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Labconco 44003 Series User Manual
SteamScrubber
®
& FlaskScrubber
®
Glassware Washers
Models
44003 Series
44203 Series
44004 Series
44204 Series
Labconco Corporation
8811 Prospect Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64132-2696
800-821-5525, 816-333-8811
FAX 816-363-0130
labconco@labconco.com
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Summary of 44003 Series
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Steamscrubber ® & flaskscrubber ® glassware washers models 44003 series 44203 series 44004 series 44204 series labconco corporation 8811 prospect avenue kansas city, mo 64132-2696 800-821-5525, 816-333-8811 fax 816-363-0130 e-mail labconco@labconco.Com home page www.Labconco.Com user’s manual please...
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Copyright © 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 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 obliga...
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T t a a b b l l e e o o f f c c o o n n t t e e n n t t s s chapter 1: introduction 1 safety symbols 1 chapter 2: prerequisites 3 hot water requirements 3 purified water requirements 3 electrical requirements 4 drain requirements 5 space requirements 5 chapter 3: getting started 6 unpacking your gla...
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The detergent dispenser 25 filling the neutralizing acid dispenser 26 selecting an operating cycle 27 programming and starting a wash cycle 27 program lock 29 interrupting a wash cycle 30 alarms 30 chapter 5: maintaining your washer 32 maintaining the stainless steel interior 32 maintaining the air ...
Page 5: Safety Symbols
Product service 1-800-522-7658 1 c c h h a a p p t t e e r r 1 1 i i n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n congratulations on your purchase of a labconco glassware washer. Labconco manufactures two types of glassware washers, the steamscrubber ® and the flaskscrubber ® . Each of these washers ...
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Chapter 1: introduction product service 1-800-522-7658 2 throughout this manual potentially hazardous conditions are identified using the following words and symbols. It is important that you understand the warnings listed throughout this manual before you operate the glassware washer..
Page 7: Hot Water Requirements
Product service 1-800-522-7658 3 c c h h a a p p t t e e r r 2 2 p p r r e e r r e e q q u u i i s s i i t t e e s s before you install the glassware washer, prepare your site for installation. Carefully examine the location where you intend to install the glassware washer. You must be certain that ...
Page 8: Electrical Requirements
Chapter 2: prerequisites product service 1-800-522-7658 4 the purified water system must be provided with supply piping of sufficient size to permit at least 0.9 gallons (3.4 liters) per minute of flow. Tubing with an internal diameter of at least .375" (9.53 mm) is recommended. The purified water i...
Page 9: Drain Requirements
Chapter 2: prerequisites product service 1-800-522-7658 5 drain requirements the drain hose, .75" (1.9 cm) id is installed during manufacture. The hose provides a flexible coupling to the building drain piping and can be secured with a spring or band hose clamp. (a band hose clamp is provided with t...
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Product service 1-800-522-7658 6 c c h h a a p p t t e e r r 3 3 g g e e t t t t i i n n g g s s t t a a r r t t e e d d now that the site for your glassware washer is properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect, install, and test your washer. You may need common plumbing and electrical inst...
Page 11: Washer Components
Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 7 unpacking your glassware washer carefully unpack your glassware washer and inspect it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If your glassware washer is damaged, notify the delivery carrier immediately and retain the entire shipment ...
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Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 8 plus the following loose parts: part # component description 1879801 leveling feet (4) 4591100 user manual 4468000 hole plug (2) 1488800 clamp (1) 4522500 labsolutions powder detergent with msds – 6 ounces (175 grams) 1410700 water connecto...
Page 13: Removing The Shipping Skid
Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 9 if you did not receive one or more of the components listed for your washer, or if any of the components are damaged, contact labconco corporation immediately for further instructions. Removing the shipping skid after you verify the washer ...
Page 14: Leveling The Washer
Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 10 leveling the washer if you have a freestanding model of the steamscrubber or flaskscrubber glassware washer, after you have installed the leveling feet, level the washer by adjusting the leveling feet. 1. Position the washer in its final i...
Page 15: Centering The Washer Door
Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 11 if you have an undercounter model, level it side-to-side by placing a short level on the inside top edge of the door. See the figure below for the placement of the level on the washer. Check the level front to back by placing a level on th...
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Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 12 connecting the water services a hot water supply must be attached to your glassware washer. In addition, a purified water source must be connected to your washer if pure water rinses will be required. Connecting the hot water supply to pre...
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Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 13 connecting the purified water supply to prevent valve and pump clogging, flush all of the water lines for your purified water supply source prior to connecting the washer to the water lines. The valve to which the purified water supply mus...
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Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 14 example of a bottom feed connection example of a top feed connection.
Page 19: Connecting The Drain Hose
Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 15 connecting the drain hose before continuing with this section, be certain that your drain meets the requirements detailed in drain requirements in chapter 2: prerequisites. Be certain you conform to all local plumbing codes when you route ...
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Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 16 if you route the drain piping to a sink drain and use an air gap, refer to the figure below for the placement of the air gap. If you route the drain piping to a floor drain, refer to the figure below for placement of the drain tubing and t...
Page 21: Connecting The Power Supply
Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 17 connecting the power supply before continuing with this section, be certain your power supply meets the requirements specified on the washer data plate and in electrical requirements in chapter 2: prerequisites . Undercounter and freestand...
Page 22: Controller Set-Up
Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 18 4. Remove the cover over the electrical junction box by removing the two screws. 5. Make sure electrical power is turned off before making any connections. 6. On 115v models, connect the customer-supplied power wires to the black and white...
Page 23: Testing Your Washer
Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 19 to set up the washer control: 1. Locate the control panel on the front of the washer. 2. Press and hold the ▼ button and close the handle of the washer by sliding the door latch knob to the right. Hold for 5 seconds. 3. The display will sh...
Page 24: Running The Diagnostics
Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 20 running the diagnostics to ensure your washer is operating properly, perform the diagnostics procedure detailed below, which will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Refer to the figure below to familiarize yourself with the control...
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Chapter 3: getting started product service 1-800-522-7658 21 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 selecti...
Page 26: Arranging The Washer Racks
Product service 1-800-522-7658 22 c c h h a a p p t t e e r r 4 4 u u s s i i n n g g y y o o u u r r w w a a s s h h e e r r after your washer has passed the basic diagnostics test detailed in chapter 3: getting started, you are ready to begin using your washer. Arranging the washer racks the flask...
Page 27: Removing The Upper Rack
Chapter 4: using your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 23 removing the upper rack the upper rack may be easily removed from the glassware washer to facilitiate loading the rack outside the washer or to allow very tall glassware to be loaded and washed on the lower rack. To remove the upper rack...
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Chapter 4: using your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 24 two sizes of spindles are provided with the washer: thirty-six .25" (6.35 mm) od and ten .125" (3.18mm ) od spindles. The optional forty-eight pin insert (labconco p/n 4591601) may be positioned directly over spindles or spindles can be ...
Page 29: The Detergent Dispenser
Chapter 4: using your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 25 glassware should be loaded so that it does not touch during a wash cycle. The washer has been designed for quiet operation. To prevent noise and glass breakage, be certain that glassware is retained. The detergent dispenser your glasswar...
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Chapter 4: using your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 26 non-foaming powder or liquid detergent formulated for labware washers, in conjunction with adequate hot water, is essential for clean glassware. Labconco labsolutions detergents are recommended. See appendix a for ordering information. U...
Page 31: Selecting An Operating Cycle
Chapter 4: using your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 27 to fill the neutralizing acid dispenser: 1. Twist and pull up on the cap to remove the round cover on the neutralizing solution port. 2. Fill the cavity with labsolutions neutralizing acid rinse (labconco p/n 4522200) 1m citric acid or 1...
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Chapter 4: using your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 28 any of the standard factory wash programs may be customized to suit specific wash requirements. All changes made to the programs will be stored in the washer microprocessor’s memory until it is changed again. If a factory reset is perfor...
Page 33: Program Lock
Chapter 4: using your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 29 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 are additional program selections that will be shown on the display if the ▼ button is p...
Page 34: Interrupting A Wash Cycle
Chapter 4: using your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 30 interrupting a wash cycle to temporarily pause a wash cycle, simply unlatch the washer door. After the door is unlatched, wait 4 to 5 seconds before opening the door to prevent water from splashing out of the washer. To resume the wash c...
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Chapter 4: using your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 31 overflow this displays if water is detected in the base of the washer. Water fill valves will be closed and the washer will cancel the cycle and drain water that is in the washer. The alarm is canceled by opening the door. See chapter 7:...
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Product service 1-800-522-7658 32 c c h h a a p p t t e e r r 5 5 m m a a i i n n t t a a i i n n i i n n g g y y o o u u r r w w a a s s h h e e r r under normal operation, your glassware washer will require little routine maintenance to keep it functioning properly. Maintaining the stainless steel...
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Chapter 5: maintaining your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 33 3. After the first fill is complete, open the washer and carefully pour one cup of bleach into the bottom of the tank. 4. Close the washer door and allow the unit to wash and drain. 5. When the washer fills the second time, open th...
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Chapter 5: maintaining your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 34 5. Remove the four screws from the valve plate and separate the valve from the inlet connection. 6. Remove the valve filter screen and clean it under running water. 7. Replace the screen and reassemble the valve connection. Be cert...
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Chapter 5: maintaining your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 35 removing the washer top, back, and side panels there may be times when you need to remove the washer top, back, and side panels to clean, maintain, or repair your washer. Refer to the figure below and follow the instructions to rem...
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Chapter 5: maintaining your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 36 cleaning the sump filter screen if debris accumulates on the filter screen that is located in the washer sump, you can remove and clean the screen. To clean the sump filter screen, refer to the figure below and follow the instructi...
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Product service 1-800-522-7658 37 c c h h a a p p t t e e r r 6 6 m m o o d d i i f f y y i i n n g g y y o o u u r r w w a a s s h h e e r r the configuration of your washer may be changed to accommodate your needs. For example, you may want to install pipet inserts, install an optional top rack, o...
Page 42: Spindle Rack Options
Chapter 6: modifying your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 38 to adjust the height of the upper rack: 1. Remove the upper rack as described in chapter 4: using your washer. 2. Remove the 2 nuts that retain the rack mounting plate to the slide. 3. Reposition the rack mounting plate to the slide ...
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Chapter 6: modifying your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 39 the 16-place pipet insert, shown below accommodates 1 ml to 50 ml pipets. Two of these inserts may be installed, if desired. Refer to the figure and follow the instructions below to install a 16-place pipet insert. To install a 16-pl...
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Chapter 6: modifying your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 40 installing the optional upper spindle rack the upper spindle rack expands the capability of the flaskscrubber by providing 30 additional spindles for washing narrow-neck glassware. The rack may be customized by removing spindles or b...
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Chapter 6: modifying your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 41 3. Install the upper spindle rack by lowering the rack onto the rack mounting plates. The water inlet must have its inlet toward the rear. Make sure the latch on each side secures the rack to the rack mounting plate. When the upper s...
Page 46: Installing Small Spindles
Chapter 6: modifying your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 42 installing small spindles ten small spindles are included with each spindle rack. Since the large volume of water which flows through the standard spindles may be great enough to force the glassware off the spindle, small spindles sh...
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Chapter 6: modifying your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 43 installing the optional liquid detergent dispenser an optional liquid detergent dispenser is available for installation on steamscrubbers and flaskscrubbers. This permits dispensing liquid detergent from a bulk 1 gallon (3.8 l) conta...
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Chapter 6: modifying your washer product service 1-800-522-7658 44 8. Plug the supplied harness into terminal j6 on the relay pcb and route the other end to the left rear corner of the washer base. 9. Plug the wire from the detergent container to the mating connector in the new harness in the base o...
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Product service 1-800-522-7658 45 c c h h a a p p t t e e r r 7 7 t t r r o o u u b b l l e e s s h h o o o o t t i i n n g g refer to the following table if your glassware washer fails to operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve your problem, contact labconco product servi...
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Chapter 7: troubleshooting product service 1-800-522-7658 46 problem cause corrective action poor drying dry temperature too low program warmer dry temperature. Flask, beaker, or labware with concave bottoms not loaded correctly tilt these articles when loading so that water drains off. Recondensati...
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Chapter 7: troubleshooting product service 1-800-522-7658 47 problem cause corrective action purified water does not fill crimp in supply hose refer to installation instructions for proper purified water piping installation. Motor wires disconnected reconnect wires. Tank and inner door have surface ...
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Chapter 7: troubleshooting product service 1-800-522-7658 48 problem cause corrective action washer will not drain clogged drain clean out drain. Blockage of air gap clean the air gap by lifting the cover, unscrewing the cap, and removing any accumulated material. See chapter 5. Kink in drain hose c...
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Chapter 7: troubleshooting product service 1-800-522-7658 49 problem cause corrective action drain hose not routed properly (cont.) hose must be attached to building plumbing pipe ¾ inch id or larger. Hose from washer must not be attached to another hose. Check for kinks in hose. Drain hose must not...
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Chapter 7: troubleshooting product service 1-800-522-7658 50 problem cause corrective action defective hose to fill switch check for splits. Check for loose clamps. Defective fill level switch recalibrate switch. Contact labconco product service. Replace switch. Defective controller check output fro...
Page 55: Flaskscrubber Accessories
Product service 1-800-522-7658 51 a a p p p p e e n n d d i i x x a a g g l l a a s s s s w w a a r r e e w w a a s s h h e e r r a a c c c c e e s s s s o o r r i i e e s s flaskscrubber accessories part # description 4595600 4595800 upper spindle rack – stainless steel. Contains one upper spindle ...
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Appendix a: glassware washer accessories product service 1-800-522-7658 52 part # description 4595200 16-place pipet washer – stainless steel. Holds 1 ml to 50 ml pipets. 4424600 4424800 glassware holder – small. Grips wide-mouth glassware over spindles. Vinyl coated stainless steel wires. Glassware...
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Appendix a: glassware washer accessories product service 1-800-522-7658 53 flaskscrubber or steamscrubber accessories part # description 4402001 4402101 4401301 culture tube/test tube insert – stainless steel. Insert for 15 mm to 18 mm tubes. Culture tube/test tube insert – stainless steel. Insert f...
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Appendix a: glassware washer accessories product service 1-800-522-7658 54 part # description 4401801 32-pin insert – stainless steel. For use with beakers, erlenmeyer flasks, and other wide- mouth glassware. 4401901 retainer top – stainless steel. To keep lightweight flasks in place under water pre...
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Appendix a: glassware washer accessories product service 1-800-522-7658 55 part # description 4402201 utensil basket – stainless steel. For miscellaneous labware such as stoppers, spatulas, small beakers, etc. Furnished with drop-in cover (part number 4493801). 4591601 48-pin insert – stainless stee...
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Appendix a: glassware washer accessories product service 1-800-522-7658 56 part # description 4588500 bottom rack – stainless steel. Included with steamscrubber. 4591500 dna sequencing plate insert. For electrophoresis plates 10.0 x 16.6 inches (25.4 x 42.1 cm). Holds 6 plates. 4542500 utensil holde...
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Appendix a: glassware washer accessories product service 1-800-522-7658 57 part # description 4542100 bulk tube insert. For vertically positioning test tubes. 4595400 stand. For use with freestanding models. Raises washer approximately 17 inches (43 cm). Front opens to provide storage underneath was...
Page 62: Consumables
Appendix a: glassware washer accessories product service 1-800-522-7658 58 part # description 4592200 connection kit. Di water inlet valve to plastic tubing. 1233700 power boost transformer. For 208v operation. Consumables part # description 4422000 10-lb. (4.5 kg) labsolutions powder detergent 4422...
Page 63: Freestanding Washer
Product service 1-800-522-7658 59 a a p p p p e e n n d d i i x x b b g g l l a a s s s s w w a a r r e e w w a a s s h h e e r r d d i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s freestanding washer undercounter washer.
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Appendix b: glassware washer dimensions product service 1-800-522-7658 60 interior - all steamscrubbers interior - all flaskscrubbers.
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Product service 1-800-522-7658 61 a a p p p p e e n n d d i i x x c c g g l l a a s s s s w w a a r r e e w w a a s s h h e e r r s s p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s this appendix contains various specifications for the glassware washer, including program times and water consumpt...
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Appendix c: glassware washer specifications product service 1-800-522-7658 62 • indoor use only. • maximum altitude: 6562 feet (2000 meters). • ambient temperature range: 41° to 104°f (5° to 40°c). • maximum relative humidity: 80% for temperatures up to 88°f (31°c), decreasing linearly to 50% relati...
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Appendix c: glassware washer specifications product service 1-800-522-7658 63.
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Appendix c: glassware washer specifications product service 1-800-522-7658 64 program times & water consumption (115v models) fac tory program descr ip ti ons and poss ible use r m o di fi ca ti ons- 1 15v m ode ls r inse on ly plasti c glas s gl as s pl us sc ienc e un its f ac to ry u se r s et f ...
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Appendix c: glassware washer specifications product service 1-800-522-7658 65 sci ence pl us dry on ly us er 1 u ser 2 units f ac tory us er s et f ac tory us er s et f a ctor y us er s e t f ac tory us er s et d elay e d star t (hour s) 0 0 to 8 0 0 t o 8 0 0 to 8 w as h 1 t im e (m in utes ) 5 n o...
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Appendix c: glassware washer specifications product service 1-800-522-7658 66 program times & water consumption (230v models) fa ct ory progra m d esc rip tion s an d pos s ible us er m o d if ic a ti o n s- 23 0v m o de ls rinse only plast ic glass glas s plu s s cience s cience plus uni ts f ac to...
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Appendix c: glassware washer specifications product service 1-800-522-7658 67 in te n se in tens e p lus ex tre m e dry on ly user 1 use r 2 u n its f ac to ry u se r s et f ac to ry u se r s e t f a ct or y u ser s e t f ac to ry u ser s et f ac to ry u se r s et f a cto ry u ser s e t de la ye d s...
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