Hach 5500sc Operating instructions

DOC023.98.80475
5500sc
Ammonia/Monochloramine
03/2019, Edition 6
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance et dépannage
Mantenimiento y solución de problemas
Техническое обслуживание и устранение неполадок

English..............................................................................................................................3
Français......................................................................................................................... 21
Español.......................................................................................................................... 39
Русский..........................................................................................................................57
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Table of contents
General information on page 3 Clean the sample holder on page 10
Maintenance schedule on page 4 Clean the grab sample funnel on page 13
View maintenance information on page 6 Replace the analyzer bottles on page 14
Put the analyzer in shutdown mode on page 7 Replace the fuses on page 14
Put the analyzer back into operation on page 7 Prepare for storage or shipping on page 15
Clean the instrument on page 7 Update the firmware on page 16
Clean spills on page 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics on page 16
Sample line and valve cleanup on page 7 Replacement parts and accessories on page 19
Clean the stir bar and sample cells on page 9
General information
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to
make changes in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.
Revised editions are found on the manufacturer’s website.
Safety information
N O T I C E
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication or misuse of this product including,
without limitation, direct, incidental and consequential damages, and disclaims such damages to the full extent
permitted under applicable law. The user is solely responsible to identify critical application risks and install
appropriate mechanisms to protect processes during a possible equipment malfunction.
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up or operating this equipment. Pay
attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the
operator or damage to the equipment.
Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired. Do not use or install this
equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual.
Use of hazard information
D A N G E R
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury.
N O T I C E
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may cause damage to the instrument. Information that requires special
emphasis.
Precautionary labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the instrument
could occur if not observed. A symbol on the instrument is referenced in the manual with a
precautionary statement.
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This is the safety alert symbol. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid potential
injury. If on the instrument, refer to the instruction manual for operation or safety information.
This symbol indicates the need for protective eye wear.
This symbol identifies a risk of chemical harm and indicates that only individuals qualified and trained
to work with chemicals should handle chemicals or perform maintenance on chemical delivery
systems associated with the equipment.
This symbol indicates that a risk of electrical shock and/or electrocution exists.
This symbol indicates that the marked item can be hot and should not be touched without care.
This symbol indicates that a risk of fire is present.
This symbol identifies the presence of a strong corrosive or other hazardous substance and a risk of
chemical harm. Only individuals qualified and trained to work with chemicals should handle chemicals
or perform maintenance on chemical delivery systems associated with the equipment.
Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European domestic or public
disposal systems. Return old or end-of-life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at no charge to
the user.
Maintenance
CAUTION
Multiple hazards. Only qualified personnel must conduct the tasks described in this section of the
document.
Maintenance schedule
Table 1 shows the recommended schedule of maintenance tasks. Refer to Figure 1 to identify the
maintenance items. Facility requirements and operating conditions may increase the frequency of
some tasks.
Table 1 Maintenance schedule
Task 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 year
Clean the instrument on page 7 X
Clean the stir bar and sample cells
on page 9
X or as needed
Clean the sample holder on page 10 X or as needed
Replace the analyzer bottles on page 14 X
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Table 1 Maintenance schedule (continued)
Task 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 year
Replace the standards (Replace the
analyzer bottles on page 14)
X1
Replace the cleaning solution (Replace the
analyzer bottles on page 14)
X2
Replace the internal filter X or as needed
Clean the screen in the 40-mesh external
filter (Y-strainer)
X or as needed
Clean the screen of the optional 100-µm
external filter
X or as needed
Replace the fan filter3X or as
needed
Replace the reagent air filter X
Replace the tubing3X
Replace the stir bar X
Replace the check valves on the
colorimeters (if applicable)4X
Replace the sample pump3X
1With one calibration per week (default)
2For one cleaning per 6 hours (default)
3Refer to the documentation supplied with the replacement part.
4Not applicable to newer instruments.
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Figure 1 Maintenance items overview
1 Grab sample input funnel 5 Internal sample line filter(s)
2 Sample cells 6 Fan
3 Stir bar (one for each sample cell) 7 Sample holder
4 Reagent air filter 8 Sample pump
View maintenance information
Use the service menu to view or reset the service history for the instrument parts.
1. Push diag.
2. Select SERVICE.
3. Select an option.
Option Description
SERVICE PART Shows a list of parts and the date of the last service, the date of the next service and
the number of days before the next service is due. Restart the counter for the next
service.
PART INFORMATION Shows the date when each part was put into service and the total time that each part
has been in use. Some parts include additional information.
UPCOMING SERVICE Shows the name of the service part, the date of the last service, the date of the next
service and the number of days before the next service is due.
SERVICE HISTORY Shows the type, date and time of the last service.
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Put the analyzer in shutdown mode
Put the analyzer in shutdown mode before maintenance tasks are started. When the analyzer is
stopped, the two colorimeter cells are flushed in sequence, then the sample flow, sample pump and
air pump are set to off. The controller menus stay active.
1. Push menu.
2. Select STOP ANALYZER, then YES to confirm.
Note: If START ANALYZER is shown, the analyzer is already in shutdown mode.
3. Wait for the status to show 100% completion.
4. Close the shut-off valves in the sample lines, then complete the maintenance task(s).
Put the analyzer back into operation
After maintenance tasks are complete, start the analyzer as follows:
1. Make sure that all the tubing is connected and that the lower door is closed and latched.
2. Open the shut-off valves in the sample lines.
3. If power was removed, start power again.
4. Push menu.
5. Select START ANALYZER.
The analyzer starts normal operation.
Clean the instrument
N O T I C E
Never use cleaning agents such as turpentine, acetone or similar products to clean the instrument including the
display and accessories.
Clean the exterior of the instrument with a moist cloth and a mild soap solution.
Clean spills
CAUTION
Chemical exposure hazard. Dispose of chemicals and wastes in accordance with local, regional and
national regulations.
1. Obey all facility safety protocols for spill control.
2. Discard the waste according to applicable regulations.
Sample line and valve cleanup
CAUTION
Chemical exposure hazard. Obey laboratory safety procedures and wear all of the personal protective
equipment appropriate to the chemicals that are handled. Refer to the current safety data sheets
(MSDS/SDS) for safety protocols.
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New tubing, valves and other sample conditioning equipment can be contaminated with oils or dust.
These may contribute to slightly high readings until they are cleaned.
1. Flush the sample line with sample for one to two hours.
Clean the sample components
CAUTION
Chemical exposure hazard. Obey laboratory safety procedures and wear all of the personal protective
equipment appropriate to the chemicals that are handled. Refer to the current safety data sheets
(MSDS/SDS) for safety protocols.
Put the analyzer in shutdown mode. Refer to Put the analyzer in shutdown mode on page 7.
Clean the sample cells, the stir bar and the sample holder as necessary. Refer to Maintenance
schedule on page 4. Refer to the illustrated steps in Clean the stir bar and sample cells on page 9
and to Clean the sample holder on page 10.
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Clean the stir bar and sample cells
Items to collect: Cotton swabs, cleaning solution, T10 Torx driver and protective gloves.
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Clean the sample holder
Items to collect: Soft cloth, T20 and T25 Torx drivers.
1. Put the analyzer in shutdown mode. Refer to Put the analyzer in shutdown mode on page 7.
2. Select DIAG/PERFORMANCE TEST>SAMPLE HOLDER DRAIN.
3. Set the time to 50 seconds to drain the sample holder.
4. Do the illustrated steps that follow.
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