ISTpure SR-120 User manual

2023-10-16
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEYOND THE SURFACE
INNOVATION AND LEADING TECHNOLOGY
SOLVENT RECYCLERS
SR120-120V & 180-180V
LR1558-1
QPS Listed Mark - Canada / United States
Conforms to UL 2208
Cetified to CSA C22.2 No. 30
600V : MODEL 325070 PART # SR-120
480V : MODEL 326070 PART # SR-120
600V : MODEL 325080 PART # SR-180
480V : MODEL 326080 PART # SR-180
600V : MODEL 325090 PART # SR-120V
480V : MODEL 326090 PART # SR-120V
600V : MODEL 325095 PART # SR-180V
480V : MODEL 326095 PART # SR-180V

BEYOND THE SURFACE
2
SR 120 & 180 Instruction Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................... 
SOLVENT RECYCLER SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 
SAFETY AND WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................... 
SAFETY RULES......................................................................................................................................................... 
DISTILLATION OPERATING PRINCIPLES ..................................................................................................... 
GOALS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 
WARNINGS ........................................................................................................................................................................
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION........................................................................................................................ 
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................................ 
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 
INSTALLATION DRAWINGS AS PER NFPA CODES ........................................................................
STARTING PROCEDURES.......................................................................................................................................
KEYBOARD OPERATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 
STARTING PROCEDURES.......................................................................................................................................
STARTING PROCEDURES (END) ....................................................................................................................... 
SELECTING TEMPERATURE AND DURATION OF THE CYCLE (CONT’D).................................
STARTING PROCEDURES - DURING THE DISTILLATION CYCLE................................................
OPTION AUTO-FILL : STARTING PROCEDURES.....................................................................................
DURING THE DISTILLATION CYCLE................................................................................................................
END OF CYCLE ..............................................................................................................................................................
FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS.........................................................................................................................................
FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS - NON-FLAMMABLE CHLORINATED SOLVENTS .........................
THERMIC OIL CHANGING PROCEDURES ................................................................................................... 
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................... to
........................................................................... 
 .................................................................................. 
..............................................................................
............................................................................................................................................
SCHEMATIC OF UNIT - CONTROL BOARD .................................................................................................
........
................................................................
OPTIONAL CRANE LIFTING DEVICE .............................................................................................................
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SECTION......................................................................................................to
OPTIONAL BOTTOM DISCHARGE RESIDUE.............................................................................................. 
CLEAN SOLVENT UNLOADING PROCEDURES........................................................................................ 

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BEYOND THE SURFACE
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WASTE DISPOSAL...................................................................................................................................................... 
OPTION OIL COOLING .................................................................................................................................to
DOUBLE DIAPHRAGM PUMP MODEL A050 M 1/2’’
 ......................................................................................................................................
 .....................................
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION ..............................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................... 
PERFORMANCE CURVES ...................................................................................................................................... 
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................................. 
MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................................................................................
REPAIR AND ASSEMBLY : PUMP WET END REMOVAL..........................................................
REPAIR AND ASSEMBLY : AIR VALVE ................................................................................................
REPAIR AND ASSEMBLY : PILOT VALVE ..........................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................... 
PARTS LIST.............................................................................................................................................................
WETTED ELASTOMERS.......................................................................................................................................... 
WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION ..................................................................................................................
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.................................................................................... 
.....................................................................................
LIGHT OPTION KIT.....................................................................................................................................................
 ........................................................................................ 
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............................................................................
 ....................................................
OPTION OIL COOLING - PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM .................................................................................
OPTIONAL VACUUM DISTILLATION SECTION ...........................................................................to
OPTIONAL VACUUM DISTILLATION SECTION - TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................
WARRANTY REGISTRATION................................................................................................................................ 
OUR MAP LOCATION ................................................................................................................................................ 
ABOUT THE COMPANY ...........................................................................................................................................

BEYOND THE SURFACE
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SR 120 & 180 Instruction Manual
LIMITED WARRANTY
ISTpure warrants all equipment led in this manual which is manufactured by ISTpure and bearing its
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any part of the equipment determined by ISTpure to be defective. This warranty applies only when the
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supplied by ISTpure .
This warranty is conditioned upon the prepaid return of the equipment claimed to be defective to an
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ISTpure will repair or replace free of charge any defective parts. The equipment will be returned to the
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
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
ISTpure’s sole obligation and the buyer’s sole remedy for any breach of warranty shall be as set forth

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loss) shall be available. Any action for breach of warranty must be brought forward within one (1) year of
the date of sale.
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
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manufacturer. ISTpure will provide the purchaser with reasonable assistance in making any claim for
breach of these warranties.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

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or otherwise.
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-Technical Assistance
The following items are not covered under the ISTpure warranty policy :
-Parts or chassis replacement due to normal wears.
Report all accidents or negligence involving ISTpure products to our Service Department :
1 877 629-8202

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BEYOND THE SURFACE
SOLVENT RECYCLER SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS SR 120 SR 180
Units system Imperial Metric Imperial Metric
Geometrical capacity of boiler 40 gal 160 L 55 gal 205 L
Useful capacity of boiler 30 gal 120 L 45 gal 180 L
Operating temperature 104º-360 ºF 40º-180 ºC 104º-360 ºF 40º-180 ºC
Solvent protection Class 1, Div. 1, Group D
Solvent temperature 310 ºC
Absolute operating pressure
223 − 1,000 hPa
170 −760 mmHg
3.23 − 14.5 psi
Relative operating pressure
-776 − 0 hPa
-590 − 0 mmHg
-0.776 − 0 bar
Time per cycle of distillation 3.5 to 4.5 hours (estimate)
Yield 85% — 97%
Cooling system Motor Fan 1 hp Motor Fan 1 hp
Boiler material Stainless steel AISI 304
Cover material Stainless steel AISI 304
Condenser material Copper (standard) / Stainless steel (optional)
Voltage 600 V / 480 V – 3 ph – 60 Hz 600 V / 480 – 3 ph – 60 Hz
Power consumtion 10,000 W 15,000 W
Nominal amperage (480V/600V) 22.8 A / 18.3 A 24.8 A / 19.5 A
Thermic oil capacity Refer to the Nameplate
Dimensions (D x W x H 43" x 72" x 79"
110 x 83 x 200 cm 43" x 72" x 79" 110 x 83 x 200 cm
Weight 1,070 lb 480 kg 1,070 lb 480 kg
Warranty 12 months standard warranty, additional 12 months extension with
returned warranty card on parts only.

BEYOND THE SURFACE
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GENERAL SAFETY
1. Carefully inspect the shipping crate for any signs of transport damage. The damage to the create often
indicates possibility of transport damage to the equipment inside.
2. Carefully remove your ISTpure Recycler Cabinet from the shipping crate.
3. Check your equipment immediately to ensure that it is free of transport damage. Report any transport

equipment after it leaves our warehouse.
4. 
the supplier you purchased the equipment from.
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              
before shipment from the factory.
DANGER AND WARNING LABELS
SAFETY AND WARNINGS
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1. Presence of flammable vapors and solvents
2. No smoking or metal grinding nearby
3. Keep away from open flames
4. Wear breathing mask
5. Observe warnings at all times.
6. Read the Instruction Manual carefully.
7. Wear solvent-proof rubber gloves.
8. Wear protective eyewear before use.

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BEYOND THE SURFACE
SAFETY AND WARNINGS (CONT’D)
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visitors come in contact with the equipment. All visitors should
be kept away from the work area.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• DRESS PROPERLY.  
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES or glasses with side shields and breaking mask.
• STAY ALERT. USE YOUR COMMON SENSE. Concentrate on what you are doing. Do not operate the

• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
UNIT USE AND CARE
• DO NOT FORCE THE UNIT. It will perform better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• THE USE OF ANY OTHER ACCESSORIES 
• CLOSE THE MAIN AIR SUPPLY VALVE AND MAIN POWER DISCONNECT BEFORE SERVICING or when
not in use.
• DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE THE UNIT.

• ALL REPAIRS-




‘‘ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ‘‘

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STAY ALERT
Immediately stop the using and replace the solvent whenever you note signs of corrosion on the unit.
IF EYES COME IN CONTACT WITH SOLVENTS rinse thoroughly with water.
BEFORE USING
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROLS and their functions before commencing work.
BE CAREFUL when you load or unload the solvent in the unit. Make sure you do not splash or spill the contents

THE OPERATOR MUST PERIODICALLY check the level of the solvent contained in the equipment to
be sure to not run this pump dry.
DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL OR PNEUMATICAL TOOLS WITH THE UNIT. AVOID
GASEOUS AREAS.


ignite fumes.
DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR RECYCLER TO BECOME
COMPLACENT
DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE THE UNIT. 

THE OPERATOR MUST WEAR protective water-proof rubber gloves to prevent
contact between his hands and the products used for cleaning.
THE OPERATOR MUST WEAR protective eyewear to prevent spatte from coming
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COMPLY WITH LAWS IN THE COUNTRY where the washer is installed regarding the use and disposal

FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS must be installed in the same room or
close to the unit in case of emergency.
These appliances must be well maintained and inspected every year
by a qualified personnel.
THE INSTALLATION SITE MUST PERMIT PERSONNEL TO EASILY AND
QUICKLY MOVE AWAY FROM DANGER ZONES IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
DO NOT USE THE UNIT TO
COMPLY WITH LAWS IN THE COUNTRY where the Solvent Recycler is installed regarding the use

DO NOT USE UNSTABLE REACTIVE

THINK SAFETY! SAFETY IS A COMBINATION OF THE OPERATOR’S COMMON SENSE, KNOWLEDGE
OF THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND ALERTNESS AT ALL TIMES
WHEN THE UNIT IS IN OPERATION.
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1. Solvent recycling with the highest yield possible.

3. Reducing intervention times and operator discomforts.

no general rules that can apply for all cases. This manual will provide general
            

THE PRODUCTS TO BE RECYCLED NORMALLY CONSIST OF :
Solvent or Reducer + Contaminated Products
• Solvent

a solution.

a higher working temperature of about 10°C to 50°C (30°F to 80°F) than the boiling point.
• Reducer



higher than the boiling point of the most high-boiling solvent.


contaminants from the original solvent.

by an electrical resistance. The solvent vapors produced in the boiler are eventually conveyed in an solvent
cooled drum and then brought back to their liquid state. The cooled solvent is gathered in a clean stainless steel


The residues remains inside the boiler and can be unloaded when cold. It is recommended to use a liner bag

inside the boiler. These bags facilitate the unloading of residues at the end of the distillation cycle.
START button and remove
theresidues at the end of the cycle.
STOPPED
and the recycler CANNOT be re-started until the problem has been resolved.
DISTILLATION OPERATING PRINCIPLES
GOALS