Glass Expansion D-Torch User manual

Installation guide
D-Torch* for iCAP 6000 Duo
30-808-2844 (Quartz outer tube) & 30-808-2862 (Ceramic outer tube)
BEFORE YOU TART
Congratulations on the purchase of your D-Torch.
As supplied, the D-Torch is fully assembled. Table , lists the D-Torch parts that can be ordered separately.
Item No. Part Number Description Qty
3 -808-2895 D-TORCH iCAP 6000 INJECTOR ADAPTOR
2 3 -808-2897 D-TORCH iCAP 6000 INJECTOR FERRULE
3 Refer Note D-TORCH iCAP 6000 INJECTOR Refer note
4 3 -808-3083 D-TORCH iCAP 6000 PLUG
5 3 -808-2932 D-TORCH iCAP 6000 BODY
6 3 -808-2840 D-TORCH iCAP 6000 DUO QUARTZ OUTER TUBE
7 3 -808-2707 RETAINER
8 70-803-09 5 INJECTOR FERRULE TOOL
9 SAFEGLOVE-MED SAFETY GLOVES
Table
Note! D-Torch injector (item 3) is not supplied with standard D-Torch assembly (shown for reference only.)
A range of injectors suitable for the iCAP D-Torch can be purchased from Glass Expansion.
COPE
This document will explain: -
. General safety
2. Removal of D-Torch outer tube
3. Attach D-Torch outer tube
4. Access D-Torch injector
5. Replacement of injector ferrule
Appendix A Ceramic outer tube (option for standard D-Torch)
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Item 2
Item 4
Item 5
Item
Item 6
Item 9
Item 3
Item 8
Item 7
* The D-Torch is covered by US Patent 8,232,500 B2

Installation guide
D-Torch* for iCAP 6000 Duo
30-808-2844 (Quartz outer tube) & 30-808-2862 (Ceramic outer tube)
1. GENERAL AFETY
Always wear safety gloves (item 9) and safety glasses when handling ICP torches.
It is recommended you read and understand this procedure before starting.
The person performing this work must be competent in making basic ICP connections
The ICP torch is made from high grade engineered materials – Handle with extreme care
Do not allow the Torch to be placed on hard surfaces or allow it to come into contact with hard objects
2. REMOVAL OF D-TORCH OUTER TUBE
The D-Torch’s outer tube is accurately located in the D-Torch body with a retainer cap. The outer tube can be removed
at any time by completing the following steps: -
Note: A tapered ferrule is permanently fixed to the to the outer tube – do not attempt to remove the ferrule from the tube.
2. . If fitted, remove D-Torch assembly from ICP (not shown).
2.2. Unscrew retainer ½ turn
2.3 Grip outer tube (lower end, near D-Torch body) then gently wriggle the tube from side to side (figure 2.3).
You will hear a “click” as the outer tube releases.
2.4. Fully unscrew the retainer then carefully withdraw the outer tube from the D-Torch body.
Ste 2.2. Step 2.3 Step 2.4
3. ATTACH D-TORCH OUTER TUBE
To attach the outer tube, complete the following steps: -
3. . Check, that both locating surfaces (outer tube and torch body) are clean and free from damage.
3.2. Carefully slide the outer tube over the inner tube – the outer tube will self locate into the torch body.
3.3. Tighten the retainer to fix the outer tube in place (moderate pressure by hand is adequate).
Check, that the tube and torch body alignment marks are aligned.
3.4. If required, return torch assembly to ICP and connect as normal (not shown).
Step 3. . Step 3.2. Step 3.3.
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Note! D-Torch outer tube is permanently fitted with a taper ferrule - Do not attempt to remove ferrule from outer tube.
Alumina inner tube is permanently fixed to D-Torch body - Do not attempt to remove alumina inner tube from
D-Torch body

Installation guide
D-Torch* for iCAP 6000 Duo
30-808-2844 (Quartz outer tube) & 30-808-2862 (Ceramic outer tube)
4. ACCE D-TORCH INJECTOR
To remove the injector
4. Unscrew the injector adaptor from rear of D-Torch then carefully remove the adaptor (with injector) from D-Torch.
Step 4. a Step 4. b Step 4. c
4.2 Pull the injector out from the injector adaptor
Note! Check condition of the ferrule. Replace ferrule if damaged or deteriorated. (Refer section 5.)
Slotted plug
Step 4.2a Step 4.2b iCAP Plug - refer note below
To reinstall Injector to the D-Torch
Repeat steps 4. and 4.2 in reverse order.
Note! Push injector all the way into the injector ferrule. (End of injector must butt-up against inside of adaptor).
5. REPLACEMENT OF INJECTOR FERRULE
To replace the injector ferrule, complete the following steps: -
5. Insert the injector ferrule tool (item 8) into injector ferrule then pivot tool sideways to unseat the ferrule from the
injector adaptor - Discard ferrule.
Note! You may need to apply a moderately high amount of force to un-seat the injector ferrule from the adaptor.
Step 5. a Step 5. b Step 5. c
5.2 Place a new injector ferrule (from D-Torch injector consumable kit, item 2) onto the stem of injector ferrule tool.
Position the ferrule into the adaptor and push together until you feel the ferrule seat with adaptor o-ring.
Hint! It can help if you swivel (pivot, like step 5. ) the injector ferrule tool whilst pushing-in the injector ferrule.
Step 5.2a Step 5.2b Step 5.2c
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iCAP Pug: Do not remove this Plug from the D-Torch body - This Plug must be left in place for all iCAP Radial applications
Note! If you have questions regarding the D-Torch or this document, please contact your supplier.

Installation guide
D-Torch* for iCAP 6000 Duo
30-808-2844 (Quartz outer tube) & 30-808-2862 (Ceramic outer tube)
Appendix A Ceramic outer tube (option for standard D-Torch)
If desired, it is possible to operate D-Torch with a durable ceramic outer tube - You can purchase either;
A complete D-Torch with additional ceramic outer tube and accessory items, part number 30-808-2862, or
just the ceramic outer tube and accessory items, supplied in a kit, part number 3 -808-3079 as listed in the table below.
Item No. Part Number Description Qty
3 -808-3834 D-Torch iCAP 6000 Duo Ceramic outer tube
2 3 -808-2933 Optic fibre
3 3 -808-3 7 Optic fibre 450 assembly
4 3 -808-32 Bulkhead connector
5 3 -808-297 Blanking plug iCAP 6000 duo Torch box
6 2497 Screwdriver 3mm straight blade
Item Item 2 Item 3
Item 4 Item 5 Item 6
When using the D-Torch with the ceramic outer tube, the following issues must be considered: -
Align torch function (iCAP 6000 oftware)
The ‘Align Torch’ function in the iCAP 6000 software may not operate correctly with the ceramic outer tube in place.
Therefore, it is recommended that you align the D-Torch with the quartz outer tube in place before changing to the
ceramic outer tube
Plasma ignition detection
Inside the iCAP torch box, there is a sensor that detects light and signals when the plasma is active. The opaque nature
of the ceramic outer tube prevents sufficient light reaching the torch box sensor. To overcome this problem, an optic
fibre is supplied to convey light from the D-Torch to the ICP sensor. Fitting the optic fibre assembly to the iCAP 6000
ICP is a minor change
Two different optic fibre assemblies are supplied with this kit, one for each iCAP 6000 ICP variant: -
iCAP 6000 models up to the year 2010
The shorter ‘optic fibre assembly’ (kit item 2) and ‘blanking plug’ (Kit item 4) is used.
iCAP 6000 models from the year 2011 onwards
The longer ‘optic fibre 450 assembly’ (kit item 3) is used.
The following page details the necessary steps to fit both optic fibre types.
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Installation guide
D-Torch* ceramic outer tube
Option for iCAP 6000 DUO

Installation guide
D-Torch* for iCAP 6000 Duo
30-808-2844 (Quartz outer tube) & 30-808-2862 (Ceramic outer tube)
iCAP 6000 models up to the YEAR 2010
To fit the optic fibre assembly (conveys light from the D-Torch to the ICP) perform the following: -
A. If fitted, remove existing Torch from ICP (not shown).
A.2 Remove slotted plug from rear of D-Torch using screwdriver provided (Item 5)
A.3 Mount D-Torch in torch box as usual.
A.4 Insert optic fibre assembly (item 2) into rear of D-Torch and tighten lightly by hand
Slotted plug
Note! When finished
with ceramic D-Torch,
remove sensor from D-
Torch and re-connect
to ICP torch box.
Step A.2 Step A.3 Step A.4
A.5 Slide light sensor out from top of ICP torch box
A.6 Plug sensor hole in ICP torch box using blanking plug (Item 3) supplied.
A.7 Insert ICP sensor into rear of optic fibre assembly.
A.8 Connect spray chamber as usual.
Sensor
Step A.5 Step A.6 Step A.7 Step A.8
iCAP 6000 from the YEAR 2011 onwards
To fit the optic fibre assembly (conveys light from the D-Torch to the ICP) perform the following: -
B. If fitted, remove the existing Torch from ICP (not shown).
B.2 Remove slotted plug from rear of D-Torch using the screwdriver provided (Kit item 5) – Shown figure A.2, above.
B.3 Mount D-Torch in torch box as usual.
B.4 Fasten (screw clockwise) threaded end of bulkhead connector (item 4) to ICP 'ACCESSORY' port.
B.5 Insert the threaded-end of optic fibre assembly (item 3) into rear of D-Torch and tighten lightly by hand.
B.6 Insert the other end of the optic fibre assembly into the recently installed (Step B4) ICP bulkhead connector.
B.7 Connect spray chamber as usual. (Not shown)
Note! When finished
with ceramic D-Torch,
remove sensor from D-
Torch and re-connect
to ICP torch box.
Step B.3 Step B.4 Step B.5 Step B.6
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Note!
If you replace D-Torch with a conventional ICP torch, you must return light sensor to ICP torch box (steps A.7 to A.4
in reverse order)
Note!
If you replace D-Torch with a conventional ICP torch, you must remove the optic fibre from the ICP socket (step B.5)
Installation guide
D-Torch ceramic outer tube
Option for iCAP 6000 DUO