Yamato CA301 User manual

Cold Trap
CA301
Instruction Manual
First Edition
●Thank you very much for purchasing this Yamato
Cold Trap CA301.
●Please read the “Operating Instructions” and
“Warranty” before operating this unit to assure proper
operation. After reading these documents, be sure to
store them securely together with the “Warranty” at a
handy place for future reference.
Warning:
Before operating the unit, be sure to read
carefully and fully understand important
warnings in the operating instructions.
Yamato Scientific America Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
This paper has been printed on recycled paper.

Contents
1. Safety precautions ................................................................. 1
Explanation of pictograms ............................................................. 1
List of symbols ....................................................................... 2
Warnings & Cautions.................................................................. 3
2.Before Use......................................................................... 4
Cautions for installation................................................................ 4
Installation procedures/precautions...................................................... 8
3.Name and Functions of Parts ........................................................ 9
Main body ........................................................................... 9
Details of each component............................................................ 10
4.Operation Method ................................................................. 11
Operation method ................................................................... 11
Operation method ................................................................... 12
5.Cautions for Handling.............................................................. 14
6. Maintenance...................................................................... 16
Daily inspection/maintenance.......................................................... 16
When the unit is not to be used for a long time or when disposing........................ 17
When the unit is not to be used for a long time or when disposing........................... 17
Requests in case of disposal .......................................................... 17
8.Troubleshooting Guide............................................................. 18
Check list........................................................................... 18
9. After sales service and warranty.................................................... 19
When requesting a repair ............................................................. 19
10.Specifications.................................................................... 20
11.Connection Diagram .............................................................. 21
Connection diagram ................................................................. 21
12.Replacement Parts List ........................................................... 22
13. List of dangerous materials ....................................................... 23
14. Standard installation manual ...................................................... 24

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1. Safety precautions
Explanation of pictograms
About pictograms
A variety of pictograms are indicated in this operating instruction and on
products for safe operation. Possible results from improper operation
ignoring them are as follows.
Be sure to fully understand the descriptions below before proceeding to the
text.
Warning
Caution
Indicates a situation which may result in minor injury (Note 2) and
property damages (Note 3.)
（Note 1）Serious injury means a wound, an electrical shock, a bone fracture or intoxication that may
leave after effects or require hospitalization or outpatient visits for a long time.
（Note 2）Minor injury means a wound or an electrical shock that does not require hospitalization or
outpatient visits for a long time.
（Note 3）Property damage means damage to facilities, devices and buildings or other properties.
Meanings of pictograms
This pictogram indicates a matter that encourages the user to adhere to warning
(“caution”included).
Specific description of warning is indicated near this pictogram.
This pictogram indicates prohibitions
Specific prohibition is indicated near this pictogram.
This pictogram indicates matters that the user must perform
Specific instruction is indicated near this pictogram.
Indicates a situation which may result in death or serious injury (Note 1.)

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1.Safety precautions
List of symbols
Warning
General warnings
Danger!: High
voltage
Danger!: High
temperature
Danger!: Moving
part
Danger!: Hazard
of explosion
Caution
General cautions
Electrical shock!
Burning!
Caution for no
liquid heating!
Caution for water
leak!
For water only
Poisonous
material
Prohibitions
General bans
Fire ban
Do not
disassemble
Do not touch
Compulsions
General
compulsions
Connect ground
wire
Install levelly
Pulloutthepower
plug
Regular
inspection

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1.Safety precautions
Warnings & Cautions
Warning
Never operate the unit in an atmosphere containing flammable or explosive gas
Never operate the unit in an atmosphere containing flammable or explosive gas.
Otherwise, an explosion or a fire may result since the unit is not explosion-proof.
See section “13. List of dangerous materials” on page 23.
Be sure to connect the ground wire.
Be sure to connect the ground wire correctly. Otherwise, electrical leak may result and cause an
electrical shock or a fire.
Ban on operation when an abnormality occurs
When a smoke or an unusual odor is seen or sensed, immediately turn the ELB on the main unit
off and pull out the power plug.A fire or an electrical shock may result.
Never use electrical power cords bundled.
When these are used bundled, they might overheat causing a fire.
Take care not to damage electrical power cords.
Avoid tightly bend, pull with a strong force or twist to prevent electrical power cords from
damaging.A fire or an electrical shock may result.
Ensure sufficient ventilation when using flammable and combustible solutions.
If left at the room temperature (or below for certain solutions), flammable and combustible solutions
(ethanol, etc.) may be vaporized and thus ignited and exploded by any ignition source (switch, etc.).
Never try to disassemble or alter the unit.
Never try to disassemble or alter the unit.A malfunction, a fire or an electrical shock may result.
Caution
When a thunder is heard.
When a thunder is heard, turn the main power off immediately. A malfunction, fire or an electrical
shock may result.
Keep hands away from the condensate of the cooling coil and trap tank.
Condensate in the cooling coil or trap tank becomes cold during operation and for a certain period of
time after operation. If you touch it, you will suffer frost bite. Never touch the condensate.
Do not touch the condenser fin with bare hands.
Never touch the condenser fin with bare hands during maintenance. The fin has sharp edge and
may cut hands.

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2.Before Use
Cautions for installation
Warning
1. Take care to select an appropriate installation site.
Avoid installing the unit, above all, in places listed below:
・Uneven or dirty floor
・Where floor is not level.
・Where temperature may change
widely.
・Where humidity is high.
・Where subject to direct sunlight.
・Place with unstable power supply.
・Where flammable gas or corrosive gas may
exists.
・Where environmental temperature is 5℃or
less or 35℃or over.
・Not well-ventilated place.
・Where vibrations are severe.
・Outdoor
Install this unit at a place with spaces shown below.
2. Installation
The unit might fall down or move by an earthquake or an impact resulting a personal injury.
We recommend making safety measures such as to avoid installing the unit at a place other
than busy places. This trap incorporates an air-cooling refrigerator, which produces waste
heat. Use the trap in a well-ventilated or air conditioned place to prevent rising of the ambient
temperature. Higher ambient temperature causes drop of operation efficiency. Moreover,
the refrigerator is put into high-temperature high-pressure operation, resulting in failure.
3. Never operate the unit in an atmosphere containing flammable or explosive
gas.
Never operate the unit in an atmosphere containing flammable or explosive gas. Since the
unit is not explosion-proof, an arc is discharged when switching “ON” and “OFF” and during
operation and a fire or an explosion may result.
Main
Body
20 ㎝or more
40 ㎝or more
(Rear)
20 ㎝or more
Explosive gas

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2. Before operating the unit
Precautions when installing the unit
Caution
4. Install the unit on a level surface.
Install the unit on a level surface. If the whole bottom surface of the unit does not contact the
floor evenly, vibrations or noises may result. This might cause unexpected troubles or
malfunctions.
5. Do not install the main body in the tilted condition.
This product incorporates the refrigerator. Never transport the product with the main body
lying on its side or in the tilted condition.
6. Secure sufficient ventilation for the unit.
Do not operate the unit when its front/side panels and vent holes are blocked.
Internal temperature of the unit will rise degrading the performance and an accident, a
malfunction or a fire may result.
7. Do not operate the unit at such a place that may subject to splash.
Do not operate the unit at such a place that may subject to splash. Liquid entering the inside
may cause an accident, a malfunction, an electrical shock or a fire.
8. Never attempt reconstruction.
Never attempt reconstruction by the customer so as to prevent failure.

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2. Before operating the unit
Precautions when installing the unit
Warning
9. Be sure to connect the ground wire.
・When the unit has no ground terminal, class D grounding work is necessary and please
consult your dealer or our customer service center.
・Securely connect to a distribution board or an outlet.
We recommend use of a ground type outlet
tap.
When a bipolar type outlet tap is used
アース線
2極タイ プ
コン セン ト
Insert the ground adaptor included as an option,
into a power plug confirming the polarity of the
outlet. Connect the grounding wire (green) of the
ground adaptor to the ground terminal on the
power supply equipment.
When there is no ground terminal.
In this case, class D grounding work (100Ωor less) is necessary and please consult your
dealer or our customer service center.
Do not connect the grounding wire to any parts or lines other than a correct grounding
terminal such as a gas pipe, a water pipe or a telephone line.
Otherwise, an accident or a malfunction may result.
10.Use a dedicated outlet for the power supply.
Use a power supply that meets the electrical capacity of the unit.
Electrical capacity:：AC115V50/60Hz 5.1A
＊When the unit will not start even when you turn the refrigerator switch to “ON”, check
for abnormal main voltage or if the unit is connected to the same power supply line as
other devices and connect it to another line if necessary. Avoid using wire extensions
using a cord reel, which may result in degradation of freezing capacity or stoppage of
refrigerator from possible voltage drops. Do not connect too many wires to a single
outlet using a branching adaptor. Otherwise, a fire or an electric shock may result.
Ground wire
Bipolar
receptacle
Ｇ
Ｇ
Ground type tap
Power plug

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2. Before operating the unit
Precautions when installing the unit
Warning
11.About handling of power cords
・Never use electrical power cords bundled. When these are used bundled, they might
overheat causing a fire.
・Do not convert, forcibly bend, twist or pull the power cord. Otherwise, a fire or an
electrical shock may result.
・Do not place the power cord under a desk or a chair, or sand between objects to avoid it
from being damaged.
Otherwise, a fire or an electrical shock may result.
・Do not place the power cord close to a stove or other heat generating device. Sheath of
the cord may burn and result in a fire or an electrical shock.
・If the power cord should be damaged (exposure of core wire or disconnection),
immediately turn the power switch of the main body off, pull off the power plug and ask
your dealer to replace the cord. If the unit is operated with a damaged power cord, a
fire or an electrical shock may result.
・Connect the power cord to an appropriate wall outlet.

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2. Before operating the unit
Installation procedures/precautions
(1) Release the stopper lock of the caster wheels.
Set the stoppers of the caster wheels to the high
position as shown in the drawing in the right.
Now the lock is released.
（Only two caster wheels at the front of the unit
have stoppers.）
(2) Transport the unit to the installation place
※Transporting the unit over a gap may give an
excessive shock to the caster wheels and may
damage them.
If such trouble is expected, lift the unit and
transport it over the gap.
※When lifting, never allow the product to tilt or
lay on its side.
(3) When the installation place has been determined,
lock the product by pressing down the caster
stopper lever.
(4) Check the drain plug.
※Confirm that the drain plug
has not been removed.
(5) Connect the power plug
Confirm that the power switch (earth leakage breaker) is OFF
and the refrigerator switch is OFF. Connect the power plug to
the socket outlet.
Caster
Stopper
Unlocked
Locked
ク
Drain plug
Drain hose

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3.Name and Functions of Parts
Main body
Front view
Rear view
Lid
（For details, see subsequent
pages）
（詳細次頁参照）
Power cord
Casters
(Two stoppers provided to the front only.)
①Power switch
(Earth leakage
breaker)
Operation panel
（For details, see
subsequent pages）
Air hole
Rating nameplate/serial No.
nameplate
Drain hose

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3.Name and Functions of Parts
Details of each component
Operation panel
No.
Nomenclature
Control／operation
①
Power switch
（earth leakage breaker）
Power switch to turn ON/OFF main power supply
②
Refrigerator switch
With this switch ON, the switch lamp goes ON and the
refrigerator starts operation.
③
Refrigerator error lamp
ON when the refrigerator is overloaded
④
Temperature indicator
Shows the temperature of cooling coil in the cold trap.
※Used to display the temperature. The indicator does not
show any change even when the button is pressed
Lid
No.
Nomenclature
Control/operation
⑤
IN side
Connect to the vacuum equipment.
⑥
OUT side
Connect to the vacuum pump.
④
③
②
⑤
⑥
Used to display the
temperature. These
displays do not show
any change even when
the button is pressed.
Refrigerator error
Refrigerator

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4.Operation Method
Operation method
For aqueous liquids to be trapped, take the following procedure.
For acidic or organic solvent liquids, use the glass condenser set (optional).
For the operation method, refer to the manual attached to the glass condenser set.
1.
Turn ON the power switch (earth leakage
breaker).
入
Turn ON the power switch (earth leakage breaker)
on the right side.
2.
Turn ON the refrigerator switch.
Turn ON the refrigerator switch.
The switch lamp goes ON and the refrigerator
starts operation.
※The starting sound may become louder
during the initial period of operation or
depending on the ambient environment
and temperature, but this is not a trouble.
3.
Set the lid with nozzle.
①Confirm that the trap packing and the lid with
nozzle are free from adhesion of any dust.
※Damage or dust adhesion, if any, may
deteriorate the degree of vacuum inside
the trap tank.
②Set gently the lid with nozzle on the trap
packing while ensuring that “IN”and “OUT”are
in the correct direction.
※If the lid is not in tight contact with the trap
packing, vacuum leak may occur.
4.
Connect the vacuum hose.
Connect the “IN”side of the lid with nozzle to the
vacuum unit and the “OUT”side to the vacuum
pump via the vacuum hose.
※Before connection, be sure to turn OFF
the refrigerator switch.
※The nozzle of the lid is positioned on the
“IN”side and the “OUT”side respectively.
Take care to avoid wrong connection.
※The vacuum hose is not included in
accessories. Procure the vacuum hose
of 12 mm or 15 mm in inside diameter
separately.
5.
Run the vacuum pump.
Turn ON the vacuum pump switch. Vapor
generated in the vacuum unit is trapped in the tap
tank.
IN
OUT
Trap packing
IN side (from the
vacuum unit)
OUT side (to the
vacuum pump)
Vacuum hose
Refrigerator error
Refrigerator

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4.Operation Method
Operation method
For aqueous liquids to be trapped, take the following procedure.
For acidic or organic solvent liquids, use the glass condenser set (optional).
For the operation method, refer to the manual attached to the glass condenser set.
6.
Turn OFF the refrigerator switch.
①Turn OFF the refrigerator switch to stop the
trap.
②Disconnect the vacuum hose from “IN”and
“OUT”nozzles.
③Turn OFF the vacuum pump.
④Allow ice in the trap to thaw in air or thaw it by
pouring hot water. When ice has been thawed,
remove the drain plug to discharge the entire
amount.
Caution：To prevent oil backflow in the vacuum
pump, return the vacuum pump switch to
the atmospheric pressure once, then turn it
OFF (this is to purge air).
7.
Turn OFF the power switch (leakage
breaker).
Turn OFF the power switch (leakage breaker) on
the right side.
Caution
●Be sure to confirm that the circulation hose has been connected before operation.
Refrigerator error
Refrigerator

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4.Operation Method
Cooling curve（reference data）
1. Surface temperature of the cooling coil without any load in the trap (no-load
state)
■トラップ冷却部(冷却コイル表面)温度
（無負荷）
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
時間（分）
温度（℃）
2. Liquid temperature with the trap filled by 3 L of ethanol (loaded state)
■エタノール 3Ｌ
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
時間（分）
温度（℃）
Conditions ・115V50Hz
Room temperature 20℃
Conditions・115V50Hz
Room temperature 35℃
Room temperature 20℃
■Trap cooling block (cooling coil surface) temperature (no load)
Temperature ℃
Time (minutes)
■3L of ethanol
Temperature ℃
Time (minutes)

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5.Cautions for Handling
Warning
1.Handling of flammable and combustible solutions
This product is not of an explosion-proof structure. For samples to be handled with this trap,
specifically, for explosive and combustible substances and any substances containing these
substances. pay particular attention. If left at the room temperature (or below for certain
solutions), flammable and combustible solutions may be vaporized and thus ignited and exploded
by any ignition source (switch, etc.). Ensure sufficient ventilation during operation. (See “13. List of
Hazardous Substances”of P.23.)
2. Ban on use/countermeasures when an error occurs
If smoke is emerges on the unit or an odd odor is felt, immediately turn the power supply on
the main unit off, turn the power source off and contact your dealer, a Yamato sales office or
our customer service center for inspection. Otherwise, a fire or an electrical shock may result.
The user shall never attempt to repair the unit to avoid any possible dangers.
Caution
1. Maximum trap capacity
The maximum trap capacity for the aqueous system is about 0.9Kg. Filling the trap beyond
this limit may cause clogging of “IN”and “OUT”nozzles.
2. Never climb on the unit.
Never climb on the unit. The unit may topple over or be damaged and a personal injury or a
malfunction may result.
3.Do not place objects on the unit.
Do not place objects on the unit. They may fall and cause a personal injury.
4. When a thunder is heard.
When a thunder is heard, immediately turn the ELB of the main unit and the power supply off.
Leaving it as it is may cause a fire from lightening.
5.Throughly wash the unit.
Although the unit has been washed at the time of shipping, wash it thoroughly when you are
going to use it for the first time or use after it has been left unused for an extended period.
6. During nighttime and when the unit will be left stopped for an extended period.
・Turn the ELB to “OFF” and remove the power plug during nighttime and when the unit will
be left stopped for an extended period of time.
・Drain liquid at the drain cock from the circulation system if you are not going to use the unit
for an extended period of time.

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5. Cautions on handling
Caution
7. About recovery from a power failure.
When a power failure occurs during operation and power supply recovers, the unit will
automatically return to the state immediately before that power failure and resume operation.
Turn the ELB off if you do not want to recover and resume operation automatically.
8.About abnormal pressure of the chiller (Refrigerator overload relay)
Operating the refrigerator at a high temperature range may activate the refrigerator overload
relay protection circuit and stop the refrigerator
9. Cautions for re-startup
When turn OFF the refrigerator switch once and turn it ON again, take three or more minutes
of interval. Otherwise, the refrigerator overload relay protective circuit is activated, disabling
startup of the refrigerator.
10. About condensation
Condensate may generate depending on the operating conditions or the environment. Wipe
any condensate with a dry cloth or a rag.
11. When transporting the unit
Do not hold the unit on its side when you lift it for transportation.
Observe the installation procedures (P.4～8) when reinstalling the unit.

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6. Maintenance
Daily inspection/maintenance
We strongly recommend daily inspection and maintenance to assure stable operation of the unit.
Warning
●Be sure to remove the power cord before inspection or maintenance unless necessary.
●Start working after the unit temperature has returned to the normal temperature.
●Never attempt to disassemble devices.
●Never touch the condenser fins with bare hands.
Caution
●Wipe off any dirt with a well wrung out soft cloth. Never use benzene, thinner, or scorching
powder or rub with a hard brush. Otherwise, deformation, deterioration, or discoloration may
result.
Monthly
●Inspect the function of the ELB.
Connect the power cord and conduct a test while it is
activated.
・First turn the ELB “off”.
・Then turn it “on” and push the test button of the ELB
with a pointed object such as a ball point pen and it
is normal if it is turned off.
Clean the air vent.
Clogged filter will degraded cooling efficiency. It also may cause a malfunction of the freezer. Extent
of clogging will differ depending on the environment or operating time and clean the filters at a
regular interval appropriate for the specific operating conditions.
・Remove the filter unit from the main body and remove dust
adhering to the condenser surface by a cleaner.
・Take out the filter from the filter unit and wash it or clean to
remove dust with a cleaner.
・When cleaning is over, reinstall by reversing the above
procedure.
・Take care not to break the fins.
・Take care not to cut hands with fins.
Test button
Filter

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When the unit is not to be used for a long time or
when disposing
When the unit is not to be used for a long time or when disposing
Caution
Warning
When the trap is not to be used for a long
period of time
●Turn OFF the earth leakage breaker and
disconnect the power cord.
●Wipe off moisture in the trap completely.
When you are going to discard the product
●The unit uses replacing Fluorocarbon.
Ask a professional for disposal of Fluorocarbon
according to the Fluorocarbon Recovery and
Destruction law.
●Never leave the unit at a place where children
may access.
●Normally, dispose of the trap as industrial waste.
Requests in case of disposal
Pay due attention on conservation of the global environment.
・When disposing, it is essential to disassemble as much as possible for segregated disposal or
recycling by considering the environmental conservation. Principal components and materials
used of this trap are as shown below.
Names of major parts
Major materials
Major components of the outer finish
Outer finish
Chromium-free electro galvanized steel plate (SECC),
Chemical-proof bake coating
Internal bath
SUS304 stainless steel
Nameplate
Polyethylene（PET）resin film
Corner
Alkyl benzene sulfide resin (ABS resin)
Trap packing
Silicon rubber
Principal components of electric system
Switches, relays, temperature
indicators
Resin and other synthetic materials
Power cord and wiring materials,
others
Synthetic rubber cover, copper, nickel, and other compounds
Principal components of refrigerator system
Refrigerator system
Ferrous and synthetic oil, etc.
Condenser fins
Al and copper
Principal components of piping system
Drain hose
Natural rubber
Drain plug
Polyacetal
Drain plug holder
Bonderizing steel plate, melamine resin baking finishing
Pipe cover
Polyurethane sponge
Pipe
Copper pipe
Refrigerant filled in the refrigerator
Refrigerant※
R404A
※For disposal of the refrigerant, request the contractor specialized in this field.