Triangle Water Heater SR12 User Manual

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8.   Set the timer for distillation.   For a full distilling chamber it will take 5-6 hours for complete distillation 

to be accomplished.   This may vary with the solvent.   Alcohol, for example, may take up to 6 hours.   

The final results will not be effected and the unit will not be damaged if you over set the timer.   NOTE: 

When you wish to recycle alcohol (boiling point of 78°C), it is necessary to change the temperature of 

the Working Thermostat dial setting

.   The setting should be reduced to 150°C the same for Alcohol, and 

you must adjust the Fractional Thermostat temperature  down to 85° C when recovering Alcohol. 

 

9.   The first container under the solvent outlet nozzle will collect the purest alcohol.   Your second 

container, under solvent outlet nozzle will collect the recovered alcohol.   

 

10. After a recovery cycle has been completed, let the unit cool to at least 50°C prior to opening the secured 

top.   Premature opening will allow a release of solvent fumes into the surrounding atmosphere and can 

also cause burn injury to the operator. 

 

11. Open the cover, remove expandable ring and disposable bag.   Dispose of the waste in the bag according 

to appropriate state and local guidelines.   NOTE: Take special care not to spill any remaining waste 

material (especially wax) into the vapor collecting duct. 

 

12. Be sure that the distilling chamber remains free of liquid and debris, after each cycle. 

 

Approximately 45-90 minutes are necessary before the distillate begins to flow. Be certain that there is 

sufficient ventilation to prevent dangerous gases and vapors from forming. During the first few distillation 

cycles there may be a small amount of thermal oil leakage.   This is quite normal and is to be expected.   Do 

not tilt or shake the unit once loaded or when operating.   This could create a dangerous situation.