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.
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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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1.3 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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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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