Linkam Scientific Instruments ECP User manual

ECP
Water circulation pump
USER GUIDE
Linkam Scientific Instruments

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Contents
Important Notice...................................................................................................................3
Warranty..............................................................................................................................3
Technical Support.................................................................................................................3
Equipment Maintenance........................................................................................................3
Regulatory Compliance..........................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions................................................................................................................4
Introduction..........................................................................................................................5
Setting Up the ECP ...............................................................................................................6
Filling the Water Reservoir.........................................................................................6
Connect Tubing.........................................................................................................9
Priming the Water.....................................................................................................9
Topping Up the Water Reservoir.................................................................................9
Contact Details....................................................................................................................11

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Important Notice
Please check that your Linkam equipment has not been damaged during transit. If there is any evidence
of external damage DO NOT SWITCH ON ANY ELECTRICAL ITEMS.
Contact LINKAM SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Ltd., or their appointed distributor immediately. Your
warranty may be impaired if Linkam is not informed of any damage within 7 working days of delivery.
NO attempt should be made to repair or modify the equipment in any way, as there are NO USER RE-
PLACEMENTS PARTS.
No attempt should be made to open the instrument except by qualified personnel as hazardous voltages are
present.
In order to use this equipment successfully, please take time to read this manual all the way through before
starting to work.
Warranty
This equipment has a warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months.
Linkam will either repair or replace products that prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair,
this product must be returned to Linkam or a designated service facility.
The warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse,
operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or
maintenance.
Technical Support
Any technical questions or queries should be addressed to the Technical Support Department at the ad-
dress shown on the back of this manual.
Equipment Maintenance
The ECP is only to be used with water no other liquid may be used. The water should be changed at
regular intervals, every 3-4 weeks to prevent algae and bacterial growth, which can block up the narrow
tubing and the water cooling channel inside the stage.
Regulatory Compliance
The ECP is qualified in accordance with the respective national regulation and guidelines and meets EC
standards.

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Safety Precautions
Read and follow all safety instructions before using the equipment. Save these instructions for later use.
Warning: to guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:
1. Danger – to avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken as water is used with
the ECP. For each of the following situations, do not attempt repair to the ECP by yourself, con
tact Linkam or an authorised Linkam dealer for service.
2. If the ECP shows any sign of abnormal water leakage during use, immediately unplug it from the
power source. Contact Linkam Technical Support.
3. If the plug or power socket does get wet, DON’T unplug or handle the cord. First ask for mains
power to be turned off, then unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.
4. Do not operate the ECP if it has a damaged cord or plug or if it is malfunctioning or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
5. Always unplug the ECP from an outlet when not in use or before cleaning or re-filling it with
water.
6. Never pull the cord to pull out the power plug from the socket. Grasp the plug and pull to discon-
nect.
7. Do not use the ECP for other than intended use.
8. The ECP is for indoor use only. It is designed for use at temperatures from 5~40°C, 80% relative
humidity at 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C (without condensation)
9. Read and observe all important notices on the ECP.
10. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with proper rating should be used. A cord rated less
amperes or watts than the ECP rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so
that it will not be tripped or pulled.
11. If for any reason the mains fuse needs to be replaced then it must be replaced by one of the same
type and rating as shown in the equipment ratings.
12. Always consult your local safety regulations when using any electrical equipment.

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Linkam system. Please take the time to read through all manuals, as it will
help you to make the most out of the equipment.
The ECP is a water circulating pump used for cooling Linkam Hot stages. Depending on the country, the
ECP is either shipped as a 240V or 110V with a funnel and an appropriate set of tubing to connect to the
Linkam stage.
Note: for some countries, an ECP with a 220V / 60Hz rating will be shipped in place of the ECP 240V /
50Hz.
Capacity Volume: 7.4l
Delivery head: 1.8m Hmax
Power consumption: 16W
Dimensions: 398x238x244mm
Tubing: 3.0mm ID (inner diameter)
6.0mm OD (outer diameter)

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Setting up the ECP
The ECP is shipped with the water connector
nozzle (1) connected in place.
Filling the Water Reservoir
Make sure the lever is pushed all the way to the
left to the ‘On’ position.
Unclip the four grey plastic catches from each
side of the ECP. The catches are released by
pulling the grey lever outward from the bottom.
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Lift the top off.
Fill the reservoir with water to the mark indicated
by the arrow.
Replace the top and fasten the catches.
Move the lever all the way to the ‘Off’ position.
Push the red tab (1) all the way in to eject and
remove the water nozzle (2).
Off
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Insert the funnel into the right-hand side fill hole
(1).
Add water through the funnel to fill the reservoir
with more water. Stop filling as soon as the water
level can just be seen to cover the fill hole.
Reconnect the nozzle by pushing it down firmly.
A ‘click’ is heard when the nozzle is securely
locked into place.
Push the lever all the way to the ‘On’ position.
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Connect Tubing
There two arrows showing the direction of the
water flow, ‘Inlet’ and ‘Outlet’ to the ECP.
Push the tubing firmly to the inlet and outlet
nozzles.
Priming the Water
On first use, firmly push down the Pump Primer
(2) button a few times to remove air trapped in-
side the reservoir before switching on the ECP.
Topping Up the Reservoir
Remove the water nozzle as instructed (Page 7)
and use the funnel to top up the ECP with more
water when needed.
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Water Inlet
Water Outlet

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For water tube connection to your stage, please see your specific stage manual.

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Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Unit 8 Epsom Downs Metro Centre
Waterfield, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5LR, UK
www.linkam.co.uk
Version: 3.00