Pall Sentino User Manual

User Guide

Sentino

®

Microbiology Pump

Product Number: 13186

For laboratory use. Not for use in a manner other than indicated.

Table of Contents

Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................3

Ordering Information ......................................................................................................................................3

Product Terminology ......................................................................................................................................4

S

ymbols Referenced ......................................................................................................................................5

Safety Precautions .........................................................................................................................................6

Keypad and Symbols .....................................................................................................................................7

Preparing System for Use ..............................................................................................................................8

Pump Operation .............................................................................................................................................9

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................10

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................11

Service ..........................................................................................................................................................11

Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................12

Disposal Instructions....................................................................................................................................12

EC Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................................13

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Introduction

A

pplication and Intended Use

The Membrane Filter (MF) Technique is a method of analyzing aqueous samples for microbial contamination. A
fluid sample is pulled through a membrane filter and the filter is placed on growth media and incubated. After the
prescribed incubation period, colonies are counted and reviewed for appropriate morphology.

P

all Life Sciences’ Sentino Microbiology Pump is ideal for microbiological evaluations of aqueous samples
by MF Technique. This simple, compact unit will optimize and maximize your workspace environment by
eliminating the need for separate manifold, pump, and excess tubing. The Sentino Pump is designed to use
peristaltic action to draw the sample through the filter and send filtrate directly to drain or waste collection.
Operating parameters are preset and fixed to best satisfy requirements for MF Technique described in EPA,
ISO, and ASTM methods; thereby providing conditions comparable to a standard manifold set-up.

Ordering Information

Sentino Microbiology Pump
Part Number Description Pkg

13186 (1) power transformer 1/pkg

(1) European power cord with CEE 7/7 plug
(1) power cord with NEMA 5-15P plug
(1) UK power cord with BS1363 plug
(1) Fluid Path
(1) User Guide CD

Accessories
Part Number Description Pkg

4861 Fluid Path, disposable, for use with MicroFunnel™filter funnels 10/pkg

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Product Terminology

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eypad

1. Power On/Off button

2

. Main power indicator

3. Pulse button

4

. Fault indicator

5. Battery status indicator

Body

6. Stage with adapter guide

7. Drive tube guide

8. Product identification label

9. Power entry socket

Pump Head

10. Loading door

11. Slot for drive tube

Power

12. Transformer power entry plug

13. Transformer input interface

14. Power cord

Fluid Path

15. Filter funnel adapter

16. Drive tube

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2

4

5

6

15

14

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