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2 Safety10 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B NOTICERisk of instrument damage by wrong mains supply.• External mains supply must meet the

2 Safety11 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B2.5.4 Safety elementsElectronics• The heating element is equipped with an electronic over-te

3 Technical data12 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B3 Technical dataThis chapter introduces the reader to the instrument specifications.

3 Technical data13 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B3.1.2 Standard accessories1234Table 3-2: Standard accessoriesE-812 E-816 Product Ord

3 Technical data14 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version BTable 3-2: Standard accessories (cont.)E-812 E-816 Product Order number2 2 Paper thim

3 Technical data15 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B12345Table 3-2: Standard accessories (cont.)E-812 E-816 Product Order number2 2 Knurl

3 Technical data16 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B3.1.3 Optional accessoriesTable 3-3: Optional accessories Product Order numberHolder

3 Technical data17 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B3.2 Technical data overviewTable 3-4: Technical dataExtraction Unit E-812 Soxhlet Ex

4 Description of function18 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B4 Description of functionThis chapter explains the basic principle of the i

4 Description of function19 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B4.2 Functional principle of a Soxhlet extractionThe Extraction Unit E-812/8

4 Description of function20 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B4.2.2 Step 2 - rinsingThe glass valve is open. The condensed solvent flows i

5 Putting into operation21 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B5 Putting into operationThis chapter describes how the instrument is install

5 Putting into operation22 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B5.2 Electrical connectionsNOTEExternal connections and extension lines must

5 Putting into operation23 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B5.4 Soxhlet extractorba cd eFig. 5.2: Adjusting the Soxhlet chambersTo a

5 Putting into operation24 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B5.6 Cooling water connectionConnect the cooling water to the cooling water i

5 Putting into operation25 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B5.7 Cooling medium connection5.7.1 Recirculating Chiller B-740/41 or equiva

5 Putting into operation26 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B5.8 Solvent hose connectionFix the solvent hose to the solvent connection on

6 Operation27 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B6 OperationThis chapter gives examples of typical instrument applications and instructions

6 Operation28 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B6.2 General information on buttonsThe following control buttons are available in the softw

6 Operation29 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B6.3 Description of the menu functions6.3.1 Starting up the instrumentMake sure, that the

Table of contents3 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version BTable of contents1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Operation30 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version BYou can now change the settings by turning the selection knob and pressing OK to confirm. Pr

6 Operation31 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B6.3.4 Defining a methodIn the main menu select Program. The following screen opens:Fig. 6.6

6 Operation32 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version BFig. 6.8: Rinse stepSet the rinse time by means of the selection knob and press OK to confir

6 Operation33 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B6.3.5 Saving a methodDefine a method according to the chapter “Defining a method” and save i

6 Operation34 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version BNOTETo overwrite an existing method, select Used and press OK. To carry out minor changes i

6 Operation35 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B6.3.7 Deleting a methodIn the File submenu go to Delete.Fig. 6.15: FileSelect the method y

6 Operation36 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B6.3.9 Skip functionDuring the extraction process it is possible to skip one step and go di

6 Operation37 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version BFig. 6.19: Service functionsHeater testingSelect Heater temperatures.Fig. 6.20: Heater temp

6 Operation38 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version BValve testingSelect Valve testing. The following screen opens:Fig. 6.21: Valve testingYou c

6 Operation39 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B• Pos. up: [ ] Pos. down [ ]: Rack is down• Pos. up: [ ] Pos. down [X]: Rack is in betwee

Table of contents4 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Operation40 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version BUnit informationSelect unit information. The following screen opens:Fig. 6.26: Unit informa

6 Operation41 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B6. Place the beakers on the corresponding positions directly on the heating plate.7. Lowe

7 Maintenance and repairs42 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B7 MaintenanceThis chapter gives instructions on all maintenance work to be p

7 Maintenance and repairs43 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B7.1.4 Solvent tankEmpty the solvent tank after each extraction process. The

7 Maintenance and repairs44 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B7.2 Weekly maintenance7.2.1 Heating elementsThe ceramic heating plates sho

7 Maintenance and repairs45 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B Fig. 7.3: Replacing the seals on the beakers7.3.3 CondenserUnscrew the c

8 Troubleshooting46 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B8 TroubleshootingThis chapter helps to resume operation after a minor problem has occ

8 Troubleshooting47 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version BTable 8-1: General malfunctions and their remedy (cont.)Malfunction Possible cause Co

8 Troubleshooting48 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B8.3 Too high/too low resultsThere are many reasons for too high or too low results e

9 Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal49 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B9 Shutdown, storage, transport and disposalThis chapter i

1 About this manual5 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B1 About this manualThis manual describes the Extraction Unit E-812/816 SOX and pro

9 Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal50 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B! CAUTIONRisk of minor or moderate injury by heavy weight

10 Spare parts51 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B10 Spare partsThis chapter lists spare parts, accessories, and options including their

11 Declarations and requirements52 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B11 Declarations and requirements11.1 FCC requirements (for USA and

11 Declarations and requirements53 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B11.2 Declaration of conformity

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2 Safety6 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B2 SafetyThis chapter points out the safety concept of the instrument and contains general rules

2 Safety7 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version B2.4 Safety warnings and safety signs used in this manualDANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE ar

2 Safety8 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version BSymbol MeaningHarmful to life-formsPinch point, mechanical hazardsFire hazardHot item, hot surf

2 Safety9 E-812/816 Soxhlet Operation Manual, Version BNOTEUseful tips for the easy operation of the instrument / software.2.5 Product safetyThe Extr