IKA Vortex 3 User manual

IKA Vortex 3
20000005489
Vortex 3_032018

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For your protection:
• Read the operating instructions in full before starting
up and follow the safety instructions.
• Keep the operating instructions in a place where they can be
accessed by everyone.
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the appliance.
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health
and safety and accident prevention regulations.
• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact).
CAUTION
Wear your personal protective equipment
in accordance with the hazard category
of the medium to be processed. Otherwise
there is a risk of:
- splashing liquids
- projectile parts
- body parts, hair, clothing and jewel-
lery getting caught.
NOTICE
Keep hand/arm vibration to a minimum
(Directive 2002/44/EC) when operated
manually:
- Keep the sample container as vertical
as possible.
- Only exert the minimum pressure
necessary for the mixing process.
- Use attachments for multiple samples
when there is a large number of samples.
• Set up the appliance in a spacious area on an even, stable, clean,
non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.
• The feet of the appliance must be clean and undamaged.
• Position the knob (B) at the left stop before starting up.
Gradually increase the speed.
• If the shaking movement of the appliance increases (resonance),
reduce the speed or pass through the critical phase as quickly
as possible.
Contents Safety instructions
Explication of warning symbols
DANGER
Indicates an (extreme) hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, will result in death,
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if
not avoided, can result in death, serious
injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, can result in injury.
Indicates practices which, if not avoided,
can result in equipment damage.
Page
Declaration of conformity 2
Explication of warning symbols 9
Safety instructions 9
Unpack 10
Correct use 10
Commissioning 11
Accessories 12
Maintenance 13
Warranty 13
Technical data 14
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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NOTICE
Reduce the speed if:
- the medium splashes out of the vessel
because the speed is too high
- the appliance is not running smoothly
- the appliance begins to move around
because of dynamic forces.
• Firmly secure the accessories and vessels in place, otherwise
shaking vessels could be damaged or projected out.
• Check the appliance and accessories beforehand for damage
each time you use them. Do not use damaged components.
• Position one single shaking vessel in the centre and several
shaking vessels so that they are evenly spread out.
• The appliance is not suitable for manual operation.
• Sharp edged vessels cause wear debris on the attachments.
CAUTION
Beware of the risk of:
- flammable materials,
- glass breakage as a result of mechani
cal shaking power.
• Only process media that will not react dangerously to the extra
energy produced through processing. This also applies to any
extra energy produced in other ways, e.g. through light irradiation.
• Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, with
hazar dous substances or under water.
• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories descri-
bed in the ”Accessories” chapter.
• Always disconnect the plug before fitting accessories.
• The appliance starts up again automatically following a cut in
the power supply.
• The appliance may heat up when in use.
For protection of the equipment
• The voltage stated on the nameplate must correspond to the mains
voltage.
• Protect the appliance and accessories from bumps and impacts.
• The appliance may only be opened by experts.
Unpack
- Please unpack the device carefully
- In the case of any damage a fact report must be sent
immediately (post, rail or forwarder)
Delivery scope
- Shaker Vortex 3
- Standard attachment V 3.1
- Operating instructions
Unpack
Correct use
Use
 For mixing liquids
- Touch mode for single test tubes
- Continuous mode for single or several vessels
Range of use (indoor use only)
- Laboratories - Schools
- Pharmacies
The device is suitable for use in residential areas and all other areas.
The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed if the appliance is ope-
rated with accessories that are not supplied or recommended by the
manufacturer or if the appliance is operated improperly contrary to the
manufacturer’s specifications.

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On Touch
(D)
(D)
(D)
(D)
(D)
(C)
(C)
Fig. 2
Commissioning

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Possible uses and permitted speed ranges of attachments:
Designation Description Id.- No. Touch Continuous Range of speed
Mode Mode
V 3.1 For test tubes and small 33 412 00 X X
Standard attachment vessels upto diameter 30 mm
V 3.2 88 mm-plate attachment 33 423 00 X X
One- hand attachment with rubber pad
V 3.3 150 mm-plate attachment 33 424 00 - X
Universal attachment with rubber pad
Accessories
On/Off/Touch
1
2
3
4
5
6
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
On/Off/Touch
0
Changing attachments
"click"
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
M4x8
DIN 965/ISO
7046
For further accessories see www.ika.com
Using inserts

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Warranty
Maintenance
The appliance is maintenance-free.
Cleaning
Only use cleansing agents which have been recommended by IKA
Use to remove:
Dyes isopropyl alcohol
Construction materials water containing tenside/
isopropyl alcohol
Cosmetics water containing tenside/ isopropyl alcohol
Foodstuffs water containing tenside
Fuels water containing tenside
•Do not allow moisture to get into the appliance when cleaning
•Wear protective gloves during cleaning the devices.
• Before using another than the recommended method for cleaning
or decontamination, the user must ascertain with IKA that this
method does not destroy the instrument.
• The rubber of the attachments’ pads (V 3.2 and V 3.3) is a natural
product, so talcum can discharge. Clean the rubber pad with
glycerin.
Spare parts order
When ordering spare parts, please give:
• Machine
type
• Manufacturing number, see type plate
•Item and designation of the spare part, see www.ika.com, spare
parts diagram and spare parts list
In accordance with IKA warranty conditions, the warranty period is 24
months. For claims under the warranty please contact your local dea-
ler. You may also send the machine direct to our works, enclosing the
delivery invoice and giving reasons for the claim. You will be liable for
freight costs.
The warranty does not cover wearing parts, nor does it apply to faults
resulting from improper use or insufficient care and maintenance contrary
to the instructions in this operating manual.
Repair
Please only send devices in for repair that have been cleaned
and are free of materials which might present health hazards.
For this, use the “certificate of compliance” form which you can
obtain from IKA or can download a version for printing from the IKA
website at www.ika.com.
If your appliance requires repair, return it in its original packaging. Storage
packaging is not sufficient when sending the device - also use appropriate
transport packaging

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Operating voltage VAC 100 – 120 ± 10%
Design frequence Hz 60
Nominal voltage V/Hz 115/
60
Input power W60
Output power W10
Speed 1/min 0/ 500 – 2500
infinitely
adjustable
Speed adjustment analog (infinitely)
rotating knob
in front of device
Speed display Scale 0 – 6
Drive Shaded pole motor
Agitation stroke mm 4
Shaking motion horizontal
approximately-
circular
Perm duration of operation %100
Perm ambient temperature °C +5 bis +40
Perm. relative humidity %80
Protection type acc. to IP 21
DIN EN 60529
Protection class I (protection earth)
Overvoltage category II
Contamination level 2
Operation at a terrestrial mmax. 2000
attitude
Dimensions total W x D x H mm 127 x 149 x 136
Weight without kg 4.5
supported load
Max. supportes load kg 0.5
incl. attachment
Subject to technical changes!
Technical data