Grant-bio Vortexer PV1 User manual

Operating instructions
Vortexer
PV1
For version V.1GW

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Contents
1 Safety.......................................................................................4
2 General Information ...............................................................5
3 Getting started........................................................................6
4Operating instructions...........................................................7
5Specifications .........................................................................8
6Guarantee and service...........................................................9
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The following symbol means
Caution: Make sure you have fully read and understood the present
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 not be used if dropped or damaged.
After transportation or storage keep the unit under room temperature for 2-3hrs 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 the external power supply unit with voltage corresponding to that on the serial number label.
Use only the external power supply unit provided with this product.
Ensure that the external power supply is easily accessible during use.
Disconnect the unit from the electric circuit before moving.
Disconnect the external power supply unit from power socket to turn off the unit.
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
Use only the tubes smaller or equal to 28.5 mm in diameter.
Do not stop the vortex head rotation with a hand.
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 start operation at maximum speed.
Do not use outside laboratory rooms.
BIOLOGICAL SAFETY
It is the user's responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if hazardous material is spilt on or
penetrates into the equipment.
operating instructions
1. Safety
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2. General information
Vortexer PV1 is designed for mixing substances in tubes using the eccentric mechanism. The
vortexer can be used in a variety of applications including general test tube mixing, tissue samples
mixing, cell suspension vortexing, chemical reagents mixing, etc.
The Vortexer is equipped with 20 mm diameter single Polystyrol mixing cup for mixing one tube at a
time.
Vortexer PV1 is intended for two operations:
- continuous mixing;
- impulse mixing (activated by touching the mixing cup with a test tube).
Vortexer PV1 operates at variable speeds from 750 to 3000 rpm providing different mixing intensity
(from gentle shaking to intensive vortexing).
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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 Thermo-Shaker set includes:
• Vortexer PV1..............................................................................................1 piece
• external power supply unit .........................................................................1 piece
• Operating instructions; Declaration of Conformity ......................................1 copy
3.3 Set up
• place the unit on the working area;
• plug the external power supply unit into the 12 V socket at the rear side of the unit.
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4. Operating instructions
Speed
PV1
TS
CO
4.1. Connect the external power supply to electric circuit.
4.2. Continuous operation mode – CO
4.2.1. Turn the TS/CO switch ( ) into CO position.
4.2.2. Set the required speed using the Speed knob (w).
4.2.3. Gently holding a tube with fingers at its upper part dip the tube's lower part into the
conical cup of the vortex head (u).
4.2.4. Control the intensity of mixing by varying pressure of the tube to the vortex head.
4.2.5. After finishing the operation turn the TS/CO switch into TS position.
4.3. Touch operation mode – TS
4.4.1. Turn the TS/CO switch (v) into TS position.
4.4.2. Gently holding a tube with fingers at its upper part press the tube's lower part to the
vortex head conical cup (u). Vortex will be activated when pressing the mixing cup with
a test tube.
4.4.3. Set the required speed (desired mixing level) using the Speed knob (w).
4.4.4. Control the intensity by varying pressure of a tube to the vortex head (u).
4.4. After finishing the operation disconnect the external power supply unit from electric circuit.
v
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5. Specifications
The product is designed for operation indoors in a laboratory at altitudes up to 2000 m, with ambient
temperature from +4°C to +40°C and maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C
decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.
·Speed control range ............................750–3000 rpm (max. speed depends on loading)
·Maximum continuous operation time.........................................................................8 hrs
·Mixing module for tubes .........................................................................from 1.5 to 50 ml
·Maximum mixing volume ..........................................................................................30 ml
·Orbit..........................................................................................................................4 mm
·Dimensions ...............................................................................................90x150x80 mm
·Input current/power consumption.....................................................12 V, 320 mA / 3.8 W
·External power supply unit ...................... input AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz, output DC 12 V
·Weight *...................................................................................................................0.8 kg
* Accurate within ±10%.
Grant is committed to a continuous programme of improvement, specifications may be changed
without notice.
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6. Guarantee and Service
6.1 Guarantee
When used in laboratory conditions and according to these working instructions, this
product is guaranteed for TWO YEARS against faulty materials or workmanship.
6.2 Service
For service, return for repair to our Service Department in the UK or, in other countries,
to our distributor.
6.3 Standard ethanol (75%) or other cleaning agents recommended for cleaning of
laboratory equipment can be used for cleaning and disinfection of the unit.
Cleaning & Disinfection
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Manufacturer:
Equipment name/type number:
Description of Equipment:
Directive:
Harmonized Standards:
Applied Standards
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Vortexer/PV1/17993/1.04
Grant Instruments
(Cambridge) Ltd
Shepreth
Cambridgeshire
SG8 6GB
UK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.grantinstruments.com