ZHE+® Zero Headspace Extractor

Operation & Instruction Manual

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 ZHE+ Zero Headspace Extractor: Operation and Instruction Manual Contents

Contents
General Information
Specifications  1
Replacement Parts  2
Setup and Operation 3
Maintenance and Care  4
Warranty  4

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 ZHE+ Zero Headspace Extractor: Operation and Instruction Manual General Information

Congratulations on the purchase of your

ZHE+ Zero Headspace Extractor from Environmental Express
The volatiles section of the TCLP procedure, Method 1311, allows for the collection
of leachable volatile organic compounds that may be present in a hazardous
waste sample.

The ZHE+ zero headspace extractor meets all EPA criteria for a zero-head space
extraction vessel. The apparatus consists of a cylindrical sample chamber supported
on both ends by plates. Tie rods connect the end plates. Viton®-A 0-rings seal the
contents of the cylinder. Pressure moves a dual sealed piston within the honed
cylinder. A series of valves allows the induction or release of pressure and the
subsequent movement of the piston, sample or extraction fluid as required. Etched
screens held just beneath the plug valve provide support for a 90 mm filter through
which the TCLP extract must exit.

Extraction of the solid fraction of the sample takes place in a rotary extractor with
the ZHE+ zero headspace extractor being tumbled end over end for eighteen hours
at 30 rpm. The Heavy-Duty LE Rotator from Environmental Express (Catalog #
LE1002, LE1002-240) is suitable and meets the requirements of Method 1311.

Note: Inspect all parts upon receipt! If any damages or shortages are suspected,
call Environmental Express immediately at 800-343-5319.

Note: 316 grade stainless steel is a hard, inert metal, but possible to damage.
Avoid rough handling and overexposure to corrosives.

ZHE+ Zero Headspace Extractor Specifications:

Height: 12”
Diameter: 4.75’’
Weight: 16 lb.
Capacity: 560 mL
Filter Size: 90 mm
Piston Release Pressure: <10 psi

Description Catalog #

ZHE+ zero headspace extractor ZHE1000

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ZHE+ Zero Headspace Extractor Replacement Parts

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B Key Description Qty Catalog #

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A. 1/8" Stainless steel luer 1 ZSSFL12-1
B. 1/4" Stainless plug valve 1 ZSSPV00-1
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C. Thermoplastic locking handle 3 ZPLNA00-3
E D. 316 Stainless top plate 1 ZSSTP00-1
F E. Viton®-A plate O-ring 2 ZVRC000-2
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F. 90-mm photoetched SS screen 1 ZSS9000-1
90-mm disposable PES screen 100 FZ090MM
G. Stainless cylinder 1 ZSS5600-1
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H. Viton-A O-ring 2 ZVRP000-2
I. 316 Stainless piston 1 ZSSP000-1
J. Viton-A cylinder O-ring 1 ZVRB000-1
K. Connecting rod 1 ZOSTR25-1
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L L. Support legs 1 ZOSLG25-1
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M. 316 Stainless bottom plate 1 ZSSBP00-1
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N. 1/4" elbow connection 1 ZCDEL25-1
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P O. 1/4" male disconnect 1 ZCDMD25-1
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Q P. 1/4" female disconnect 1 ZCDFD25-1
V Q. 1/8" pressure relief valve 1 ZCDRV12-1
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R. Pressure gauge, 0 to 60 psi 1 ZSPPG12-1
S. Rubber feet 3 ZRUFT25-3
T. Polyethylene knockout plug (not shown) 1 ZPYPG00-1
U. 1/8" Stainless bushing 1 ZSSBU12-1
V. 1/8" Stainless female fitting 1 ZCDT012-1

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 ZHE+ Zero Headspace Extractor: Operation and Instruction Manual Setup and Operation

Setup and Operation

1. The ZHE+ unit comes fully assembled and includes a set of spare O-rings and a
polyethylene tool to remove the piston from the sample cylinder. Inspect all parts
upon receipt: if any damages or shortages are suspected, call Environmental Express
immediately at 800-343-5319.
2. Wet the piston with reagent-grade water and position it inside the honed sample
barrel at the appropriate height. (Initially the barrel should hold the entire sample
with as little headspace as is reasonable to begin work. The sample will be in the
“stepped” end of the barrel, not the “grooved” end.)
3. Wet both plate O-rings with reagent-grade water and place one in each end plate
O-ring groove.
4. With the toggle valve open, set the sample barrel into the bottom plate, “grooved”
end down.
5. Pour in the sample.
6. Center a 90 mm, 0.7 μm glass fiber filter (Catalog # FG75090MM or FG77090MM)
between the two photo-etched screens. Insert this filter “sandwich” in the top plate,
and place the large cylinder O-ring against the “sandwich” to lightly hold it in place.
7. With the plug valve open, place the top plate onto the cylinder. Make sure that
the cylinder O-ring is seated evenly, and then secure the unit tightly with the hand
wheels.
8. Close the plug valve down until only a relief “crack” can be seen inside the valve,
and connect the male/female quick connect.

Caution: Before pressurizing to clear headspace, make sure that only a small “crack”
is left open inside the plug valve. This will reduce the risk of accidentally shooting
liquid sample or extraction fluid out of the ZHE+ unit.

Warning: Do not pressurize beyond the top operating pressure of 50 psi.

9. Slowly pressurize to clear headspace according to method procedures.

10. For liquid and multi-phasic samples, shut off the plug valve after the TCLP extract has
been expressed and, if necessary, introduce the proper extraction fluid. After clearing
headspace again, your multi-phasic sample is ready for rotary extraction.
11. For solid samples, when pressure reaches 20 psi on the gauge, end pressurization
and open the vent relief valve to release pressure (leave vent relief valve open).
Load the required amount of extraction fluid into the ZHE+ unit through the opened
plug valve. Close the vent relief valve and pressurize to clear headspace. As soon as
extraction fluid appears, shut off the plug valve and end pressurization. Your solid
sample is now ready for rotary extraction.
12. To remove the TCLP extract, attach either a Tedlar® bag (Catalog # TB7000GD or
TB2000-10) or an acceptable gas-tight syringe (Catalog # S1005, S1010, S1025, S1050,
or S1100) to the plug valve, open the plug valve, and pressurize.
Use with Rotary Extractors
If you have purchased the Heavy-Duty LE Rotator (Catalog # LE1002 or LE1002-240) from
Environmental Express, you will need either Extractor Pad Set (Catalog # LE1603) or
sufficient packing materials to insure the immobility of the ZHE+ unit while rotating.
If you have manufactured your own box-type rotary extractor, place sufficient packing
materials around the ZHE+ unit to insure immobility while rotating.

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 ZHE+ Zero Headspace Extractor: Operation and Instruction Manual Maintenance and Warranty

Maintenance and Care

The ZHE+ zero headspace extractor should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected
before each use. A non-abrasive laboratory cleanser such as Alconox® or Sparkleen®
is suitable. Do not use steel wool or abrasives such as Comet®. It should be rinsed with
laboratory-grade water. All O-rings should be inspected for signs of wear before each
use, and frequent replacement of O-rings (Catalog # ZVR1000), along with the rings
within the plug valve (Catalog # ZVR9903), is recommended to reduce both sample
and blank contamination.

Note: 316 grade stainless steel is a hard, inert metal, but possible to damage.
Avoid rough handling and overexposure to corrosives.

Periodically a leak test on the ZHE+ unit should be performed to ensure proper
operation. To perform a leak test, fully assemble the unit and pressurize to 50 psi.
Leave pressurized for an hour and check the gauge for any pressure loss. If a
pressure loss is found, re-pressurize the unit, place under water and look for bubbles.
It may be necessary to replace O-rings or tighten fittings

Warranty
Environmental Express, Inc. warrants materials and workmanship on the ZHE+ zero
headspace extractor for the period of one year from the date of shipment. This
warranty extends to parts and labor, applies only to damage or failure caused by
normal laboratory use and is limited to product repair.

After proper notification, any defective ZHE+ zero headspace extractor or part thereof
may be returned to Environmental Express, Inc. for, at Environmental Express’ option,
replacement or refund. In no event shall Environmental Express be liable for any
incidental, consequential, special, or indirect damages of any kind pursuant to the
purchase and/or use of this product.

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Product Information:

Item # Date of Purchase

ZHE+ Zero Headspace Extractor Serial #

Please record the serial # of your ZHE+ zero headspace extractor here for easy reference. Your serial # is located on the back of the unit.

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