Labconco CentriVap 73100 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...CentriVap Refrigerated Centrifugal Concentrators Models 73100 Series...

Page 2: ...m and 5 30 p m Central Standard Time Part 7310605 Rev G ECO L447 Warranty Labconco Corporation provides a warranty to the original buyer for the repair or replacement of parts and reasonable labor as...

Page 3: ...ess Into the Chamber 8 Component Orientation Hose Connections 9 Electrical Connection 10 Rotor Installation 10 Chemical Resistance of CentriVap Components 10 Solvent Safety Precautions 12 CHAPTER 4 US...

Page 4: ...Glass Lid 24 Installing a Vacuum Gauge 24 Installing a CentriZap Strobe Light 25 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 APPENDIX A CENTRIVAP COMPONENTS 29 APPENDIX B CENTRIVAP DIMENSIONS 31 APPENDIX C CENTRIVAP...

Page 5: ...l as a few microliters The unique advantage of this concentrator is that it may be cooled to 4 C to prevent damage to heat labile samples For faster evaporation the concentrator is equipped with a 300...

Page 6: ...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 imp...

Page 7: ...The CentriVap Refrigerated Concentrator requires a dedicated grounded electrical outlet This outlet requires a 20 Amp circuit breaker or fuse for models rated at 115V 60 Hz An 8 Amp circuit breaker o...

Page 8: ...as not been evaluated by an approval agency for the use of biological radio toxins or flammable liquids or materials Vacuum Pump Requirements A vacuum pump must be provided by the user A vacuum pump w...

Page 9: ...amage from solvent vapors When evaporating acids it is advisable to include an acid secondary trap in the vacuum line This adds additional protection for the pump NOTE Several components within the Ce...

Page 10: ...and move your CentriVap Set up your CentriVap Connect the electrical supply source to your CentriVap Properly exhaust your CentriVap Safely use solvents with your CentriVap CAUTION The CentriVap Refr...

Page 11: ...Vap you received in the following table Verify that the components listed are present Catalog Product Description 7310020 CentriVap Refrigerated Concentrator 115V 60Hz with Acrylic Lid US 7310021 Cent...

Page 12: ...o Corporation immediately for further instructions 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...

Page 13: ...d Trap Cover Secure the hoses with the clamps supplied Attach another hose to the remaining barb fitting on the Cold Trap Cover and clamp securely If the accessory Secondary Trap is not used attach th...

Page 14: ...e 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 NOTE Do not use a rotor if it shows...

Page 15: ...e Hexanes Isoproponal Methanol Methylene Chloride Methyl t Butyl Ether MTBE Toluene Water Standard CentriVap Lid Acrylic C D C D D D D C D D C D D Bearings High Carbon Steel D D D D D D D D D D D Lid...

Page 16: ...is cloudy shows particles or is discolored The useful life of vacuum pump oil can be extended if the vacuum pump is operated for an extended period of time after the CentriVap run is over This allows...

Page 17: ...ing flammable or hazardous solvents both the CentriVap and the vacuum pump should be operated inside a fume hood If a sample is spilled in the chamber it must immediately be cleaned up Hazardous mater...

Page 18: ...ntriVap Refrigerated Concentrator Specifications for electrical requirements NOTE Do not store or stack supplies or equipment on top of the CentriVap Planning Thoroughly understand procedures and the...

Page 19: ...es evenly in the sample rotor Temperature Setting Guidelines The evaporation rate achieved by the CentriVap is dependent upon a variety of factors These include the nature of the solvent the temperatu...

Page 20: ...e actual temperature will illuminate The chamber will continue to maintain the set point temperature until either the PREHEAT COOL button is pressed again or the RUN button is pressed Select existing...

Page 21: ...nt time and the CentriVap starts a new run To reset the timers to the original set point time when running programs other than program 1 program 2 or program 3 press the start button and hold it for f...

Page 22: ...n pressing the INCREASE or DECREASE switch 10 If the time set point is used at the end of the set time an alarm sounds All functions cease 11 Press STOP to terminate operation if the CentriVap has not...

Page 23: ...ms These actions should include but are not limited to the following Refer to the World Health Organization Laboratory Biosafety Manual paying special attention to information about centrifuges and th...

Page 24: ...uids from the chamber Clean or decontaminate all surfaces using agents suitable for the substance spilled 2 Clean lid and gasket using soft cloth sponge or chamois and a mild non abrasive soap or dete...

Page 25: ...bconco if there is no continuity 12 Repair any defects to the surface where the CentriVap is installed Monthly 1 The rubber components on the CentriVap may eventually deteriorate and require replaceme...

Page 26: ...If the solvents used in the CentriVap degrade the acrylic lid it may be replaced with an optional glass lid to gain added chemical resistance To observe the samples while they are processing an option...

Page 27: ...95 mm tubes or 18 17 x 100 mm centrifuge tubes or 18 17 x 120 mm tubes 7455100 7455101 Rotor 12 13 mm Holds 40 1 5 ml microcentrifuge tubes or 40 2 0 ml microcentrifuge tubes and 16 12 x 55 mm tubes...

Page 28: ...75 liters minute 50Hz 82 liters minute 60Hz Ultimate pressure 2 mBar 230V 50 60 Hz 2 0 Amp 7539902 Vacuum Pump 200 liters minute 60Hz 183 liters minute 50Hz Ultimate vacuum 1x10 3 mBar 230V 50 60 Hz...

Page 29: ...lug the connector on the strobe light harness into the receptacle on the back of the CentriVap marked STROBE OUTLET Peel the protective backing off the enclosed Velcro and attach it to the back of the...

Page 30: ...connect power before servicing the CentriVap DISPLAY ERROR CODE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Heat Sensor Sensor failure Replace sensor assembly Connection failure Repair connection Close Lid Lid open Close...

Page 31: ...Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Product Service 1 800 522 7658 27...

Page 32: ...See below No vacuum poor vacuum Pump not on Turn on pump Control valve open Check control valve Leaks in lines or connectors or gasket Locate and repair Foreign material on lid gasket Clean gasket an...

Page 33: ...is spent Change insert often Cold Trap is not emptied after each run and dried Empty the traps glass or stainless steel after each run and replace Vacuum too strong for chemical Use a Secondary Trap...

Page 34: ...r 8 1 7441002 Printed Circuit Board 9 1 1289200 Relay Vacuum Pump 115V 9A 1 1289100 Relay Vacuum Pump 230V 10 1 7826000 Switch Latch 11 1 7478700 Solenoid Latch 12 1 7403701 Display 13 1 7310602 Label...

Page 35: ...Appendix A CentriVap Refrigerated Concentrator Components Product Service 1 800 522 7658 31...

Page 36: ...Appendix A CentriVap Components Product Service 1 800 522 7658 32...

Page 37: ...Product Service 1 800 522 7658 33 Appendix B CentriVap Refrigerated Concentrator Dimensions...

Page 38: ...entriVap Concentrator model 7310020 series excluding vacuum pump 3 1 amps with vacuum pump 12 00A max Nominal amperage for 230V CentriVap Concentrator model 7310030 7310040 series excluding vacuum pum...

Page 39: ...supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed 10 of the nominal voltage Transient overvoltages according to Installation Categories II Overvoltage Categories per IEC 1010 Temporary voltage spikes on the...

Page 40: ...5 132 1 100 Diaphragm 25 no 5 28 Water bp 100 50 12 25 45 Diaphragm 1397 no 0 21 50 12 25 100 Diaphragm 445 no 0 67 15 18 10 45 Diaphragm 841 no 0 19 1 5 132 1 45 Diaphragm 427 no 0 30 1 5 132 1 60 Di...