Gilson Vortex Mixer User Manual

Vortex Mixer

User’s Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction | 4

Specifications | 4

Installation | 5

Operation | 5

Head Removal and Replacement | 5

Ordering Information | 6

Accessories | 6

Warranty | 7

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Introduction

The Vortex Mixer is a quiet, powerful, mixer designed for
vortexing micro tubes of all sizes (0.4 mL to 50 mL, and
larger). It combines dynamic balance technology with an
electronic speed control to provide smooth speed and quiet
operation with low excess vibration. This vortex mixer will
provide years of reliable service.

Specifications

VORTEX MIXER

Speed/Control User settable 200 to 3200 rpm

Operating Modes ON (continuous), OFF, and TOUCH mix

Head

Feet Four suction cups

Orbit 3 mm

Operating Environment 4°C to 45°C

Dimensions (WxDxH) 13 x 16 x 17 cm / 5.1 x 6.2 x 6.6 in.

Weight 3.8 kg / 8.4 lbs.

Electrical

Warranty 2 years

Standard rubber cup (Vortexer Flat head
PN 36117310)

115VAC, 60 Hz, 1.5 amps (115V model)

230VAC, 50 Hz, 0.75 amps, (230V model)

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Installation

NOTICE

NOTE

1. Place the Vortex Mixer on a clean, flat, stable surface and
press down slightly to allow the suction cup feet to adhere.

2. Make sure that the mode switch is in the OFF position and
plug the vortex mixer into a properly grounded outlet.

3. Using the speed control knob, adjust the mixing speed to
the desired setting.

4. Check that the cup head is securely fastened by gently
rotating it clockwise.

5. Start at the middle of the speed range if you are uncertain
of what setting you need.

Operation

In touch mode, the tube to be mixed is pressed downward
against the head to activate the vortex mixing action.

Avoid the use of solvents as they may attack the rubber cup
head or the acrylonitrile butadience styreme (ABS) plastic
housing.

Head Removal and Replacement

To change or replace the rubber head attachment, grasp the
unit body with your left hand, and then gently rotate the head
attachment counter clockwise with your right hand until the
cup head is completely unscrewed.

Replace the head attachment by gently rotating clockwise
until it is tight and you feel the rubber start to grip the top of
the dynamic drive assembly.

Attaching accessory heads requires the use of a Phillips
screwdriver to tighten the center screw in the accessory
head.

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Ordering Information

PART
NUMBER

36110740 Vortex Mixer with standard cup head, 115V, US cord

36110750

36110760 Vortex Mixer with standard cup head, 230V, UK cord

36110770 Vortex Mixer with standard cup head, 230V, AU cord

DESCRIPTION

Vortex Mixer with standard cup head, 230V, EU cord (3-pin
cord)

Accessories

Accessory heads are available. Please contact a Gilson Service
Center if you need one of these accessory heads.

PART
NUMBER

36117310 Vortexer Flat head

36117330

DESCRIPTION

Optional Foam Rack for 12 tubes (15 mL)

For Vortex Mixer with standard cup head only
(PN 36110740)

Optional Foam Rack for 5 tubes (50 mL)

36117340

36117350 Horizontal head, for 12 x 1.5 mL

36117360 Horizontal head, for 4 x 15 mL

36117370 Horizontal head, for 2 x 50 mL

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For Vortex Mixer with standard cup head only
(PN 36110740)

Warranty

Gilson warrants this instrument against defects in material
under normal use and service for two years from the date
of purchase. This warranty is valid only if the instrument
is used in the manner described in this guide and for the
purpose for which it is designed. Gilson is not responsible
for consequential damages resulting from the misuse or bad
cleaning or decontamination of this instrument. Enclose with
the returned instrument a description of the problem that has
occurred.

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