Eppendorf Concentrator plus User Manual

Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plusOperating manualB 5305 900.011-00

2 Product description12Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual2.4 RotorsYou can operate the device with the following rotors. Before

132 Product descriptionConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual(1) Maximum load per rotor bore for adapter + tube + content.2.4.1 Spe

3 SafetyConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual143Safety3.1 Intended useConcentrator plus and Vacufuge plus are intended for the prep

153 SafetyConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual3.4 Note on product liabilityIn the following cases, the protection provided in the

3 Safety16Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual3.5.2 Incorrect handling of the device3.5.3 Incorrect handling of the rotorsCAUTION!

173 SafetyConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual3.5.4 Extreme strain on the sample tubesWARNING!Warning! Risk of injury from corrod

3 Safety18Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual3.5.5 Vacuum3.6 Safety instructions on the deviceWARNING!Warning! Risk of injury fr

194 InstallationConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual4 Installation4.1 Selecting locationSelect the location for the device accordi

4 Installation20Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual4.3 Installing instrument4.3.1 General InstallationAt the rear fold-out page o

214 InstallationConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual1. Remove packaging from the emission condenser.2. Remove red cap from the upp

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4 Installation22Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual4.3.4 Basic device: Connecting vacuum systemThe basic device can be connected

235 OperationConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual5 Operation5.1 Overview of operating controlsBefore using the device for the firs

5 Operation24Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual5.3 Preparation for concentration5.3.1 Switching device on Switch device on, usi

255 OperationConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual4. mode/vent: select mode V-AQ, V-AL or V-HV .5. Close lid of the device.6. Press

5 Operation26Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual5.3.5 Loading swing-bucket rotorRequirement• A combination of rotor, bucket and a

275 OperationConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual5.4 ConcentrationRequirementThe prerequisite for all applications described here

5 Operation28Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual5.4.2 Concentration with continuous runUse the continuous run function if you do

295 OperationConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual5.4.5 Emptying the emission condenser1. Depending on the design, there are two op

5 Operation30Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual5.6 Special function5.6.1 Operation as a desiccatorWith the desiccator function t

316 MaintenanceConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual6 Maintenance6.1 Service6.1.1 Device Avoid the drying of saline, aqueous solut

Abb. 1: Front and rear view of the complete systemFig. 1: Front and rear view of the complete systemAbb. 2: Front and rear view of the basic systemFi

6 Maintenance32Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual6.3 Perform cleaning/disinfecting1. Switch the device off at the mains switch w

336 MaintenanceConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual6.4 Glass breakageGlass splinters scratch the rotor and bucket surfaces, reduci

7 Troubleshooting34Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual7 TroubleshootingIf the suggested measures fail repeatedly, please contact

357 TroubleshootingConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual7.2 Error messagesIf one of the following error messages appears proceed as

8 Transport, storage and disposalConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual368 Transport, storage and disposal8.1 TransportOnly transpo

379 Technical dataConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual9 Technical data9.1 Power supply9.2 Ambient conditions9.3 Weight / dimension

9 Technical data38Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual9.5 Application parametersMaterials for surfaces that are in contact with th

3910 Ordering informationConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual10 Ordering information10.1 Delivery packageThe delivery includes one

10 Ordering information40Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual10.2 Accessories10.2.1 Rotors10.2.2 AdaptersOrder No. (International)

4110 Ordering informationConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual10.2.3 Other accessoriesOrder No. (International)Order No. (North Ame

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Abb. 3: Operating controls and device display for Concentrator plus and Vacufuge plusFig. 3: Operating controls and device display for Concentrator pl

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7Table of contentsConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manualOperating manualTable of contents1 User instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table of contents8Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual5.4 Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

91 User instructionsConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual1 User instructions1.1 Using this manualBefore using the device for the f

2 Product descriptionConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual102 Product description2.1 Main illustrationThe front fold-out page depic

112 Product descriptionConcentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual2.2.2 Basic device2.3 FeaturesConcentrator plus and Vacufuge plus are d