cytiva Whatman User manual

Whatman eButler Membrane
Dispenser
Operating Instructions
Original instructions
cytiva.com

Table of Contents
1Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Important user information ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 About this manual ......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Abbreviations and definitions ................................................................................................................... 7
2 Safety instructions ............................................................................................. 8
2.1 Safety precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Labels and symbols ....................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Using the product .......................................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Emergency procedures ............................................................................................................................... 13
3 Product description ........................................................................................... 14
4 Installation .......................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Site preparation .............................................................................................................................................. 18
4.1.1 Room requirements .................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1.2 Site environmental requirements ......................................................................................................... 21
4.1.3 Power requirements ................................................................................................................................... 22
4.2 Electrical connections ................................................................................................................................. 23
4.3 Unpacking, installing and moving ........................................................................................................... 24
5 Operation ............................................................................................................ 25
5.1 Insert the membrane packaging ............................................................................................................. 26
5.2 Select the dispensing mode ....................................................................................................................... 30
5.3 Dispense the membranes .......................................................................................................................... 32
6 Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 36
7 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 37
8 Reference information ....................................................................................... 39
8.1 Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 40
8.2 Recycling information .................................................................................................................................. 41
8.3 Regulatory information ............................................................................................................................... 42
8.3.1 Contact information .................................................................................................................................... 43
8.3.2 European Union and European Economic Area .............................................................................. 44
8.3.3 Great Britain ................................................................................................................................................... 45
8.3.4 Declaration of Hazardous Substances (DoHS) ................................................................................ 46
8.4 Legal information ........................................................................................................................................... 47
8.5 Ordering information ................................................................................................................................... 48
Index ........................................................................................................................... 49
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1 Introduction
About this chapter
This chapter contains information about this manual, important user information and
intended use of the product.
In this chapter
Section See page
1.1 Important user information 4
1.2 About this manual 6
1.3 Abbreviations and definitions 7
1 Introduction
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1.1 Important user information
Read this before operating the
product
All users must read the entire Operating Instructions before installing, oper-
ating or maintaining the product.
Always keep the Operating Instructions at hand when operating the product.
Do not install, operate, or perform maintenance on the product in any other way than
described in the user documentation. If you do, you may be exposed or expose others
to hazards that can lead to personal injury and you may cause damage to the equip-
ment.
Intended use of the product
Whatman™ eButler Membrane Dispenser is intended for the mechanised supply
(dispensing) of sterile filter membranes.
The instrument is not intended or suitable for any other purpose. If the instrument is
nevertheless used for purposes that do not correspond to its intended use, this is
considered improper use.
Non-intended use
The instrument and its accessories are not intended for any use other than that speci-
fied in these Operating Instructions or in the separate documentation.
Any use that deviates from the intended use and any use that goes beyond the specifi-
cations made in the Operating Instructions or in separate documentation is considered
improper and therefore inappropriate.
The user (owner, operator as well as operating, maintenance, and repair personnel)
uses the instrument improperly and not in accordance with its intended purpose if any
of the following actions is performed.
•Using other sterile packaging than specified.
•Using of other stock sizes of membrane packaging than specified.
•Using under other environmental conditions than described.
•Operation with electrical power of other parameters than described.
•Operation with dismantled instrument cover.
•Operation in damaged condition.
•Operation with defective or otherwise non-functional sensor for detecting the
punched windows in the backing paper.
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•Failure to comply with requirements regarding cleaning, maintenance, servicing
and inspection.
•Carrying out work with the stack of membrane packaging or in the area of the driven
take-up rollers without switching off the instrument and disconnecting the main
power.
Prerequisites
In order to operate Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser in the way it is intended:
•The user must read and understand the Safety Instructions chapter in the Oper-
ating Instructions.
•Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser must be installed in accordance with the
site requirements and instructions in the Operating Instructions.
1 Introduction
1.1 Important user information
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1.2 About this manual
Purpose of this manual
The Operating Instructions manual provides information needed to install, operate and
maintain the product in a safe way.
Scope of this manual
This Operating Instruction manual is valid for Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser.
Typographical conventions
Hardware items are identified in the text by bold text.
In electronic format, references in italics are clickable hyperlinks.
Notes
Note: A note is used to indicate information that is important for trouble-free and
optimal use of the product.
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1.2 About this manual
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1.3 Abbreviations and definitions
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
STL Sterile packed leporello folded format
membranes
Definitions
Name Definition
Manufacturer Cytiva Sweden AB is subsequently referred to as
the "Manufacturer" in these operating instruc-
tions.
Operator An operator is a person who operates the
product for trade or commercial purposes or
allows a third party to use it, and has legal
responsibility for the product with regard to
protecting users, staff or third parties during
operation. The operator or their agent must
make sure that the items described in Chapter 2
Safety instructions, on page 8 are complied
with.
Instrument The Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser is
subsequently referred to as the "instrument".
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1.3 Abbreviations and definitions
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2 Safety instructions
About this chapter
This chapter describes safety precautions, labels and symbols that are attached to the
instrument. In addition, the chapter describes risk assessment and emergency proce-
dures.
In this chapter
Section See page
2.1 Safety precautions 9
2.2 Labels and symbols 11
2.3 Using the product 12
2.4 Emergency procedures 13
Important
WARNING
Before installing, operating or maintaining the product, all
users must read and understand the entire contents of this
chapter to become aware of the hazards involved.
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2.1 Safety precautions
Introduction
Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser is powered by mains voltage.
Before installing, operating, or maintaining the instrument, you must be aware of the
hazards described in this manual.
Definitions
This user documentation contains safety notices (WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE)
concerning the safe use of the product. See definitions below.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. It is important not to proceed
until all stated conditions are met and clearly understood.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury. It is important not to
proceed until all stated conditions are met and clearly understood.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates instructions that must be followed to avoid
damage to the product or other equipment.
General precautions
The following general precautions must be considered at all times. There are also
context related precautions, which are written in their respective chapters.
WARNING
Do not operate the product in any other way than described in the
user documentation.
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WARNING
Only properly trained personnel may operate and maintain the
product.
WARNING
Accessories. Use only accessories supplied or recommended by
Cytiva.
WARNING
Do not use the product if it is not working properly, or if it has
suffered any damage, for example:
•damage to the power cord or its plug
•damage caused by dropping the product
•damage caused by splashing liquid onto it
WARNING
Always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
during operation and maintenance of this product.
WARNING
Access to power switch and power cord with plug. Do not
block access to the power switch and power cord. The power switch
must always be easy to access. The power cord with plug must
always be easy to disconnect.
WARNING
Explosive environment. The product is not approved for use in a
potentially explosive atmosphere.
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2.1 Safety precautions
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2.2 Labels and symbols
Nameplate
The nameplate provides information about the model, manufacturer and technical
data.
Description of symbols and text
The following symbols and text may be present on the nameplate:
Symbol / text Description
REF Product number
LOT Serial number
12 V, 2500 mA, DC, 30 W Electrical current and voltage data
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2.2 Labels and symbols
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2.3 Using the product
Risk assessment
Perform a risk assessment for any risks due to the process or process environment
before initial use of the product. Evaluate the effects the use of the product and the
operational processes may have on the classification of the hazardous area.
The process might cause the area to increase or the zone classification to change.
Implement the risk reduction measures needed, including use of personal protective
equipment.
Qualified personnel
Work on or with the instrument is to be carried out by instructed operators during
normal operation and by specialists during all other phases of life.
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2.3 Using the product
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2.4 Emergency procedures
Emergency shutdown
In an emergency situation, press the power switch in the O position to completely turn
off power of the instrument.
Power failure
The following table describes the consequences of a power failure.
Event Result
Power failure to Whatman eButler Membrane
Dispenser
The instrument stops and will not dispense
a filter disc.
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2.4 Emergency procedures
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3 Product description
Description
Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser is an instrument for the mechanized supply
(dispensing) of sterile filter membranes using an electric motor.
The filter membranes are on continuous sheets between a layer of backing paper and a
layer of cover film (sterile packaging). The filter membranes are dispensed individually.
The continuous sheets are supplied to the instrument in a leporello folded format. The
backing paper of the sterile packaging is equipped with a switching window to detect
the correct feed.
Instrument back
1
2
Part Name Function
1 Power switch The power switch is used to control the flow of
electricity between the power supply unit and
the instrument.
In the I position, the instrument is active (On)
and filter membranes can be dispensed. In the O
position, the power supply is inactive (Off) and
filter membranes cannot be dispensed.
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Part Name Function
2 Power supply
unit connec-
tion
Power is supplied via the external power supply
unit.
Instrument front and base
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Part Name Function
1 Push-button The button starts the dispensing process for one
membrane at the touch of a button.
2 Sensor eye The sensor eye detects the rectangular window
punched in the carrier paper of the membrane
packaging. This rectangular window marks the
end of the dispensing process for a single filter
membrane.
3 Optical
sensor
The sensor starts the dispensing process for one
membrane without touching the instrument.
4 Retaining clip The retaining clip fixes the film to the winding
rollers. The clip is removed by pulling it away
from the instrument.
5 Cap The cap controls the lateral alignment of the
carrier paper. The cap is removed by pulling it
away from the instrument.
6 Retaining clip The retaining clip fixes the carrier paper to the
winding rollers. The clip is removed by pulling it
away from the instrument.
7 Slide switch The slide switch allows the operator to switch
between push-button dispense and optical
sensor dispense.
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Instrument side
1
2
Part Name Function
1 Holder Compartment for the membrane packaging.
2 Dispensing
slot
Dispenses the membranes.
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4 Installation
About this chapter
This chapter provides required information to enable users and service personnel to
unpack, install, and move Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser.
In this chapter
Section See page
4.1 Site preparation 18
4.2 Electrical connections 23
4.3 Unpacking, installing and moving 24
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4.1 Site preparation
Introduction
This section describes the site planning and preparation that should be performed
before the product is installed.
In this section
Section See page
4.1.1 Room requirements 19
4.1.2 Site environmental requirements 21
4.1.3 Power requirements 22
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4.1.1 Room requirements
Dimensions and weight
The following illustration shows the dimensions of the Whatman eButler Membrane
Dispenser instrument.
195 mm
138 mm
167 mm
Parameter Value
Weight 3.2 kg
Space requirements
Parameter Specification
Minimum bench area for operating
Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser
(Depth x Width)
30 × 30 cm
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Parameter Specification
Free space required around the
Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser
instrument
10 cm of free space on all sides
Inclination of bench surface Horizontal ±2°
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4.1.1 Room requirements
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