Manual

HotBlock™ Pro™: Operation and Instruction Manual Contents

800.745.8218 / 843.576.1147 / www.environmentalexpress.com Environmental Express

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for purchasing a

HotBlock™ Pro™ Digestion System from

Environmental Express.

We pride ourselves on

providing innovative

products designed

to improve accuracy,

efciency, and safety

in your laboratory. Please take some

time to read your product manual

before using your HotBlock™ Pro™.

As always, our Technical Sales

and Technical Support Teams are

available to assist with any questions

you have regarding our products.

Best Regards,

Al Jurgela

Chief Executive Ofcer

Environmental Express, Inc.

Contents

General Information

Warranty and Repair Policy 1

Declaration of Conformity 2

About Your HotBlock™ Pro™

Part Numbers / Model Information / Specications 4

Getting Started

Installation / Safety / Maintenance 5-6

Operation Using the HotBlock™ Pro™ Controller 8-12

HotBlock™ Pro™ Parts and Supplies

HotBlock™ Pro™ Accessories 13

Sample Filtration Supplies 14

AirLite HEPA-Filtered Enclosure 15

GhostWipes for Surface Sampling 16

Adaptation of EPA Methods for Use with Your HotBlock

EPA Approval Letter 17

Method 200.2 18

Method 200.7 19

Method 200.8 20-21

Methods 245.1, 7470, and 7471 for Mercury Digestions 22

Method 365.2 for Phosphorus 23

Method 3050B 24

NIOSH Method 7303 25

Sample Preparation for Lead Analysis Using the Ghost Wipe 26