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Hach Micro Dist - User Manual

Hach Micro Dist
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Catalog Number 01304
Micro Dist™ Operation and Applications
USER MANUAL
February 2009 Edition 5
© Hach Company, 2004–2009. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.

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Hach Micro Dist Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHach
ModelMicro Dist
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Micro Dist Specifications

Installation Environment

Covers physical setup requirements like space, altitude, and ventilation.

Micro Dist Heating Block Specifications

Details electrical, temperature, and capacity specs for the heating block.

General Information and Safety

Safety Information Overview

Crucial warnings to read manual, heed safety statements, and ensure proper installation.

Hazard Information Symbols

Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE symbols for user safety.

Precautionary Labels Explained

Describes hazard symbols, WEEE, chemical, electrical, and hot surface warnings.

Principle of Operation

Explains analytical distillation and the Micro Dist system's core function.

Distilling Calibration Standards

Emphasizes distilling standards alongside samples for data quality.

Instrument Installation Guide

Unpacking the Instrument

Instructions for unpacking, keeping cartons, and handling precautions.

Connecting the Power Supply

Safety warnings for electric shock and fire hazards during power connection.

Operating the Micro Dist System

Setting the Temperature

How to set temperature and related safety measures.

Heater Block Operation

Details on heater block burn hazard and spill management.

Using Micro Dist Tubes

Safety warnings and precautions for handling the system's tubes.

User-Fill Collector Tube Assembly

Steps for filling and sealing user-fillable collector tubes.

Collector Tube Preparation

Detailed steps for preparing collector tubes, including sealing.

Micro Dist Startup Procedure

Instrument Maintenance and Calibration

Cleaning the Micro Dist

Procedures for cleaning the instrument exterior and handling spills.

Automatic Re-pipettor Calibration

Guide to calibrate the re-pipettor for accurate reagent dispensing.

Fuse Replacement Procedure

Instructions and safety for replacing instrument fuses.

General Distillation Procedure

General Procedure Steps

Core workflow, safety, and overview of the distillation process.

Sample Placement in Tubes

Visual and textual guide for correctly placing samples into tubes.

Adding Releasing Solution

Illustrates and describes adding the releasing agent.

Sealing Sample Tubes

Illustrates and describes the process of sealing tubes.

Removing Sample Tube After Distillation

Illustrates and describes safe removal of the sample tube.

Placing Collector Tubes in Rack

Shows how to rack collector tubes post-distillation.

Rinsing Collector Tube Walls

Describes homogenizing distillate by rinsing tube walls.

Breaking Collector Tube End

Illustrates how to break the tube to access distillate.

Shaking Sample Tube

Shows proper technique for mixing diluent water.

Cyanide-1 Analysis Method

Micro Dist Cyanide-1 Procedure

Detailed steps for distilling and analyzing cyanide.

Cyanide-1 Releasing Agent

Chemical hazard and prep for the releasing agent.

Cyanide-1 Method Sources

References for analytical methods related to Cyanide-1.

USEPA Method 335.2 Adaptation

Details on adapting USEPA Method 335.2 for Micro Dist.

Releasing Solution Concentration Equivalency

Calculations comparing releasing solution concentrations.

Trapping Solution Concentration Equivalency

Calculations comparing trapping solution concentrations.

Cyanide-2 Analysis Method

Micro Dist Cyanide-2 Procedure

Detailed steps for distilling and analyzing Cyanide-2.

Cyanide-3 (WAD) Analysis Method

Micro Dist Cyanide-3 (WAD) Procedure

Detailed steps for distilling WAD cyanide.

Cyanide-3 (WAD) Releasing Agent

Recipe and prep for the releasing agent.

Cyanide-5 Analysis Method

Micro Dist Cyanide-5 Procedure

Detailed steps for distilling cyanide in presence of sulfide.

Phenolics-1 Analysis Method

Micro Dist Phenolics-1 Procedure

Detailed steps for distilling and analyzing phenolics.

Phenolics-1 Method Sources

References for Phenolics-1 method.

Sulfide-1 Analysis Method

Micro Dist Sulfide-1 Procedure

Detailed steps for distilling acid-soluble sulfides.

Sulfide-1 Releasing Agent

Recipe and prep for Sulfide-1 releasing agent.

Sulfide-1 Method Sources

References for Sulfide-1 method.

Sulfide-1 vs. SW-846 Method Comparison

Compares Sulfide-1 method with SW-846.

Sulfide-2 Analysis Method

Micro Dist Sulfide-2 Procedure

Detailed steps for distilling sulfides for colorimetric analysis.

Sulfide-2 Method Sources

References for Sulfide-2 method.

Sulfide-2 Releasing Agent

Recipe and prep for Sulfide-2 releasing agent.

Ammonia-1 Phenate Method;ISE

Micro Dist Ammonia-1 Procedure

Detailed steps for distilling ammonia via Phenate Method/ISE.

Ammonia-1 Borate Buffer Preparation

Instructions for preparing borate buffer for ammonia analysis.

Ammonia-1 Method Sources

References for Ammonia-1 method.

Ammonia-2 Nesslerization Method

Micro Dist Ammonia-2 Procedure

Detailed steps for distilling ammonia via Nesslerization.

Tritium-1 Analysis Method

Micro Dist Tritium-1 Procedure

Detailed steps for distilling tritium.

Tritium-1 Method Sources

References for Tritium-1 method.

Replacement Parts and Accessories

Contact and Support Information

Product Limited Warranty

Appendix A: Micro Dist Methods Summary

Micro Dist Methods List

Summary table of methods, matrix, chemistry, and recipes.

Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Addresses issues like low recoveries, bumping, and caking with solutions.

Running Solid Samples with Micro Dist

Guidance for processing solid samples.

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