ROCKER WaterVac 100 Vacuum Filtration System Instruction Manual
- June 11, 2024
- ROCKER
Table of Contents
ROCKER WaterVac 100 Vacuum Filtration System
Important Notice
This instrument is designed for laboratory usage only. Please read this manual
carefully before installing and operating. The instrument shall not be
modified in any way. Any modification will void
the warranty and may result in potential hazard. We are not responsible for
any injury or damage caused by any non-intended purposes and modifying the
instrument without authorization.
- Check the voltage specified on the name plate and ensure it matches the line voltage in your location.
- Install the instrument in a clean, dust-less and ventilated area under 40°C.
- Never use the instrument with any corrosive, chemical, flammable or toxic material.
- Do not pump any solution without filtration, please use this instrument with filter holder, funnel and membrane to prevent clogging.
- Ensure silicone tube is not bent, plugged, or squeezed to avoid poor drainage.
- Never operate this instrument in a circulated, closed system.
- Please clean and maintain this instrument according to this manual after every use to ensure maximum efficiency.
- For more product details, please refer to the latest catalog and website.
- Please discard packing material according to local related regulations.
- Operating condition
(a) Ambient temperature: 5~ 40 °C
(b) Relative humidity: 80% RH Max.
(c) Power supply: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz
(d) Altitude: up to 2000 m
(e) Pollution degree: II
(f ) Indoor use
Unpacking
Please check if the package is complete without any damage before unpacking. When unpacking, please make sure you have all accessories that indicated on the list. If there is any problem, please keep the serial number along with packing case and contact your local distributor immediately for assistance.
WaterVac 100
Model
| Main Unit| Stopper Adaptor| SF
Adaptor
|
Funnel
---|---|---|---|---
WaterVac 100
|
WaterVac 100
| –| –|
–
WaterVac 100 – MS
| V| –|
–
WaterVac 100 – MB
| –| V|
–
WaterVac 101 – MB
| –| V|
100 mL * 1
Model
|
Standard Package Includes:
---|---
WaterVac 100
|
WaterVac 100, Vacuum Filtration System
Power Adaptor
Accessory Kit (L-type hex key, O-ring, Silicone tube)
Instruction Manual
WaterVac 200
Model
| Main Unit| Stopper Adaptor| SF
Adaptor
| Funnel
---|---|---|---|---
WaterVac 200
| WaterVac 200| –| –|
–
WaterVac 200 – MS
| V| –|
–
WaterVac 200 – MB
| –| V|
–
WaterVac 201 – MB
| –| V|
100 mL * 2
Model
|
Standard Package Includes:
---|---
WaterVac 200
|
WaterVac 200, Vacuum Filtration System
Power Adaptor
Accessory Kit (L-type hex key, O-ring, Silicone tube)
Instruction Manual
Main Part Diagram
Position
| Designation| Position|
Designation
---|---|---|---
1
| Power Switch| 4|
SF Stainless Steel Funnel*
2
| Control Valve| 5|
Liquid Outlet
3
| Funnel Adaptor| 6|
DC Socket
- ROCKER SF funnel is only included in WaterVac 101 / 201 – MB models.
Installation and Operation
Preparation and Installation (Take WaterVac 200 as example) ****
- The filter holder(s), funnel(s) and membrane(s) are not included.
Operation
A. Make sure the desired funnel adaptor (3) is screwed into main unit properly. Tighten fixing screw with L-type hex key (2mm) to prevent support base from rotation. (Refer to next page)
- Various kind of funnel adaptors are available for various applications.
B. Connect a long tube to liquid outlet (5) and put the other side of tube into sink or a container to drain and collect the waste liquid.
- Make sure the diameter of silicone tube is in accordance with main unit.
Model Series
| Hose Barb Diameter|
Recommended Silicone Tube
---|---|---
WaterVac 100
| ID6 (6 mm)|
φ 4 x 8 mm (199100-68)
WaterVac 200
| ID8 (8 mm)|
φ 8 x 14 mm (180300-68)
C. Connect the power adaptor to both power source and DC socket (6) of
main unit.
D. Connect the desired filter holder to funnel adaptor (3) and install
the appropriate membrane in filter holder or funnel.
- Various filter holders, such as plastic and disposable filter holder, could be connected to
WaterVac 100 / 200 – MS by No.8 silicone stopper.
E. Switch on the pump by pressing the power switch (1) to start the filtration.
- WaterVac 200: Make sure all control valves (2) are off before use and rotate them counterclockwise to vertical position for filtration.
F. Switch off the pump by pressing the power switch (1) again once filtration is finished.
- WaterVac 200: Stop filtration by either switch off the pump or close the control valves (2).
G. Please pump the pure water to clean the tubing after every use to prevent any dirty is left over. Keep pumping the air for at least 2 minutes to eliminate the liquid.
*** Warning:**
- Do not bend silicone tube or squeeze it with heavy objects to avoid poor drainage.
- Do not pump dirty or impure solution without filtration to avoid clogging or damaging.
How to change the funnel adaptor(s)
WaterVac 100 – MS
|
WaterVac 200 – MB
---|---
|
- Loosen the fixing screw on the rear of control valve (2) by L-type hex key (2 mm).
- Unscrew the funnel adaptor (3) and change to the desired one.
- Tighten the fixing screw to prevent new funnel adaptor from rotation.
Installation of Various Filter Holder and Funnel
|
1
|
2
Compatible Filter Holder & Funnel
|
| |
Funnel Adaptor
| | |
190100-10| 190200-10| 190200-20
Compatible Models
| WaterVac 100| V| N/A| V
WaterVac 200| N/A| V|
V
Description
|
-
No. 8 Stopper Funnel Adaptor
– Compatible with various kinds of filter holders with No. 8 silicone stopper, such as plastic or disposable filter holder. -
Rocker SF Funnel Adaptor
– Left: Fitting to Rocker SF 100 / 300 / 500 mL funnel.
– Right: Fitting to Pall, Sentino® 4870 (100 mL), 4871 (250 mL) disposable plastic funnel.
Installation of Various Filter Holder and Funnel
| 3| 4|
5
Compatible Filter Holder & Funnel
| | |
Funnel Adaptor
| | |
190100-73| 190100-74|
190100-76
Compatible Models
|
WaterVac 100
| V| V| V
WaterVac 200| V| V|
V
Description
| 3. SS316 Adaptor for Millipore Disposable Funnel
– Fitting to Millipore, Microfil® disposable funnel 100 / 250 mL (MIHAWG100
/ MIHAWG250).
4. SS316 Adaptor for Sartorius Disposable Funnel – Fitting to Sartorius,
Microsart® disposable funnel 16A07.
5. SS316 Hose Barb Adaptor
– Fitting to ID4 ~ ID8 silicone tube.
Maintenance
- The main unit is not autoclavable. Please clean the surface by pure water or 75% ethanol.
- Please pump the pure water to clean the tubing after every use to prevent any dirty is left over. Keep pumping the air for at least 2 minutes to eliminate the liquid.
- Stainless steel funnels, support base and membrane support can be fast sterilized by flame or autoclaved.
- Valve plate(s), O-ring(s), silicone tube(s) and diaphragm are consumables, it is recommended to replace it on a yearly basis or as needed to ensure good operation.
Troubleshooting
Problem
|
Reason and Solution
---|---
Failed to start
|
- Loose plug → Reconnect plug to power supply.
- Switch is broken → Contact distributor for assistance.
Poor vacuum
|
- Outlet is blocked→ Clean or stretch the outlet tube.
- Internal wiring loose → Contact distributor for assistance.
Low filtration speed
|
- Connection between filtration apparatus is not sealed →Reconnect to ensure they’re tightly sealed.
- Control valve(s) is not open → Open it properly.
- Unsuitable membrane → Change an appropriate membrane.
- Membrane is blocked → Replace a new membrane.
- Silicone tube is bent too much → Replace silicone tube
- Internal wiring loose → Contact distributor for assistance.
Ordering Information
190100-01(02)
| WaterVac 100, Vacuum Filtration System, AC100-240V Adaptor, US Plug (EU
Plug)
---|---
190110-01(02)|
WaterVac 100 – MS, Vacuum Filtration System with No. 8 Stopper Funnel Adaptor, AC100-240V Adaptor, US Plug (EU Plug)
190120-01(02)
| WaterVac 100 – MB, Vacuum Filtration System with Rocker SF Funnel Adaptor,
AC100-240V Adaptor, US Plug (EU Plug)
190121-01(02)|
WaterVac 101 – MB, Vacuum Filtration System with Rocker SF Funnel Adaptor, SF Funnel 100 mL x 1 pc, AC100-240V Adaptor, US Plug (EU Plug)
190200-01(02)
| WaterVac 200, Vacuum Filtration System, AC100-240V Adaptor, US Plug (EU
Plug)
190210-01(02)|
WaterVac 200 – MS, Vacuum Filtration System with No. 8 Stopper Funnel Adaptor, AC100-240V Adaptor, US Plug (EU Plug)
190220-01(02)
| WaterVac 200 – MB, Vacuum Filtration System with Rocker SF Funnel Adaptor,
AC100-240V Adaptor, US Plug (EU Plug)
190221-01(02)|
WaterVac 201 – MB, Vacuum Filtration System with Rocker SF Funnel Adaptor, SF Funnel 100 mL x 2 pcs, AC100-240V Adaptor, US Plug (EU Plug)
190100-62
| WaterVac 100 repair kit
181200-62|
60W Diaphragm liquid pump repair kit
190100-10
|
Silicone stopper funnel adaptor_ short for WaterVac 100
190200-10|
Silicone stopper funnel adaptor_ middle for WaterVac 200
180300-30
|
SS316 Adaptor for Rocker SF funnel and Pall 4870 / 4871 plastic funnel
190100-73|
SS316 Adaptor for Millipore MIHAWG100 / MIHAWG250 plastic funnel
190100-74
| SS316 Adaptor for Sartorius 16A07 plastic funnel
190100-76|
SS316 Hose barb adaptor for silicone tube, ID4 ~ ID8
180100-31
| Stainless steel support screen for SF funnel adaptor
167100-31|
Stainless steel support screen for Millipore / Sartorius funnel adaptor
180100-01/03/05
| SF Stainless steel funnel 100 mL / 300 mL / 500 mL
180100-11|
Stainless steel cover for SF 100 mL funnel
180100-13
| Stainless steel cover for SF 300 mL / 500 mL funnel
200300-01|
MF 3, Magnetic Filter Holder (300 mL)
200300-01-P
| MF 3 Pro, Magnetic Filter Holder (300 mL)
200500-01|
MF 5, Magnetic Filter Holder (500 mL)
200500-01-P
| MF 5 Pro, Magnetic Filter Holder (500 mL)
167100-20|
PALL, Type A/ E glass fiber discs, 1 um, 100/PK
167100-52
| PALL, GN-6 metricel membrane disc filter, grid, 0.45 um, 200/PK
180300-68|
Silicone tube, Ø 8 x 14 mm, 2 m
167200-38
| Silicone tube, Ø 6 x 12 mm, 1 m
199100-68|
Silicone tube, Ø 4.2 x 8 mm, 2 m
177100-00
|
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References
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