Boekel Tap Dancer User manual

Tap Dancer
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Contents
Page Number
Safety.......................................................................................3
General Information...............................................................4
Operating instructions...........................................................5
Specifications.........................................................................6
Warranty and Service.............................................................7
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1. Safety
The following symbols mean:-
Caution: Read these operating instructions fully before use and pay particular attention to
sections containing this symbol
Always observe the following safety precautions
Use only as specified by the operating instructions, or the intrinsic protection may be impaired.
After transport or storage in humid conditions, dry out the unit before connecting it to the supply voltage.
During drying out the intrinsic protection may be impaired.
Connect only to a power supply with a voltage corresponding to that on the serial number label.
Ensure that the mains switch and isolating device (power supply connector) are easily accessible during use.
Connect only to a power supply which provides a safety earth (ground) terminal.
Before moving, disconnect at the power supply socket.
If liquid is spilled inside the unit, disconnect it from the power supply and have it checked by a competent
person.
It is the user's responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if hazardous material is spilt on or
inside the equipment.
Do not use tubes with a larger diameter than that of the vortexer cap (20mm);
Do not start vortexing at maximum speed;
Do not touch the vortexing cup during operation.
Place unit on a solid work surface or laboratory bench.
Clean the unit only with a damp cloth, do not use chemical cleaning agents.
Before using any cleaning or decontamination method except those recommended by the manufacturer,
user should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
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2. General Information
2.1 Introduction
The Boekel
Tap Dancer is designed for mixing substances in tubes using an eccentric
mechanism. The
Tap Dancer can be used in a variety of applications including general
test tube mixing, tissue samples mixing, cell suspensions vortexing, chemical reagents
mixing, etc.
2.2 Description
This unit is equipped with 20 mm diameter single Polystyrol vortexing cup for using one
tube at a time and is intended for two operations:
•Continuous Vortexing
•Intermittent Vortexing
The intermittent operation is activated by touching the mixing cup with a test tube and
operates at variable speeds from gentle shaking to vigorous vortexing. To operate the
continuous operation simply push the switch down to the continuous option.
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3. Operating Instructions
The
Tap Dancer
is simple to operate.
3.1 Continuous vortexing mode.
Push switch (2) into position .
Set a desired level of mixing using the speed control (3);
Control the intensity of vortexing by varying the pressure of a tube in the
Polystyrolcup (1).
3.2 Intermittent vortexing mode - Touch operation.
Push switch (2) into position.
Vortexer will be activated when touching the vortexing cup with a test tube;
Set a desired level of vortexing using the speed control (3);
Control the intensity by varying the pressure of a tube in the Polystyrol cup (1).
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4. Specifications
4. Standard Specifications
• Rotation speed ......……………………………........250-6000 RPM.
• Time of acceleration …………………………..........3 sec.
• Maximum tube diameter .......................................20mm
• Ambient temperature range ..................................+4° to 45°C
• Dimensions..........……………………………...........5 in. x 5.75 in. x 3.0 in.
• Power..................…………………………..............12V, 500mA
• Weight (with power supply) ………………….........2.0 lb
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5. Warranty and Service
5.1 Warranty
When used in laboratory conditions and according to these operating instructions Boekel
warrants this product to be free of defective material and workmanship for a period of
two years from the date of shipment. The liability of Boekel for any defective equipment
during the warranty period shall be limited to the repair of such equipment or
replacement thereof without charge for parts or labor.
5.2 Service
A Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number is required before any Boekel products are returned
for any reason. Contact Boekel Customer Service at 1-800-336-6929 ext. 5. A Decontamination
Certificate must be completed, signed by the user, and returned to Boekel Scientific prior to receiving
the RMA number. Please be sure to mark the outside of the returned goods package with this RMA
number to ensure prompt handling.
Boekel Scientific
855 Pennsylvania Blvd.
Feasterville, PA 19053
PHONE: [phone] or [phone] Ext. 5
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: boekel-[email protected]om
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