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SteamScrubber®& FlaskScrubber®
Glassware Washers
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44003 Series 44203 Series
44004 Series 44204 Series
FlaskScrubber®Vantage®Series
Glassware Washers
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Labconco Corporation
8811 Prospect Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64132-2696
800-821-5525, 816-333-8811
FAX [phone]
E-MAIL [email protected]
HOME PAGE www.labconco.com
Glassware Washer
Service/Technical Manual
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Labconco SteamScrubber®, FlaskScrubber®, and
FlaskScrubber® Vantage® Model Glassware Washers
Table of Contents
Introductory Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Labconco Service Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Glassware Washer Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Section I (Navigating the Washers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Washer Menus 1
Diagnostic Menu 2
Factory Reset 4
Washer Layout and Landmarks 4
Removing the Toe/Kick Panels & Service Panels 6
Removing the Washer Top, Back, and Side Panels 7
Section II (Maintenance and Modification). . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maintaining the Stainless Steel Interior 8
Maintaining the Tap Water Fill Valve 9
Cleaning the Sump Filter Screen 9
Maintaining the Air Gap in the Drain 10
Adjusting the Door Latch Keeper Strike Plate 11
Replacing the Washer Light Bulb 11
Maintaining the Conductivity Sensor 12
Replacing the HEPA Filter 13
Installing & Adjusting the Upper Rack 14
Making Adjustments to the Spindle Rack 15
Installation of the Cool Drain Water Kit 17
Installation of the Liquid Detergent Dispenser 18
Section III (Troubleshooting Alarms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Basic Troubleshooting 20
Alarms 26
Water Low Alarm 27
Overfill (Water High) Alarm 29
Overflow Alarm 30
Liq Deter & Rinse Aid Alarms 32
Drain Fail Alarm 33
Low Temp Alarm, Erratic Temperature Display 37
& Temp Sensor Alarm
Section IV (Part Replacement Procedures) . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Replacing the PC Board, Display Panel & Button Pad 40
Water Inlet Solenoid Valve Replacement 43
DI/Pure Water Pump Replacement 45
Water Level Pressure Switch/Hose Replacement 45
Replacing the Wash Pump 47
Replacing the Wash Arms 49
Replacing the Detergent Cup 49
Replacing the Sump Screen 50
Replacing the Sump Heating Element 51
Replacing the Blower 52
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Drain System Replacement/Installation 54
Replacing the Door Fan 57
Gasket Replacement 58
Section V (Testing Procedures) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
115/230V SteamScrubber® and FlaskScrubber® 60
230V FlaskScrubber® Vantage® 64
Section VI (Wiring Schematics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
115V SteamScrubber® and FlaskScrubber® 69
230V SteamScrubber® and FlaskScrubber® 70
208/230V FlaskScrubber® Vantage® 71
Section VII (Parts). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
FLASKSCRUBBER & STEAMSCRUBBER (9/07 to Present) 72
Accessories 74
FLASKSCRUBBER VANTAGE 74
Washer Conversion Parts: UC to FS 75
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Introductory Note
The Labconco Glassware Washers were re-engineered in 2007, with the new line
available in September 2007. The new generation of Glassware Washers include
updated features and modifications that set itself apart from the previous
generations.
Some of these updates include (but are not limited to): an interactive
digital display, three separate pumps for wash, drain and pure water, a water
level pressure switch, and forced air blowers for drying.
The three types of Labconco Glassware Washers are, the FlaskScrubber®,
SteamScrubber®, and FlaskScrubber® Vantage®. The FlaskScrubber® and
SteamScrubber® are available in either 115 or 230 (high-heat) Volt models,
and Under-Counter (UC) or Free-Standing (FS) configurations. An optional
viewing window is also available on these models.
The FlaskScrubber® and FlaskScrubber® Vantage® use a direct jet manifold
system for washing, rinsing and drying. They both include a Lower Spindle
Rack. The spindles on this rack can be swapped out with different sizes
(tall, short, and thin) or removed to create a flat rack.
The SteamScrubber® includes both an upper and lower open rack. The racks are
able to accommodate a wide variety of accessories to contain specific types
of lab-ware. Drying is performed through an integrated blower circulating
forced, heated air through the tank.
The FlaskScrubber® Vantage® sets itself apart from the rest as Labconco’s
sophisticated Laboratory Glassware Washer. It has the same basic setup as
the FlaskScrubber® and is available only as a high-heat 230V version. It
also has a built-in side cabinet that houses HEPA filtered forced air drying,
Liquid Detergent, and Acid Neutralizing Rinse Pump systems. A peristaltic
pump automatically draws a programmed amount of LabSolutions Liquid Detergent
or LabSolutions Neutralizing Acid Rinse for automatic dispensing during wash
cycles, and shelf for holding the two bottles of detergent and rinse aid.
This document serves to provide service technicians and users with
supplementary instructions for the care of their washer.
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Labconco Service Support
Labconco prides itself on the personal touch it gives to supporting our
products. The customer and the product are supported by several departments.
At anytime, any of these departments can be contacted to provide additional
support.
For inquiries regarding the application of each washer and accessories,
contact the Marketing Department’s Product Specialist/Manager.
For assistance in selecting and ordering the washer and accessories that is
right for you, contact the Sales Support Representative for your geographical
region (which can be found by calling Labconco or visiting our website).
For help with electro-mechanical problems, service inquiries, troubleshooting
help, and Warranty issues, contact the Product Services Department.
To place orders for parts or disposables, contact Labconco’s Customer Service
Department.
All of these Labconco departments can be reached by:
•Calling Toll Free [phone]
•Emailing us at [email protected]
•Visiting us at www.labconco.com
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Copyright © 2008 Labconco Corporation. All rights reserved.
The information contained in this manual and the accompanying products are copyrighted and all rights reserved by
Labconco Corporation. Labconco Corporation reserves the right to make periodic design changes without
obligation to notify any person or entity of such change.
Returned or Damaged Goods
Do not return goods without the prior authorization from Labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. If
your shipment was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier. Labconco Corporation
and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages.
The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed with the delivery carrier
within fifteen (15) days of delivery.
Limitation of Liability
The disposal and/or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by various
federal, state, or local regulations. All users of this equipment are required to become familiar with any regulations
that apply in the user’s area concerning the dumping of waste materials in or upon water, land, or air and to comply
with such regulations. Labconco Corporation is held harmless with respect to user’s compliance with such
regulations.
Contacting Labconco Corporation
If you have questions that are not addressed in this manual, or if you need technical assistance, contact Labconco’s
Customer Service Department or Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-821-5525 or 1-816-333-8811,
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Central Standard Time.
Warranty
Labconco provides a warranty on all parts and factory workmanship. The warranty includes areas of
defective material and workmanship, provided such defect results from normal and proper use of the
equipment.
The warranty for all Labconco products will expire one year from date of installation or two years
from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner, except the following;
•Purifier® Logic™ Biological Safety Cabinets and PuriCare® Lab Animal Research Stations
carry a three-year warranty from date of installation or four years from date of shipment from
Labconco, whichever is sooner.
•SteamScrubber® & FlaskScrubber® Glassware Washers carry a two-year warranty from
date of installation or three years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner.
•Blood Drawing Chairs carry a ten year warranty.
•Carts carry a lifetime warranty.
•Glassware is not warranted from breakage when dropped or mishandled.
This limited warranty covers parts and labor, but not transportation and insurance charges. In the
event of a warranty claim, contact Labconco Corporation or the dealer who sold you the product. If
the cause is determined to be a manufacturing fault, the dealer or Labconco Corporation will repair or
replace all defective parts to restore the unit to operation. Under no circumstances shall Labconco
Corporation be liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages of any kind. This statement may
be altered by a specific published amendment. No individual has authorization to alter the provisions
of this warranty policy or its amendments. Lamps and filters are not covered by this warranty.
Damage due to corrosion or accidental breakage is not covered.
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SECTION I:
Navigating the New Labconco Glassware Washers
This section will familiarize you with the functions needed to
perform various services on the washers. This includes running
diagnostic tests, and a general landscape of the interior of the
washer (pictures included).
Washer Menus
The latch serves as the on/off switch for the washer. When the latch is
closed (to the right) the machine will come on. The screen will Read
“LABCONCO Glassware Washer” and then a 7 digit number followed by a letter.
This number is the model/part number of the logic/PC Board, and the letter is
the revision of the programming logic.
The screen will then, automatically, return to the previous screen before the
unit was turned off. If the washer was in the middle of a cycle, it will
continue where it left off; however if the wash motor was running and the
unit was turned off and back on, there is a restart delay.
If the screen displays the name of a wash cycle, pressing DISPLAY will bring
you to the cycle select menu.
To program and start a wash cycle
1. Close the washer door and slide the latch to the right. This energizes the
electronic control and the display will show the last program that was
run.
2. Press RUN to select this program.
3. If a different program is desired, press DISPLAY. The available programs
will be shown on the display.
4. Press the ▲or ▼buttons until the desired program is indicated by the
arrow on the left side. The arrow on the lower right side means that there
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are additional program selections that will be shown on the display if the
▼button is pressed. If an arrow is visible in the upper right corner of
the display, additional program selections will be displayed when the ▲
button is pressed.
5. Press RUN if no modifications to the program are necessary.
6. If modifications to the program are necessary or you want to see the
parameters that are entered into the program, press DISPLAY and the
elements in the program that may be altered will be displayed.
7. Press the ▲and ▼buttons to select the parameter that must be altered as
indicated by the arrow on the left side. Press ◄and ►buttons to select
the appropriate set point. The arrow on the lower right side means that
there are additional parameter selections that will be shown on the
display if the ▼button is pressed. If an arrow is visible in the upper
right corner of the display, additional parameter selections will be
displayed when the ▲button is pressed.
8. Press RUN when all parameters are satisfactory.
The most helpful menu when performing service or after doing a part
replacement is the DIAGNOSTIC MENU.
Diagnostics Menu
To ensure your washer is operating properly, perform the diagnostics
procedure detailed below. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Refer to the figure below to familiarize yourself with the control panel
before you begin the procedure.
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Running the diagnostics test
1. Press the ▲button on the control panel, close the door and slide the
door latch to the right. Hold for 5 seconds.
2. The display will show the Diagnostics screen and the indicator on the
left side will point to TAP WATER VALVE.
3. Press either the ►or ◄button to turn the tap water valve ON. Tap water
should enter the washer. Allow water to enter for approximately 1
minute. Press either the ►or ◄button to turn the water off.
4. Press the ▼button and the arrow on the display will point to PURE WATER.
5. Press either the ►or ◄button turn the pure water pump ON and open the
pure water valve. Allow pure water to enter the washer. After about 3
minutes the fill switch should cause the water flow to turn off. Should
not exceed 5 minutes. (SKIP IF NO PURE WATER IS USED)
6. Press the ▼button and the arrow on the display will point to WASH PUMP.
7. Press the ►or ◄button and the wash pump should energize.
8. Press the ▼button and the arrow on the display will point to DETERGENT
CUP.
9. Press either the ►or ◄button to energize the detergent cup. Within
about 1 minute the detergent cup door should be heard to open.
10. Press the ▼button and the arrow on the display will point to HEATER.
11. Press either the ►or ◄button and the heater will be energized.
12. Press the ▼button and the arrow on the display will point to DRAIN / COOL.
13. Press either the ►or ◄button and the drain will be energized. Allow
all water to be drained from the washer. The sound of the pump will
change when all water is drained. This will take about 1-1/2 to 2
minutes. If the Cool Water Drain Kit accessory has been installed, cool
water will mix with hot water draining from the washer.
14. Press the ▼button and the arrow on the display will point to DRY BLOWER.
15. Press either the ►or ◄button and the dry cycle blower will be
energized.
16. The ▼arrow in the lower right side of the display indicates that more
selections may be made. Press the ▼button to select the next function
to test. The arrow on the display will point to LIQ DETERG PUMP.
17. Press the ►or ◄button and if the liquid detergent accessory has been
installed and if it was activated in the Set Up procedure, the detergent
pump will operate.
18. Press the ▼button and the arrow on the display will point to LIGHT.
19. Press either the ►or ◄button and if the washer is equipped with a
window in the door, the light inside the washer will illuminate.
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