TANK User’s Manual V1.

Contents

I. SUMMARY………………………………………………………………………1

II. TECHICAL PARAMETERS……………………………………………………3

III. COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS…………………………………………4

IV. INSTRUCTIONS OF DIGESTION TANK………………………………….17

V. OPERATING STEPS……………………………………………...………….25

VI.NOTES.………………………………………………………………………..26

VII.ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENT……28

VIII. COMMON FAULTS AND TREATMENT METHOD……………………...29

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Warning: The instrument can not provide the designed

protection for operators who do not follow the right procedures and
requirements given by the manufacturer.

Warning: All solutions must be handled with care according to

the lab’s safety regulation. Please make a reference to the related
material safety data sheet. Wear the lab-gown, goggle and rubber
gloves all the time. Be care of hot reagents.

Warning: Be aware of the risk of electric shock. Only the

trained professionals are permitted to open the face panel or back
cover.
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I. Summary

Thank you for your purchasing and using of TANK Microwave

Digestion System. We appreciate your trust and will try our best to
serve you.
As a kind of sample pretreatment technology, microwave digestion
emerged in the middle of 1980s. Since the advantages of fast
heating rate, homogeneous heating, low blank and energy saving,
microwave digestion has been widely used in the heavy metal
element analysis of foodstuffs, environmental samples, human body
or animal samples, agricultural products, Chinese herbal medicine
samples, textiles, alloy, cosmetics and mineral samples.
Adopting double magnetrons of industrial grade and non pulse
frequency conversion control technology, TANK Microwave
Digestion System achieves rapid and complete digestion of
inorganic or organic samples under the condition of high
temperature and high press. Fiber optic sensor (FOS) guarantees
real-time feedback of temperature and pressure acts as the
monitoring index. Besides, other safety measures are adopted to
guarantee the system’s safe and steady operation.(This manual
applies to model PRO、Basic、ECO )
Characteristics of TANK Microwave Digestion System
1. Steady and efficient digestion capability
2. More humanized operation interface
3. Reliable performance
4. High security
Service Environment
1. Keep away from heat source and avoid hot gas and vapour
entering the system lest causing stoppage. Besides, stay away from
water source to avoid leakage caused by splash.
2.Place it on a firm and stable table. The experiment table shall be
vibration-free and has the ability to bear 75kg at least. No cover on

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the left and the right sides of the furnace body, as well as the top.
More than 20cm’s interspace (15cm in back wall) shall be left to
keep good ventilation.
3.Keep away from strong magnetic material and electrical appliance
with magnetism to avoid heating efficiency reduction caused by
magnetic field interference inside of the furnace.
4.Power supply is AC 220V/50Hz. Earth connection shall be
confirmed by wireman since imperfect earth connection may cause
machine breakdown. Earth resistance is less than 4 ohm.
Independent regulated power supply over 4000W shall be equipped,
with the voltage fluctuation less than 10V.
5.Be close to fuming cupboard and other ventilating devices.
6.The required operating temperature is 0 ℃ ～ 40 ℃ and the
humidity 10～85%. The best operating temperature is 20℃ ～25℃
and the humidity 40～60%.
7.Install exhaust duct before using.
Open-package inspection
1．Seal off the transport case carefully.
Notes: keep instrument packing cases for later transportation.
2．Lift up the instrument with at least two persons and place it on the
experiment table. Check instrument and its components according
to packing list. Please contact retailer or manufacturer if there are
any mistakes, incomplete or abnormal components.
Special Warning
1. Please read this manual carefully for safety and smooth
experiment. When the user is not familiar with similar instrument,
foundation training is required.
2. The actual number of digestion tank shall consist with the set
value of digestion program. Error shall be less than 2 tanks.
3. Perchloric acid is prohibited using digest samples
4. Observe the temperature variation carefully when using
concentrated sulfuric acid to digest samples.
5. Digestion of flammable and explosive material is prohibited. (refer

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to Notes)
6. Dry running is prohibited.
7. Safekeeping the manual and transfer it if operator changes.
8. The company reserves the right of product upgrade and changes
the manual content without notice.

II. Technical Parameters

Power supply: 220V AC/ 50Hz

Microwave power: Double magnetron with maximum microwave
output power of 1600W
Microwave power control: Full scale non pulse frequency
conversion control
Microwave frequency: 2450MHz
Volume of furnace chamber: 48L
Material of furnace chamber: Industrial furnace chamber with
corrosion resistant coating
Rotor speed: 7 rpm
System control: UCOS-Ⅱoperating system
Input control: Input of touch screen
Measurement range of temperature sensor:
PRO:-40-305℃/Basic ： 0-305℃/ECO:Room Temperature-350℃,
precision±1℃
Measurement range of pressure sensor: 0-7 MPa,
precision±0.01MPa
Video display:5 inch color LCD display the internal image (only
PRO type)
Remote control：By the WIFI controlled by PC (only PRO type)
Turnplate design: Axial symmetrical absolutely. Rotate forward and
backward.
Maximum working pressure: 800 PSI (about5.5MPa)
Exhaust system: 3.6m³/min

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Dimensions: 520mm×595mm×660mm (L×W×H)

Weight: 67kg

III. Components and functions

1. Components

Figure 1.1 Front view of TANK

LCD color 5 inch screen -- Displaying internal image

LCD color 7-inch touch screen——Displaying menu, method
parameters and instrument status by touch operating
Lock of safety door——Switch of safety door
Safety door——Guarantee the seal between door and microwave
reaction chamber and prevent microwave leakage
Observation window——Observe status inside of chamber after
closing safety door
Switch——turn on or turn off the instruments

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Figure 1.2 Back view of TANK

Socket of power supply——Connect power line of standard

configuration
Switch of power supply——Switch on and switch off the power
supply
Communication interface——Connect communication tools like
computers
Air intake——Provide air for chamber to exhaust gas inside of
chamber
Cooling fan——Cool the important working components
Air outlet——Connect exhaust duct and react exhaust gallery of
gases inside of chamber
Protect cover——Removable(protect the interface)
Antenna——for WIFI control(TANK PRO only)
Fuse base—— two Fuse installed(15A)

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2. Functions
2.1 Initial Interface
As shown in Figure 2.1, the Welcome Interface appears after
starting up. “Microwave Digestion System” lies at left bottom corner.
The system turn to “Function” interface after finishing self-checking.

Figure 2.1
2.2 Function interface
Function Interface includes four functions: Run, Edit, Setup and
Help, as shown in Figure 2.2.

Figure 2.2

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2.3 Run
2.3.1Hanon Methods Interface
Click “Run” on the Function Interface and enter Hanon Method
Interface, just as shown in Figure 2.3.1. Click arrow mark to seek for
the needed digestion method. It shows as white characters on black
background when selected. Click “View” to enter View Interface.
Click “switch” to User Methods. Click rotary arrow to rotate the

turnplate and click it again to stop rotating so as to adjust digestion

tank. After clicking “OK”, the system starts to heat and the heating
interface appear. Click “Back” and it returns to Function Interface
directly, just as shown in Figure 2.2.

Figure 2.3.1
2.3.2 User Methods Interface
Click “switch” on the Hanon Methods Interface (Figure 2.3.1) and
enter User Methods, just as shown in Figure 2.3.2.

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Figure 2.3.2
2.3.3 Methods View Interface
On the Hanon Methods Interface (Figure 2.3.1) or User Methods
(Figure 2.3.2), select the needed method and click “View” to enter

Methods View Interface. Just as shown in Figure 2.3.3, We can

know about detailed programs of selected method, including ramp
time, pressure, temperature and hold time etc. Select “Run” to enter
Heating Interface and click “Back” to return to the last interface.

Figure 2.3.3

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2.3.4 Heating Interface

Just as shown in Figure 2.3.1 and Figure 2.3.2, click “OK” on
Methods Interface or select “Run” on Methods View Interface
(Figure 2.3.3) to enter Heating Interface, just shown in Figure 2.3.4.
The real-time process of program is shown in program list and the
current temperature and pressure are shown at left bottom corner,
with the green prompt word of “Heating”. After the experiment
finished, the system click for three times and the words “digestion
completed, cooling now” will appear under “Current Pressure”, with
the flickering prompt.

Figure 2.3.4
Click “Pause” and the system will suspend microwave emission,
with the red words of “Suspend Heating” showing at bottom left
corner. Click “Stop” and the system will stop emitting microwave,
with the words “Digestion Completed, Cooling Now” showing at left
bottom corner. The draught fan will stop rotating if the temperature
drops below 80 ℃ . Select “Switch” during the heating process to
enter Curve Interface of Temperature and Pressure. We can know
changes of temperature and pressure during the whole heating
process. The words shown at left bottom corner is the same as that

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of Heating Interface, just as shown in Figure 2.3.5. Click “Back” to

return to Function Interface directly.

Figure 2.3.5
Select “Switch” on Curve Interface to enter Heating Interface (Figure
2.3.4). The functions of other keys are the same as those of Heating
Interface.
2.4 Edit
As shown in Figure 2.4.1, click “Edit” on Function Interface and enter
User Methods Interface.

Figure 2.4.1
You can select, view, add and delete on the interface. Click “View” to
enter User Methods Interface (Figure 2.4.2) and to view the

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information of former edit program (notes: You can only view here. If
you want to operate the program, please refer to the operation steps
in 2.3.). If you want to delete one method, select it and click “Delete”.
Click “Back” to return to the interface shown in Figure 2.4.1.

Figure 2.4.2
Click “Add” if you want to edit method by yourself, and enter
Program Input Interface, just as shown in 2.4.3. Click each data
area and set each parameter through bottom numeric keyboard
(notes: The setting vessels shall consist with the digested vessels,
or the magnetron may burn out.).
Notes: vessel number is not more than to 12; ramp time is not longer
than 20 minutes; pressure do not exceed 800PSI; temperature is
not higher 250℃ and hold time is not longer than 20 minutes.

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Figure 2.4.3
Click “Back” to return to interface shown in Figure 2.4.1 and the
input parameters will not be saved. After finishing parameter setting,
click “OK” and enter Name Edit Interface, just as shown in Figure
2.4.4. Input a name easy to distinguish through keyboard (For
example, 2-PE-190 means 2 tanks polyethylene sample digested at
190℃). The longest name is 20 characters. Click “OK” to save the
name and the interface will return to the one shown in Figure 2.4.1.
Click “Back” to cancel editing and the interface will return to the one
shown in Figure 2.4.3.

Figure 2.4.4

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2.5 Setup
Click “Setup” on Function Interface to enter the Setup Interface
where you can set system time and communication port. (Basic type
and ECO type have no communication settings)As shown in Figure
2.5, click “OK” to save and select “Back” to return to Function
Interface directly.

Figure 2.5
2.6 Help
In function interface, click [Help] button to enter help interface as
shown in Figure 2.6.1.

Figure 2.6.1

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Select “OK” on Help Interface to return to Function Interface. As

shown in Figure 2.6.2, click “Instruction” and enter Instruction
Interface, where the notes of the system are introduced. Click
“Back” to return to Help Interface.

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Figure 2.6.2
2.7 Alarm Prompt
2.7.1 Prompt of door open
If the door is opened or not been fastened tightly, the prompt shown
in 2.7.1 will appear and the next operation will be prohibited. You
can only operate by clicking turnplate rotating key on Hanon
Methods Interface (refer to Figure 2.3.1). The prompt will disappear
when the door is closed.

Figure 2.7.1
2.7.2 Prompt of COT abnormal
The system will stop working automatically if there is an abnormal
sound in the furnace chamber and the prompt window will appear to
guarantee the safety of experiment, just as shown in 2.7.2. Please
check the reason of abnormal sound and eliminate potential safety
hazard. （ECO type without this feature）Click any key to start after
confirming the safety.

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Figure 2.7.2
2.7.3 Prompt of temperature sensor fault
(1) If the joint of temperature sensor is not inserted properly or
temperature sensor is not installed, the following interface will
appear. The system will not continue under such condition and all
the interface operation will be prohibited until the fault is eliminated.

Figure 2.7.3-1
(2) If the temperature sensor dose not detect temperature change
for a long time (more than 2 minutes), the prompt interface shown in
2.7.3-2 will appear. Please check whether temperature sensor is
inserted into the bottom of temperature drivepipe of reaction tank.

Figure 2.7.3-2
2.7.4 Prompt of voltage fault
If the power voltage exceeds allowed limits, the following alarm will
appear and all the operation will stop until the voltage return to
normal.

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Figure 2.7.4
2.7.5 Prompt of station sensor fault
After turning on the power switch, the program will initialize and
check position sensor automatically. If the program fails to check
position sensor, the following prompt will appear to prevent the
turnplate from continuously rotating at one direction, or the optical
temperature sensor or pressure pipe will be damaged. All the
operation shall be prohibited if this fault occurs. Please wait for
after-sales personnel to solve this problem.

Figure 2.7.5

IV. Instructions of Digestion Tank

1. Parts of control tank

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Fig. 3.1 Schematic diagram of control tank

2. Assembly and connection procedures of control tank
1. the nut hole at the bottom of the tank cap and tighten it. Hold the
tank cap and shake gently the OFT to make sure it is tightened
properly without any sign of getting loose, or otherwise air leakage
will be caused.
2. Prepare a sample and put it into the inner tank. The sample must
be placed at the bottom of the inner tank to make sure it can be
completely submerged in acid. No sample shall be left on the inner
wall of the inner tank.
3. Add acid solution into the inner tank to make sure the sample is
submerged totally in acid. If there is any violent reaction, the tank
shall not be capped until the reaction quiets down.
Note: For the sample with unknown components, the sample easy
to be oxidized, and highly active organics such as alcohol, ketone
and glycols, it is necessary to leave the tank open for 15 min. for
pre-digestion.
4. Cover the inner tank with its cap and then top the brown elastic
sheet onto the tank cap.
Note: There is a small hole in the center of the control tank cap and
a connector used to connect pressure pipe near the vent valve. DO
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5. Screw the vent valve to the vent and tighten it to prevent air
leakage.
6. Put the inner tank into a clean and dry outer tank, and then a
subassembly is formed. Install the subassembly to the tank rack.
Rotate the subassembly to make the vent valve face the front part of
the tank rack (marked). Make it accurately directed at the lower part
of the screw and the slot of the elastic sheet, and tighten the
fastening screw on the tank rack by hand firstly and then by torque
spanner. It will must immediately stop when it clicked.
Note: Please confirm that the preset torque of the spanner is 8N·M.
The device cannot be used unless there is a spacer at the bottom of
the tank rack.
7. Put the optical fiber through the screw of pot rack , and insert it
into the bottom of the fiber pipe carefully , and then covered it with
protection cover.
8. The turntable is installed in place with the crankshaft at the bottom
of the device. Connect the pressure sensor to the pressure
connector on the top of the device and make it tightened, and insert
the fixing column on the control tank rack into the slot marked with
“1”. Then, connect the temperature sensor to the optical fiber
temperature connector on the top of the furnace chamber, and
screw the pressure sensor to the pressure connector on the control
tank cap. Finally, make the turntable rotate for 2 or 3 rounds to
ensure the two sensors will not get entangled.

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Fig. 3.2 Schematic diagram of tank assembly

3. Assembly of standard tank
1. Prepare a sample and put it into the inner tank. Make sure that
the sample can be totally submerged in acid. If there is any violent
reaction, leave the tank open for 15 min for pre-digestion.
2. Cover the inner tank with its cap and then top the brown elastic
sheet onto the tank cap.
3. Screw the vent valve to the vent and have it tightened to ensure
no air leakage.
4. Put the inner tank into a clean and dry outer tank. Then install the
formed subassembly to the tank rack, and rotate the subassembly
to make the vent valve and the front part of the tank rack point in the
same direction.
Note: The device cannot be used unless there is a spacer at the
bottom of the tank rack.
5. Use a spanner with its preset torque of 8N·M to tighten the
fastening screw on the tank rack.

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6. Repeat the steps 1 to 5 to assemble the rest of the standard

tanks.
7. Mount the standard tank onto the turntable by inserting the fixing
column on the tank rack into the fixing groove of the turntable. Place
the digestion tank in a symmetric way as much as possible.

Fig. 3.3 Schematic diagram of turntable mounting

4. Cooling and opening of digestion tank
1. The software system of the microwave digestion system (TANK)
is programmed with a cooling step. When the temperature is higher
than 80℃, the fan is activated to conduct forced-air cooling, and the
fan stops running after the temperature is lower than 80 ℃ . At this
time, the digestion tank can be opened.
Note: It is not suggested to put the digestion tank into water for
cooling. If the tank is immersed in water, it is necessary to put the
tank into a dryer for several hours before next use.
2. Remove the standard tank from the turntable and put it in a fume
hood, and then remove the control tank. Before the control tank is
removed, it is necessary to disconnect the optical fiber temperature
sensor from the connector on the top of the furnace chamber. Then,

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hold firmly the tank rack with one hand to make it directed accurately
at the vent, and turn slowly the vent valve with the other hand in
anticlockwise direction to release the internal pressure. Do not turn
the vent valve in a quick and continuous way, which may otherwise
lead to air bleeding from the thread of the vent valve. After complete
depressurization, disconnect the pressure pipe from the tank cap,
take out the control tank (Note: cover the optical fiber temperature
sensor with a hand to avoid its collision with the upper wall of the
chamber) then take the optical fiber. After the fastening screw is
unscrewed with a spanner, remove successively the subassembly,
the outer tank and the tank cap in a careful and gentle way.
3. It is suggested to depressurize the standard tank in the fume hood,
with one hand holding the tank rack firmly and the other one turn
slowly the vent valve in anticlockwise direction to release the
internal pressure (the vent valve shall direct outwards without
pointing the operator).

Note:
1. Make sure the pressure has been released completely before
removing the inner tank and other related parts, otherwise the acid
will splash, even injure the operator.
2. Do not capsize inner tank to avoid spilling of the substance inside
it.

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Fig. 3.4 Pressure releasing

5. Cleaning and checking procedures
5.1 Inner tank
TFM material begins to soften up when its temperature exceeds
320℃. Such a high temperature is not allowed during digestion (For
the device, the maximum allowable temperature is 250 ℃ , so it is
suggested that the set temperature shall not be greater than 210℃
if HNO3 is used as digestion acid).
The inner tank cleaning procedure shall be chosen based on test
and analysis results (%, ppm, ppb, ppt).
For analytical experiment on major elements, immerse the inner
tank after use in nitric acid with its concentration of 5% firstly. Then,
clean it with water and rinse it with deionized water. Finally, let it air
dry.
For analytical experiment on minor elements, it is recommended
that 8mL nitric acid shall be added for cleaning:

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Heating- Hold
age Temperature Pressure
up Time Time

1 4 min 120℃ 350 PSI 2 min

2 6 min 180℃ 800 PSI 8 min

For analytical experiment on trace elements, cleaning can be

conducted repeatedly for several times according to the procedures
mentioned above.
After the pressure inside is released, remove the tank cap and take
out the acid in the inner tank. Rinse the inner tank and its cap with
deionized water and let all the parts dry totally.
Users can optimize the cleaning procedures according to specific
experimental conditions.
5.2 Tank rack
If the tank rack is severely corroded by acid, please do not use it any
longer, because it has been unable to bear high-strength pressure.
The following reasons can lead to ageing of the tank rack:
1. The tank rack is exposed to acid solution for a long time.
2. The fastening screw of the tank rack is over-tightened.
Note: Do not expose tank rack to acid solution for a long time. After
each use, clean the tank rack with hot soapy water, then rinse it
thoroughly with fresh water and finally let it dry totally.
5.3 Outer tank
1. Check visually whether there is any damage or deformation. After
completion of digestion for every time, use wet cleaning cloth to rub
the outer tank dry. If any peeling or damage is found, replace it.
2. Before digestion, it must be ensured that the outer tank and
spacer are completely dry.
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damage the composite layer during heating.

Note: The service life of digestion tank varies from operating
conditions and operators’ standards. After each use, it is necessary
to check its wear conditions. For better performance and safety, it
must be replaced if any fracture or serious color deterioration is
observed.

V. Operating Steps and How to Use

1. Key steps of microwave digestion

1. Prepare and place sample and reagent
2. Assemble digestion tank
3. Mount the digestion tank onto turntable
4. Select an appropriate digestion procedure
5. Start the digestion procedure
6. Release the pressure and remove the digestion tank after
completion of digestion
7. Clean and check all parts of the digestion tank
2. Sample digestion (take soybean as example)
Take crushed soybean with its weight no more than 0.3000g, with a
precision of one ten-thousandth of a gram. Then, put the sample
into the inner tank. Meanwhile, add 8mL nitric acid with its
concentration of 70% and 1mL hydrogen peroxide. After all these
have been done, assemble the digestion tank.
Note: It is suggested that the weight of sample soybean, pastry,
flour or tea shall not exceed 0.3g. If it is higher than 0.3g,
pretreatment is necessary (put the sample on the hot plate with its
temperature of 120℃ for 20 min. then put the sample into the tank
for microwave digestion). The tea shall be immersed in nitric acid
firstly and leave it there overnight before it is put into the tank for
microwave digestion.
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turntable.
Set the temperature of the digestion procedure to be 170 ℃ , the
ramp time to be 10 min., pressure to be 800 PSI and hold time to be
10min. Then run the procedure.
After completion of digestion, it is not until the temperature falls
below 80℃ that the standard digestion tank can be removed from
the device. It is necessary to unscrew the vent valve firstly to
release pressure and then open the tank cap after complete
depressurization. What’s more, the digestion tank must be opened
in fume hood. When doing this, the operator must wear
anti-corrosion gloves, goggles and a mask. The control tank shall be
removed according to the standard steps.
Transfer the digested sample into a volumetric flask. Rinse the
digestion tank cap and the inner tank with water for 2 or 3 times, and
the cleaning solution shall also be transferred into the volumetric
flask to fix its quantity for measurement (Some samples need
removing acid. The method of removing acid is: put the digestion
solution on a hot plate for evaporation until it becomes sticky and
then add distilled water to scale mark of the volumetric flask).

VI. Notes

1. All components of the reaction tank must be dry and free from
contaminants so as to prevent the excessive high temperature and
the damage to the tank as a result of the partial absorption of
microwaves by the tank.
2. Except the TFM inner tank and PFA lid, the cleaning of
components using any organic solvent or acid is prohibited. Do not
use a stiff brush to clean the inner wall of the lid or the tank in case
of scratching the inner wall, otherwise that may result in easier
adsorption of sample as well as the reduction of service life.
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preferable. Then it should be washed with water, rinsed with

deionized water and dried in air.
4. If there is any dirt or acid droplet on the outer tank, a damp cloth is
applicable to wipe and clean.
5. The sample weight of any unfamiliar organic sample or of any
unknown sample should be strictly controlled within 0.3g. The
sample weight of any general sample or simple sample should be
controlled in no more than 0.5g.
6. The volume of liquid in digestion tank must be controlled in
8-15ml.
7. To digest any unknown sample, a pre-digestion for at least 15
minutes must be performed in an open vessel (such as a placement
for some time with the tank open) to ensure that the volatile or easily
oxidized material can be fully released before seal-off of the reaction
tank.
8. When heating the alkaline or saline solution with microwave, the
salt may be precipitate and form crystal that gather in the inner wall
of the reaction tank and result in excessive high temperature and
damage to the tank due to the partial absorption of microwaves by
such substances.
9. Do not place the instrument in a fume hood. Acids and other
chemical fumes will damage to circuit and safety interlock door. .
10. Digestion of following substances in the microwave digestion
system is prohibited: explosives (TNT and nitrocellulose, etc.),
propellant (hydrazine and ammonium perchlorate, etc.),
perchlorates, glycols (ethylene glycol, and propylene glycol, etc.),
aviation fuel (JP-1, etc.), pyrophoric chemicals, acetylenic
compounds, ether (melting cellosolve - ethylene glycol phenyl ether,
etc.), acrolein, ketones (acetone, and methyl ethyl ketone, etc.),
alkane (butane, and hexane, etc.), and the two-component mixtures
(nitric acid and phenol, nitric acid and triethylamine, nitric acid, and
acetone, etc.), glyceryl trinitrate, nitroglycerin or other organic
nitrites and lacquers.

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VII. Routine Maintenance of Equipment and Components

1. Inner tank—the inner tank, after use, shall be soaked in 5% nitric

acid, washed with water, and rinsed with deionized water and then
dried in air. Check whether it is deformation or not after each use.
2. Microwave cavity—weekly cleaning. Use crumbs-free semi-wet
soft cloth to clean thoroughly. You may use the detergents of
relatively mild nature instead of the frosted cleaners. After finishing
the cleaning, completely dry the cavity.
3. Doors and interlocks—weekly check the integrity and closeness
of inspection door to ensure it is safe for using.
4. Pressure sensor pipeline—daily cleaning. Remove the connector
and use paper towel or soft cloth to thoroughly clean the pipeline
connected to the connector. The inner and outer surfaces of the pipe
must be completely cleaned. Isopropyl alcohol or water is applicable
for the cleaning. (Rinse using the needle tubing as attached)
5. Exhaust pipe—weekly cleaning. Remove the dust and acid
deposited in the pipe. After cleaning, the pipe must be thoroughly
dried for use.

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VIII Common Faults and Treatment Method

Failure Analysis of cause Solution

No power Power cord not Re-plug the
in complete plugged; power cord;
machine Power switch not turned Turn on the
on; power switch;
Fuse blowout; Call customer
Power switch damaged; service;
Power board failure Call customer
service;
Call customer
service
No display Cable loose or Call customer
on screen damaged; service;
Cable interface Call customer
damaged or loose; service;
Screen damaged; Call customer
Main control board service;
damaged Call customer
service
No heating Door not firmly closed; Close the door;
(no Interlock device failure; Call customer
microwave Main control board service;
output) damaged; Call customer
Inverter board service;
damaged Call customer
service
Microwave Door damage; Call customer
leakage Door adjustment not in service;
place Call customer
service
Pressure Reaction tank leaks; Tighten the nut
display Pressure transmitter or replace the
error damaged; reaction tank;
Pressure sensor Call customer
damaged; service;
Main control board Call customer
damaged service;
Call customer
service

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Temperatur Fiber-optic temp. probe Call customer

e display damaged; service;
error Joints dirty; Clean with
Main control board alcohol and soft
damaged cloth;
Call customer
service
Furnace LED lights damaged; Call customer
chamber Main control board service;
lighting damaged Call customer
failure service
Main No gas in sample Prepare the
control reaction; sample as
tank Reaction tank leaks; required;
pressure Pressure sensor failure Replace or
increase reinstall;
failure Call customer
service
Main No absorption of Change the
control microwave by sample; sample;
tank Temperature probe not Plug the
temperatur plugged in position; fiber-optic temp.
e increase Temperature sensor probe in
failure fault position;
Call customer
service
Sample Digestion tank Change
leak in damaged; digestion tank
heating Excessive amount of components;
the sample; Prepare the
Digestion tank sample as
assembly error required;
Reassemble
Notes: Users shall read the instructions carefully on failures caused
by improper operation and use.
For any failure on circuit or high-pressure component, please call
the customer service hotline. The maintenance shall be performed
by professional maintenance personnel after the fault is confirmed.
Without the guidance of professionals, any service work on
instrument is prohibited. Otherwise, the damage caused by
self-repair is at your own risk.

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