IKA Vortex 2 User Manual

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IKA Vortex 2

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Source language: German

EN

Contents

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EC-Declaration of conformity
Explication of warning symbols 8

Safety instructions
Correct use
Unpacking
Commissioning
Accessories
Maintenance and Cleaning
Warranty
Technical data

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EC-Declaration of conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the regulations 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC and 2011/65/
EU and conforms to the standards or standardized documents: EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-051 and EN 61326-1.
A copy of the complete EU Declaration of Conformity can be requested at [e-mail].

Explication of warning symbols

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

Indicates an (extremely) hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death, serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in death, serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in injury.

Indicates practices which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage.

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Safety instructions

• Read the operating instructions completely before start­ing up and follow the safety instructions.

• Keep the operating instructions in a place where they can be
accessed by everyone.

• Ensure that only trained staff work with the appliance.

• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health
and safety and accident prevention regulations.

• Because the options for combining products, attachments, shak­ing vessels, experiment and medium are nearly endless, user
safety cannot be ensured simply with design requirements on
the part of the product.

Wear your personal protective equip-

DANGER

• 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 are a large

number of samples.

• Set up the appliance in a spacious area on an even, stable, clean,
non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.

DANGER

• The feet of the appliance must be clean and undamaged.

• If the shaking movement of the appliance increases (resonance),
reduce the speed or pass through the critical phase as quickly as
possible.

• Make certain that the unit is set at the lowest speed before com­missioning; otherwise, the unit will begin running at the speed
set in last operation. Gradually increase the speed.

• Pay attention when setting the speed to any imbalance of the at­tachments, shaking vessels and possible spraying of the medium
to be mixed.

• Ensure that the shaker does not start to move.

DANGER

ment in accordance with the hazard
category of the medium to be pro­cessed. Otherwise there is a risk of:

- splashing liquids;

- projectile parts;

- body parts, hair, clothing and
jewellery getting caught.

Please pay attention to the dan­gerous parts of the equipment in
Fig. 1.

Reduce the speed if:

- the medium splashes out of the
vessel because the speed is too
high;

- the appliance is not running
smoothly;

the appliance begins to move

­ around because of dynamic forces

- an error occurs.

Do not touch rotating parts during
operation!

ing vessels so that they are evenly spread out.

• The appliance is not suitable for hand-held operation.

• Sharp edged vessels cause wear debris on the attachments.

DANGER

• Only process media that will not react dangerously to the extra
energy produced through processing. This also applies to any
extra energy produced in other ways, e.g. through light irradia­tion.

• Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, with
hazardous substances or under water.

• Process pathogenic materials only in closed vessels under a suit­able fume hood. Please contact IKA application support if you
have any question.

• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories described
in the ”Accessories” chapter.

• Always disconnect the plug before fitting accessories.

• The appliance starts up again automatically following a cut in
the power supply.

• The instrument can only be disconnected from the mains supply
by pulling out the mains plug or the connector plug.

• The socket for the mains cord must be easily accessible.

• The appliance may heat up when in use.

• Never cover the ventilation slots or cooling fins on the motor or
on the instrument.

WARNING

• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact).

• The voltage stated on the nameplate must correspond to the
mains voltage.

• Protect the appliance and accessories from bumps and impacts.

• Please observe the permitted speed for the attachments. Never
set higher speed.

• During operation please always keep the appliance be covered
with the top attachment. Do not allow liquids to get into the ap­pliance when changing attachments, if liquids accidently splash
into the appliance, stop using it immediately and send it back to
IKA for repair.
The machine must only be opened by trained specialists, even

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during repair. The instrument must be unplugged from the power
supply before opening. Live parts inside the instrument may still
be live for some time after unplugging from the power supply.

WARNING

;

Beware of the risk of:

- flammable materials;

- glass breakage as a result of me­ chanical shaking power.

This user manual needs to be con­sulted in all cases where it is used.

Covering or parts that are capable
of being removed from the unit
without accessory equipment have
to be reattached to the unit for
safe operation in order to prevent,
for example, the ingress of fluids,
foreign matter, etc.

• Firmly secure the accessories and vessels in place, otherwise
shaking vessels could be damaged or projected out.

• Check the appliance and accessories beforehand for damage
each time you use them. Do not use damaged components.

• Position one single shaking vessel in the centre and several shak-

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Correct use

Use

For mixing liquids:

- Touch mode for single test tubes

- Continuous mode for single or several vessels

Intended use: Tabletop device

Unpack

- Please unpack the device carefully;

In the case of any damage a fact report must be sent immedi-

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ately (post, rail or forwarder).

Range of use (Only for indoor use)

- Laboratories - Schools

- Pharmacies - Universities

The device is suitable for use in residential areas and all other are­as.

The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed:

- If the instrument is operated with accessories that are not sup­plied or recommended by the manufacturer;

- If the instrument is operated improperly or contrary to the
manufacture’s specifications;

- If the instrument or the printed circuit board are modified by
third parties.

Unpacking

Delivery scope

- Shaker Vortex 2

- Standard attachment VG 3.1

- Operating instructions

- A warranty card

(D)

(B)

Fig. 2

Commissioning

On

(D)

(C)

Off

(D)

Touch

(D)

(C)

Off

(D)

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Possible uses and permitted speed ranges of attachments:

Accessories

Designation Description Id.-No.

VG 3.1
Standard attachment

VG 3.2
One-hand attachment

VG 3.3
Universal attachment

See more accessories on www.ika.com.

Changing attachments

For test tubes and small vessels
up to diameter of 30 mm

88 mm-plate attachment with
rubber pad

150 mm-plate attachment with
rubber pad

M4x8
DIN 965 /
ISO 7046

Touch

Continuous
Mode

Mode

33 412 00 × ×

33 423 00 × ×

33 424 00 - ×

Range of speed

Max.

A

1

B

A

A

0

1

2

A

0

B

On / Off / Touch

2

B

A

On / Off / Touch

3

3

Max. load
(kg)

4

B

5

6

0.4

4

5

6

B

Using inserts

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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Maintenance and Cleaning

The instrument is maintenance-free. It is only subject to the natu­ral wear and tear of components and their statistical failure rate.

Cleaning

For cleaning disconnect the main
plug!

Use only cleaning agents which have been approved by IKA to
clean IKA instruments.

Dirt Cleaning agent

Dyes
Construction materials
Cosmetics
Foodstuffs
Fuels

For materials which are not listed, please request information from
IKA application support.
Wear protective gloves during cleaning the instruments.
Electrical instruments may not be placed in the cleansing agent for
the purpose of cleaning.
Do not allow moisture to get into the instrument when cleaning.
Before using another than the recommended method for cleaning

isopropyl alcohol
water containing tenside/isopropyl alcohol
water containing tenside/isopropyl alcohol
water containing tenside
water containing tenside

Warranty

or decontamination, the user must ascertain with IKA that this
method does not destroy the instrument.
The rubber of the attachments’ pads (VG 3.2 and VG 3.3) is a
natural product, so talcum can discharge. Clean the rubber pad
with glycerin.

Spare parts order
When ordering spare parts, please give:

- Machine type;

- Manufacturing number

- Item number and designation of the spar

.ika.com.

www

see

Repair

Please send instrument in for repair only after it has been
cleaned and is fr
tute a health hazard.
For this you should request the “Decontamination Clear
Certificate” fr
IKA

website www.ika.com.
If you require servicing, return the instrument in its original pack­aging. Stor

ansport packaging.

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age packaging is not sucient. Please also use suitable

, see nameplate;

e part,

ee from any materials which may consti-

ance

IKA

, or use the download printout of it from the

In accordance with IKA warranty conditions, the warranty period
is 24 months. For claims under the warranty please contact your
local dealer. You may also send the machine direct to our factory,
enclosing the delivery invoice and giving reasons for the claim. You
will be liable for freight costs.

The warranty does not cover wearing parts, nor does it apply to
faults resulting from improper use or insucient care and mainte­nance contrary to the instructions in this operating manual.

Technical data

Operating voltage / Design frequency V/Hz 220...240 ±10% / 50/60

or V/Hz 115±10% / 60

or
Input power W
Speed rpm

adjustment analog

Speed

Speed display Scale 0 - 6
Drive Shaded
Agitation str
Shaking
Perm. duration of operation % 100
Perm. ambient temperature °C +5 to +40
Perm. relative humidity % 80
Protection type (acc. to DIN EN 60529) IP 21

Protection
Overvoltage
Contamination level 2
Oper
Dimensions total (W x D x H) mm 120 x 138 x 140
(without attachment)
Weight without supported load kg 3.9
Max. supported load kg 0.4
(incl. attachment)

oke

motion horizontal,

class I

category II

ation at a terrestrial altitude m max. 2000

V/Hz 100±10% / 50/60

60
(750 - 2750) ± 250, at 50 Hz, infinitely adjustable
(750 - 3300) ± 250, at 60 Hz, infinitely adjustable

(infinitely)

r

otating knob in front of the device

pole motor

mm 4

approximately circular

(IP 21 can only be achieved when fitted with top attachment)

(protective earth)

Subject to technical changes!

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