Cascade Sciences MAXTRAP 50 Owner's manual

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Supplemental Installation &
Operation Manual
MAXTRAP 50 & 105
Refrigerated Cold Trap
120V & 220V
KF25 Connections

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Introduction
Locations and Applications Range
This cold trap is intended for professional, industrial, and educational applications. They are not in-
tended for use at hazardous or household locations.
User Manuals: Labconco & Cascade Sciences
This is a supplemental manual that is designed to be read in conjunction with Labconco operation
manual provided with base unit. Section 2.2 of the Thermo manual does not apply to the MAXTRAP.
This addendum will cover the installation, maintenance, and cleaning of the COLDWELL unit – the
stainless steel reservoir inside the Labconco refrigerated unit.
Before use, read this manual in its entirety to understand how to install, operate, and maintain the unit
in a safe manner. Keep this manual available for use by all operators. Ensure all operators are given
appropriate training before the unit begins service.
General Safety Considerations
Failure to follow the guidelines and instructions in this manual may create a protection impairment by
disabling or interfering with unit safety features. This can result in damage to the unit and injury,
death, or negative eects.
• Follow all national laws, regulations, and local ordinances in your area regarding the use of
this unit type and the applications you are using it for. If you have any questions about national
and local requirements, please contact the appropriate agencies.
• Because of the range of potential applications this unit can be used for, the operator or their
supervisors must draw up a site-specific standard operating procedure (SOP) covering each appli-
cation and associated safety guidelines. This SOP must be written and available to all operators in
a language they understand.
• Use only approved accessories. Do not modify system components. Any alterations or
modifications to your oven can be dangerous and void your warranty.
Engineering Improvements
Cascade Sciences continually improves all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and im-
provements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications, and improvements
may not be covered in this manual. If your unit’s operating characteristics or appearance diers from
those described in this manual, please contact your oven dealer or customer service representative for
assistance.

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Contacting Assistance
If you need technical assistance, please contact Cascade Sciences Technical Support. Please have the
following information ready when calling or emailing Technical Support:
The model number and the serial number
503-847-9047
[email protected]om
Cascade Sciences
6725 NE Evergreen Pkwy #106
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Locate the data plate on the back of the oven next to the power inlet. The data plate contains the oven
model number and serial number. Enter this information below for future reference.
Data Plate Information
Recording Data Plate Information
Model Number
Serial Number

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Receiving Your MAXTRAP
Inspect the Shipment!
This merchandise was carefully packed and thoroughly inspected before leaving our warehouse.
As soon as items are received from carrier please inspected for any damage caused by shipping
(both visible and concealed) as you only have 10 days to fill a claim against carrier.
Please Inspected order check packing list against items upon for any missing parts.
Beginning from the date of delivery, you will have 10 days to open and inspect all crates/boxes. Any
missing pieces must be reported during this time period, otherwise Cascade Sciences will not be held
responsible.
Take photos of any shipping damage. Refuse delivery or make note on the bill of lading.
1. If anything is missing, please call us at 503-847-9047.
2. Save the shipping carton until you are certain that the unit and its accessories function
properly.
3. Carefully check all packaging for loose accessory items before discarding.
Parts List
• Labconco Base Refrigeration Unit
• COLDWELL Stainless Steel Reservoir (p/n 7100003)
• Lid assembly (p/n 7100002)
• 6” sanitary gasket – viton (p/n 7100004)
• 6” sanitary clamp (p/n 7100005)
• Fitted 3mm Neoprene insulator cap
• 4’ KF25 terminated vacuum hose
• 2 - kf25 clamps
• 2 - kf25 centering rings
• Mobile TRAPSTAND (fits vacuum pump and MAXTRAP)
• Thermal Transfer Fluid. 800ml. Make sure you have 800 ml of a heat transfer fluid such
as ethanol, glycol or a cryocool inside the reservoir.
Optional
Not Included but Necessary:
COLDWELL

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Vacuum Pump
The MAXTRAP requires a vacuum supply source, which must be purchased separately from the
MAXTRAP. It is strongly recommend that the vacuum pumps’ GAS BALLAST be in the open position to
best tolerate ethanol and other gas loads.
In some cases, the vacuum pump can be powered from the Cascade oven or will require it’s own
power outlet based on the pumps electrical specifications.
Please see www.CascadeSciences.com or call 503-847-9047 for pumps and vacuum system
accessories suitable for your application.

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Installation
Pre-Installation
Check that the ambient condition, ventilation, and spacing requirements for the Thermo refrigerated
unit are met – See Thermo manual , page 20 (Allow at least 12” on the right side of the unit for venti-
lation and air to draw thru the slotted right side of the Thermo unit.
Electrical: 120V
The Labconco refrigerated base unit requires a standard 110 – 120 volt NEMA 5-15 power supply
outlet to plug into.
The 220V version requires a NEMA 6-15R 220-240V power supply outlet to plug into.
Please refer to the oven data plate for individual electrical specifications.
Technical data specified applies to units with standard equipment at an ambient temperature of 25°C
(77°F) and a voltage fluctuation of ±10%.

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Hose Connection on the COLDWELL
Filling the Labconco Reservoir
The Shorter KF-25 stub
ALWAYS connects to the
VACUUM PUMP The Taller KF-25 stub
ALWAYS connects to the
VACUUM OVEN
Make sure your have 800 ml of a heat transfer fluid such as ethanol, glycol or a cryocool inside the
thermo reservoir. This fluid is sold separately.
1. Remove the stainless COLDWELL. Pour the 800ml of heat transfer fluid into the
reservoir that the COLDWELL sits in.
2. Set the COLDWELL back inside the Labconco reservoir.
3. Monitor this fluid level during extended periods of use.
Make sure your have 800 ml of a heat transfer fluid such as ethanol, glycol or a cryocool inside the
thermo reservoir. This fluid is sold separately.

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Common Graphic Symbols
The refrigerated base unit can display multiple graphic symbols on its interior and exterior surfaces.
The symbols identify hazards and the functions of the adjustable components, as well as important
notes in the user manual.
Symbol Definition
Consult the user manual.
Consulter le manuel d’utilisation.
AC Power.
Repère le courant alternatif.
AC Power.
Repère le courant alternatif.
Begin heating.
Commencer le chauage.
Oven heating.
Chauage au four.
Heating pause.
Indique une pause de chauage.
Lighting.
Indique l’éclairage.
Potential shock hazard .
Risque de choc électrique.
Recycle the unit. Do not dispose of in a landfill.
Reycle l’unité. Ne jetez pas dans une décharge
Protective earth ground.
Terre électrique.
Caution hot surface.
Attention surface chaude.

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Operation Overview
Start Up
Remove the COLDWELL Stainless jar. Make sure your have 800 ml of a heat transfer fluid such as
ethanol, glycol or a cryocool inside the reservoir.
Do not pour warm fluid into unit at any time as it may cause a refrigerant over pressure situation,
rupture potential and will void warranty or repair.
Power the MAXTRAP “ON.” The power switch is located on the right side of the Labconco unit.
Feel the right side to make sure air is drawing in thru the side vent. If connected to a vacuum oven, it
does not have to be under vacuum to operate.
Allow at least 30 minutes for the MAXTRAP fluid to reach operating temperature.
From The Vacuum Oven:
• Vacuum valve is closed.
• Vent Valve is closed.
• Product is loaded inside oven.
• Energize the Vacuum Pump
• Open vacuum valve
• Vacuum valve closed at oven.
• Vacuum pump o.
• Allow unit to naturally thaw to ambient prior to opening/collection of volatiles.
• To remove lid on COLDWELL, loosen/remove clamp and pull lid upwards being careful not
to bump the baing attached to lid unit or snag on viton gasket.
• Oil rotary vane pump precaution. If you are planning to collect, reclaim, re-use the
condensates in the trap strongly consider a FORELINE TRAP between an oil rotary vane pump
and the MAXTRAP. Contact Cascade Sciences to purchase a trap.
Shut Down
As vapors ogas inside the oven they will pass thru the trap and collect inside the COLDWELL.

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Precautions
Operating Precautions
1. Do not move during operation.
2. SAFETY TIP At very cold temperatures, solvents and even oxygen can re-condense back
into liquid. This is potentially explosive. Especially if the cold trap has been used to trap solvent.
Liquid oxygen is a light blue color and can condense into a cold trap if a pump has sucked air
through the trap when the trap is very cold.

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User Maintenance
Warning: Prior to any maintenance or cleaning of this unit, disconnect the power cord from
the power supply.
Avertissement: Avant d’eectuer toute maintenance ou entretien de cet appareil, débrancher
le cordon secteur de la source d’alimentation.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
If a hazardous material or substance have spilled, immediately initiate your site’s Hazardous Material
Spill Containment protocol. Contact your local Site Safety Ocer and follow instructions per the site
policy and procedures.
• Do not use cleaners or disinfectants that contain solvents capable of harming paint coatings
or stainless steel surfaces. Do not use chlorine-based bleaches or abrasives; these will damage
the COLDWELL liner.
Vacuum Pump Maintenance
Vacuum pumps are high wear equipment and require replacement of seals and diaphragms at least
once per year. Poor vacuum performance or bubbling or strained noises from the pump may indicate
that the pump is need of maintenance.
• Chemical duty diaphragm pumps commonly require diaphragm and seal replacement
every 6 to 8 months.
• Dry scroll pumps typically require replacement of the tip seals every 9000 hours of use or
at least once per year.
Refer to the operation manual supplied with your vacuum pump for recommended maintenance rou-
tines such as oil levels, replacement of sorbent charge, and exhaust filter change outs. Contact your
vacuum pump supplier if you do not have an operation manual.
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