Biosan Bio RS-24 User manual

Bio RS-24
Mini-Rotator
with timer for test tubes
for version
V.1AW
Operating Manual
Certificate
Medical–Biological
Research & Technologies

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Contents
1. Safety Precautions
2. General Information
3. Getting Started
4. Operation
5. Specifications
6. Maintenance
7. Warranty and Claims
8. Declaration of Conformity

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1. Safety precautions
The following symbols mean:
Caution! Make sure you have fully read and understood the present Manual
before using the equipment. Please pay special attention to sections
marked by this symbol.
GENERAL SAFETY
·Use only as specified in the operating instructions provided.
·The unit should be saved from shocks or falling.
·The unit must be stored and transported in a horizontal position (see package
label).
·After transportation or storage keep the unit under room temperature for 2-3 hrs
before connecting it to the electric circuit.
·Use only cleaning and decontamination methods recommended by the
manufacturer.
·Do not make modifications to the design of the unit.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
·Connect only to a power supply with voltage corresponding to that on the serial
number label.
·Use only the external power supply unit provided with this product.
·Ensure that the switch and the external power supply connector are easily
accessible during use.
·Disconnect the unit from the electric circuit before moving.
·Turn off the unit by disconnecting the external power supply from the power socket.
·If liquid penetrates into the unit, disconnect it from the external power supply unit
and have it checked by a repair and maintenance technician.
DURING OPERATION
·Do not impede the platform motion.
·Do not operate the unit in environments with aggressive or explosive chemical
mixtures.
·Do not operate the unit if it is faulty or has been installed incorrectly.
·Do not use outside laboratory rooms.
·Do not place a load exceeding the maximum load value mentioned in the
Specifications section of this Manual.
BIOLOGICAL SAFETY
·It is the user's responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if hazardous
material is spilt on or penetrates into the equipment.

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2. General Information
Mini-rotator provides vertical rotation of the platform.
It is an ideal instrument for preventing blood coagulations, for extraction, diffusion
and dialyzing biological liquids in test tubes.
Bio RS-24 is a compact device suitable for convenient use in small laboratories.

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3. Getting started
3.1. Unpacking
Remove packing materials carefully and retain them for future shipment or storage
of the unit.
Examine the unit carefully for any damage incurred during transit. The warranty
does not cover in-transit damage.
3.2. Complete set. Package contents:
Standard set
-Mini-Rotator with timer for test tubes Bio RS-24,
with PRS-22 platform u......................................................................1 piece
-External power supply unit ...................................................................1 piece
-Operating Manual; Certificate ..............................................................1 copy
Optional accessories
–PRS-4/12 platform v......................................................................on request
–PRSC-18 platform w.......................................................................on request
3.3. Set up:
- place the unit on the horizontal even working surface
- plug the external power supply unit into the 12 V socket at the rear side of the unit.
3.4. Platform replacement
Unscrew two fixing screws on the platform. Replace the platform and install the
new platform securing it with the screws.
PRS-22 PRS-4/12 PRSC-18

4. Operation
4.1. Connect the external power supply unit to the electric circuit.
4.2. Place tubes on the platform: microtubes up to the end; vacutainers and tubes with
caps - halfsize.
4.3. Switch On the Power switch (Fig.1/1), timer indication (Fig.1/2) will light up.
4.4. Using the q and p keys (Fig.1/3) set necessary working time, using timer
indication as a guide. The set time is displayed in hours and minutes (hh:mm).
4.5. Press the Start key (Fig.1/4). The platform will start rotating and the timer will start
counting up the set time interval (time interval less than 1 hour is displayed in
minutes and seconds (min:sec), more than 1 hour – in hours and minutes
(hh:mm)).
4.6. Set the required rotation speed (recommended by the methodological prescrip-
tions), using the Speed knob (Fig. 1/5).
4.7. After the set time interval expires the platform rotation will stop and the set time
interval will be shown at the timer indicator.
4.8. Press the start key to repeat the operation with the same working time and speed.
4.9. The mini-rotator can be stopped before the set time expires if necessary by
pressing the Stop/Reset key (Fig.1/6). For 20 s timer indicator will show the time
Rotator has worked, after that - the set time interval.
4.10. Pressing the Stop/Reset key fro time longer than 3 sec resets the time interval.
4.11. If the working time is not set (or is reset) and the indicator shows 0.00, pressing
the Start key will start continuous operation of the Rotator until the Stop/ Reset
key is pressed.
4.12. Switch Off the device using the Power switch after finishing the operation.
4.13. Disconnect the external power supply unit from the electric circuit.
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Fig.1 Control panel
Start Stop/Reset
Setting time (min)
Speed
On
Off
Power
1
2
345
6
7
1
234 56

5. Specifications
The unit is designed for operation in cold rooms, incubators and closed laboratory
rooms at ambient temperature from +4ºC to +40ºC and maximum relative humidity
80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.
5.1. Speed control range ........................................................................5 – 30 rpm
5.2. Vertical rotation movement.........................................................................360°
5.3. Digital time setting.............................................1 min – 23 h 59 min / non-stop
5.4. Maximum continuous operation time .....................................................8 hours
5.5. Input current/power consumption........................................12V, 110 mA/1.3 W
5.6. External power supply unit........ input AC 100–240 V 50/60Hz, output DC 12V
5.7. Dimensions ..........................................................................325x190x155 mm
5.8. Weight* ...................................................................................................1.4 kg
5.9. Recomended load:
* Accurate within ±10%.
**PRS platforms are equipped with universal rubber clamps for different size tube fixation;
PRSC platforms have metal clamps able to hold heavier solutions (e.g.soil,sand).
Biosan is committed to a continuous programme of improvement and reserves the
right to alter design and specifications of the equipment without additional notice.
Recommended load,
75% of the rated volumePlatform
Max volume Max load
PRS-22
PRS-4/12
PRSC-18
285 ml 375 g
Capacity x Tube
volume
Replacement parts Catalogue number
22 x 1.5 – 15 mlPRS-22 platform** BS-010117-FK
Tube diameter
10–16 mm
Capacity x Tube
volume
Catalogue number
4x50ml+12x1.5-15mlPRS-4/12 platform** BS-010117-AК
Tube diameter
20–30/10–16 mm
Optional
accessories
18 x 15 mlPRSC-18 platform** BS-010117-HK15–20 mm
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6. Maintenance
6.1. If the unit requires maintenance, disconnect the unit from the mains and contact
Biosan or your local Biosan representative.
6.2. All maintenance and repair operations must be performed only by qualified and
specially trained personnel.
6.3. Standard ethanol (75%) or other cleaning agents recommended for cleaning of
laboratory equipment can be used for cleaning and decontamination of the unit.

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7. Warranty and Claims
7.1. The Manufacturer guarantees the compliance of the unit with the requirements of
Specifications, provided the Customer follows the operation, storage and
transportation instructions.
7.2. The warranted service life of the unit from the date of its delivery to the Customer
is 12 months. Contact to your local distributor to check availability of extended
warranty.
7.3. If any manufacturing defects are discovered by the Customer, an unsatisfactory
equipment claim shall be compiled, certified and sent to the local distributor
address. Please visit www.biosan.lv, Technical support section to obtain the
claim form.
7.4. The following information will be required in the event that warranty or post-
warranty service comes necessary. Complete the table below and retain for your
records.
Mini-Rotator with timer for test tubes Bio RS-24
Model
Serial number
Date of sale

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8. Declaration of Conformity

Version 1.04 - February 2013