BARNSTEAD|THERMOLYNE

MEL-TEMP®
Capillary Melting Point Apparatus

Model No.
1001 - 120 VAC
1002 - 230 VAC
1101D - 120 VAC, Digital Thermometer
1102D - 230 VAC, Mercury Thermometer
1201D - 120 VAC, Digital Thermometer
1202D - 230 VAC, Mercury Thermometer

LT1187X2 • 9/25/00

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Table of Contents

Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Information ..............................................................................................................................................4
Alert Signals..................................................................................................................................................4
Intended Use ................................................................................................................................................4
General Usage..............................................................................................................................................4
Warnings ......................................................................................................................................................4
General Specifications ........................................................................................................................................5
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................................6
Environmental Conditions ............................................................................................................................6
Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................7
Capillary Selection ........................................................................................................................................7
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................8
General Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................9
General Cleaning Instructions ......................................................................................................................9
Glass Thermometers ....................................................................................................................................9
Separated Thermometer Mercury Thread ....................................................................................................9
Thermometer Verification............................................................................................................................10
Removing Stuck Thermometer from MEL-TEMP Unit................................................................................10
Lamp Replacement ....................................................................................................................................11
Replacing Fuses ........................................................................................................................................11
Replacement Parts............................................................................................................................................12
Ordering Procedures ........................................................................................................................................13
One Year Limited Warranty ..............................................................................................................................14

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 Introduction

MEL-TEMP provides precise melting points

up to 500°C. Castings conduct and radiate
heat uniformity to capillaries and thermome-
ter. This patented technology completely elim-
inates the mess and hazards of conventional
oil bath designs. Sample observation is
enhanced by an integrated light and precision
6X lens.

MEL-TEMP is engineered to withstand years

of heavy use.The housing is made of
extruded aluminum. Durable, top quality
components are mounted on a 1/8” thick
aluminum panel.

MEL-TEMP accepts up up three capillaries.

Samples are illuminated and clearly visible
through the precision 6-power lens. Each
capillary is heated on three sides and the
block is made from a highly conductive alloy
to prevent hot spots.

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Safety Information
Intended Use
Your Capillary Melting Point Apparatus has been
designed with function, reliability and safety in
mind. It is your responsibility to install it in con-
Alert Signals formance with local electrical codes. For safe
operation, please pay attention to the alert
Warning signals throughout the manual.
Warnings alert you to a possibility of
personal injury.

Caution
General Usage
Cautions alert you to a possibility of Do not use this product for anything other than
damage to the equipment. its intended usage.

Note
Notes alert you to pertinent facts and
conditions.
Warnings
To avoid personal injury:
Hot Surface
Hot surfaces alert you to a
1. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
possibility of personal injury if you
come in contact with a surface during 2. Do not use in the presence of flamma-
use or for a period of time after use. ble or combustible materials; fire or
explosion may result. This device con-
tains components which may ignite such
materials.

3. Thermometer must be rated with a

range high enough to cover the specifi-
cations of this product. Improperly rated
thermometers may burst if used above
rated temperature.

To avoid electrical shock:

1. Do not allow unit to become wet.

2. Use a properly grounded electrical out-

let of correct voltage and current han-
dling capacity.

3. If power cord becomes damaged,

replace immediately.

4. Disconnect from power supply before

servicing.
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 General Specifications
Temperature range:
Heating rate control:
Temperature resolution:
Reproducibility:
Absolute accuracy of melting point: determined by thermometer
Melting point capillaries:
Thermometer well:
Heat-up time, full power:
Cool-down time, unassisted:
Dimensions:
Shipping Weight:
Power requirements:
Ambient to 500°C
Continuously adjustable with built-in variable
transformer
0.1°C with low mass thermocouple and precision
digital thermometer
One-half the smallest graduation with glass
thermometer
1°C
accepts 1 to 3 capillaries simultaneously,
1.5-1.75mm outside diameter.
6.75mm inside diameter, 76 mm deep
25°C-400°C in 5 minutes
400°C-500°C in 4 minutes
500°C-400°C in 2 minutes
400°C-300°C in 2 minutes
300°C-200°C in 5 minutes
200°C-100°C in 7 minutes
14L x11.7W x23H (cm)
2.3kg
200 watts,120 VAC or 200 watts, 230 VAC
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Declaration of Conformity
Barnstead|Thermolyne hereby declares under its sole responsibility
that this product conforms with the technical requirements of the fol-
lowing standards (230 volt models only):

EMC: EN 61000-3-2 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions

EN 61000-3-3 Limits for Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
EN 61326-1 Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use; Part I:
General Requirements

Safety: EN 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical

Equipment for Measurement, Control
and Laboratory Use; Part I:
General Requirements
EN 61010-2-010 Part II: Particular Requirements for
Laboratory Equipment for the Heating
of Materials

per the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, as

amended by 93/68/EEC.

The authorized representative located within the European

Community is:
Electrothermal Engineering, Ltd.
419 Sutton Road
Southend On Sea
Essex SS2 5PH
United Kingdom

Copies of the Declaration of Conformity are available upon request.

Environmental Conditions
Operating:
17°C - 27°C; 20% - 80% relative humidity,
non-condensing. Installation Category II (over-voltage) in
accordance with IEC 664.
Pollution Degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664.
Altitude limit: 2000 meters.
Storage: -25°C - 65°C; 20% to 80% relative humidity.

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Note
Replacement capillaries may
be purchased directly from
Barnstead|Thermolyne. See
“Replacement Parts” list.
Installation
Plug MEL-TEMP into a grounded wall recep-
tacle using the supplied power cord. The volt-
age and power required for your MEL-TEMP
is marked on the label at the rear of the unit.
Capillary Selection
Your MEL-TEMP includes a vial of
Barnstead|Thermolyne’s precision melting
point capillaries. They were specifically devel-
oped to fit the MEL-TEMP and will provide the
most uniform and repeatable results. Never
force a capillary into the MEL-TEMP.
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Operation

1. Place the thermometer in its well.

Note
If your MEl-TEMP was
purchased with our
thermocouple kit for use with a
digital thermometer, please
follow the kit’s instruction sheet.
2. Turn the power switch ON and set the
power level to obtain the desired heat-
ing rate at the anticipated melting range.
Use the heating rate of six degrees per
minute or less at the melting range.

• Observe samples with the eye about 6”

from the lens.
Note • For the most accurate results, use 3-4
Your MEL-TEMP may produce mm columns of thoroughly dried, finely
smoke the first time it is heated. powdered, densely packed samples.
The smoke is caused by residual
machining oils that have
impregnated the metal casing
assembly. Once the oils burn
away, the smoke will
permanently cease.

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General Maintenance

Cleaning Instructions
Wipe exterior surfaces with lightly dampened
cloth containing a mild soap solution.

Glass Thermometers
We distribute two glass thermometers which
are manufactured expressly for us to our
specifications. They are intended primarily for
use with MEl-TEMP Capillary Melting Point
Apparatus which has a 6.75 mm diameter
thermometer well.The 0°-400°C thermometer
is calibrated for 76mm immersion and is 400
mm long. It is mercury filled, has a white back
and is divided in 1° graduations. The 90-
500°C thermometer is also calibrated for 76
mm immersion and is 400 mm long. It is fabri-
cated of hard glass, has a white back, is mer-
cury filled under nitrogen pressure and is
divided in 1° graduations.

Separated Thermometer
Mercury Thread
Vibration or shock during shipment occasion-
ally causes a separation or breaking of the
mercury thread in the thermometer stem.
Please do not return a thermometer with a
separated mercury thread as it can be
reunited easily in the following way.
1. Dip the thermometer bulb into a few
ml of an acetone/dry ice mixture until
the mercury threads shrink entirely
into thermometer bulb. Immediately
remove the bulb from the cold mixture
and tap it gently to free entrained gas
bubbles. Then let the thermometer
warm up to room temperature.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Note
A set of 26 melting point stan-
dards and a precision digital
thermometer with thermocouple
is available. See “Replacement
Parts” list.
Note
A precision digital ther-
momether and thermocouple
may be purchased directly from
B|T. See “Replacement Parts”
list.
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Thermometer Verification
Periodic verification is important because of
hysteresis can occur when a thermometer is
cycled through a large temperature range.
Thermometers can be verified using samples
of accurately known melting range.
Alternatively, insert a fine iron-costantan ther-
mocouple into a 3-5 mm column of magnesia
or alumina in a melting point capillary. Then
raise the temperature of the MEL-TEMP at a
controlled rate and use the thermocouple
readings to determine the thermometer cor-
rections at appropriate temperature intervals.
Removing Broken Capillaries
Broken capillaries are removed from the
instrument in the following manner:
1. Switch off the main power switch and
unplug the power cord from the wall.
Allow the unit to cool.
2. Remove the screws at the right and
left side of the unit and lift off the
housing cover.
3. Remove the lens with an ordinary pair
of internal, snap-ring pliers. Pliers with
a 0.038 inch straight tim work nicely.
4. With the lens removed, hold the unit
upside down and shke the capillary
fragments into a suitable waste con-
tainer.
5. Replace the lens (flat side in), snap
right, housing cover and screws.
You may separate the aluminum branched
tube (the cast metal part that holds the lens)
from the heat block. The socket head screws
can be removed with a 5/64” ball-driver.
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Lamp Replacement
1. Switch off the main power switch and
unplug the power cord from the wall. Allow
Note
unit to cool.
Replacement lamps are
available. See 2. Remove the screws at the right and left
“Replacement Parts” list. side of the unit and lift off the housing
cover.

3. The light shield is held in place with a multi-

pronged retaining spring. To remove the
light shield, pull straight up with moderate
force. If necessary, rock the light shield
back and forth slightly while pulling.

4. To remove the burned out bulb, gently push

it towards the socket and rotate it approxi-
mately 30 degrees counter-clockwise.

5. Replace the lamp with a new one and rein-

stall the light shield, housing cover and
screws.

Replacing Fuses
Note 1. Unplug your MEL-TEMP before replacing
Replacement fuses are fuses.
available. See
“Replacement Parts” list. 2. MEL-TEMP has two fuses located in the
power entry module (the same part that the
power cord plugs into). To replace these
fuses, remove the fuse drawer by squeez-
ing the tabs with your fingertips in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrows on the drawer.

3. Substitute new fuses for the blown fuses in

the drawer, then push the drawer back into
the power entry module. Both sides of the
drawer should click into position.

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Replacement Parts

Part No. Description

1015 Student Digital Thermometer
1003 Capillaries, vial of 100
1004 Mercury Thermometer, 0-400°C, 1° gradations
1005 Mercury Thermometer, 100-500°C, 1° gradations
1006 Precision Digital Thermometer, requires part no. 1007
1007 Low Mass Thermocouple for MEL-TEMP, requires part no. 1006
1008 Melting Point Standards, set of 26 standards; melting ranges 50 to 300°C at
roughly 10°C increments, each standard weighs 250 to 1000mg
LMX21 Replacement Bulb, 115V
LMX20 Replacement Bulb, 230V
AY1150X1 Heat Casting
CRX96 Power Cord, 115V
CRX70 Power Cord, 230V
EL1187X1 Heating Element, 115V
EL1187X2 Heating Element, 230V
WDX2 Window Glass
5120-0025 Fuse, 2 amp, 115V
5120-0016 Fuse, 1 amp, 230V

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 Ordering Procedures

Please refer to the Specification Plate for the complete model number, serial number, and
series number when requesting service, replacement parts or in any correspondence con-
cerning this unit.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from the Barnstead|Thermolyne dealer from whom
you purchased this unit or can be obtained promptly from the factory. When service or
replacement parts are needed we ask that you check first with your dealer. If the dealer
cannot handle your request, then contact our Customer Service Department at
319-556-2241 or 800-553-0039.

Prior to returning any materials to Barnstead|Thermolyne Corp., please contact our

Customer Service Department for a “Return Goods Authorization” number (RGA). Material
Returned without an RGA number will be returned.

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 One Year Limited Warranty

BARNSTEAD|THERMOLYNE CORPORATION (“BARNSTEAD”) warrants that if a product manufactured by

Barnstead shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the first to occur of (i)
the date the product is sold by BARNSTEAD or (ii) the date the product is purchased by the original retail cus-
tomer (the “Commencement Date”). Except as expressly stated above, BARNSTEAD MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND EXPRESSLY DIS-
CLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF DESIGN,
MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

An authorized representative of BARNSTEAD must perform all warranty inspections. In the event of a defect
covered by BARNSTEAD’s warranty, BARNSTEAD shall, as its sole obligation and exclusive remedy, provide
free replacement parts to remedy the defective product. In addition, for products sold by BARNSTEAD within
the continental United States or Canada, BARNSTEAD shall provide provide free labor to repair the products
with the replacement parts, but only for a period of ninety (90) days from the Commencement Date.

BARNSTEAD’s warranty provided hereunder shall be null and void and without further force or effect if there
is any (i) repair made to the product by a party other than BARNSTEAD or its duly authorized service repre-
sentative, (ii) misuse (including use inconsistent with written operating instructions for the product), mishan-
dling, contamination, overheating, modification or alteration of the product by any customer or third party or
(iii) use of replacement parts that are obtained from a party who is not an authorized dealer of BARNSTEAD.

Heating elements, because of their susceptibility to overheating and contamination, must be returned to the
BARNSTEAD factory and if, upon inspection, it is concluded that failure is due to factors other than excessive
high temperature or contamination, BARNSTEAD will provide warranty replacement. As a condition to the
return of any product, or any constituent part thereof, to BARNSTEAD’s factory, it shall be sent prepaid and a
prior written authorization from BARNSTEAD assigning a Return Goods Number to the product or part shall
be obtained.

IN NO EVENT SHALL BARNSTEAD BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF
USE OR PROFITS, ANTICIPATED OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE, USE OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CON-
TRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ANY THEORY OF STRICT LIABILITY OR REGULATORY
ACTION.

The name of the authorized Barnstead|Thermolyne dealer nearest you may be obtained by calling 1-800-446-
6060 (319-556-2241) or writing to:

Barnstead|Thermolyne
P.O. Box 797
2555 Kerper Boulevard
Dubuque, IA 52004-0797
USA
FAX: (319) 589-0516
E-MAIL ADDRESS: mkt@barnstead.com

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 Barnstead|Thermolyne
2555 Kerper Boulevard A Sybron Laboratory Products Company
P.O. Box 797
Dubuque, IA 52004-0797
Phone: 319-556-2241, 800-553-0039
Fax: 319-589-0516
E-mail Address: mkt@barnstead.com

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