SDL Atlas Vortex M6 User manual

Vortex M6
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SDL Atlas USA
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Rock Hill, SC 29732, USA
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SDL Atlas China
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Road, Nanshan,
Shenzhen, 518052, China
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www.sdlatlas.com
Instrument Version 2.0
Manual Version 1.0

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MANUALSYMBOLS
WARNINGTOUSER,MANTAINENCEORINSTALLER
FAILURE TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND/OR
OPERATE THIS MACHINE ACCORDING TO THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN CONDITIONS WHICH CAN PRODUCE
BODILY INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE PROPERTY.
WARNING

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GENERALEQUIPMENTSPECIFICATIONS
Thispageisarecordoftheequipmentspecifications.Thisinformationmaybefoundonthe
nameplateoftheinstrument.PleasefillintheblanksbelowoncetheSDLAtlasinstrument
hasbeenreceived.
Whencontactingthesalesorservicedepartmenttoorderpartsorobtaininformation,refer
tothispage.ThiswillallowSDLAtlastorespondquicklyandaccuratelytotherequest.
MODEL NO.
___________________________________________________________________
SERIAL NO.
____________________________________________________________________
________________________ ________________________ ________________________
VOLTS CYCLES PHASE
________________________ ________________________ ________________________
NUMBER REV.NO. DATE
MAIN
FUSE____________________________________________________________________
SINGLEPHASE________________AMPERES
MAINFUSE. 把
MODEL: M 6 RE
TYPE: Vortex M6

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READTHESEINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSE
Duetopotentialhazardsassociatedwithanyelectricalequipment,itisimportantthatthe
user is familiar with the instructions covering the capabilities and the operation of this
instrument.Theusershouldensurethatallreasonablesafetyprecautionsarefollowedand
ifanydoubtexists,seekprofessionaladvicebeforeproceeding.
Theinstrumentisdesignedforusebysuitablytrained,competentpersonnelinacontrolled
workingenvironmentandisintendedforuseasawashtestinginstrumentonly.
Thisinstrumenthasmovingpartsandwhileallreasonablestepshavebeentakentoprotect
personnelassociatedwiththesemovingparts,incorrectorimproperuseoftheequipment
could result in injury. Consideration should be given to the nature of these moving parts
when installing and setting up the equipment. Fully trained, competent personnel should
installthisequipment.Thisinstrumentisintendedforuseinaresidential,commercial,and
lightindustrialenvironmentasdetailedinEN50081‐1.
SDLAtlascannotbeheldresponsibleforanyunauthorizedmodificationstotheVortexM6.
WARNING
Thisinstrumentcontainsmovingpartsandhazardouslivevoltages.Undernocircumstance
shouldtheusertrytopreventorrestrictthemovementofpartsorgainaccesstothe
internalcircuitry.

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PROVISIONFORLIFTINGANDCARRYING
Whenunpackingormovingthisinstrument,extremecareisrequiredowingtoitsphysical
constructionandweight.
It is recommended that accepted lifting and carrying procedures are employed and that
personnelweartheappropriateprotectiveequipmente.g.safetyshoes.Iftheinstrumentis
to be moved an appreciable distance/height, it is recommended that it is moved via a
suitablevehiclee.g.aforklifttruck.
EQUIPMENTWARRANTY
SDLAtlaswarrantsfortwelve(12)monthsfromfirstuseorfifteen(15)monthsfromdateof
shipment,whicheveroccursfirst,thatthisSDLAtlasinstrumenthas passedourinspection
andtests;thatitisfreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanship;andthatitwillperform
according to the applicable published SDL Atlas specifications if installed and operated
according to our instructions. This warranty isin lieu of any other warranty expressed or
implied.InnoeventwillSDLAtlasbeliableforspecialorconsequentialdamagesduetoof
anyallegedbreachofthiswarrantyprovision.
TheliabilityofSDLAtlashereundershallbelimitedtorepairingorexchanging,atitsoption,
any defective part FOB, the nearest SDL Atlas manufacturing facility. Equipment or parts
that have been subjected to abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect, unauthorized repair, or
installationarenotcoveredbywarranty.SDLAtlasshallhavethe right of final
determinationastotheexistenceandcauseofthedefect.
Whenpartsarerepairedorexchanged,thewarrantyonsaidpartshallcontinueineffectfor
theremainderoftheoriginalequipmentwarrantyperiodorforsix(6)monthsfollowingthe
dateofshipmentbySDLAtlas,whicheverperiodislonger.
SDL Atlas reserves the right to make changes and improvements in its products without
obligationtoinstallthesechangesinproductstheretoforemanufactured.

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PARTSWARRANTY
PartsandmaterialsuppliedbySDLAtlasareinspectedandtestedtoensurethattheyare
free from defects and will operate properly when correctly installed and operated in
equipment produced by SDL Atlas. Parts (excluding consumable components such as light
sources, optical components, crock cloth, etc.) are under warranty for a period of six (6)
monthsfromdateofshipment.Thiswarrantyisinlieuofanyotherwarrantyexpressedor
implied. In no event will SDL Atlas be liable for special or alleged breach of this warranty
provision.
TheliabilityofSDLAtlashereundershallbelimitedtorepairingorexchanging,atitsoption,
any defective part FOB, the nearest SDL Atlas manufacturing facility. Equipment or parts
that have been subjected to abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect, unauthorized repair, or
installationarenotcoveredbywarranty.SDLAtlasshallhavethe right of final
determinationastotheexistenceandcauseofthedefect.
SDL Atlas reserves the right to make changes and improvements in its products without
obligationtoinstallthesechangesinproductstheretoforemanufactured.
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CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................1
2.0 SPECIFICATION........................................................................2
3.0 INSTALLATION.........................................................................4
 3.1UncratingtheInstrument..................................................4
 3.2StandardAccessories.........................................................4
 3.3OptionalAccessories..........................................................4
 3.4Setup.................................................................................5
4.0 OPERATION............................................................................15
 4.1 RunningaPre‐programmedCycle..................................15
 4.2 ProgrammingaCycle.....................................................20
 4.3 ManualMode................................................................23
5.0 SETTINGS.................................................................................24
6.0 MAINTENANCEandCALIBRATION...........................................30
6.0 ERRORSandFAULTS................................................................33

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1.0Introduction
For decades, AATCC standards for wash shrinkage testing and other sample preparation
procedureshavecalledfortheuseofdomesticwashingmachines.Duringthistime,there
have been many changes to the accepted operating parameters ofa top loading washing
machine.Temperaturesettings,agitationspeedandstyle,spin speed, and wash and spin
timeshaveallseenchangesovertheyears.Whilesomechangesseemlesssignificantthan
others,thenetresulthasbeenamovingtargetwhentryingtosettleonwhatresultsare
correctfromoneinstrumenttothenext.
TheVortexM6hasbeendesignedtospecificallymeettableLP1:Table1,andIIAandIIBof
the 2013 AATCC Monograph and tables IIC and IID of the 2016 AATCC Monograph.  The
instrument is a commercial grade instrument that has been modifiedwithacontroller,
heavy duty variable speed motor, and custom water temperature and flow controls.  This
constructionallowstheVortexM6tonotonlyperformwashsequencesintightcompliance
oftheMonograph,butalsogiveuserstheabilitytoprogramcustomwasheswithdurations
runningupto5000minutes.
This Instruction Manual contains operational and safety precautions for proper operation.
Pleasereadthemanual carefullybeforeinstallingor operatingyourinstrument.Operators
andmaintenancetechniciansshould read the manual before runningatestorperforming
maintenanceprocedures.SDLAtlasstronglyrecommendsreadingthismanualandcannotbe
heldresponsiblefordamagecausedbyimproperoperationoftheVortexM6.

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2.0Specifications
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VORTEXM6 
AATCCMonographInstrument 
LoadType TopNonLocking 
Agitator PlasticFlexVanePost 
FrameMaterial GalvanizedSteel 
WashTub StainlessSteel 
OuterTub PorcelaincoatedStainlessSteel 
ExternalDimensions 25.625 "Wide 65.09 cmWide 
28 "Deep 71.12 cmDeep 
43 "High 109.22 cmHigh 
36 "WorkSurface 91.44 cmWorkSurface 
DrumDimensions 3.3 ft3 93.45 L 
MachineWeight 195 Lbs 88.45 Kg
PackingWeight 300 Lbs 136.1 Kg
Voltage 220Volt±10%,50/60Hertz,AC 
BreakerSize 15amp 
WaterInputs Hot/Cold 
TemperatureControl AvailableIncomingTemps+/‐4C** 
DrainRequirements 36"(91.44cm)tallreceptaclerecommended 
Agitation 20to120+/‐2spm 
AgitationRotation 210degrees 
MaxAgitationCycle 5000minutes(83hours) 
MaxWaterCapacity 22+/‐1 Gallons 83.6 L 
MaxExtractionspecs 770+/‐20RPM 
PreprogrammedCycles
Normal,PermanentPress,Delicate,AATCCMonograph6TableIIC&IID**‐2016
Normal,PermanentPressTable1AATCCLP1‐2018.
 
#ofOpenprograms 99 
ProgrammableFunctions FillLevel,Agitationspeed*,ExtractionSpeed,RinseLevel,Temperature***,Soak
Time,WashTime,SpinTime
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BypassableErrors Temperature 
* ProgrammableAgitationspeedscannotsurpassMax/MinAgitationSpeed
** IIA–2013andIID2016donothaveaPermanentPressOption
***
Temperaturesettingsaredependentonuserssupply.Systemcannotcoolorheat
internally
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3.0Installation
3.1UncratingtheInstrument
When you receive your Vortex M6, inspect the crate for damage thatmay have occurred
during shipping. Carefully unpack the instrument and thoroughly inspect the instrument
componentsforanydamageorshortages.Reportanyinstrumentdamage to the carrier
and/orshortagestoSDLAtlasCustomerService.
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3.2ListofMaterials(StandardAccessories)

204356 VortexM6(1)
Hoses(2–1hot,1cold)
FilterScreens(2)
RubberHoseGaskets(2)
RubberCupsforFeet(4)
3.3OptionalAccessoriesandTestMaterials
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201902 AATCCStandardReferenceDetergentwithOpticalBrightener
201858 AATCCStandardReferenceDetergentwithoutOpticalBrightener
 201113 CottonWashingBallast
 201112 50/50Cotton/PolyWashingBallast
 202139 AATCCShrinkageScale
303255 BlackIndelibleMarkers
 303257 YellowIndelibleMarkers
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3.4Setup
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EquipmentRequiredforInstallation
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NOTE:IftheVortexM6isdeliveredonacoldday(belowfreezing), or is stored in an
unheated room or area during the cold months, do not attempt to operate it until the
VortexM6hashadachancetowarmup.


Theproperorderofstepsmustbefollowedtoensurecorrectinstallation.Refertothelist
belowwheninstallingyourinstrument.
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3.4.1Removetheshippingbraceandshippingplug.
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3.4.1.1 Removetheshippingbracefromunderthelid.
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3.4.1.2 The shipping plug will be released from the base of the
instrumentwhenremovingthecardboardbase.
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NOTE:Theshippingbraceand
plugshouldbesavedandmust
be reinstalled whenever the
VortexM6ismovedor
transportedtoanewlocation.
This will prevent damage to
the Vortex M6 components.
Do not tilt the instrument to
frontorsideswhenmoving.
RefertotheUser'sGuidefor
instructions on reinstalling the
shippingmaterials
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3.4.2WipeOutInsideofWashtub
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3.4.2.1 Priortofirsttest,useanall‐purposecleaneroradetergentand
watersolutionandadampclothtoremoveshippingdustfrom
insideofwashtub 
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3.4.3 Connectthefillhoses.
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NOTE:  Water supply faucets must fit standard 3/4 inch [19 mm] femalegardenhose
couplings.DONOTUSESLIP‐ONORCLAMP‐ONCONNECTIONS.
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NOTE:Watersupplyfaucetsshouldbereadilyaccessibletopermitturningthemoffwhen
theVortexM6isnotbeingused.
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NOTE:Waterpressuremustbeaminimumof20toamaximumof120poundspersquare
inch[minimumof138toamaximumof827kPa]staticpressuremeasuredatthefaucet.
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NOTE:Waterpressureunder20poundspersquareinch[138kPa]willcauseanextended
filltimeintheVortexM6
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3.4.3.1 Turn on the water supply faucets and flush the lines for
approximately two minutes to remove any foreign materials
that could clog the screens in the water mixing valve. This is
especiallyimportantwheninstallingyourVortexM6inanewly
constructedorrenovatedbuilding.Build‐upmayhaveoccurred
duringconstruction.
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3.4.3.2 Removethetwoplainrubberwashersandtwofilterscreens
fromtheaccessoriesbag.
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3.4.3.3 Install them into each end of the fill hoses as shown. The
screenmustbefacingoutward.
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3.4.3.4Screw hose couplings with the filter screens onto the water
faucetsuntiltheyarefinger‐tight.Usetheredcolor‐coded
hose for the hot water connection and the blue color‐coded
hoseforthecoldwaterconnection.
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3.4.3.5Then,usingapliers,screwapproximately1/4turn.
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3.4.3.6Screwhosecouplingsfromotherendofhosesontothewater
mixing valve until they are finger‐tight. Make sure the red
color‐codedhosefromthehotwaterfaucetgoestothewater
mixingvalvemarked“H”andtheblue color‐coded hose from
thecoldfaucetgoestothevalvemarked“C”.
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3.4.3.7Then,usingapliers,screwapproximately1/4turn.

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IMPORTANT:DONOTcrossthreadorovertightencouplings.Thiswillcausethemtoleak.
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3.4.3.8 Turnwateronandcheckforleaks.
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3.4.3.9Ifleaksarefound,turnoffthewater,unscrewhosesand
reinstallthemuntiltherearenoleaks.
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IMPORTANT:Turnoffwatersupplywhenevertherewillbeanextendedperiodofnon‐use
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IMPORTANT:
Hosesandothernaturalrubberpartsdeteriorateafterextendeduse.Hosesmaydevelop
cracks,blistersormaterialwearfromthetemperatureandconstanthighpressuretheyare
subjectedto.Allhosesshouldbecheckedonamonthlybasisforanyvisiblesignsof
deterioration.Anyhoseshowingthesignsofdeteriorationlistedaboveshouldbereplaced
immediately.Allhosesshouldbereplacedeveryfiveyears.
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3.4.4 Connectthedrainhosetothedrainreceptacle.
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3.4.4.1 Removethedrainhosefromitsshippingpositionontherearof
the instrument by unhooking the hose from the retainer
clamp.
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3.4.4.2Installthedrainhoseintothedrainreceptacle(standpipe,wall
orlaundrytub)followingtheinstructionsbelow.
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NOTE: Drain receptacle must be capable of handling a minimum of1‐1/4inch[32cm]
outsidediameterdrainhose.
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StandpipeInstallation
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1. Checkstandpipeheight.Therecommendedheightforthestandpipeis36inches
[914mm].Standpipeshigherthan4feet[1220mm]arenotrecommended.
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2. Placetheadapterintothestandpipe.
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IMPORTANT: To prevent siphoning,
do not place any ribbed portion of
thedrainhoseintothestandpipe.
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3. Remove the beaded strap
fromaccessoriesbagand
place around standpipe
and drain hose,
approximately 12 inches
[300mm]downfromthe
topofpipe.
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4. Tighten strap to hold hose
to standpipe. This will
prevent the drain hose
fromdislodgingfromdrain
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WallInstallation
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Forinstallationsofthistype,thedrainhoseMUSTbesecuredtooneofthefillhosesusing
thebeadedstrapfromaccessoriesbag.
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NOTE:Endofdrainhosemustnotbebelowheightofcabinettop
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LaundryTubInstallation
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Forthistypeofinstallation,thedrainhoseMUSTbesecuredtothestationarytubtoprevent
hose from dislodging during use.  Use the beaded strap (supplied in accessories bag) to
securehose.Werecommendleavingthestandpipeadapteronthedrainhoseforthistype
ofinstallation
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3.4.5 PositionandleveltheVortexM6.
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3.4.5.1Positiontheinstrumentsoit
has sufficient clearance for
installationandservicing.
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3.4.5.2Place the instrument in
positiononaclean,dry,and
reasonably firm floor.
Installing the Vortex M6 on
anytypeofcarpetingisnot
recommended.
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3.4.5.3Foreasieraccesstoleveling
legs,propuptheinstrument
withawoodenblock
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3.4.5.4Placerubbercups(fromaccessoriesbag)onallfourlevelinglegs.
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3.4.5.5Place a level on the
cabinet top and check if
theVortexM6islevel
fromsidetosideandfront
toback.
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3.4.5.6If the instrument is not
level, tilt it back to access
the front leveling legs.
Loosenthelocknutsand
adjust legs by screwing
intooroutofthebase.
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3.4.5.7Once adjusted, tilt the
instrument forward on
front legs and lower back
down into position to set
therearself‐levelinglegs.
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3.4.5.8TheVortexM6mustnotrock.Whentheinstrumentislevelanddoes
notrock,tightenlocknutssecurelyagainstbottomofitsbase.Ifthese
locknuts are not tight, the instrument will not remain stationary
duringoperation.
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NOTE:Improperinstallationorflexingofweakfloorwillcauseexcessivevibration.Donot
slide the Vortex M6 across floor once the leveling legs have beenextended,aslegsand
basecouldbecomedamaged.
3.4.5.9 Verifythattheinstrumentdoesnotrock.
3.4.6 PlugintheInstrument
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ElectricalRequirements
220Volt±10%,50/60HertzwithEarth/GroundPlug
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WhenpluggingintheVortexM6:

•DONOToverloadcircuits.

•DONOTuseanextensioncord.

•DONOTuseanadapter.

•DONOToperateotherappliancesonthesamecircuit.Useseparately fused 15 Amp
circuits.
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The Vortex M6 is designed to be operated on a separate branch, polarized, three‐wire,
effectiveearth/ground,220Volt,50/60Hertz,AC(alternatingcurrent),circuitprotectedbya
15amperefuse,equivalentfuseorcircuitbreaker.
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Thepowercordshouldbepluggeddirectlyintoaneffectiveearth/groundreceptaclerated
220VoltsAC(alternatingcurrent)15Amps.

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Earth/GroundInstructions
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This instrument must be properly connected to protective earth/ground. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, the earth/ground will reduce the riskofelectricshockby
providingapathofleastresistanceforelectriccurrent.

TheVortexM6mustbepluggedintoanappropriateoutletthatisproperlyinstalled
and connected to a protective earth/ground in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
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
•DONOTmodifytheplugprovidedwiththeinstrument–ifitwillnotfittheoutlet,havea
properoutletinstalledbyaqualifiedelectrician.
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