Labconco CentriVap Complete Vacuum Concentrator User Manual
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User’s Manual
CentriVap®Complete™
Models
73150 Series
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Copyright © 2012, 2013 Labconco Corporation. All rights reserved.
The information contained in this manual and the accompanying products are copyrighted and all rights
reserved by Labconco Corporation. Labconco Corporation reserves the right to make periodic design
changes without obligation to notify any person or entity of such change.
Warranty
Labconco provides a warranty on all parts and factory workmanship. The warranty includes areas of
defective material and workmanship, provided such defect results from normal and proper use of the
equipment.
The warranty for all Labconco products will expire one year from date of installation or two years
from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner, except the following;
• Purifier® Logic® Biological Safety Cabinets and PuriCare® Lab Animal Research Stations
carry a three-year warranty from date of installation or four years from date of shipment from
Labconco, whichever is sooner.
• SteamScrubber® & FlaskScrubber® Glassware Washers carry a two-year warranty from date
of installation or three years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner.
• Blood Drawing Chairs carry a ten year warranty.
• Carts carry a lifetime warranty.
• Glassware is not warranted from breakage when dropped or mishandled.
This limited warranty covers parts and labor, but not transportation and insurance charges. In the
event of a warranty claim, contact Labconco Corporation or the dealer who sold you the product. If
the cause is determined to be a manufacturing fault, the dealer or Labconco Corporation will repair or
replace all defective parts to restore the unit to operation. Under no circumstances shall Labconco
Corporation be liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages of any kind. This statement may
be altered by a specific published amendment. No individual has authorization to alter the provisions
of this warranty policy or its amendments. Lamps and filters are not covered by this warranty.
Damage due to corrosion or accidental breakage is not covered.
Returned or Damaged Goods
Do not return goods without the prior authorization from Labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be
accepted. If your shipment was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier.
Labconco Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages.
The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed with the delivery
carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.
Limitation of Liability
The disposal and/or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by
various federal, state, or local regulations. All users of this equipment are required to become familiar with
any regulations that apply in the user’s area concerning the dumping of waste materials in or upon water,
land, or air and to comply with such regulations. Labconco Corporation is held harmless with respect to
user’s compliance with such regulations.
Contacting Labconco Corporation
If you have questions that are not addressed in this manual, or if you need technical assistance, contact
Labconco’s Customer Service Department or Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-821-5525
or 1-816-333-8811, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Central Standard Time.
Part #7314000, Rev. B
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
Safety Symbols 2
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 3
Electrical Requirements 3
Location and Exhaust Requirements 4
Space Requirements 4
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 5
Unpacking Your CentriVap 6
CentriVap Components 6
Setting Up Your CentriVap 7
Emergency Access Into the Chamber 7
Exhaust Port 8
Electrical Connection 8
Rotor Installation 8
Chemical Resistance of CentriVap Components 8
Solvent Safety Precautions 9
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR CENTRIVAP COMPLETE 11
Planning 12
Glassware Selection 12
Loading Glassware Into the CentriVap 12
Temperature Setting Guidelines 12
Time Setting Guidelines 12
Heat Boost Operation 13
CentriVap Controls 13
Operating the CentriVap Controls 14
Operating The CentriVap 15
CentriZap Strobe Light 16
Operational Notes 16
Interrupting a Cycle After it Has Begun 17
Gas Ballast 17
Safety Precautions 17
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CHAPTER 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CENTRIVAP COMPLETE 18
CHAPTER 6: ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR CENTRIVAP
COMPLETE 20
Installing a Vacuum Gauge 22
Installing a Secondary Chemical Trap 23
CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 24
APPENDIX A: CENTRIVAP COMPONENTS 27
APPENDIX B: CENTRIVAP DIMENSIONS 29
APPENDIX C: CENTRIVAP SPECIFICATIONS 30
Electrical Specifications 30
Environmental Conditions 31
Evaporation Rates 32
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 34
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco CentriVap Complete. Models
are available for operation on 115V or 230V.
The CentriVap Complete combines a concentrator, cold trap, and vacuum pump
in one cabinet. The concentrator uses centrifugal force with heat and vacuum to
rapidly evaporate and condense solvents from biological and analytical samples.
Centrifugation eliminates bumping and foaming as vacuum is applied and also
concentrates the solute in the bottom of the vial. This allows recovery of solutes
from sample volumes as small as a few microliters. The concentrator is equipped
with a 300 watt heater to speed evaporation by warming the chamber during
processing. The microprocessor delays the start of the vacuum pump until the
rotor reaches operating speed. A safety switch prevents the concentrator from
starting when the lid is in the open position and a latch prevents the lid from being
opened while the rotor is turning.
The microprocessor, which controls the operation of the heater and the motor,
provides excellent regulation and reproducibility of protocols. The end of the run
can be signaled by a manually preset timer. Nine different protocols can be stored
in memory so exact test parameters can be easily repeated.
As an integral part at the CentriVap Complete, the cold trap can be used to trap
moisture, vapors and corrosive fumes as they evaporate from the samples.
Standard models can be used for aqueous and organic applications. Acid resistant
models are recommended for corrosive applications. The 230V models comply
with CE regulations.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Safety Symbols
Your CentriVap Complete was designed with safety in mind, however conditions
may exist that could be hazardous.
Throughout this manual potentially hazardous conditions are identified using the
following words and symbols.
It is important that you understand the warnings listed throughout this manual
before you operate the CentriVap Complete.
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Before you install your CentriVap, you need to prepare your site for installation.
Carefully examine the location where you intend to install your CentriVap. You
must be certain that the area is level and of solid construction. In addition, an
exhaust means must be provided. An electrical source must be located near the
installation site.
Carefully read this chapter to learn:
• The electrical supply requirements.
• The exhaust requirements.
• The vacuum pump requirements.
Refer to Appendix C: CentriVap Specifications for electrical and environmental
conditions, specifications and requirements.
If the unit is not operated as specified in this manual it may impair the protection
provided by the unit.
Electrical Requirements
The CentriVap Complete requires a dedicated grounded electrical outlet. This
outlet requires a 15 Amp circuit breaker or fuse for models rated at 115V (60 Hz).
An 8 Amp circuit breaker or fuse is required for models rated at 230V (50/60 Hz).
Various models are available for use in different locations throughout the world.
Each has a unique plug suitable for the specific location. See CentriVap
Components in Chapter 3 for detailed plug specifications. If the plug supplied
with the CentriVap does not match with the available receptacle, remove this plug
and replace it with an approved plug of the suitable style.
It is recommend that an emergency switch for disconnecting the mains in the case
of a malfunction be located remote from the CentriVap, preferably outside the
room in which the CentriVap is housed, or adjacent to the exit from that room.
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Chapter 2: Prerequisites
Do not position the CentriVap so that it is difficult to remove
the power cord from the unit or to operate the power switch.
!
Do not use any detachable power cord that is not adequately
rated for the unit.
Location and Exhaust Requirements
The CentriVap Complete should be located on a surface that is stable, flat and
level.
WARNING: The CentriVap should be located within a fume hood if
hazardous or flammable solvents are used. Heating of materials could lead
to the liberation of hazardous gases. In all cases, regardless of the solvent
used, it is strongly recommended that the vacuum pump is vented in a fume
hood. An accessory secondary trap is available to minimize the exhausting of
solvents into the atmosphere. This does not, however, negate the need to
exhaust the vacuum pump into a fume hood. Failure to properly vent the
CentriVap will expose personnel to potentially harmful chemicals.
The CentriVap has not been evaluated by an approval agency for the use of
biological, radio toxins or flammable liquids or materials.
Space Requirements
Refer to Appendix C: CentriVap Specifications for dimensional drawings of the
CentriVap.
No person or any hazardous material should be within 12 inches of the CentriVap
while it is operating.
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Now that the site for your CentriVap Complete is properly prepared, you are
ready to unpack, inspect, install, and test your CentriVap Complete. Read this
chapter to learn how to:
• Unpack and move your CentriVap Complete.
• Set up your CentriVap Complete.
• Connect the electrical supply source to your CentriVap Complete.
• Properly exhaust your CentriVap Complete.
• Safely use solvents with your CentriVap Complete.
CAUTION: The CentriVap Complete weighs 145 lbs. (66 Kg). The carton
allows for lifting with a mechanical lift truck or hand truck. If you must lift
the CentriVap manually, use at least two (2) persons and follow safe lifting
guidelines.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
Unpacking Your CentriVap
Carefully unpack your CentriVap and inspect it for damage that may have
occurred in transit. If your CentriVap is damaged, notify the delivery carrier
immediately and retain the entire shipment intact for inspection by the carrier.
The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be
filed with the delivery carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.
NOTE: Do not return goods without the prior authorization of Labconco.
Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. If your CentriVap was damaged
in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier. Labconco
Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damage.
Do not discard the carton or packing material for your CentriVap until you have
checked all of the components and installed and tested the CentriVap.
CentriVap Components
As previously mentioned, the CentriVap Complete is available in 115V or 230V.
Locate the model of CentriVap you received in the following table. Verify that
the components listed are present and undamaged.
Power C ords
1334500
1336100
Catalog # Description Volts Hz
7315020 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE (US) 115 60 X
7315021 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT (US) 115 60 X
7315022 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE W/ HEAT BOOST (US) 115 60 X
7315023 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT W/ HEAT BOOST (US) 115 60 X
7315030 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE (EU) 230 50 X
7315031 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT (EU) 230 50 X
73150 32 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE W/ HEAT BOOST (EU) 230 50 X
7315033 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT W/ HEAT BOOST (EU) 230 50 X
7315040 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE (US) 230 60 X
7315041 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT (US) 230 60 X
7315042 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE W/ HEAT BOOST (US) 230 60 X
7315043 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT W/ HEAT BOOST (US) 230 60 X
7315060 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE UK 230 50 X
7315061 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT UK 230 50 X
7315062 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE W/ HEAT BOOST UK 230 50 X
7315063 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT W/ HEAT BOOST (UK) 230 50 X
73150 70 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE (CHINA) 230 50 X
7315071 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT (CHINA) 230 50 X
73150 72 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE W/ HEAT BOOST (CHI NA) 230 50 X
7315073 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT W/ HEAT BOOST (CHINA) 230 50 X
1338000
Power Cord Part # Plug Type
1334500 NEMA 5-15P
1336100 CEE 7/7
1338000 NEMA 6-15P
1332600 BS 1363
1332700 CH1-10P
1332600
1332700
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Plus the following:
Part # Component Description
7314000 User’s Manual
7396206 Coupling Insert
7455100 Rotor, 12-13 mm (Standard Models)
7455101 Rotor, 12-13 mm PTFE (Acid Resistant Models)
7450200 Glass Jar
If you do not receive one or more of the components listed for your CentriVap, or
if any of the components are damaged, contact Labconco Corporation
immediately for further instructions.
Setting Up Your CentriVap
After you verify receipt of the proper components, move your CentriVap to the
level and sturdy location where you want to install it. There is no need to secure
the CentriVap to the work surface. Then, follow the steps listed below.
Chapter 3: Getting Started
Emergency Access Into the Chamber
The CentriVap is designed to prevent access to the chamber in the event of a
power disruption. If it is necessary to open the lid when there is no electrical
power connected to the CentriVap, insert a small screwdriver or similar
instrument into the small round hole on the left side of the case near the top
behind the control panel. This will unlock the lid latch mechanism. While
holding the screwdriver in place, raise the lid with the other hand.
CAUTION: Never attempt to defeat the latch or open the lid while the
CentriVap is running. Personnel injury can result from moving parts and
chemicals.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
Exhaust Port
If the CentriVap is not located in a fume hood, attach one end of a user-supplied
3/8" ID hose to the exhaust port on the back of the unit. Clamp securely. Route
the other end to a fume hood or other laboratory ventilation device.
Electrical Connection
Plug the power cord into the receptacle on the back of the CentriVap Concentrator
and plug the other end into a suitable power receptacle.
Rotor Installation
Place the rotor onto the shaft of the Concentrator. Rotate the rotor slightly to
engage the drive pin in the shaft with the slots in the rotor hub. The top of the
shaft should be in line with the top of the rotor hub.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a rotor if it shows any signs of damage.
Chemical Resistance of CentriVap Components
Your CentriVap Complete is designed to be chemical resistant to most
compounds that are commonly used in the concentration processes that are
performed in it. However, by necessity, the CentriVap is comprised of a number
of different materials, some of which may be attacked and degraded by certain
chemicals. The degree of degradation is obviously dependent on the concentration
and duration of exposure. Some major components of the CentriVap that are
susceptible to degradation are as follows:
Acids Bases Solvents
Acetic Acid 20%
Boric Acid
Formic Acid
Hydrobromic Acid 20%
Hydrochloric Acid 20%
Nitric Acid 20%
Sulfuric Acid 10%
Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA)
Ammonium Hydroxide
Acetone
Acetonitrile
Chloroform
Dimethyl Formamide
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)
Ethanol
Ethyl Acetate
Hexanes
Isoproponal
Methanol
Methylene Chloride
Methyl t-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
Toluene
COMPONENT MATERIAL
Rotor Hub Polypropylene C C
Chamber
Tubing PVC D C D D D D D D C D D D D
Lid Gasket EPDM D D C D
Cold Trap
Gasket
Rotor
Rotor Shaft &
Cold Trap
Bearings
Epoxy coated
Aluminum
Neoprene D D C D D C D D D D D C D
Anodized
Aluminum
Stainless
Steel
High Carbon
Steel
C D C D
D D
D D D
D D D D D D D D D
Water
C-Moderate Degradation-Questionable use
D-Severe Degradation-Infrequent use recommended-immediate thorough cleaning required
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