AIRBOX P01783-AJ Acetone Vaporiser User Manual

AIRBOX P01783-AJ Acetone Vaporiser

The VAPORISER

Setting up and using the VAPORISER

1. Take the VAPORISER and lead out of box provided and plug lead into the mains and the VAPORISER mains input.

2. Turn on the VAPORISER using the red switch on back.

   • Left LED will show green to indicate unit is on.
   • Right LED will show orange to show the unit is not yet at temperature.

3. After 2-3 mins, the right LED will turn green, indicating the VAPORISER is now up to temperature and ready to use.

4. Place filter on microslide and either:

5. a) Place slide on slide-platform under jet port.

6. b) Remove slide-platform and hold slide free-hand under jet port.

7. Fill syringe provided with a minimum of 0.4ml of acetone and
   place end into the injection-port, (this is located under the ‘O’ in ‘HOT’ on the hot plate).

8. Using the jet port marker as an indicator of where the acetone will be released, smoothly inject the acetone into the injection-port, moving the slide to ensure full coverage of the filter.

9. Add a drop of triacetin and place cover slip over filter.

10. Place slide onto hot plate.

11. Turn the VAPORISER off using the red switch on the back.

INSTALLATION

The Vaporiser must only be operated on a DRY and LEVEL surface. The mains lead must be connected to an earthed 240 V power supply and the mains lead arranged optimally to avoid a TRIP HAZARD.
The Vaporiser must only be operated with the mains lead it was delivered with.

OPERATION

• The Vaporiser uses heat to vaporise the acetone and to cure the completed slides. The hot surfaces are clearly labelled.
• The Vaporiser uses Acetone which is a highly volatile and flammable solvent.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE VAPORISER WITH ANY OTHER CHEMICAL OR SUBSTANCE
Airbox does not supply Acetone with the Vaporiser and expects the customer to procure it from a reputable supplier and to take note of the Material Safety Data Sheet it will be supplied with and that they comply with any storage and in use safety directions arising from that for the health and safety of its employees.

Airbox requires and expects that the customer trains the operators of the Vaporiser in its safe operation and enacts safety processes under the Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health Regulations and any currently enacted health and safety legislation in the jurisdiction in which the Vaporiser is to be operated.

Specific known hazards in the use of acetone are:

CAUTION

• Acetone is highly volatile and is flammable. The Vaporiser should be operated in a well ventilated environment away from sources of ignition such as naked flames, smoking or vaping apparatus.
• Acetone vapour is highly explosive. The Vaporiser should be operated in a well ventilated environment away from sources of ignition such as naked flames, smoking or vaping apparatus.
• Acetone is a chemical irritant and should only be handled while wearing gloves and eye protection.
• Acetone is poisonous and must not be ingested, inhaled or released into the environment.

Maintenance and Service

• The Vaporiser contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
• If the unit requires any attention requiring an internal investigation then it must be returned to Airbox.
• Keep the Vaporiser clean and packed in the case provided when not in use.
• If there is any reason to clean the hot plate or spray head then disconnect from the power and wipe over with a cloth moistened with acetone. The body of the vaporiser can be cleaned with a damp cloth. NEVER totally immerse, shower or splash the vaporiser with water.If the injection port accumulates any debris or dust that reduces the efficiency of the quality of the acetone vapour spray then flush it out with acetone.

Parts

Warranty Registration

Don’t forget to register your new Airbox product by filling in the registration form provided and returning it to us at the address below.
Alternatively you can do this online at: www.airboxsp.com

Airbox Sampling Products , Technology Centre,
Easting Close, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 8HQ

Thank you for choosing this Airbox product. To ensure that you get the best possible use from it, please read this manual carefully.
Airbox Sampling Products is part of the FermionX Group

Technical support

For all technical support or customer service enquiries
please contact us:
telephone: +44(0)1903 524 600
email: sales@airboxsp.com

References

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