VELP SCIENTIFICA F202A0173 Classic Vortex Mixer Instruction Manual

VELP SCIENTIFICA F202A0173 Classic Vortex Mixer

General Information

• Before using the unit, please read the following instruction manual carefully.
• Do not dispose of this equipment as urban waste, in accordance with EEC directive 2002/96/CE.
• This unit must be used for laboratory applications only.
  The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any use of the unit that does not comply with these instructions. If the product is used in a not specified way by the manufacturer or with non specified accessories, product’s safety may be compromised.

This unit has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the following standards:

• Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and for laboratory use

• Electrical equipment for laboratory use UL 61010-1

• General requirement
  Canadian electrical code CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010-1

• VELP reserves the right to modify the characteristics of its products with the aim to constantly improving their quality.

Safety Regulations

• Connect the instrument using only the supplied external power supply. The plug disconnects the instrument. Therefore, place the instrument where it can be quickly disconnected.
• Position the instrument on a flat surface, with a distance from the wall of 30 cm (at least).
• Before placing the tube on the stirring cup, make sure that its cap is tightly closed to prevent sample leakage.
• The solution may release toxic, dangerous or poisonous gases. Adequate safety measures must be taken, in accordance with the safety regulations in force, including the presence of hood and personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, goggles, etc.).
• Do not use with explosive and dangerous materials for which the equipment is not designed. The stirrer must not be used in explosive atmospheres.
• 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

Introduction

• Mixing by spinning can be carried out quickly and safely by placing the tube containing the sample on the special plastic mixing cup head. The Vortex Mixer offers the possibility of either automatic or continuous mode: the mixing speed can be adjusted using the knob (1). In automatic mode, Classic starts mixing when the tube is placed on the mixing cup head (2).
• For continuous mode press the key (3), stirring is continuous at the selected speed, no pressure is required on the cup head. The automatic mode indicator light (4) indicates that the instrument is running in automatic mode.
• Push fit attachment means that the mixing cup head can be easily replaced by any of the different accessories available for mixing tubes of different sizes. By turning the Touch-Platform lever (5), it is possible to improve the stability.

Assembly and installation

Check the integrity of the unit after unpacking. The box includes:

• CLASSIC Vortex Mixer complete with cup head
• EU adapter plug
• Power supply 100-240V/12V no plug
•  Instruction manual

Electrical connections

• After having unpacked the instrument, place the unit on the laboratory bench.
• Before connecting the instrument to the power supply, make sure that the values on the rating plate correspond to those of the power supply. Connect the unit to the power supply using the transformer supplied.
• Ensure that the socket and the relative cut-off device conform to current safety norms and are easy to reach.

Start-up

• Check that the mixing cup head is correctly positioned. Also check that the speed regulation knob is turned to “0 rpm”.
• The start-up and the control of the speed are effected with the knob. When switched on the unit starts up in “TOUCH” mode with the indicator lights on.

Information about construction materials

• Housing Zinc alloy/Polymer
• Paint / Frontal control panel PET
• Cup head SEBS
• Feet PVC
• Platform PP
• Foamed part for platforms PE

Operating controls

• Connect the unit to mains and turn it on using the on-off switch. Select the operating mode using the “Continuous-Touch” button on the front of the unit.

• When the Touch mode is selected, mixing starts automatically when the tube is lightly pressed down on the mixing cup head.
  NOTE: make sure that the Touch-Platform lever is in “Touch” position.

• In Continuous mode the mixing cup head runs continuously at the set speed without pressure on the mixing cup head.

• However, it is important to grip the tube firmly during mixing.
  NOTE: in case of black-out, the device will not automatically restart after the break and reconnect the power supply.

• CONTINUOUS-TOUCH
  Pushing the mode select button, the respective modes are activated:

  • Touch (led on) allows automatic operation mode even with different accessories.
  • Continuous (led off). The instrument runs in continuous mode with various accessories.

• SPEED REGULATION KNOB
  The knob on the front of the unit can be used for quick precision regulation of mixing speed from 0 to 3000 rpm.

• TOUCH-PLATFORM
  Turn the lever to Platform (→ in platform direction) when the mixing platforms are being used (indicator light off) to increase unit stability. Check that the lever is in the Touch position (← in touch direction) when the indicator light is on.

Maintenance

• No routine or extraordinary maintenance is necessary apart from periodically cleaning the unit as described in this manual.
• In compliance with the product guarantee law, repairs to our units must be carried out in our factory, unless previously agreed otherwise with local distributors.
• To replace the cup head, pull it upwards and off. The other push-fit accessories can then be inserted.
• The instrument must be transported in its original packaging and any indications present on the original packaging must be followed (e.g. palletized).
• It is the responsibility of the user, to properly decontaminate the unit in case of hazardous substances remaining on the surface or interior of the device. If in doubt about the compatibility of a cleaning or decontamination product, contact the manufacturer or distributor.

Cleaning
Disconnect the unit from the power supply and use a cloth dampened with an non-inflammable non-aggressive detergent.

Technical data

(+41…+104 °F)
Admitted humidity| Max. 80%
Overvoltage category| II
Pollution degree IEC/EN61010-1| 2
Max altitude| 2000 m

Accessories / Spare parts

• A00000012 Foam stand for 19 microvials 1.5 ml – Eppendorf®
• A00000013 Customizable soft foam top
• A00000014 Foam stand 5 test tubes Ø16mm
• A00000015 Foam stand for microtiter
• A00000016 Small rubber supporting plate Ø 50mm
• A00000017 Big foam supporting plate Ø 94 mm
• A00000019 Foam stand 4 test tubes Ø29mm

Do not exceed 800 rpm when using one of the above accessories. High speeds may cause the sample to spill.

• 10002021 Mixing cup head
• 10002097 Knob
• 10005880 Foot
• 40001099 Switching VELP 100-240V/12V without plug

Wiring diagram

1. External power supply
2. Socket of the instrument
3. ON-OFF switch
4.  Electronic board
5. Electric motor
6. Potentiometer for speed regulation
7. Micro-switch
8. Front control panel with button and indicator light

Declaration of conformity

We, the manufacturer VELP Scientifica, under our responsibility declare that the product is manufactured in conformity with the following standards:

• EN 61010-1
• EN 61010-2-051
• EN 61326-1
• 2015/863/EU (RoHS III)
• 2012/19/EU (WEEE)

and satisfies the essential requirements of the following directives:

• Machinery directive 2006/42/EC
• Electromagnetic compatibility directive 2014/30/EU
• plus modifications

Declaration of conformity

• We, the manufacturer VELP Scientifica, under our responsibility declare that the product is manufactured in conformity with the following regulations:
  • S.I. 2016/1101 Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
  • S.I. 2016/1091 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
• according to the relevant designated standards:
  • EN 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use Part 1: General requirements
  • EN 61010-2-051 Particular requirements for laboratory equipment for mixing and stirring
  • EN 61326-1 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements – Part 1: General requirements
• and satisfies the essential requirements of regulations:
  • S.I. 2008/1597 Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
  • S.I. 2012/3032 Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
  • S.I. 2013/3113 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 plus modifications.

Thank you for having chosen VELP!
Established in 1983, VELP is today one of the world’s leading manufacturer of analytical instruments and laboratory equipment that has made an impact on the world-wide market with Italian products renowned for innovation, design and premium connectivity. VELP works according to ISO 9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 Quality System Certification. Our instruments are manufactured in Italy according to the IEC 1010-1 and CE regulation. Our product lines:

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• 20865 Usmate (MB) ITALY
• Via Stazione, 16
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References

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