WLD-TEC Flame 100 User manual

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EN
Sets new standards
in the Bunsen burner
class
Instruction manual
DIN 30665-1

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1 - Function knob
2 - Gas adjustment
3 - Air adjustment
4 - Status-LED
5 - Burner tube
5a- Flame orifice
6 - Connector for foot pedal
7 - Power connector for 9 V DC
8 - Gas inlet R 1/4“ L gas adapter
(left hand thread)
9 - Holding device for
inoculation loop holder
10 - Electrode holder
10a - Screw for Electrode holder
11 - Monitor electrode
12 - Ignition electrode
14 - Active nozzle (Inside the Burner tube)
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1
8
5a
5
6
9
12
10
14
4
11
9
2
3
10a
Overview

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Table of contents
Overview .........................................................................................................................................2
Use ..................................................................................................................................................4
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 4
1. The Range ...................................................................................................................................5
2. Setup Procedure ........................................................................................................................5
2.1 Adapting the gas type ........................................................................................................5
2.2 Connecting the gas supply ................................................................................................6
2.3 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................6
2.4 Foot pedal connection / External IR motion sensor .........................................................7
3. Operation ....................................................................................................................................7
3.1 On-Off switch ...................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Application programs......................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Flame regulation .................................................................................................................7
3.4 Switch-off / End of work......................................................................................................7
4. Safety Symbols / Safety Control System (SCS) ......................................................................8
5. Error displays ............................................................................................................................. 8
6. Cleaning and sterilizing ..............................................................................................................9
6.1 Burner tube disassembly and cleaning ............................................................................9
7. Warranty ................................................................................................................................... 10
Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................................... 11
Troubleshooting guide ................................................................................................................. 13

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Read these instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the product. Please retain
these operating instruction for future reference.
Use
Safety Bunsen Burner for Microbiology, Cell Biology, Dental Labs, etc. Ideal for
heating and flame sterilizing
WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE THE ACTIVATED SAFETY
BUNSEN BURNER UNATTENDED!
Safety Precautions
•On unpacking the unit, check for possible transportation damages. Do not
operate the unit if damages are visible.
•After use or for any longer period of time without attendance, turn the main gas
supply off. To depressurize gas hose keep the main gas supply off and activate
the burner again until the flame extinguishes in order to burn the residual gas.
Afterwards turn off the gas burner at the function knob (1).
•Pay attention to your relevant rules for using liquid gas.
•Only use DVGW safety tubings with thread or tubing connectors. Check the
condition of the tube/hose frequently. Depending upon type of tube/hose, hose
clamps are required.
• All gas connections must be adequately tightened with two wrenches. Ensure
gas proofness with a suitable test fluid / equipment. DO NOT seal the swivel nut
(L2) with Teflon tape etc.
•Keep hands or other parts of the body away from the burner orifice (5a).
•Do not operate the unit near flammable liquids or hazardous materials.
•Unattended operation of the unit is not permissible.
•Always work in a well-ventilated area.
•Note that the burner tube and burner orifice (5, 5a) remains hot after the flame
has been extinguished. Do not touch. Can cause burns.
•Allow sufficient time for burner tube (5) to cool down prior to
cleaning, desinfecting, servicing or transport. Ensure that the
unit and the gas supply are turned off.
•Allow sufficient time for burner tube (5) to cool down prior to disassembling.
•Operate the unit with assembled burner tube (5) only.
•After cleaning the burner tube (5) allow sufficient time to dry before assembling
again.
•Keep substances away from the flame orifice (5a).

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2. Setup Procedure
2.1 Adapting the gas type
Nozzles, gas type and pressure:
N/55: Natural gas for a pressure of 18-25 mbar
P/34: Propane / butane gas for a pressure of 47-57 mbar
The device is supplied from factory with a nozzle (14) for
natural gas (N/55) pre-installed.
It may be necessary to adapt the nozzle in use (14) in the
appliance to the type of gas; to do so, proceed as follows:
Loosen the screw for the electrode holder (10a) with the flat
head screwdriver supplied (L3). Slightly tilt the electrode
holder (10) backwards and away from you.
Turn down the air adjustment (3) as far as necessary so
that the flat head screwdriver (L3) can be inserted through
the airholes in the burner tube (5). Using the screwdriver
(L3), loosen the burner tube (5) by turning counter-
clockwise and unscrew it completely.
Loosen the nozzle N/55 (14) for natural gas with the
wrench (L1) supplied by turning counter-clockwise,
unscrew completely and remove. Thereafter, screw in
nozzle P/34 supplied for use with propane / butane gas
and tighten it with the wrench (L1).
Next, screw on the burner tube (5) again, insert the
screwdriver (L3) through the burner tube’s (5) airholes and
tighten in clockwise direction.
N/55 P/34
L1
10a
L2
L4
L3
10
Air
holes
5
3
14
L1
L3
1. The Range
Art.-No.: 2.100.000
with button function
SCS (Safety Control System) with
BHC (Burner Head Control)
Removable burner tube
Holding device for 2 inoculation
loop holders
Nozzle natural gas (N/55)
Nozzle propane/butane gas (P/34)
Wrench 17 mm for gas connection
and changing nozzle (L1)
Tubing connector with
swivel nut (L2)
Screwdriver f. electrode holder (L3)
Switching power supply (global) (L4)
Instruction manual and 2-year warranty

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2.2 Connecting the gas supply
Now you are ready to connect the gas supply to the gas
inlet (8).
The correct pressure for natural gas is within the range of
18 - 25 mbar, for propane/butane gas 28 - 57 mbar.
Only use DVGW or other gas approved safety tubings with
thread or tubing connectors (L2). Check the condition of
the tube/hose frequently. Depending upon type of tube
hose, the included tubing connector with swivel nut (L2)
and/or hose clamps are required.
All gas connections must be adequately tightened (left
hand thread) with the wrench (L1) (SW 17mm, included).
Ensure gas proofness with a suitable test fluid /
equipment.
DO NOT seal up the included tubing connector (L2) and
swivel nut with Teflon tape etc.
A DVGW-proven or other gas approved pressure
regulator (50mbar) must be used for liquid gas.
Pay attention to your relevant rules for using liquid gas.
Several gas cartridge adapter are optionally available.
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2.3 Electrical connection
Insert the power cord of the power supply (L4) into the socket (7) on the back panel of the
unit, or into the socket of the foot pedal (optional). The default supply must be connected to a
voltage source of 100 - 240 V / 50/60 Hz.
Attention: Before tightening the burner tube (5), screw the air adjustment (3) upwards
over the burner tube’s (5) airholes sufficiently that the air adjustment (3) does not get
jammed and can be easily moved after being retightened.
Finally, place the electrode holder (10) in a vertical position again, push the electrode
holder’s (10) cables carefully into the housing and tighten with the screw for the electrode
holder (10a). Take care not to jam the cables of the electrode holder.

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3. Operation
3.1 On-Off switch
Switch the unit on by a short push on the function knob (1). The Status-LED (4) lights up
green when the unit is on and ready for use. It can be turned off by a long push ( 2 seconds
+) on the function knob.
3.2 Application programs
- BUTTON StartStop:
The flame is ignited by operation of the function knob (1). The flame is extinguished after
renewed actuation of the function knob (1). Additionally the flame is automatically
extinguished when the burning timer has expired after 60 min.
- PEDAL Standard:
The flame is ignited by operation of the foot pedal or external IR motion sensor (optional,
see paragraph 2.4). For the duration of use the foot pedal remains depressed or keep your
hand within the range of the IR motion sensor. The flame goes out once the foot pedal is
released or as soon as nothing is within the range of the IR motion sensor.
2.4 Foot pedal connection / External IR motion sensor
Insert the connection cable of the foot pedal or the external IR - motion sensor (accessory)
into the socket (6) at the back of the unit.
The foot pedal / external IR - motion sensor are optional:
Stainless steel foot pedal: Art.-No.: 6.000.402
Foot pedal mini / plastic: Art.-No.: 6.000.403
Benchtop switch: Art.-No.: 6.000.405
Wireless foot pedal (EU countries only): Art.-No.: 8.000.404-RF
External IR - motion sensor Art.-No.: 6.000.406
3.3 Flame regulation
The flame can be varied in size and intensity by turning
the gas knob (2) and adjusting the air adjustment (3) to
suit all requirements.
Attention: When operating the unit for the first time or after
changing the nozzle, turn the gas adjustment knob (2) two
revolutions to the left and turn the air adjustment (3) 3-4
downwards.
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3.4 Switch-off / End of work
The unit can be turned off by pushing the function knob (1)
for more than 2 seconds.
Attention: After use or for any longer period of time
without attendance, turn the main gas supply off.To
depressurize gas hose keep the main gas supply off
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and activate the burner again untill the flame extinguishes in order to burn the residual
gas. Afterwards turn off the gas burner at the function knob (1).
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4. Safety Symbols / Safety Control System (SCS)
- BHC (Burner Head Control): If the burner head (upper
part of the burner tube (5)) is clogged the Status-LED will
flash amber. Additionally, if the Status-LED (4) is flashing,
the maximum burning time of the Programs “Button“ and
“Pedal Standard“ is limited to 30 seconds. (see paragraph
3.2). If the Status-LED (4) is flashing it is requested to
clean the burner tube immediately (see paragraph 6.1).
- Automatic unit switch off: The unit switches itself off
automatically after 4 hours if the flame has not been lit in
this period. All indicated malfunctions are automatically
switched off after 4 hours, too (see paragraph 5). For
further operation, switch the unit on again.
- Ignition and Flame control: If the flame fails to ignite
after 7 seconds, the gas suppy will be shut off and the unit
indicates a malfunction (see paragraph 5).
- Temperature monitor: If the interior temperature has exceeded 70 °C, the gas suppy will
be shut off and the unit indicates a malfunction (see paragraph 5).
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5. Error displays
- Ignition failure: Status - LED (4) blinks red 2x
This signal appears and indicates a malfunction if the flame fails to ignite after 7 seconds.
In case of ignition failure check the burner tube (5) for possible clogging, check the correct
input pressure of the gas supply and verify that the correct nozzle is installed.
In case of this malfunction the gas supply will be shut off automatically.
Nozzle N/55: natural gas, 18-25 mbar Nozzle P/34: propane-/ butane gas, 47-57 mbar
- Flame failure: Status - LED (4) blinks red 3x
This signal indicates a malfunction if the flame is extinguished by external factors and fails
to reignite within 7 seconds. In case of flame failure check the burner tube (5) for possible
clogging and verify the correct input pressure of the gas supply.
In case of this malfunction the gas supply will be shut off automatically.
- Overtemperature: Status - LED (4) blinks red 4x
This signal indicates a malfunction if the interior temperature has exceeded 70 °C. At a
normal room temperature with normal air circulation the unit is suited for continuous
operation. In case of overtemperature increase the air ventilation or change the operation
site. In case of this malfunction the gas supply will be shut off automatically.
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Notice: All error displays can be reset by a long push (2 seconds+) on the function knob
(1). (In case of overtemperature the unit needs to be cooled down and in case of burner
head assembly monitor the burner head needs to be reinstalled prior a reset is possible.)
6. Cleaning and sterilizing
Allow sufficient time for burner orifice and burner tube (5,5a) to cool down before
disassembling or cleaning the burner head. Check the unit is disconnected and that the gas
supply is turned off at the mains. The burner can be cleaned with customary commercial
disinfectants.
Attention: After cleaning allow sufficient time to dry the
burner tube (5) before assembling again.
6.1 Burner tube disassembly and cleaning
For in-depth cleaning the burner tube can be removed.
Check the unit is disconnected, that the gas supply is
turned off at the mains and that the burner tube (5,5a) is
cooled down (see paragraph 3.4). Clean the removed
burner tube with customary commercial disinfectants,
sterilize it in an autoclave or wash it in a dishwasher. To
remove the burner tube proceed as follows:
Loosen the screw for the electrode holder (10a) with the flat
head screwdriver supplied (L3). Slightly tilt the electrode
holder (10) backwards and away from you.
Turn down the air adjustment (3) as far as necessary so
that the flat head screwdriver (L3) can be inserted through
the airholes in the burner tube (5). Using the screwdriver
(L3), loosen the burner tube (5) by turning counter-
clockwise and unscrew it completely.
Clean the removed burner tube and allow sufficient time to
dry before assembling again.
Next, screw on the burner tube (5) again, insert the
screwdriver (L3) through the burner tube’s (5) airholes and tighten in clockwise direction.
Attention: Before tightening the burner tube (5), screw the air adjustment (3) upwards
over the burner tube’s (5) airholes sufficiently that the air adjustment (3) does not get
jammed and can be easily moved after being retightened.
Finally, place the electrode holder (10) in a vertical position again, push the electrode
holder’s (10) cables carefully into the housing and tighten with the screw for the electrode
holder (10a). Take care not to jam the cables of the electrode holder.
10a
10
Air
holes
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Notes
7. Warranty
All WLD-TEC gas burners are covered under our two-year manufacturer warranty against
any manufacture defects in material and workmanship. The WLD-TEC warranty guarantees
all gas burners under normal usage conditions and does not cover any damages as a direct
result of user misuse or/and abuse. The warranty is void upon any unauthorized servicing,
disassembly or modifications.

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Göttingen, 01/03/2010
B.Wartewig
Geschäftsführer
Manufacturer
Declaration of Conformity
Following the Directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC
Safety Bunsen Burner:
Flame 100 Typ / type 2.100.000
This declaration relates is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the following standards
together with the normative document A2 mains connection.
1. Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
1.1 EN 61326-1 :2006 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use, EMC requirements
Generic Emission Standard: Electrical Equipment, class B, Group 1
Generic Immunity Standard: Industrial areas
2. Security of electrical resources
EN 61010-1:2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use
Part 1: General requirements

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Technical Data:
Technology Microprocessor
Programs
Button: Start-Stop with timer, 60 min
Foot pedal: Standard (flame during pressed foot pedal
or activated external IR motion sensor, foot
pedal and external IR motion sensor optional)
Safety features
Safety Control System (SCS)
with gas safety cut off: ignition and flame control
temperature monitor,
burner head clogging monitor (BHC)
automatic unit switch off, 4 h
Gas supply and consumption
Gas connection: 1/4” left with gas filter
Gas types: II2ELL3B/P: natural gas E/LL,18 - 25 mbar
liquid gas, 20 - 50 mbar
Connected load: 43 g/h liquid gas
53 l/h natural gas (E)
49 l/h natural gas (LL)
Continuous cartridge operation: CV 360 - 65 min, CG 1750 - 210 min,
(approx.) C 206 - 230 min, CP 250 - 305 min,
CV 470 - 550 min, CV 270 - 280 min
Temperatures
Flame temperature: 1200°C on liquid gas
1170 °C on natural gas (E)
Temperature threshold level: 0.55 kW liquid gas, 0.50 kW natural gas (E),
0.40 kW natural gas (LL)
Electrical
Power consumption: 2 VA
Power connection: 100 - 240 V / 50/60 Hz / max. 0.3 A
9 V DC / 1 A
Mechanical
Burner tube: removable, stainless steel
Measurements (w x h x d): 89 x 34 x 88 mm
Height with burner tube: 94 mm
Weight: 385 g
Licenses
DIN-DVGW Reg.-No.: NG-2211AS0167
CE: EN 61326-1, EN 61010
EC guidelines: 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC

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Troubleshooting guide
The LED does not light up
Check for correct connection and specification of the power adapter.
Ensure that the original power adapter is used.
Specifications: 9 V / DC, 1A Polarity:
No Flame
In case of ignition or flame faliure check if the burner tube is clogged. Verify the input
pressure of the used gas. Ensure that the correct nozzle is installed in the unit.
Nozzle N/55: natural gas, input pressure: 18-25 mbar
Nozzle P/34: propane / butane gas, input pressure: 47-57 mbar
The optional foot pedal or external IR - motion sensor does not work
Check for correct connection of the cable.
Ensure that the socket and plug is not twisted or broken.
Status - LED flashes Amber (BHC)
Take care that there are no liquids or other substances at the Bypass (area between the
inner and the outer ring at the upper part
of the burner tube (5)).
Especially remove substances in the
marked areas at the electrodes. If there
are contaminants in this area, the flame
cannot encircle the electrodes correctly.
Clean this areas with a brush. The
burner tube can be cleaned with
customary commercial disinfectants,
or it can be sterilized in an autoclave or
washed in a dishwasher.
(see paragraph 6.1)
In operating mode “Button“ and Pedal “Standard“ the flame burns 30 seconds, only
BHC time limit is active, Status-LED “ is flashimg amber. The burner tube is clogged and
must be cleaned (6.1).
Flame too small / large / soft
Check the position of the air and gas adjustment.
Check if the correct nozzle is installed.
Nozzle N/55: natural gas, 18-25 mbar
Nozzle P/34: propane / butane gas, 47-57 mbar
Check if the drilling of the active nozzle is blocked. Unscew the active nozzle.
(see paragraph 2.1) If the drilling is blocked clean with a brush or compressed air.
The burner shuts-off due to overtemperature frequently
In case of overtemperature increase the air ventilation or change the operation site.
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Bypass

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Status - LED blinks red 2x
Ignition faliure (see paragraph 5)
Status - LED blinks red 3x
Flame faliure (see paragraph 5)
Status - LED blinks red 4x
Overtemperature (see paragraph 5)
Status - LED flashes amber
BHC activ (see paragraph 4)
Service address:
WLD-TEC GmbH
Production & Service
Halle-Kasseler-Str.49
37318 Arenshausen
Telefon: [phone]
Telefax: 036081 68942
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.wld-tec.com

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Sales department:
Spandauer Weg 1
D - 37085 Göttingen
Telefon : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Internet: http://www.wld-tec.com
Production und Service:
Halle-Kasseler Straße 49
D - 37318 Arenshausen
Telefon : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email: [email protected]
WLD - TEC GmbH
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