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Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual Dear Valued Customer, Contents Thank you for purchasing a Soil-Cell Extraction System from Environmental Express. We pride ourselves on providing innovative products designed to improve accuracy, efficiency, and safety in your laboratory. Please take some time to read your product manual before using your Soil-Cell System.
Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual The Soil Extraction Reference Cell is used to monitor the internal temperature of the solvent during the extraction process. This cell can be used for a sample extraction and should follow the same procedure as the regular K8000 Soil Extraction Cell. One reference cell is provided with each complete system. General Information Soil Extraction Cells are designed to work with our 100mL HotBlocks.
Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual Soil Extraction Cell, K8000 General Information Soil-Cell System Replacement Parts Soil-Cell Systems K8003 Threaded Outer Cap Description Catalog # Soil-Cell System with 25-well HotBlockTM Comes with 24 Soil Extraction Cells, one Reference Cell and one 10-place Aluminum Rack and one 15-place Aluminum Rack.
Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual Adaptation of EPA Method 3546 Adaptation of EPA SW846 Method 3546 for use with the Environmental Express HotBlockTM 1.0 Scope and Application 1.1 The following procedures have been written as an aid to EPA SW846 Method 3546 for use with the Environmental Express HotBlockTM. EPA SW846 Method 3546 is a procedure for extracting water insoluble or slightly water soluble organic compounds from soils, clays, sediments, sludges, and other solid wastes.
Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual Adaptation of EPA Method 3546 3.8 Put the Soil Extraction Cells into the HotBlock and heat for 30 minutes at a block temperature of 130º C. This will give samples 10 – 20 minutes at the appropriate temperature for extraction which is recommended by Method 3546. 3.9 Remove the cells and allow them to cool to room temperature. 3.10 Unscrew the threaded outer cap and remove.
Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual About Your HotBlockTM Limited Warranty The Environmental Express HotBlockTM is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship when used in accordance with applicable instructions, for a period of one year from the date of shipment. This warranty extends to parts, labor, and any approved transportation charges. This warranty applies only to damage or failure caused by normal laboratory use. The warranty is limited to product repair.
Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual HotBlockTM Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer, Environmental Express, 2345A Charleston Regional Parkway, Charleston, SC 29492 declares that the following products: HotBlockTM Catalog Numbers- SC196, SC154, SC150, SC151, SC100, and C6002 are in conformity with: 4000040 Standard for Safety Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1 General Requirements, UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual About Your HotBlockTM Information and Markings Environmental Express HotBlocksTM provide an efficient method of digesting and storing water, wastewater, soil and sludge samples for metals analysis. These innovative digestion systems allow samples to be digested in a corrosion-free environment. In addition, samples are handled in a small area with minimal radiant heat loss. Users should be aware of potential dangers from heating certain types of compounds.
Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual About Your HotBlockTM HotBlockTM Temperature Settings: The pre-set factory “set point” temperature of your HotBlockTM is 106°C. Factory tests have shown that this temperature is “sea level safe.” Liquids in uncovered polypropylene tubes should not boil at this setting. Please note that the set point of the block is not the same as the temperature of the liquids being digested. The block temperature should be optimized for the specific digestion.
Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual About Your HotBlockTM Potential Hazards: The HotBlockTM should only be operated by properly trained personnel using standard laboratory safety practices. Use extreme caution when operating the HotBlockTM. Plastic and graphite surfaces of the HotBlockTM may be too hot to safely touch with bare hands. The HotBlockTM contains electrical circuits and devices and compounds operating at dangerous voltages.
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Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Your HotBlockTM HotBlockTM Troubleshooting Guide: Please consult the following troubleshooting guide if you experience problems with your HotBlockTM. See wiring schematic (page 10) for component identification. If you are unable to resolve the problem or if replacement components are necessary, please contact technical service at 1-800-745-8218 as component replacement varies in degree of difficulty.
Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual The audible alarm has sounded immediately after powering on and the HotBlockTM will not heat. There are two possible causes for your HotBlockTM to sound the alarm immediately after the controller cycles through the self test. These are: 1. 2. The temperature has overshot the set point and the audible alarm has sounded. Troubleshooting Your HotBlockTM Your set point has been set to a value (≥) 15° less than ambient or current set point temperature.
Soil-Cell: Operation and Instruction Manual The HotBlockTM will not heat beyond ambient temperature. Troubleshooting Your HotBlockTM A HotBlockTM that will not heat beyond ambient temperature typically has a failed relay, heater mat or controller. Relay: To test the relay, the output voltage must be determined with a volt-meter. Caution: This procedure is a potential electrical hazard and should only be performed by qualified personnel. To measure the relay voltage, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
