adjust the height of the upper rack: 1. Remove the upper rack as described in Chapter 4: Using Your Washer. 2. Remove the 2 nuts that retain the rack mounting plate to the slide. 3. - Page 43 Chapter 6: Modifying Your Washer The 16-place Pipet Insert, shown below accommodates 1 ml to 50 ml pipets. Two of these inserts may be installed, if desired. Refer to the figure and follow the instructions below to install a 16-place Pipet Insert. To install a 16-place Pipet Insert: 1.
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Page 44: Installing The Optional Upper Spindle Rack
Chapter 6: Modifying Your Washer Installing the Optional Upper Spindle Rack The Upper Spindle Rack expands the capability of the FlaskScrubber by providing 30 additional spindles for washing narrow-neck glassware. The rack may be customized by removing spindles or by installing Multi-Pin Inserts which hold beakers or other wide mouth glassware. -
Page 45: Installing Optional Inserts Into The Spindle Rack
Chapter 6: Modifying Your Washer 3. Install the Upper Spindle Rack by lowering the rack onto the rack mounting plates. The water inlet must have its inlet toward the rear. Make sure the latch on each side secures the rack to the rack mounting plate. When the Upper Spindle Rack is in place, it limits the height of the glassware that can be washed. -
Page 46: Installing Small Spindles
Chapter 6: Modifying Your Washer Installing Small Spindles Ten small spindles are included with each Spindle Rack. Since the large volume of water which flows through the standard spindles may be great enough to force the glassware off the spindle, small spindles should be used when small pieces of glassware will be washed. -
Page 47: Installing The Optional Liquid Detergent Dispenser
Chapter 6: Modifying Your Washer Installing the Optional Liquid Detergent Dispenser An optional liquid detergent dispenser is available for installation on SteamScrubbers and FlaskScrubbers. This permits dispensing liquid detergent from a bulk 1 gallon (3.8 L) container eliminating the need to fill the detergent cup with detergent each time the washer is used. - Page 48 Using the liquid detergent dispenser: 1. Remove the cap from the container and remove the tube and level switch assembly. 2. Fill the container with detergent or use a new bottle of Labconco detergent and replace the tube and switch assembly and the cap.
- Page 49 Refer to the following table if your Glassware Washer fails to operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve your problem, contact Labconco Product Service for additional assistance. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Detergent cup fails Malfunction of cup Replace cup.
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Page 50: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
Route leads outside of the washer. Close and latch the door while holding the ◄ button. Call Labconco Product Services if the displayed temperature differs from the test temperature by more than ±4°C. - Page 51 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Purified water does Crimp in supply hose Refer to installation instructions for proper not fill purified water piping installation. Motor wires Reconnect wires. disconnected Tank and inner Collects normally Clean with stainless steel cleaner and soft cloth. door have surface rust Glassware is...
- Page 52 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Washer will not Clogged drain Clean out drain. drain Blockage of air gap Clean the air gap by lifting the cover, unscrewing the cap, and removing any accumulated material. See Chapter 5. Kink in drain hose Check for a kink in the drain hose.
- Page 53 Clean screen in bottom of washer. Defective fill level Contact Labconco Product Service. switch Defective controller Check output from PCB to drain valve and pump. Replace PCB. Contact Labconco Product Service. Improper water Make sure water is turned on. Water Low Alarm supply Tap water pressure must be at least 20 psi (138 kPa) and flow must be at least 1.25 gallons...
- Page 54 Check voltage to heater. Check resistance of heater. If open circuit, replace heater. Defective controller Check output from PCB to heater. Replace PCB. Contact Labconco Product Service. Defective Check electrical connections. temperature probe Contact Labconco Product Service. Replace if necessary.
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Page 55: Appendix A: Glassware Washer Accessories
FlaskScrubber Accessories PART # DESCRIPTION 4595600 Upper Spindle Rack – Stainless Steel. Contains one upper spindle rack with 30 spindles, 30 glassware clips, 15 plastic glassware holders and 2 slides. 4595800 Same as above except without slides. 4494200 8-Place Pipet Washer – Stainless Steel. - Page 56 Appendix A: Glassware Washer Accessories PART # DESCRIPTION 4595200 16-Place Pipet Washer – Stainless Steel. Holds 1 ml to 50 ml pipets. 4424600 Glassware Holder – Small. Grips wide-mouth glassware over spindles. Vinyl coated stainless steel 4424800 wires. Glassware Holder – Large.
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Page 57: Flaskscrubber Or Steamscrubber Accessories
Appendix A: Glassware Washer Accessories FlaskScrubber or SteamScrubber Accessories PART # DESCRIPTION 4402001 Culture Tube/Test Tube Insert – Stainless Steel. Insert for 15 mm to 18 mm tubes. 4402101 Culture Tube/Test Tube Insert – Stainless Steel. Insert for 20 mm to 25 mm tubes. - Page 58 Appendix A: Glassware Washer Accessories PART # DESCRIPTION 4401801 32-Pin Insert – Stainless Steel. For use with beakers, Erlenmeyer flasks, and other wide- mouth glassware. 4401901 Retainer Top – Stainless Steel. To keep lightweight flasks in place under water pressure. For use with 4401801 or 4401501.
- Page 59 Appendix A: Glassware Washer Accessories PART # DESCRIPTION 4402201 Utensil Basket – Stainless Steel. For miscellaneous labware such as stoppers, spatulas, small beakers, etc. Furnished with drop-in cover (part number 4493801). 4591601 48-Pin Insert – Stainless Steel. For use with beakers, Erlenmeyer flasks, and wide-mouth glassware.
- Page 60 Appendix A: Glassware Washer Accessories PART # DESCRIPTION 4588500 Bottom Rack – Stainless Steel. Included with SteamScrubber. 4591500 DNA Sequencing Plate Insert. For electrophoresis plates 10.0 x 16.6 inches (25.4 x 42.1 cm). Holds 6 plates. 4542500 Utensil Holder. For spatulas, spoons, scoops &...
- Page 61 Appendix A: Glassware Washer Accessories PART # DESCRIPTION 4542100 Bulk Tube Insert. For vertically positioning test tubes. 4595400 Stand. For use with Freestanding models. Raises washer approximately 17 inches (43 cm). Front opens to provide storage underneath washer. Shown with glassware washer installed.
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Page 62: Consumables
Appendix A: Glassware Washer Accessories PART # DESCRIPTION 4592200 Connection Kit. DI Water inlet valve to plastic tubing. 1233700 Power Boost Transformer. For 208V operation. CONSUMABLES PART # DESCRIPTION 4422000 10-lb. (4.5 kg) LabSolutions Powder Detergent 4422100 27.5-lb. (12.5 kg) LabSolutions Powder Detergent 4522000 1 gallon (3.8 L) LabSolutions Liquid Detergent 4522200... -
Page 63: Appendix B: Glassware Washer Dimensions
Freestanding Washer Undercounter Washer Product Service 1-800-522-7658... - Page 64 Appendix B: Glassware Washer Dimensions Interior - All SteamScrubbers Interior - All FlaskScrubbers Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 65: Appendix C: Glassware Washer Specifications
This Appendix contains various specifications for the Glassware Washer, including program times and water consumption for both the 115V and 230V models. Glassware Washer Specifications • Minimum fill water temperature: 120°F (49°C) recommended • Water consumption per fill: 3.4 gallons (13 liters) •... -
Page 66: Environmental Conditions
Appendix C: Glassware Washer Specifications Environmental Conditions • Indoor use only. • Maximum altitude: 6562 feet (2000 meters). • Ambient temperature range: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C). • Maximum relative humidity: 80% for temperatures up to 88°F (31°C), decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 104°F (40°C). •... - Page 67 Appendix C: Glassware Washer Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 68 Appendix C: Glassware Washer Specifications Program Times & Water Consumption (115V Models) Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 69 Appendix C: Glassware Washer Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 70 Appendix C: Glassware Washer Specifications Program Times & Water Consumption (230V Models) Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 71 Appendix C: Glassware Washer Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 72: Declaration Of Conformity
Product Service 1-800-522-7658...