MINI LAB Glass Filter Dryer Manual - Sigma
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1. IM00102 Glass Ware Vessel Base EDEN ieee sea IP00086 Motor 230V High Torque Bi directional Ld Motor 115V RPM display Control Box 1 230V lt 1P00109 RPM display Control Box 115V DESCRIPTION Rodaviss Polyurethane cap Borosilicate 3 3 Glass stopper Viton o ring seal Include complete rodaviss stopper package for lid nozzles PTFE blade with 16mm diameter PTFE coated stainless steel shaft PTFE seal rated FV and 0 5 barg 7 25 psig Complete with rodaviss connector 304L Stainless steel quick release clamp PTFE lined powder coated Polypropylene filtration basket Filter cloth is welded to the base of the basket Media 20m polypropylene cloth 5mm section Silicone White 60 shore hardness Mini Lab Vessel Lid Borosilicate 3 3 Glass Mini Lab Vessel Base Borosilicate 3 3 Glass Motor 44 W motor 230 V 50 Hz IP55 rated Output torque 406 Ncm Motor 44 W motor 115 V 60 Hz IP55 rated Output torque 406 Ncm Motor controls on off clockwise plough anti clockwise smooth speed adjustment Speed indication RPM digital LCD display 3 digits 1 RPM accuracy Page 6 of 36 4 0 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The GFD MUST ONLY be operated and maintained by appropriately trained personnel who have read and fully understood the instructions and requirements detailed within this Operating and Maintenance Manual IMPORTANT The maximum pressure permitted w2. 8 MOTOR POWER CABLE SOCKET 6 8 3 Connecting the GFD Control unit to a power supply STEP 1 Align pins on Motor Power Cable plug with corresponding holes in socket on RPM Display Control Unit Item 8 STEP 2 Raise Power Cable Retention Clip Item 5 then insert Power Cable Plug in to socket on RPM Display Control Unit Lower Retention Clip down so it fits over plug preventing accidental removal Ensure the Agitator Direction Switch Item 3 is in the centre stop position Plug the Main Power Cable into mains supply Page 23 of 36 STEP 3 Flick the Main Power Cable Switch item 4 to turn on the GFD The Main Power Switch will light up in red to indicate it is on and the RPM Display screen Item 1 will turn on 6 8 4 Operating the High Torque Motor and RPM Display Control Unit Starting the unit Once the above is complete flick the Main Power Cable Switch item 4 to turn on the GFD The Main Power Switch will light up in red to indicate it is on and the RPM Display screen item 1 will turn on Smoothing mode To operate the agitator in smoothing mode clockwise rotation flick the Agitator Direction Switch item 3 to the right Ploughing mode To operate the agitator in smoothing mode anti clockwise rotation flick the Agitator Direction Switch item 3 to the left Speed Control Adjusting the RPM Control Knob item 2 will control the speed of the agitator The RPM Display
3. 1 back and ensure it is tight Lower motor onto the agitator see section below 6 2 4 and manually lock the agitator metallic shaft end 6 2 4 Raising and Lowering the Agitator Motor WARNING When the agitator is connected to the motor always unscrew the top lock nut of the agitator seal before raising or lowering the agitator Tightly screw the lock nut again once the operating position is satisfactory To raise or lower the agitator motor 1 If the Agitator is connected ensure the agitator seal lock nut is loose 2 With one hand holding handwheel to keep the motor assembly in place unscrew the clamping knob with the other hand 3 Turn the hand wheel anti clockwise to raise the motor assembly 4 Once in the required position tighten the clamping knob again 5 To lower the motor assembly repeat the previous procedure but turn the hand wheel clockwise to lower the motor 6 When the desired position is set re tighten the agitator seal lock nut 7 The 1mm scale markings on the support pole can be used for the accurate and repeatable setting of the agitator height Figure 9 Page 19 of 36 IMPORTANT NOTE Once the vessel base has been fixed in position during the equipment set up procedure Section 5 the Motor positional stop will prevent the agitator from coming into contact with the filter basket mesh Changing the position of the positional stop after the set up may lead to damage of t
4. THAT THE INTERNAL PRESSURE OF THE FILTER IS EQUAL TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE 0 BARG THE VESSEL HAS BEEN FULLY DRAINED AND CLEANED THOROUGHLY OF ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY WARNING These maintenance procedures instructions are provided to help the user identify parts that from time to time should be inspected and where necessary replaced to ensure the continued satisfactory operation of the apparatus Within this section you will find that some procedures instructions that have been covered elsewhere in this manual however they are repeated here because it is important that they are understood and adhered to both for safety and operational reasons 8 2 1 Joints Mating Faces amp O rings Page 29 of 36 Where an o ring is used between mating faces of two components ensure that it is not suffering from deterioration chemical attack wear or leakage If an o ring requires replacement make sure that the mating faces are clean and dry with all traces of old o rings removed When cleaning a joint face use a tool which is not likely to score or damage the face and remove any burrs or nicks that may be present 8 2 2 Screw Threads amp Fastenings Always ensure that a blind tapped hole is completely free from fluids and other incompressible media before installing the fixing When checking or re tightening a nut or bolt to a specified torque setting slacken the nut o
5. necessary to replace seals it is important that mating surfaces ie O ring grooves are not damaged in the process Although unlikely to occur if a seal is stuck in place and a tool is required to assist removal it is important to select the right tool so as to prevent damage to the groove surface Once the seal is removed the mating surfaces should be examined to ensure they are free of any debris in preparation for the replacement components PLEASE NOTE To ensure continuity of operations it is highly recommended that spare seals are held in stock 8 4 2 Filter Baskets Filter Basket should be routinely inspected for any obvious signs of deterioration or accidental damage to the sealing faces and o ring groove or to the filter mesh If any signs of damage are present PSL recommend that the basket be replaced to ensure correct functionality of the GFD PLEASE NOTE To ensure continuity of operations it is highly recommended that spare baskets are held in stock 8 4 5 Support Stand and Vessel Clamps Before every use of the GFD all support frame vessel clamps and positional stop screws should be checked for tightness to prevent damage to the equipment Page 31 of 36 8 4 6 Glass Vessel and Stoppers All glass components should inspected before every use for any obvious signs of deterioration or accidental damage If any damage is found components should immediately be replaced to prevent possible injury 8 4 7 Agitator r
6. or fumes 4 1 2 Electrical Safety To avoid danger to life from electric shock The mains plug on the device must match the mains socket The plug must not be modified in any way Do not use an adapter plug with devices fitted WARNING DANGER with a protective earth Unmodified plugs and matching sockets reduce the risk of electric shock re 6 The GFD is made for indoor use only WARNING DANGER Oo 6 Keep the device away from rain or moisture Water entering an electrical device increases the risk of electric shock WARNING DANGER Do not use the mains lead for any purpose for which it was not intended e g 6 to carry the device to hang up the device or to pull the mains plug out of the mains socket Keep the mains lead away from heat oil sharp edges or WARNING DANGER moving parts of the device Damaged or tangled mains leads increase the risk of electric shock Use a residual current device RCD for protection if operating the electrical device in a moist environment is unavoidable The use of an RCD reduces the WARNING DANGER risk of electric shock 4 1 3 Personal Safety Remain alert at all times watch what you are doing and always proceed with caution Do not use the device if you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication WARNING One moment of carelessness when using the device can lead to serious injury Page 8 of 36 WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Wear perso
7. DIRECTIONAL MOTOR 2 3 COUPLING CHUCK ADAPTOR n A e Se ae ae E e E ee a STN kS MAMA 12 O RING WHITE SILICONE BASKET PTER BASKET POLYPROPYIENE 14 O RING WHITE SILICONE VESSEL 31 CONTROL UNIT E EF ale adi ZE NE E P EENE P SE w SP00039 SP00040 A 1 A Already Fitted a aAlreadyFitted H AvailableAsSpare 1 H AvailableAsSpare Available AsSpare availableAsSpare i 3 1 sameasPartis 4 AvailableAsSpare CC E AvailableAsSpare ji p Available Spare Same As ne ee al DD IBRET 1 F Available As Spare r p Available As Spare Same As Part 12 1 G Available As Spare a sa zan E TT 1 Notshown Page 13 of 36 5 3 FIRST TIME ASSEMBLY AND SET UP Step 1 Figure 1 a Insert Clamping Knob Item 17 into threaded hole on side of Raise Lower Mech Housing Item 20 and screw tightly to lock the Raise Lower Mech Housing in position Motor Support Locking Screw Item 22 should already be fully tightened Figure 1 b Figure 1 b Insert Module A Pole and Motor Assembly into hole on Control Unit Item 31 The slot at the back of base of the Support Pole Item 30 should be slide into pin located inside Control uni
8. Design Technical Principles BS 5 2008 Quality Management Systems Requirements HSE Statutory Instrument No 2306 The Provision amp Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Page 33 of 36 Powder Systems Limited 0 0 202070700 Certificate of Conformance e CONTRACT SERIAL NUMBER PSL Part Reference PF 00001 115 MINI LAB GFD 115V TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN We certify that the items referenced above and supplied against your Purchase Order have satisfied the inspection verification requirements of our 1SO9001 2008 Quality Assurance Management System and conform to your requirements Name Print Signature Position Page 34 of 36 10 0 ANNEX 1 Please see next page Page 35 of 36 Page 36 of 36 1 2 4 ELECTRICAL DATA NOZZLE SCHEDULE IF IN DOUBT ASK PRODUCT CODE VOLTAGE PLUG CONNECTION NO SIZE ORIENTATION N1 19 26 GLASS FLANGE WITH RODAVISS CONN HEAVY WALL ANGLED PF 00001 230 230v 50Hz US ieee iyoda CEE 7 7 16A 250V grounded J N2 19 26 GLASS FLANGE WITH RODAVISS CONN HEAVY WALL __ ANGLED US NEMA 5 15 15A 125V ded N3 19 26 GLASS FLANGE WITH RODAVISS CONN HEAVY WALL ANGLED PF 00001 115 115V 60 Hz A grounde N4 19 26 GLASS FLANGE WITH RODAVISS CONN HEAVY WALL VERTICAL Ja
9. ED LIVERPOOL 121 BRG SALE OUT VIEW ADDED REMOVE ALL BURRS AND opoz co UNITED KINGDOM CHK BY PARR EDGES 99 www powdersystems com ER PF 00001 B01 WELDING IS TO BE CONTINUOUS MOD BY approved DATE mop APPROVED DATE MOD BY approveo mop ey arproveo mop sy _APPROvED mop sy APPROVED DATE FILLET FREE FROM CRACKS amp THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF POWDER SYSTEMS LIMITED AND FRAME REV INITS ints er ms mnn INITS n acm 20 0712 acm onan acm 19 08 11 CREVICES AND FINALLY GROUND TO MAY NOT WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF PSL BE CUSTOMER APPROVAL DATE CUSTOMER APPROVAL DATE CUSTOMER APPROVAL DATE CUSTOMER APPROVAL DATE CUSTOMER APPROVAL DATE CUSTOMER APPROVAL DATE BLEND INTO SURROUND MATERIAL COPIED IN PART OR IN WHOLE OR BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE A3 C a j EVIYA BEZE ERENI UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION OTHER THAN THAT FOR WHICH IT IS SUPPLIED 1 2 5 4
10. GFD FROM PSL USER S MANUAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PF 00001 230 PF 00001 115 o050 D S www powdersystems com USER S MANUAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface 2 Introduction 3 Product Summary 4 General Safety Instructions 7 Unpacking amp Assembling the GFD 11 Mechanical Operations Guide 15 Process Operations Guide 24 Maintenance Operations 28 PSL Quality Certificates 32 10 0 ANNEX1 34 Other languages of this documentation can be found at www sigma aldrich com glass filter dryers Page 1 of 36 1 0 PREFACE Dear CUSTOMER WELCOME TO GFD A simpler approach to lab scale filtration and drying The GED is an innovative laboratory solution filling a need in today s R amp D labs whether in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry Indeed this replacement technology combines within one piece of equipment existing filtration and drying methods and therefore actually supersedes Buchner filtrations and Tray drying Established since 1989 in the pharmaceutical industry as a pioneer in containment and filtration technologies production scale PSL have used our world class experience to offer a better approach to Lab scale filtration and drying to the world of chemistry The GFD This equipment is available in 3 sizes thus suiting the needs of small labs to kilo labs a product line designed to give the opportunity to perform the best scale
11. aise lower mechanism To ensure that the mechanism continues to run smoothly it is recommended that it is inspected six monthly for excessive movement when locked in position indicating wear amp tear The mechanism internal parts and rack teeth have been coated with an FDA compliant lubricant to aide smooth movement Should re lubrication be necessary use a suitable FDA compliant lubricant for moving metallic parts For example Ambersil MP Food Grease FG Aerosol Page 32 of 36 9 0 PSL QUALITY CERTIFICATES Powder Systems Limited S EC Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC kK eo CE Declaration of Conformity Machine or Machine Parts Description PF 00001 115 MINI LAB GFD 115V NOTE Modifications to the machine without written approval from the undersigned will render this declaration null and void Name and Address of Manufacturer Powder Systems Limited Estuary Business Park Liverpool L24 8RG United Kingdom We hereby certify that the equipment stipulated above complies with the relevant provisions of the EC Machinery Directive and the National Laws and Regulations adopting this directive Is in conformity with the provisions of the following other EEC Directives Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Harmonised National Technical Standards and Specifications were applicable BS EN ISO 12100 2 2003 Amendment 1 2009 Safety of Machinery Basic Concepts General Principles for
12. aken to ensure operations run according to the user s requirement 7 1 CHARGING THE PRODUCT Ensure you have the appropriate connections as PSL do not provide them Information STEP 1 Connect the user s reactor to one of the GFD vessel lid nozzle STEP 2 To pour transfer the reactor s content a k a slurry apply vacuum in the GFD NOTE 1 Depending on your requirements vacuum can be applied from either the top vessel lid nozzle or the bottom of the GFD vessel base drain NOTE 2 Other slurry transfer methods can be used depending on your requirements 7 2 WASHING FILTERING THE CAKE Washing the cake is an important step of filtration and drying as it removes all impurities from the slurry According to your requirements you might want to collect either the solid or the filtrate There are mainly two cake wash methods 1 re slurry wash and 2 displacement wash The choice depends on your process requirements Generally 3 washing cycles would be performed in the GFD Once the slurry is poured into the GFD with the filter basket in place the following steps can be applied to the cake Step 1 Smoothing the cake Purpose enhances drying of the cake v Place the agitator on the top of the cake and rotate clockwise ensuring cake is smooth with no cracks this will help reduce the residual moisture levels in the cake saving energy in the drying process v Inthe meantime apply either pressure up to barg
13. al Stop Motor Item 23 Adjust the position of the Vessel Base and Support Clamp assembly until it is in alignment with the Agitator and the bottom of the Agitator is touching the Filter Basket mesh Lock the Vessel Base and Support Clamp assembly Vessel Base and Support Clamp assembly in position Figure 4 c Step 5 Raise the Motor Assembly to its highest position by un screwing Clamping Knob and turning Handwheel until Raise Lower Mech Housing hits Support Pole Cap Washer Item 19 and remove PTFE Coated Agitator from Chuck Undo Clamping Handle Item 25 and swing Mounting Clamp Lid Item 27 90 degrees anti clockwise Figure 5 a Insert Vessel Lid and Support Clamp assembly into Mounting Clamp Lid and insert PTFE Coated Agitator through Agitator Seal Swing Vessel Lid and Support Clamp assembly clock wise until it is parallel with the Vessel Base and Support Clamp assembly Adjust the Vessel lid horizontal position until it is concentric with the Vessel Base Lock Vessel Lid and Support Clamp assembly in place with Mounting Clamp Screw using an 8mm allen key and with Clamping Handle Figure 5 b Figure 4 c Figure 5 b Figure 5 a Page 16 of 36 Step 6 Step 7 Adjust height of Positional Stop Lid Item 28 until it touches the bottom of Mounting Clamp Lid then lock in place using Positional Stop Locking Screw Figure 5 c Fix Pressure Clamp Ite
14. cting Hoses 1 The Glass Flange connection on the Vessel Jacket is a p aa heavy wall DN15 Flange To connect the hoses carrying ba E the heating cooling fluid the operator must use a ra suitable adaptor 2 PSL offer adaptors as an option 6 7 USING THE VESSEL NOZZLES 6 7 1 Sampling Product During operation product samples can be obtained by removing one of the stoppers positioned on the vessel lid nozzles however prior to loosening a stopper the operator MUST ensure that it is safe to do so 6 7 2 Equipment Connections Various different auxiliary equipment can be connected to the GFD via the vessel lid nozzles e g Temperature Probe gauges glassware The correct size and style of Rodaviss connection should be used to connect any auxiliary equipment and any equipment connected should be capable of withstanding up to 0 5bar pressure if the GFD is to be used under pressure conditions For more details please refer to section 7 0 Process Operations Guide Page 22 of 36 USING THE HIGH TORQUE BIDERCTIONAL MOTOR amp RPM DISPLAY CONTRO 6 8 1 Warnings O ALWAYS ENSURE THAT MAIN POWER SWITCH IS TURNED OFF PRIOR TO NNECTING THE CONTROL UNIT TO THE MAINS WARNING DANGER Ka SERS n 2 j 6 8 2 Layout of the GFD Control Unit 1 RPM DISPLAY 2 RPM CONTROL KNOB 3 AGITATOR DIRECTION SWITCH 4 MAIN POWER SWITCH 5 POWER CABLE RETENTION CLIP 6 OVERLOAD PROTECTION FUSE 7 FLEXIBLE MOTOR POWER CABLE
15. d of the GFD are of glass construction it is therefore essential that care is taken when handling these components to avoid both damage to components and the potential risk of injury to personnel DO NOT over tighten the clamp adjoining the vessel base and vessel lid components as this could damage the glass The torque required to seal the vessel with the clamp is minimal once located into position close the clamp and turn the clamp retaining screw clockwise a few turns until slight friction is felt this will be sufficient to both retain the clamp in position and seal the vessel Page 10 of 36 5 0 UNPACKING amp ASSEMBLING THE GFD 5 1 MODULES The following section will help the user unpack to 6 before the assembly The picture below represents all the GFD parts as packed by PSL The user has to empty the 2 boxes to lay down the parts as per picture below MODULE DESCRIPTION A Pole and Motor Assembly B Vessel Base and Support Clamp Vessel Lid and Support Clamp D Vessel Pressure Clamp E PTFE Coated Agitator F Filter Basket and O rings G GFD Control Unit Mains power cable and Spill Tray H Stopper Kit and Agitator Seal Page 11 of 36 5 2 PARTS Please refer to the parts list next page li 5 5 8 8 O ASS 7 Page 12 of 36 PART NO IP00108 IP00109 QTY MODULE COMMENTS 1 A Available As Spare NO NAME HIGH TORQUE BI
16. ect voltage phase and frequency and is fitted with an RCD or similar safety circuit breaker 6 2 ADJUSTING THE AGITATOR HEIGHT 6 2 1 Safety Before commencing to loosen the agitator shaft seal and the clamp of the torque mixer to raise the agitator out of the product it is essential that the system has been vented to ensure that the vessel interior is at atmospheric pressure and is free of any harmful gasses WARNING or vapours 6 2 2 Agitator Seal The Agitator seal is composed of 1 Lock Nut This should be tightened when using the GFD vessel under vacuum or pressure The Nut must be released to allow vertical adjustment of the agitator 2 Upper body 3 Lower body 4 Retaining ring 5 Release nut for removing the red screw cap 6 Screw cap and o ring that fits onto the central nozzle on the vessel lid Figure 8 Page 18 of 36 6 2 3 Fitting the Agitator Seal and the Agitator N N NAN ANT N into the motor chuck The vessel lid must be positioned 90 off centre to the vessel base Ensure upper body on the agitator seal is tightly screwed to lower body Screw the agitator seal to the vessel lid with the red screw cap 8 Loosen the blue Lock nut on top of the agitator seal 1 Insert the agitator from the bottom of the vessel lid Ensure the agitator blade is inside the vessel lid Rotate the vessel lid back to position above the vessel base Push agitator to required height screw the blue lock nut
17. from the base Section 6 3 4 2 Once the vessel base is cleared from the vessel lid above remove the o ring from the basket flange and lift out the basket 6 4 2 Inserting the Filter Basket Ensure the vessel lid is positioned 90 off centre to the vessel base Always ensure the integrity of the basket its filter mesh and the o rings before re inserting them into the vessel 1 Insert one of the 2 off basket o rings in the groove in the flange of the vessel base 2 Place basket into the vessel base and ensure that the o ring is correctly fitted with the basket in place 3 Insert the second o ring in the groove in the basket flange 4 Rotate vessel lid back above the vessel base and lock in place with the clamping handle 5 Fit the pressure clamp 6 5 DRAIN CONNECTION 6 5 1 Connecting the Drain Nozzle 1 The Glass Flange profile on the bottom of the Vessel base is a GL18 thread To connect the drain line the i 1 operator must use an adaptor a di i 2 A GL18 adaptor can be purchased from any a laboratory consumable supplier x oF a ot 2 6 6 HEATING JACKET 6 6 1 Safety When heating media is introduced to the GFD exposed external surfaces will become hot it is therefore essential that personnel likely to come into contact with these surfaces have been made aware of the conditions and wear suitable hand protection clothing to WARNING minimise the risk of injury Page 21 of 36 6 6 2 Conne
18. g all spares and options and the general arrangement drawing Section 4 General Safety Instructions lists all the principal safety aspects to consider before while and after using the GFD This section is to be read before handling setting up and operating the GFD Section 5 Unpacking and Assembling the GFD explains how to unpack and assemble the GFD in a safe manner and how to set the GFD prior to first use Section 6 Mechanical Operations Guide deals with the set up and handling of the GFD You will discover how to use main components and perform basic mechanical actions on the 6 We also give an example of how a can be set up in line with a reactor Section 7 Process Operations Guide is a guide to use the GFD with products Each user will dry and filtrate different products with different process requirements and this section can only describe certain ways to operate the GFD ina process that may not be applicable in certain cases Section 8 Maintenance Operations gives guideline to maintain the GFD in order to guarantee its longevity and the quality of its performances Section 9 PSL Quality Certificates contains the Declaration of Engineering and the certificate of conformity Section 10 Annex 1 Page 3 of 36 3 0 PRODUCT SUMMARY 3 1 Product Code PLUG CONNECTION UK Type G BS 1363 13A 230 240V 50Hz grounded and fused Europe Type E F Hyb
19. he filter basket mesh 6 3 OPENING THE VESSEL 6 3 1 Safety The Operator must ensure that where appropriate suitable Safety Procedures are implemented to protect personnel from potential injury and the safety instructions in WARNING Section 3 0 above have been actioned 6 3 2 Pressure Clamp The filter basket and the two basket o rings must be in place in the vessel base Tighten the pressure clamp around the glass flanges so as to couple the vessel base and lid together Extreme precaution should be taken to not over tighten the clamp 6 3 3 Vessel Base Once the GFD has been set up as per the instructions in Section 5 3 the Vessel Base Support Clamp will be locked in place and should not need to be adjusted again 6 3 4 Vessel Lid To remove the vessel lid from the base 1 Loosen the agitator seal 2 Raise the agitator and motor until the agitator blade is above the level of the Filter Basket See Section 6 2 4 3 Unscrew the Chuck to uncouple the agitator from the motor 4 Raise the motor to its highest position So the chuck is clear of the agitator shaft end 5 Uncouple the vessel base and the vessel lid by removing the pressure clamp 6 Release the Clamping handle and lift and swing the lid out 90 degrees The lid positional stop with prevent the lid from accidentally colliding with the vessel base if dropped Page 20 of 36 6 4 ACCESSING THE PRODUCT 6 4 1 Removing the Filter Basket 1 Remove the vessel lid
20. ithin the vessel is 0 5 BarG ENSURE that a suitable relief valve is fitted in the supply line to ensure this pressure cannot be exceeded The vessel jacket is rated to 0 5 Barg however the jacket MUST not be pressurised because it is not designed as a closed system The heating medium used within the jacket MUST BE re circulating NO SAFETY INTERLOCKS ARE PROVIDED ON THIS EQUIPMENT AND IT IS NOT CURRENTLY RATED FOR HAZARDOUS AREA OPERATIONS IF IN DOUBT DO NOT PROCEED PLEASE ASK SAFETY SYMBOLS These notes indicate where there are risks of electric shock for the operator These notes indicate where there are risks of injury to the operators or possible loss of containment These notes indicate where there are risks of damage to the equipment These notes indicate useful supplementary information 4 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICES Read all the safety advice and instructions Failure to observe the safety advice and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury KEEP ALL THE SAFETY ADVICE AND INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Page 7 of 36 4 1 1 Workplace Safety oO Keep your working area clean and well lit Untidy or poorly lit working areas can lead to accidents WARNING Do not work with the device in potentially explosive environments in which there are inflammable liquids gases or dusts Electrical devices create sparks which can ignite dusts WARNING
21. k and pinion agitator drive raise lower system in anodised aluminium with Agitator Positioning glass fibre reinforced polyamide handwheel and clamping knob aaa Vessel process stoppers Polyurethane cap Borosilicate 3 3 Glass stopper Viton o ring seal 3 4 Electrical Data Motor 44W motor 115 V 60 Hz 240 V 50 Hz IP55 rated Output torque 406Ncm id Digital LCD Display 3 digits 1 rpm accuracy AA Plug Connection UK Type G BS 1363 13A 230 240V 50Hz grounded and fused Europe Type E F Hybrid CEE 7 7 16A 250V grounded USA NEMA 5 15 15 125 grounded Japan JIS C 8303 Class 15A 100V grounded 3 5 General Arrangement Drawing Please see Annex 1 3 6 Options PICTURE PARTNo PART NAME DESCRIPTION Documents certifying compliance to FDA regulation N A ID00001 cGMP certification 21CFR Copy of GFD test document Certificates of Heat Transfer Jacket Connector 111 AU _ a DN 15 Chrome plated steel with FEP o ring seal thread 1P00045 Heat Transfer Jacket Connector Polypropylene Basket Nominal Pore size 7 micron Polypropylene filtration basket Filter cloth is welded to Polypropylene Basket Nominal the base of the basket Pore size 12 micron 112 113 115 Stainless Steel basket Nominal Pore size 5 micron Stainless Steel basket No
22. m 8 around Glass Vessel flanges Lower the Motor assembly and re insert PTFE Coated Agitator into Chuck and hand tighten Figure 5 c Insert Flexible Curly Cable from Motor Assembly into Cable Clip then screw Cable Clip into hole in end of Motor Assembly mounting shaft Repeat process for hole in end of Vessel Support Clamp Lid Figure 6 a i Figure 6 Screw Plug on end of motor cable into socket at back of Control Unit Item 31 See section 6 8 3 Connecting the GFD Control unit to a power supply Plug Mains Power Cable into socket at back of Control Unit and connect to mains power supply Figure 6 b Figure 6 b Turn on GFD and start agitator rotation as described in Section 6 8 4 Check Agitator is running smoothly and concentrically within the Filter Basket If not in alignment repeat steps 4 and 5 until correct Figure 7 Page 17 of 36 6 0 MECHANICAL OPERATIONS GUIDE The following section explains how to mechanically operate the various parts of the GFD equipment 6 1 PRE CHECKS The operator must ensure that all safety requirements and procedures have been implemented the GFD is appropriately located and stable any service connections Heating media Pressure to the apparatus are in place and fully operational all seals are in place and properly secured for the vessel to accept product LN NN AN the power supply for the GFD is of the corr
23. minal 316L filtration basket Filter media is welded to the base Pore size 10 micron of the basket 117 Stainless Steel basket Nominal Pore size 20 micron 116 Page 5 of 36 Alloy 22 basket Nominal Pore size Alloy 22 filtration basket Filter media is welded to the base of the basket IMO00119 f P 5 micron 1M00120 Alloy 22 basket Nominal Pore size 10 micron 1M00121 Alloy 22 basket Nominal Pore size 20 122 Agitator Stainless Steel N M00123 Agitator Alloy 22 124 Basket O ring Viton 1P00125 Basket O ring White 1M00154 Vacuum Bottle 56 Temperature Infra red probe perfluoroelastomer Steel Shaft Alloy 22 blade with 16mm dia Alloy 22 Shaft 3mm section Viton 70 75 Shore hardness 3mm section Perfluoroelastomer 70 75 Shore hardness 10 Litre White Polypropylene bottle and 2 way connectorTPE seal 10 135 C autoclavable Digital Pyrometer LCD 4 Digit display 3 Hz sampling rate resolution 0 1 C temp range 30 C to 200 C Aluminium housing stainless steel sensor head Instrument IP20 sensor head IP65 INCLUDED Rodaviss to GL nozzle adaptor and mains power adaptor 3 7 Spares PICTURE PARTNo PART NAME MG00008 Stopper Kit 83 PTFE coated Agitator n o MG00006 Agitator Seal Kit IM00071 Pressure Clamp 1M00084 Polyprop ylene Basket Nominal Pore Size 20um IP00085 Basket O ring Silicone
24. nal protective equipment and always wear safety glasses The wearing of personal protective equipment such as dust masks non slip safety shoes safety helmets or ear protectors appropriate to the type of electrical device used and work undertaken reduces the risk of injury Avoid unintentional operation of the device Check that the mixer is switched off before you connect it to the mains pick it up or carry it Accidents can happen if you carry the device with your finger on the ANTI CLOCKWISE OFF CLOCKWISE switch or with the device switched on Remove any setting tools or spanners before you switch the device on A tool or spanner left attached to a rotating part of a device can lead to injury Avoid placing your body in an unnatural position Keep proper footing and balance at all times By doing this you will be in a better position to control the device in unforeseen circumstances Wear suitable clothing Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery Keep your hair clothing and gloves clear of moving parts Loose clothing jewellery or long hair can become trapped in moving parts 4 1 4 Careful Handling and Use of Electrical Devices CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Do not overload the device Always use an electrical device that is intended for the task you are undertaking By using the right electrical device for the job you will work more safely and achieve a better result Do not use the mixer if its s
25. o one of the vessel lid nozzle and apply N The gas will travel through the cake thus improving the drying performances Page 26 of 36 7 4 TAKING SAMPLES During the operation samples can be taken to ensure your process runs according to your requirements or to study the cake before the process is terminated PRIOR TO START THIS OPERATION ENSURE GFD IS AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WARNING re PRIOR TO START THIS OPERATION ENSURE THE GFD IS NOT RUNNING WARNING Step 1 Ensure agitator is not running Turn off the motor at the control box Step 2 Ensure vacuum is not running v Stop the vacuum inlet Step 3 Ensure vessel is at atmospheric pressure or room pressure Stop pressure inlet Stop Nitrogen inlet Step 4 Remove a stopper on the vessel lid Note If there is no available nozzle we recommend to the user to not remove possible instruments but to remove the easiest and safest inlet such as the nitrogen inlet or the solvent inlet 7 5 RECOVERING THE PRODUCT Thanks to its unique removable filter basket the GFD guarantees full product recovery ISOLATE ALL SERVICES PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK WARNING O PRIOR TO START THIS OPERATION ENSURE THE GFD IS NOT RUNNING WARNING Step 1 Ensure agitator is not running Turn off the motor at the control box Page 27 of 36 Step 2 Ensure vacuum is not running v Stop the vacuum inlet Step 3 Ensure vessel is at atmospheric pressure or r
26. oom pressure Stop pressure inlet v Stop Nitrogen inlet Step 4 Loosen the agitator seal v Unscrew the agitator seal to free the agitator Step 5 Ensure agitator is a maximum height v The agitator blade must be fully inside the vessel lid and therefore cleared from the vessel base Step 6 Uncouple the vessel base and lid y Remove the red pressure clamp around the vessel flanges Step 7 Swing the vessel lid out Loosen the vessel lid support clamp at the pole v Rotate the vessel lid so as to clear the vessel base v Tighten the support clamp again to maintain the vessel lid in place Step 8 Lift the basket You can now take the basket out of the GFD Page 28 of 36 8 0 Maintenance Operations Prior to the commencement of operation it is necessary to observe the following procedures and instructions Should any fault be detected and replacements required then refer to the relevant section of these maintenance procedures 8 1 ABOUT THESE PROCEDURES There are two sections to the maintenance procedures PSL Maintenance Procedures Where the equipment is wholly supplied by Powder Systems Limited Whilst every care is taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct no liability can be accepted for damage or injury caused by any errors in or omissions from the information given 8 2 GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ISOLATE ALL SERVICES PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK WARNING ENSURE
27. pan JIS C 8303 Class 15A 100V grounded N5 SEE DETAIL HEAVY WALL DN 15 GLASS FLANGE HORIZONTAL SEE DETAIL HEAVY WALL DN 15 GLASS FLANGE HORIZONTAL N7 GL18 SCREW THREAD VERTICAL DESIGN DATA Filtration area 0 002m Cake volume 0 1 Litre Cake depth max 50mm Volume 0 3 Litres r rn rn Vessel Jacket Unit a Design Temperature Min 25 13 25 13 C PF on Design Temperature Max 150 302 150 302 oN ON O Design Pressure Min FV FV barg psi CON r 6Q Design Pressure Max 0 5 7 25 0 5 7 25 barg psi O Si _ S Area Classification Internal External Safe Area The PSL GFD is not classified as i containment equipment and therefore OEL has to be used in conjunction with other z equipment suitable to protect operator 0 236in 0 394in from exposure to potent compounds 6mm 10mm PLAN VIEW WITH DETAIL A LID SWUNG OUT N5 amp N6 NOZZLE SIZE 930mm 36 614in 39 488in 1003mm 4 000in 101 600mm MAX MOTOR HEIGHT 1075mm 42 323in MIN MOTOR HEIGHT 15 748in 400mm PSL USE ONLY SHEET 1 OF 1 sw REVISION REVISION REVISION REVISION REVISION B REVISION A DIMENSIONS IN mm P POWDER SYSTEMS ITO DRNBY AGM E DIMENSIONS ADDED RAISE LOWER SYSTEM ORIGINAL ISSUE DO NOT SCALE 80 ESTUARY PARK DATE MINI LAB GFD SECTION VIEW AND SWING ADD
28. r bolt by a quarter of a turn and then re tighten to the specified torque 9 2 3 Washers Any fastening which will rotate against a component or housing in the course of tightening should always have a washer between it and the relevant component or housing 8 2 4 Bearings Unless otherwise stated the bearings used on this equipment have integral seals or The standard greases within these bearings have operating temperature ranges and other properties to suit the intended application areas The service life of the grease exceeds bearing life so that no provision is made for re lubrication Any additional maintenance requirements for specific bearings shall be described in their relevant sections 8 2 5 Flexible Pipework Etc Where a flexible pipe or joint is used between two components ensure that it is not suffering from deterioration chemical attack damage wear or leakage Should replacement be required then refer to the relevant section of these procedures Page 30 of 36 8 3 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE INTERVALS TIME DESCRIPTION DAILY Check for general running excessive noise and the operation of the system WEEKLY Check o rings and seals etc for leaks or signs of wear MONTHLY Check and remove any dust build up on components 8 4 ITEM SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE 8 4 1 O rings In respect of O ring seals they should be routinely inspected for leakage and any obvious signs of deterioration or accidental damage If it is
29. rid CEE 7 7 16A 250V grounded US NEMA 5 15 15A 125V grounded Japan JIS C 8303 Class 15A 100V grounded PRODUCT CODE VOLTAGE PF 00001 230 230v 50 HZ PF 00001 115 115V 60HZ 3 2 General Design Data Filtration area 0 002 M Area Classification Internal External __ LL The PSL GED is not classified as containment equipment and therefore has to be OEL used in conjunction with other equipment suitable to protect operator from exposure to potent compounds 3 3 Mechanical Data j Product contact areas will be Borosilicate 3 3 Glass PTFE coated stainless steel Product contact materials polypropylene Silicone Viton unless otherwise stated 304L Stainless steel Powder coated mild steel Some minor proprietary procured j items such as pipe clips may only be available in lower stainless steel grades Some Non Product contact materials proprietary procured items will be provided in the manufacturers standard materials Vessel basket clamping 304L Stainless steel quick release clamp PTFE lined a i LD TT TT ii T 7 a Page 4 of 36 The base jacket is constructed in Borosilicate 3 3 Glass KF15 Flange connections for inlet and return of heating cooling fluid Heating Jacket Vessel Support 55304 stainless steel Powdercoatedmildsteel So E TT TERR TT Manual rac
30. screen item 1 will indicate the current speed of the agitator IMPORTANT NOTES The has been designed with a soft start speed ramp to avoid damaging the motor if started at top speed in very viscous material However it is still recommended that users always start the agitator at its lowest speed before slowly increasing to desired RPM 6 9 RELOCATING THE EQUIPMENT 6 9 1 Safety If the apparatus needs to be re located ensure that it is disconnected from its power supply and any service connections and all components are properly WARNING DANGER secured or removed 6 9 2 Levelling the Equipment The GFD is a compact and very portable apparatus and can easily be re located within a facility When the apparatus is in position adjust the levelling feet to ensure that the GFD is stable Page 24 of 36 7 0 PROCESS OPERATIONS GUIDE The objective of this Chapter of the User s Manual is to explain how basic key operations could be performed on the GFD With more than 22 year of experience in filtration and drying equipments PSL can affirm there are as many ways to utilise the GFD as there are products to process in the equipment Therefore we can only highlight the major steps to filtration and drying which are to be adjusted in function of your requirements 7 1 Charging the Product 7 2 Washing filtering 7 3 Drying 7 4 Taking Samples 7 5 Recovering the product Along the process development samples can be t
31. t This will stop rotation of the pole Figure 1 c Figure 1 c Insert Support Pole Retaining Screw Item 33 through hole in bottom of Control Unit and screw tightly into Support Pole using an 8mm allen key Figure 1 a Page 14 of 36 Step 2 Figure 2 Attach Vessel Support Clamp Lid Item 9 to Glass Ware Vessel Lid Item 7 using 2x Vessel Support Clamp Screw Item10 and tighten with 6mm allen key Fit Agitator Seal Kit Item 5 and Stopper Kit Item 6 to Vessel Lid and hand tighten Step 3 Figure 3 Attach Vessel Support Clamp Base Item 15 to Glass Ware Vessel Base tem 16 using 2x Vessel Support Clamp Screw Item10 tighten with 6mm allen key Insert O Ring White Silicone Vessel Item 14 Filter Basket Item 13 and O Ring White Silicone Basket Item 12 into Vessel Base Step 4 Insert the metallic shaft of PTFE Coated Agitator Item 11 into Chuck Item 4 and hand tighten Figure 4 a Insert Vessel Base and Support Clamp assembly into Mounting Clamp Base item29 The vessel position can be adjusted horizontally and vertically and locked by tightening both Mounting Clamp Screws Item 26 using an 8mm allen key Figure 4 b Figure 3 27 J Figure 4 a Figure 4 b Page 15 of 36 Lower the Motor assembly to its lowest position by un screwing Clamping Knob and turning Handwheel until Raise Lower Mech Housing sits on Position
32. up studies in the global market today Combining filtration and drying within one piece of equipment is the guarantee that liquid and solid separation process development benefit from Minimum Process Disruption Batch Homogeneity Improved Yield Reduced Product Exposure Process visibility Contrary to other larger sizes ANFD s the GEFD has a unique feature the Removable Filter Basket This patent pending feature is an innovation in the industry and offers unique product handling experience It guarantees Full Product Recovery Easy Cleaning Improved Yield Today the GFD is a laboratory process equipment meeting all the requirements of the global industry Most of the liquid solid separation requirements can be applied in this new apparatus which makes the GEFD a truly global solution that fits in every lab We hope you will greatly benefit from your purchase and whish you to enjoy the GFD Experience Page 2 of 36 2 0 INTRODUCTION BEFORE USING PLEASE READ THE FULL MANUAL The GFD User s Manual has been designed to provide general guideline to safely set up handle and operate the equipment As a process equipment the user s requirements will determine how to use the GFD however you will find in this manual information on what cannot be done and what could be done Section 3 Product Summary displays all the technical core data of the GFD such as specifications includin
33. vacuum up to 1 barg or both Page 25 of 36 Note 1 if both pressure and vacuum are applied to their maximum allowed in the GFD the pressure differential across the cake will be 1 5 barg Note 2 The vessel jacket can be filled with warm liquid to keep the slurry mobile re 6 Never exceed 72 barg pressure WARNING DANGER Step 2 Charging the solvent Charge washing solvent into the GFD Note The solvent inlet can be either connected to one of the vessel lid nozzle come from the slurry or come from the slurry inlet that is fitted upstream with a valve to let solvent in Step 3 Wash the cake Purpose removes impurities from the cake v Adjust the agitator height in the cake in function of your requirements Rotate anti clockwise to plough Step 4 Re filtering v To proceed please start from Step 1 again Step 5 Final Filtration Repeat step 1 to 4 as many times as required in your process until final filtration is completed 7 3 DRYING THE CAKE This step is the last one before product recovery Generally at this stage the user will require to apply both vacuum and heating Step 1 Apply Vacuum Vacuum from the bottom only can be required for low density cakes v A vacuum line connected at both the top vessel lid and the bottom vessel base can be required for higher density cakes NEVER APPLY VACUUM FROM THE TOP VESSEL LID ONLY CAUTION Step2 Nitrogen Connect a inlet t
34. witch is defective An electrical device that can no longer be switched on and off is dangerous and must be repaired Pull the mains plug out of the socket before you make any adjustments to the device change accessories or when the device is put away This precaution is intended to prevent you from unintentionally starting the device Look after the device carefully Check that moving parts are working properly and move freely Check for any parts that are broken or damaged enough to detrimentally affect the functioning of the device Have damaged parts repaired before you use the device Many accidents have their origins in poorly maintained electrical devices Page 9 of 36 4 2 OPERATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING The Operator should ensure that an appropriate RISK ASSESSMENT has been undertaken for the operation and maintenance of the GFD and that where identified as required appropriate PPE Personal Protection Equipment is worn The Operator must ensure that where appropriate suitable Safety Procedures are implemented to protect personnel from potential injury PRIOR to commencing operations with the GFD it is extremely important that a suitably sized CLEAR VIEW PERPEX SCREEN is positioned between the operator and the GFD to protect personnel from potential injury should an unforeseen incident occur involving the glass components of the equipment Please be aware that both the vessel base and vessel li
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