Bibby Scientific Merit Water Still W4000 Mode D'emploi page 3

Location
The Merit Water Still can be wall or bench mounted. Select a
convenient location which has access to the following services:–
Electricity Supply
Before connection please ensure that the line supply is suitable.
The Merit Water Still W4000 is suitable for supplies rated at
3kW, 220-240V, 50/60Hz~ single phase.
W4000/Euro is suitable for supplies rated at 3kW, 200-240V, 50/60Hz~
single phase. Supplies should be fitted with a 30mA rCD circuit
breaker.
Water Supply
A cold water supply capable of providing a minimum flow rate of
60 l/hr. Ensure all water supplies are earth bonded.
Drain
A waste water drain located below the level of the still so that the
drain pipe can fall away straight without kinks or bends, to allow an
unimpeded flow. Ensure all drainage systems are earth bonded.
Reservoir
A distillate collection reservoir should be located beneath the still.
Assembly
Your Merit W4000 has been designed with ease of assembly
specifically in mind, but before commencing assembly please study the
illustrations and text to familiarise yourself with the general lay¬out.
During assembly, follow the sequence of instructions and do not
connect the mains electricity supply until directed.
1. unpack the water still and identify the following components:–
Qty. Component
1 Support stand with 2 boiler straps
1 Boiler
1 Condenser
1 Heater
or
1 Hose Kit
1 Gasket Kit
2. Take the metal stand and place in the desired location.
Note that 2 screw holes are provided for wall fitting.
3. Take the boiler W4000/B, the heater and gasket kit W4000/GK.
Figure 2 Flange assembly
Catalogue No.
W4000/S
W4000/B
WC48/M2
A6/6 (240V)
A6/6/Euro (220V)
W4000/HK
W4000/GK
Bolts
Tapered Metal
glass flange
tube
Assemble the heater into the boiler as shown in Figure 2.
i) Insert the 3 bolts provided into the holes in the metal flange
and place the metal flange over the tapered glass tube of the
boiler – ensuring that the flat side of the flange faces the
boiler.
ii) Take the plastic insert and place this round the glass tube and
into the metal flange. Pull the flange and insert towards the
end of the glass tube so that they press onto the glass.
iii) Place the rubber gasket over the heater coils and then insert
the heating element through the tapered glass tube and into
the boiler.
iv) Now secure the heater using the 3 bolts. Do not over
tighten.
4. Feed the electric cable of the heater through the hole in the base
of the support stand. Place the boiler and heater assembly in the
'cradle' of the stand. Ensure the stopcock on the boiler is facing
to the front. Secure with the 2 straps provided.
5. Ensure that the sealing o-ring and stabilising o-ring are correctly
positioned, as shown in Figure 3. Fit the condenser WC48/M2 by
Condenser
Sealing o-ring
Vapour tube
Stabilising o-ring
Figure 3
Plastic rubber
insert gasket
Cooling
water
outlet
outlet
tube
Heater
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