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Buchi KjelDigester K-446 User Manual

Buchi KjelDigester K-446
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KjelDigester K-446 / K-449
Operation Manual
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Buchi KjelDigester K-446 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBuchi
ModelKjelDigester K-446
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General

About this manual

Overview of the manual's purpose and structure.

Structure of the manual

Details the 11 chapters and their meanings.

Additional user information

Explains page numbering, cross-references, and notes.

Available languages

Lists manual languages and order numbers.

Reference documents

Lists related documentation for Scrubber K-415.

Abbreviations

Defines technical abbreviations used in the manual.

About the KjelDigester K-446/K-449

General information and type plate details of the device.

General information

States that modifications require written agreement from BUCHI.

Type plate

Explains the information found on the device's type plate.

Scope of delivery

Lists all items included in the KjelDigester package.

Safety

User qualifications

Specifies that only trained personnel should operate the device.

Proper use

Defines the intended use of the KjelDigester for sample digestion.

Safety warnings

Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE signal words.

Warning explanation

Details the risk levels associated with signal words.

Symbols

Lists and explains various warning safety symbols used.

General safety rules

Outlines general safety principles for operating the device.

Responsibility of the operator

Defines the operator's duties regarding training and incident reporting.

Duty of maintenance and care

Emphasizes the operator's responsibility for device upkeep.

Spare parts to be used

Stresses the use of genuine BUCHI parts for safety and reliability.

Modifications

Prohibits unauthorized modifications to the device.

Product safety

Lists residual dangers identified by BUCHI.

General hazards

Warns about general risks like explosion and chemical burns.

General hazards (continued)

Provides specific warnings for chemical burns and hot parts.

Specific hazard

Highlights hazards related to H2O2 or TKN digestion.

Personal protective equipment

Mandates the use of PPE like goggles, gloves, and clothing.

Built-in safety elements and measures

Describes safety features like glassware, heating block safety, and fume removal.

Technical data

Device dimensions

Provides physical dimensions for K-446 and K-449 models.

K-446 Dimensions

Specific dimensions for the KjelDigester K-446 model.

K-449 Dimensions

Specific dimensions for the KjelDigester K-449 model.

General technical data

Lists weight, approval, pollution degree, and clearance.

Electrical system

Details input voltage, frequency, power consumption, and fuses.

Environmental conditions

Specifies operating temperature, humidity, and altitude limits.

Description of function

Purpose and design

Explains the KjelDigester's function for sample digestion.

KjelDigester overview

Provides a visual and functional overview of the device.

Front and side view

Identifies main components visible from the front and side.

Rear view

Identifies components visible from the rear of the device.

Top-side view

Identifies heating block components from the top.

Function

Describes the overall function of the KjelDigester.

Digestion process

Details the step-by-step digestion process and its parameters.

Control panel

Explains the device's control panel interface and functions.

Control panel display

Describes the information shown on the device display.

Control panel buttons

Identifies and explains the function of each button.

Control panel buttons (continued)

Explains Time, Temperature, Start, Stop, Method, Step, Lift controls.

Scrubber control (K-449 only)

Details the Scrubber control settings specific to the K-449 model.

Rack, cooling and heating position

Illustrates and explains rack positions for cooling and heating.

Functionality comparison K-446/K-449

Compares features available on K-446 and K-449 models.

Installation

Unpacking

Provides instructions for safely unpacking the device.

Preparation for assembly

Steps required before assembling the device.

Transport lock, removal

Instructions for removing the transport lock.

Device assembly

General steps for assembling the device.

Drip tray, installation

Guide for installing the drip tray.

Drip tray, installation (continued)

Completes the drip tray installation steps.

Suction module, installation

Instructions for mounting the suction module.

Scrubber/water jet pump, connection

Preliminary tasks for connecting the Scrubber or pump.

Scrubber/water jet pump, connection (Tasks)

Detailed steps for connecting the Scrubber or water jet pump.

Device fixation (earthquake)

Instructions for securing the device against seismic activity.

Electrical connection

Guidance on safely connecting the device to power.

Settings

Introduces the device's settings menu.

Accessing the settings menu

Explains how to navigate and access the settings menu.

Adjust the contrast

Steps to adjust the display contrast.

Adjust the maximum temperature

Instructions for setting the maximum heating temperature.

Adjust the temperature offset

How to calibrate temperature readings.

Set the clock (K-449 only)

Guide to setting the internal clock on K-449.

Adjust the Scrubber control (K-449 only)

How to configure Scrubber settings on K-449.

User protection shield, installation

Instructions for installing the user protection shield.

Condensate bottle, installation

Steps for installing the condensate bottle.

Air supply hose, installation

Instructions for installing the air supply hose.

Operation

General application information

Details typical sample amounts and reagent quantities.

Start a digestion

Instructions on how to initiate a digestion process.

Set parameters for manual digestion

How to configure temperature and time for manual digestion.

K-446

Specific steps for setting parameters on the K-446.

K-449

Specific steps for setting parameters on the K-449.

Editing parameters during a digestion

How to change parameters while a digestion is running.

Abort a digestion

How to stop an ongoing digestion process.

Switch off the KjelDigester

Safe procedure for powering down the device.

KjelDigester K-446

Section dedicated to operating the K-446 model.

Digestion process

Detailed steps for performing a digestion on the K-446.

KjelDigester K-449

Section dedicated to operating the K-449 model.

Digestion process, manual mode

Steps for manual digestion on the K-449.

Digestion process, automatic mode

Steps for automatic digestion on the K-449.

Digestion process, delayed start

How to set up a delayed start for digestion.

Set parameters for an automatic digestion

Configuration steps for automatic digestion methods.

Edit a method

Instructions on how to modify programmed methods.

Select a method

How to choose a pre-programmed or manual method.

Set up a delayed start time

Detailed steps for setting a delayed start time.

Moving the lift up or down

How to manually control the lift mechanism.

Maintenance

Maintenance plan

Overview of recommended maintenance schedules.

Maintenance as required/after use

Tasks to perform after each use or as needed.

Daily maintenance

Routine daily cleaning and checks.

Maintenance every week

Weekly maintenance tasks.

Maintenance every year or after every 1000 digestion cycles

Less frequent, but important maintenance checks.

Maintenance every 3 years

Long-term maintenance for specific parts.

Cleaning

General cleaning procedures for the device.

KjelDigester, cleaning

Detailed instructions for cleaning the main unit.

Scrubber hose, cleaning

How to clean the hose connecting to the Scrubber.

Suction module sealing and spring, cleaning

Cleaning the suction module's seals and springs.

Sample tube, cleaning

Proper methods for cleaning sample tubes.

Sample tube, cleaning (continued)

Dishwasher cleaning instructions for tubes and rack.

Suction module sealing and spring,replacement

How to replace worn suction module sealings and springs.

Suction module sealing and spring,replacement (Tasks)

Steps for replacing suction module sealings and springs.

Fuse power supply, replacement

Instructions for replacing fuses in the power supply.

Rechargeable battery (K-449 only), replacement

Guide for replacing the battery in the K-449 model.

Rechargeable battery (K-449 only), replacement (continued)

Steps for removing and installing the battery.

Suction module, removal

How to safely remove the suction module from the device.

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Information on contacting BUCHI for support and repairs.

Error messages on the display

Lists common error messages and their corrective measures.

Faults

Lists potential malfunctions and their solutions.

Broken sample tube during digestion

Steps to take if a sample tube breaks during operation.

Power supply failure [ERR 1] during a digestion

Actions to take if a power supply error occurs.

Sample tubes jam in the heating block (K-449 only)

What to do if sample tubes get stuck in the heating block.

Checks

Periodic checks to ensure proper function.

Suction module sealing and spring, check

How to inspect the suction module's sealings and springs.

Glass parts, check

Inspecting glass components for damage or wear.

Rechargeable battery (K-449 only), check

How to check the battery status on the K-449.

Rechargeable battery (K-449 only), check (Results)

Interpreting battery check results.

Taking out of operation

Transport

Procedures for preparing the device for transport.

Taking out of operation

Steps for decommissioning and disposal.

Materials used

Lists materials used in the device construction.

Spare parts

General information

Guidelines for ordering spare parts and consumables.

Spare parts KjelDigester K-446/K-449

Lists common spare parts with order numbers.

Spare parts KjelDigester K-446/K-449 (continued)

Lists more spare parts with order numbers.

Spare parts KjelDigester K-446/K-449 (continued)

Lists additional spare parts, fuses, and cables.

Optional accessories

Lists optional accessories available for the device.

Kjeldahl Tablets

Lists various Kjeldahl tablets and their compositions.

Appendix

FCC requirements (for USA and Canada)

States compliance with FCC and Canadian regulations.

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