Heidolph StarFish Water User Manual
Instructions
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StarFish
Multi-Experiment
Work Station
March 2009 Issue 1
Heidolph Instruments GmbH & Co.KG
Walpersdorfer Str. 12.D - 91126 Schwabach
Tel: (+49) 0 91 22 - 99 20 69.Fax - 99 20 65
sales@heidolph.de.www.heidolph.com
StarFish Multi-Experiment Work Station
Index
Page 1 Index
Page 2 Introduction
Page 3 Safety Information
Important WARNINGS
Page 4 Products & Accessories
Page 5 Set-up & Operation - Heating & Stirring
Page 6 Set-up & Operation - Heating & Stirring continued
Page 7 Set-up & Operation - Base Plate & Optional Handles
Page 8 Set-up & Operation - Locating MonoBlocks & PolyBlocks
Page 9 Set-up & Operation - Aluminium Flask Inserts
Page 10 Set-up & Operation - Universal Telescopic 5-Way Clamp
Page 11 Set-up & Operation - Water Distribution Manifolds
Page 12 Set-up & Operation - Gas/Vacuum Distribution Manifold
Pages 13 & 14 StarFish Quick Selection Guide
Page 15 Warranty & Liability
Questions & Repairs
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StarFish Multi-Experiment Work Station
hank you for purchasing your StarFish Multi-experiment Work Station
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Please read this Instruction Manual thoroughly before operating your unit.
Introduction
The StarFish is a highly affordable system that enables you to perform productive
heating and stirring experiments using existing glassware and stirring hotplates.
The StarFish’s innovative modular design accepts round-bottomed flasks, test tubes and vials and can be used with
most leading brands of stirring hotplate. This versatile system offers the flexibility to heat and stir the contents of different
vessel types simultaneously, with an optional clamping system to hold accessory glassware, such as condensers
and soxhlet extractors.
Small footprint...
Uses less space than multiple heating and stirring set-ups
Versatility...
Accommodates a wide range of vessel types and accessory glassware
Productivity...
Allows you to heat and stir multiple experiments in parallel
Safer cleaner working...
Eliminates the need for oil baths
Money saving...
Allows you to use existing labware more productively
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StarFish Multi-Experiment Work Station
Safety Information
The following symbols are intended to assist the user in the safe and efficient
peration of the StarFish.
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Important WARNINGS
Please read these instructions completely before using your StarFish multi-experiment work station.
Operate only in a fume cupboard with protective safety sash.
During and after heating take care not to touch the aluminium reaction block.
Always ensure that the StarFish heated base has cooled sufficiently before removal from the hotplate.
Please ensure all heated vessels have suitable pressure relief.
It is not recommended to heat any sealed vessel.
Maximum recommended operating temperature is dependent upon stirring hotplate used.
To avoid the build up of lime scale in the water distribution manifold, please avoid the use of hard water.
The StarFish multi-experiment work station should only be operated by trained and competent
personnel. As with all chemistry, care should be taken to monitor your experiment at all stages.
The StarFish should not be left unattended unless in a supervised area.
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The StarFish should only be operated by trained and competent
personnel. As with all chemistries care should be taken to monitor your
experiment at all stages. The StarFish should not be left unattended
unless in a supervised area.
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Products & Accessories
Heidolph Description Pk Qty
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R Hei-End Multi-Workstation Complete System
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505-81100-00
tirring Hotplates
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505-20000-00
509-88000-00
05-30000-00Hei-Tec 1
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StarFish Bases
505-81000-00
ase Plate Handles
B
505-81001-00
onoBlocks
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05-80001-00MonoBlock for 5 x 250ml Flasks
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05-80002-00
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505-80003-00
05-80004-00MonoBlock for 40 x 16mm Tubes
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505-80005-00
505-80006-00
05-80007-00MonoBlock for 20 x 21mm Vials (4 dram)
5
505-80008-00
05-80009-00MonoBlock for 40 x 15mm Vials (1 dram)
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505-80010-00
PolyBlocks
505-80020-00
505-80021-00
505-80022-00
505-80023-00
505-80024-00
505-80025-00
505-80026-00
505-80027-00
505-80028-00
505-80029-00
StarFish Inserts
505-80040-00
505-80041-00
505-80042-00
505-80043-00
505-80044-00
505-80045-00
StarFish Support Rods
505-81050-00
505-81060-00
StarFish Clamp
505-81010-00
505-81020-00
505-81070-00
505-81080-00
505-81090-00
StarFish Distribution Manifolds
505-81030-00
505-81040-00
Accessories
509-8100-00
509-8200-00
1 x Magnetic Stirrer MR Hei-End, Pt 1000 (V4A), Base Plate (145mm)
1 x Monoblock for 5 x 250ml Flasks
x Inserts for 100ml Flasks
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x Inserts for 50ml Flasks
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1 x Inserts for 25ml Flask
1 x 5-way Clamp (with Velcro)
x 5-way Clamp (with Silicone strap & handle)
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x Water Manifolds with connectors
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1 x Gas/Vacuum Manifold with connectors
1 x 650mm Split Rod
Hei-Standard
Hei-Con 1
StarFish Base Plate 145mm (for Heidolph)
StarFish Base Plate Handles (Pair)
onoBlock for 16 x 25mm Tubes
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MonoBlock for 16 x 24mm Tubes
MonoBlock for 40 x 12mm Tubes
MonoBlock for 16 x 28mm Vials
MonoBlock for 40 x 17mm Vials (2 dram)
MonoBlock for 40 x 12mm Vials (2ml)
PolyBlock for 1 x 250ml Flask
PolyBlock for 3 x 25mm Tubes
PolyBlock for 3 x 24mm Tubes
PolyBlock for 9 x 16mm Tubes
PolyBlock for 9 x 12mm Tubes
PolyBlock for 3 x 28mm Vials
PolyBlock for 3 x 21mm Vials (4 dram)
PolyBlock for 7 x 17mm Vials (2 dram)
PolyBlock for 9 x 15mm x Vials (1 dram)
PolyBlock for 9 x 12mm x Vials (2ml)
150ml Flask Insert
100ml Flask Insert
50ml Flask Insert
25ml Flask Insert
10ml Flask Insert
5ml Flask Insert
650mm Rod
650mm Split Rod
Universal Telescopic 5-way Clamp (with Velcro)
Universal Telescopic 5-way Clamp (with Silicone Strap & Handle)
Replacement Self Adhesive Velcro Pads
Replacement Velcro Loop Strips 200mm
Replacement Silicone Strap 200mm
Water Manifold with connectors
Gas/Vacuum Manifold with connectors
Set spin bars oval stirring 40mm for 500 to 1000ml flasks
Set spin bars oval stirring 50mm for 2000ml flasks
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Set-Up & Operation - Heating & Stirring
Optimising the temperature performance of your StarFish
The heating performance of your StarFish will be affected by:
1. The limit of the maximum operating temperature of the stirring hotplate.
. Heating power (Watts) of the stirring hotplate.
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3. Flatness of the top plate on the stirring hotplate.
. Ambient temperature.
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5. Load to be heated.
6. Maximum housing temperature of the stirring hotplate.
7. Whether you use a separate temperature controller (probe) see overleaf.
Warning
When placing oil baths, sand baths or aluminium blocks etc onto a stirring hotplate the increased surface area will reflect
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heat back to the stirring hotplate. In such instances care should be taken to ensure that the hotplates external housing
does not exceed the maximum temperature recommended by the manufacturer. Such overheating can cause damage to
internal and/or external parts and lead to failure of your stirring hotplate.
Warning
Always refer to the manufacturers operating instructions for your stirring hotplate before using it with the StarFish to be
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Using a separate temperature controller
For accurate temperature control of your block and/or solution temperature we recommend
using a temperature controller such as the Hei-Con Temperature Sensor V2A
(509-88000-00).
All StarFish blocks feature a hole (3.5mm ID) for inserting a temperature probe.
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sure of any limitations or safety restrictions.
Important Note
Please note that typically temperature controllers should be set between
5˚C and 15˚C above the boiling point of the solvent to achieve
a gentle reflux.
Warning
Temperature controller wire/cable should not contact with the heated base
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of the StarFish. Always rotate the StarFish base to ensure that the probe
hole is nearest the probe socket on the stirring hotplate.
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