Cannon Instrument miniPV-X - Manual (Page 80)

CANNON ® miniPV-Series Automatic Viscometer with VISCPRO ® Instruction & Operation Manual
Version 1.a— January, 2011; CANNON ® Instrument Company
2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA 16803 • USA
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Bath Unit connections For information regarding Bath Unit connections, refer to the installation
section of Chapter 1.
Solvent Dispensing System
The miniPV Series is equipped with a solvent system used to wash the
viscometer tubes after each sample test. The system consists of the
internal and external solvent and drain lines, the user-supplied solvent
vessel, and the Waste Receiver assembly (including solvent dispensing
unit). Appropriate solvent containers may be acquired from many suppli-
ers, including JustRite
® and Nalgene ® (see weblinks below).
http://www.justritemfg.com/containes.tpl
http://www.nalgenelabware.com/products/productsIndex.asp
Maintaining the solvent system
The miniPV Series requires solvent, which is used to wash the viscom-
eter tube and rinse the sample vial after each sample analysis. The
solvent system consists of the solvent containers, the solvent distribution
and drain lines, and the Waste Receiver.
The user-supplied solvent container(s) provide the solvent necessary to
clean the viscometer tubes before and after samples are tested. The
solvent delivery lines distribute solvent to the viscometer tube(s). The
drain lines collect the waste sample/solvent from the viscometer tubes,
and transfer waste materials from the washing station to the Waste
Receiver.
Solvents The miniPV Series is compatible with aqueous and hydrocarbon-based
(heptane, hexane, toluene and acetone) solvents. Please contact CAN-
NON Instrument Company with any questions regarding solvent compat-
ibility with instrument components. The supplied Waste Receiver is
polypropylene. This material should be suitable for solvents/samples
compatible with the miniPV Series.
CAUTION When configured for dual solvent operation, the miniPV Series is capable
of using both a washing and a drying solvent for certain applications. The
solvents are selected by the user. Ensure compatibility of dual solvents at
all times. If switching from one solvent to another with potential compatibil-
ity problems, make certain to empty the Waste Receiver and flush the
solvent lines several times with a neutral solvent. CANNON
® Instrument
Company is not responsible for damage to the solvent system caused by
a combination of user-selected solvents.
WARNING Selection, handling and disposal of solvents are the responsibility of the
user. CANNON
® Instrument Company does not make specific solvent
recommendations. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
provided with the solvent material, and exercise the necessary safety
precautions. Use extreme care when working with hazardous solvents.