Gilson Vortex Mixer User manual

User’s Guide
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Vortex Mixer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction | 4
Specifications | 4
Installation | 5
Operation | 5
Head Removal and Replacement | 5
Ordering Information | 6
Accessories | 6
Warranty | 7

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INTRODUCTION |VORTEX MIXER
Introduction
The Vortex Mixer is a quiet, powerful, mixer designed for
vortexing micro tubes of all sizes (0.4 mL to 50 mL, and
larger). It combines dynamic balance technology with an
electronic speed control to provide smooth speed and quiet
operation with low excess vibration. This vortex mixer will
provide years of reliable service.
Specifications
VORTEX MIXER
Speed/Control User settable 200 to 3200 rpm
Operating Modes ON (continuous), OFF, and TOUCH mix
Head Standard rubber cup (Vortexer Flat head
PN 36117310)
Feet Four suction cups
Orbit 3 mm
Operating Environment 4°C to 45°C
Dimensions (WxDxH) 13 x 16 x 17 cm / 5.1 x 6.2 x 6.6 in.
Weight 3.8 kg / 8.4 lbs.
Electrical 115VAC, 60 Hz, 1.5 amps (115V model)
230VAC, 50 Hz, 0.75 amps, (230V model)
Warranty 2 years

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Installation
1. Place the Vortex Mixer on a clean, flat, stable surface and
press down slightly to allow the suction cup feet to adhere.
2. Make sure that the mode switch is in the OFF position and
plug the vortex mixer into a properly grounded outlet.
3. Using the speed control knob, adjust the mixing speed to
the desired setting.
4. Check that the cup head is securely fastened by gently
rotating it clockwise.
5. Start at the middle of the speed range if you are uncertain
of what setting you need.
Operation
In touch mode, the tube to be mixed is pressed downward
against the head to activate the vortex mixing action.
NOTICE
Avoid the use of solvents as they may attack the rubber cup
head or the acrylonitrile butadience styreme (ABS) plastic
housing.
Head Removal and Replacement
To change or replace the rubber head attachment, grasp the
unit body with your left hand, and then gently rotate the head
attachment counter clockwise with your right hand until the
cup head is completely unscrewed.
Replace the head attachment by gently rotating clockwise
until it is tight and you feel the rubber start to grip the top of
the dynamic drive assembly.
NOTE
Attaching accessory heads requires the use of a Phillips
screwdriver to tighten the center screw in the accessory
head.

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ORDERING INFORMATION |VORTEX MIXER
Ordering Information
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
36110740 Vortex Mixer with standard cup head, 115V, US cord
36110750 Vortex Mixer with standard cup head, 230V, EU cord (3-pin
cord)
36110760 Vortex Mixer with standard cup head, 230V, UK cord
36110770 Vortex Mixer with standard cup head, 230V, AU cord
Accessories
Accessory heads are available. Please contact a Gilson Service
Center if you need one of these accessory heads.
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
36117310 Vortexer Flat head
36117330
Optional Foam Rack for 12 tubes (15 mL)
For Vortex Mixer with standard cup head only
(PN 36110740)
36117340
Optional Foam Rack for 5 tubes (50 mL)
For Vortex Mixer with standard cup head only
(PN 36110740)
36117350 Horizontal head, for 12 x 1.5 mL
36117360 Horizontal head, for 4 x 15 mL
36117370 Horizontal head, for 2 x 50 mL

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Warranty
Gilson warrants this instrument against defects in material
under normal use and service for two years from the date
of purchase. This warranty is valid only if the instrument
is used in the manner described in this guide and for the
purpose for which it is designed. Gilson is not responsible
for consequential damages resulting from the misuse or bad
cleaning or decontamination of this instrument. Enclose with
the returned instrument a description of the problem that has
occurred.

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