ROCKER Lafil Series Suction System Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- ROCKER
Table of Contents
ROCKER Lafil Series Suction System
Important Notice
This instrument is designed for laboratory usage only. Please read th·1s
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.
- The instrument is not designed to start against applied vacuum. To prevent damage, verify that the pump inlet is at atmospheric pressure before each start. If necessary, the inlet can be vented to atmosphere by partially unscrewing the vacuum regulator knob except for Lafil 100 and Lafi I 1 00°’0
- The pump has a thermal protection device that automatically shuts-off when it becomes overheated.
- Do not use any lubricant, which may damage the pump.
- Suction accessories, including suction kit, vacuum bottle and overflow protection, are made of POM, PP and PES. Please search for chemical compatibility chart before using.
- Please discard packing material according to local related regulations.
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.
Model | Standard Package Includes: |
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Lafil 100 Lafil 10oeco
| Lafil 100 / 10oeco, Oil Free Vacuum Pump
1 L PP Vacuum Bottle with GL45 Suction Cap
Handle
1-channel Tip Adaptor (150 mm)
1-channel Tip Adaptor with Ejector
8-channel Tip Adaptor with Ejector
Syringe Filter (0 22 µm, PTFE)
Silicone Tube
Repair Kit
Power Adaptor
Instruction Manual
Model | Standard Package Includes: |
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Lafil 200 – Plus Lafil 2ooeco – Plus
| Lafil 200 / 2ooeco, Oil Free Vacuum Pump
4L PP Vacuum Bottle with Quick-Coupling Connectors
Plus, Suction Kit
Silicone Tube
Repair Kit
Power Adaptor
Instruction Manual
Model| Standard Package Includes:
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Lafil 200 – BioDolphin Lafil 2ooeco – BioDolphin
| Lafil 200 / 2ooeco, Oil Free Vacuum Pump
4L PP Vacuum Bottle with Quick-Coupling Connectors
BioDolphin, Suction Kit
Silicone Tube
Repair Kit
Power Adaptor
Instruction Manual
The accessories included in Plus and BioDolphin Suction Kit please refer to page 8.
Model | Standard Package Includes: |
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Lafil 300 – Plus Lafil 400 – Plus
| Lafil 300 / 400, Oil Free Vacuum Pump
1200 ml PES Vacuum Bottle
Plus, Suction Kit
Silicone Tube
Repair Kit
Power Cord
Instruction Manual
Model| Standard Package Includes:
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Lafil 300 – BioDolphin Lafil 400 – BioDolphin
| Lafil 300 / 400, Oil Free Vacuum Pump
1200 ml PES Vacuum Bottle
BioDolphin, Suction Kit
Silicone Tube
Repair Kit
Power Cord
Instruction Manual
The accessories included in Plus and BioDolphin Suction Kit please refer to page 8.
Main Part Diagram
**Vacuum Pump
**
Position | Designation | Position | Designation |
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1 | Power Switch | 4 | Centrifuge Tube Rack |
2 | Inlet (Syringe Filter) | 5 | DC Socket |
3 | Liquid Collection Tray |
Note: The power switch of Lafil 100″” is black with blue light. Refer to Troubleshooting when light is flicke ring.
Position | Designation | Position | Designation |
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1 | Power Switch | 7 | PE Muffler |
2 | Inlet | 8 | Ventilation Outlet |
3 | Vacuum Regulator | 9 | DC Socket |
4 | Handle | 10 | AC Socket |
5 | Vacuum Gauge | 11 | Fuse Holder |
6 | Washer |
Vacuum Bottle
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The silicone tube and overflow protection are installed on inside of the cap corresponding to each”LIQ”and “AIR”.
Overflow protection is not included in 1000 ml PP Bottle -
The entire vacuum bottle are autoclavable (121 C, 1 bar, 20 min).
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The material of vacuum bottle, which is PP and PES, are applicable to most of low concentrated chemicals, please refer to chemical compatibility chart before use
Position | Designation | Position | Designation |
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**** 1 | **** “LIQ” Liquid Inlet | 3 | **** Overflow Protection |
2 | **** “AIR” Air Outlet |
Suction Kit
Note: The suction kit except for rack is available for autoclave.
BioDolphin, Suction Kit
1| Handle| 6| 8-channel SS adaptor (40 mm)
2| 1-channel tip adaptor (50 mm)| 7| 1-channel tip adaptor with ejector
3| 1-channel tip adaptor (150 mm)| 8| 8-channel tip adaptor with ejector
4| 1-channel SS adaptor (40 mm)| 9| Rack
5| 1-channel SS adaptor (80 mm)| |
Plus, Suction Kit
1| Handle| 7| 1-channel tip adaptor with ejector
3| 1-channel tip adaptor (150 mm)| 8| 8-channel tip adaptor with ejector
The fitting can be easily plugged into the handle for replacing quickly.
Installation and Operation
Suction System Operation
- Turn on the pump, block the inlet and regulate the desired vacuum by vacuum regulator and turn it off.
- Vacuum regulation is only applicable on Lafil 200/ 200′”‘” / 300/ 400.
- Assemble the vacuum pump and vacuum bottle as shown in previous part, then put the installed bottle in the Lafil series vacuum pump.
- The syringe f ilter must be inserted into inlet of Lafil 100 / Lafil 100””‘then connect tube to vacuum bottle to prevent the liquid from overflowing into pump.
- The syringe filter (Cat No. 197100-43) of Lafil 1 C{) is hydrophobic PTFE, 0.22 μm pore size, 25 mm diameter, please change a new one followed above specification if it gets wet or dirty.
- Connect the inlet of vacuum pump and outlet of vacuum bottle (AIR) with silicone tube.
- Connect the inlet of vacuum bottle (LIQ) and handle of suction kit with long silicone t ube.
- Choose the suitable fittings and plug into handle according to used container, e.g. 96 well plate, 10 cm dish, and cell culture flask.
- Turn on the pump, connect the appropriate pipette t ips, and press the switch to start suction your waste liquid.
- After finishing experiment, t urn off the vacuum pump and clean the suction kit if needed.
- Energy-saving model, Lafil 100″”0 and Lafil 200′”0 , will stop operating when achieving the max. vacuum and resume working when operated again.
More Choices for Suction System
GL45 suction cap is necessary when glass bottle is used in suction system .
Maintenance
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The vacuum pump is not autoclavable. Please clean the surface by pure water, 75% ethanol or ISopropanol (IPA).
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Please suck in pure water to clean the tubing after every use.
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After finishing the experiment, please keep pumping the air for at least 2 minutes to withdraw the residual steam.
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Suction accessories (except for rack), vacuum bottle and silicone tube are autoclavable (121°C, 1 bar, 20 min). Please ensure to rinse with pure water and separate each part before autoclave.
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Rack in suction kit is made of ABS which is not autoclavable, please clean it with pure water, 75% ethanol or isopropanol (PA).
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Syringe filter of Lafil 100/Lafil 100Pc0 is consumables and should be changed while it gets wet or dirty. Please change a syringe filter with hydrophobic PTFE, 0.22 um pore size, 25 mm
diameter or equivalent. -
O-ring(s), silicone tube(s) and rubber pieces are consumables, it is recommended to replace it on a yearly basis or as needed to ensure good operation.
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When replace fuse on Lafil 300/ 400, get the spare fuse from the fuse holder. (4A fuse for 110V; 1.5A fuse for 220V)
Troubleshooting
Ordering Information
- 197100-01 (02): Lafil 100, Portable Suction System, AC100-240Vadaptor. US plug (EU plug)
- 197110-01 (02): Lafi 1100 Portable Suction System, AC 1 DD~ 240V adaptor, US plug (EU plug)
- 197203-01 (02): Lafil 200- BioDolphin, Suction System, ACl 00~240V adaptor, US plug (EU plug)
- 197205-01 (02): Lafil 200 – Plus, Suction System, AC100~240Vadaptor, US plug (EU plug)
- 197213-01(02): Lafil 200″‘” – BioDolphin, Suction System, AC100~240Vadaptor, US plug (EU plug)
- 197215-01 (02): Lafil 200′””’ – Plus, Suction System. ACl 00~240V adaptor, US plug (EU plug)
- 197303-11 /22: Lafil 300- BioDolphin, Suction System, ACl l 0V, 60Hz (AC220V, 50Hz
- 197305-11 /22: Lafil 300- Plus, Suction System, ACI 1 0V, 60Hz (AC220V, 50Hz)
- 197403-11/22: Lafil 400- BioDolphin, Suction System, ACl l DV, 60Hz (AC220V, S0Hz)
- 197405-11/22: Lafi 1400 – Plus, Suction System, AC 11 0V, 60Hz (AC220V, SO Hz)
- 197000-60-500: 500 ml Laboratory Glass Bottle with GL45 Suction Cap
- I 97000-60-35C00: 3500 ml Laboratory Glass Bottle with GL45 Suction Cap
- 197100-10: I 000 ml PP Vacuum Bottle
- 197000-11: 1200 ml PES Vacuum Bottle
- 197200-53: 4000 ml PP Vacuum Bottle with Quick-coupl’rng Connectors
- 197100-43: Syringe Filter for Lafi 11 00 / Lafil 1 00″
- 197000-60: GL45 Suction Cap
- 199100-30: Handle of BioDolphin Suction Kit
- I 99100-00: New BioDolphin Suction Kit – LB
- 199200-00: Plus Suction Kit – LB
- 199100-51: Repair Kit (include L type cleaning rod, SS spring, silicone sleeve)
- 199100-68: Silicone Tube ((])4.2 x 8 mm), 200cm
- 197100-48: Anti-UV Cloth Cover for Lafil l 00 / Lafi I 100
- 197400-45: PE Muffler (I /8 PT)
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