Labconco CentriVap micro IR Vacuum Concentrators User Manual
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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.
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
Safety Symbols 2
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 5
Electrical Requirements 5
Location and Exhaust Requirements 6
Space Requirements 6
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 7
Unpacking Your CentriVap micro IR 7
CentriVap micro IR Components 8
Setting Up Your CentriVap micro IR 8
Emergency Access Into the Chamber 8
Electrical Connection 9
Rotor Installation 9
Installing a CentriZap IR Strobe Light 9
Chemical Resistance of CentriVap micro IR Components 10
Solvent Safety Precautions 11
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR CENTRIVAP MICRO IR 12
Planning 12
Sample Vial Selection 12
Loading Glassware Into the CentriVap micro IR 12
Temperature Setting Guidelines 13
Time Setting Guidelines 13
CentriVap micro IR Controls 13
Operating the CentriVap micro IR Controls 14
Operating the CentriVap micro IR 15
Operational Notes 16
Interrupting a Cycle After it Has Begun 16
Safety Precautions 16
CHAPTER 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CENTRIVAP MICRO IR 17
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CHAPTER 6: ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR CENTRIVAP
MICRO IR 19
CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 20
APPENDIX A: CENTRIVAP MICRO IR COMPONENTS 22
APPENDIX B: CENTRIVAP MICRO IR DIMENSIONS 23
APPENDIX C: CENTRIVAP MICRO IR SPECIFICATIONS 24
Electrical Specifications 24
Environmental Conditions 24
Evaporation Rates 25
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 26
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco CentriVap micro IR Vacuum
Concentrator.
The CentriVap micro IR 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 two separate heaters to speed evaporation by warming the chamber
during processing. The clear lid heater uses radiant heat to efficiently heat
samples under vacuum conditions. An additional heater is provided for
applications were samples maybe sensitive to radiant heat. A PTFE coated
diaphragm vacuum pump is included which requires no maintainance. The
vacuum pump pulls vapor out through the center of the chamber to minimize
cross contamination. A glass trap is also provided to condense and collect solvent
exiting the chamber. The CentriVap micro IR Concentrator has a standby
function to preheat or maintain the chamber temperature. 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 compact,
low profile design allows the concentrator to be placed on a bench top or other
laboratory work surface. The CentriVap micro IR Concentrator also comes
standard with a CentriZap IR LED strobe light for viewing the samples during the
run.
The microprocessor controls the operation of the heaters from 35°C to 65°C. The
rotor speed of 1700 RPM and vacuum down to 120 mbar provides excellent
regulation and reproducibility of protocols.
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Safety Symbols
Your CentriVap micro IR Concentrator 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 micro IR Concentrator.
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Warning: Precautions for installation
Connect to proper supply voltage.
Verify that the supply voltage matches the voltage and hertz written on serial tag.
Failure to do so could damage the unit or affect performance.
Do not operate in environment with relative humidity exceeding 80% for
temperatures up to 88°F (31°C), decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at
104°F (40°C). Doing so could cause electric leakage or corrosion.
Do not expose unit to direct sun light or high temperatures.
The recommended indoor operating temperature is 20°C - 30°C.
Do not use flammable substances near the product. Doing so could create a fire
hazard.
Provide a minimum space of 7.8 inches (20cm) behind the unit for clearance of
the power cord.
Install unit on solid level surface. Failure to do so can result in excessive
vibration.
Do not lay the unit down on its sides or top. Doing so can result in damage to the
unit.
Secure lid and any other moveable parts when moving the unit. Failure to do so
can result in injury or damage to the unit.
When moving the unit always lift, do not slide. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the unit.
Warning: Precautions for use.
3. Precaution for use
Do not disassemble, or attempt to repair the unit without proper training, or
personal injury or damage to the unit could occur.
Do not use the product for anything other than what it was intended for, or
personal injury or damage to the unit could occur.
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Do not use flammable sprays near the product. Doing so could cause fire.
Protect the control panel from spills by wiping off any water or solvent with a
clean dry cloth. Failure to do so could cause an unsafe condition or create a fire
hazard.
Do not clean the product with excessive quantities of water, thinner,
benzene or petroleum-based products. Failure to do so could cause an unsafe
condition or create a fire hazard.
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Before you install your CentriVap micro IR, 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 also be
located near the installation site.
Carefully read this chapter to learn:
• The electrical supply requirements.
• The exhaust requirements.
• Space requirements.
Refer to Appendix C: CentriVap micro IR Specifications for complete CentriVap
electrical and environmental conditions, specifications and requirements.
Electrical Requirements
The CentriVap micro IR Concentrator requires a 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 detail plug specifications. If the plug supplied with
the CentriVap Does not match the available receptacle, remove this plug and
replace it with an approved plug of the suitable style.
It is recommended that an emergency switch for disconnecting the power in the
case of a malfunction be located remote from the CentriVap micro IR, preferably
outside the room in which the unit is housed, or adjacent to the exit from that
room.
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