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Operating instructions

Centrifuge/Vortexer

Combi-spin

PCV-2400

For versions: V.3GA

V.3GC
V.3G3

Summary of Contents for PCV-2400

Page 1: ...Operating instructions Centrifuge Vortexer Combi spin PCV 2400 For versions V 3GA V 3GC V 3G3 ...

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Page 3: ...ation 4 3 Getting started 5 4 Operation of PCV 2400 6 5 Specifications 8 6 Maintenance 9 7 Guarantee and service 10 8 Declaration of Conformity 11 Contents Page 3 Combi spin PCV 2400 Operating Instructions Version 1 03 July 2013 ...

Page 4: ... Declaration of Conformity with CE requirements is included at the back of this manual Particular safety features include У Amicroswitch that prevents the centrifuge motor from being started while the lid is open У An interlock that prevents the lid from being opened until the rotor has slowed down 1 3 Safety precautions GENERALSAFETY Use only as specified in the Operating Instructions provided Th...

Page 5: ...ectric circuit and have it checked by a repair and maintenance technician DURING OPERATION Do not open the lid during work run up or run down of the rotor Do not operate the unit in environments with aggressive or explosive chemical mixtures Do not use rotors with visible signs of corrosion wear or mechanical damage Do not operate the unit if it is faulty or has been installed incorrectly Do not u...

Page 6: ...mples and at the same time mix other samples using the concave cup which is driven by the same drive shaft as the centrifuge The PCV 2400 is designed for handling small quantities of liquid Examples include micro quantity enzyme reactions mixing in microtubes prior to incubation and in dry block heaters and coolers It can help to save working space in laminar flow or PCR boxes Page 6 Centrifuge Vo...

Page 7: ...l 6 x 0 2ml x on request rotor PSR 16 2 x 8 well strips or 0 2ml y on request 3 3 Set up place the unit on an horizontally even working surface position the unit so that there is easy access to the plug according to EN 61010 2 20 people and hazardous materials must not be within a 300 mm area around the device during the centrifuge operation 3 4 Rotor replacement The unit is provided with the fixa...

Page 8: ...y Insert EVEN number of tubes in rotor one opposite another The opposite tubes must be filled equally 4 1 Connect unit to a properly grounded power socket 4 2 Operation in the quick centrifugation mode 4 2 1 Turn the switch Fig 1 x into position I QS Quick Spin Fig 1 General view 4 TUBE ARRANGEMENT 2 TUBE ARRANGEMENT 6 TUBE ARRANGEMENT FULL ARRANGEMENT Version 1 03 July 2013 ...

Page 9: ...ex head cavity bottom Fig 1 u 4 3 3 Press QS button for mixing and hold it pressed until full sediment dissolution Caution Please note that the mixing effectiveness is dependent on the angle of the tube and the pressure applied To avoid premature wear of the vortex head and plastic tube s surfaces don t press tubes to the vortex head with too much force 4 3 4 Turn the switch Fig 1 x into position ...

Page 10: ...s 190х235х125 mm Nominal operating voltage Consumed power 230 V 50 Hz 30 W 0 13 A 230 V 60 Hz 25 W 0 1 A or 120 V 50 60 Hz 30 W 0 27 A Weight 1 7 kg Accurate within 10 Grant is committed to a continuous programme of improvement specifications may be changed without notice Description Replacement parts Description Optional accessories rotor for 12 x 1 5 ml microtest tubes R 15 rotor for 12 x 0 5 12...

Page 11: ... not be used and must be replaced Replacement spin plates and vortex heads can be obtained from Grant but wear damage to the centrifuge drive shaft will necessitate its return to Grant or its agent for repair 6 1 2 Routine Safety checks If routine tests are to be made we recommend a test of the integrity of the protective earth conductor and an insulation test at 500 Vdc Routine flash tests are no...

Page 12: ... instructions this centrifuge is guaranteed for TWO YEARS against faulty materials or workmanship 7 2 Service Equipment requiring repair should be sent to our Service Department in the UK or in other countries to our distributor Page 12 Centrifuge Vortexer Operating Instructions PCV 2400 Version 1 03 July 2013 ...

Page 13: ...Page 13 Manufacturer Equipment name type number Description of Equipment Directive Harmonized Standards Applied Standards Combi spin PCV 2400 Operating Instructions Version 1 03 July 2013 ...

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Page 16: ...rtexer Combi spin PCV 2400 17994 1 03 Grant Instruments Cambridge Ltd Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6GB UK Tel 44 0 1763 260811 Fax 44 0 1763 262410 Email scientificsales grantinstruments com www grantinstruments com ...

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