Labconco CentriVap DNA Systems, User Manual

Page 1: ...CentriVap DNA Systems Models 7970010 7970011 7970030 7970035 7970037...

Page 2: ...rs of 7 30 a m and 5 30 p m Central Standard Time Part 7397609 Rev D ECO L447 Warranty Labconco Corporation provides a warranty to the original buyer for the repair or replacement of parts and reasona...

Page 3: ...rt 7 Electrical Connection 7 Rotor Installation 7 Chemical Resistance of CentriVap Components 8 Solvent Safety Precautions 9 CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR CENTRIVAP 11 Planning 12 Glassware Selection 12 Loadin...

Page 4: ...ical Trap 22 Installing a Vacuum Gauge 23 Installing a CentriZap Strobe Light 24 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 APPENDIX A CENTRIVAP COMPONENTS 27 APPENDIX B CENTRIVAP DIMENSIONS 29 APPENDIX C CENTRIVAP...

Page 5: ...of the pump until the rotor reaches operating speed 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 t...

Page 6: ...ed 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...

Page 7: ...nts The CentriVap Concentrator requires a dedicated 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...

Page 8: ...nted in a fume hood An accessory secondary trap is available to minimize the exhausting of solvents into the atmosphere This does not however negate the need to exhaust the vacuum pump into a fume hoo...

Page 9: ...Unpack 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 CentriVa...

Page 10: ...talled and tested the CentriVap CentriVap Components As previously mentioned the CentriVap DNA System is available in 115V or 230V Locate the model of CentriVap you received in the following table Ver...

Page 11: ...ile holding the screwdriver in place raise the lid with the other hand CAUTION Never attempt to defeat the latch or open the lid while the CentriVap is running Personnel injury can result from moving...

Page 12: ...ide 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 Gasket EPDM D D D D D C C D Rotor Shaft Stainl...

Page 13: ...t is used up The solvent trap molecular sieve does not change color when saturated so extra care must be taken to determine when a replacement cartridge should be installed Solvent Safety Precautions...

Page 14: ...azardous materials such as strong acids or bases radioactive substances and volatile organics must be handled carefully and promptly cleaned up if spilled Do not store flammable or hazardous solvents...

Page 15: ...using your CentriVap Read this chapter to learn how to Set operating parameters Operate the controls Properly select and position glassware inside your CentriVap Understand the display Interrupt a cy...

Page 16: ...fore if less than a full load of samples is run it is important to load samples into the CentriVap in a fairly symmetrical manner distributing the weight of the samples evenly in the sample rotor Temp...

Page 17: ...scription about its function 1 Display The liquid crystal display LCD shows set point parameters and actual measured conditions 2 Program Buttons Used to initiate the start of a run with the use of ju...

Page 18: ...ROG 2 or PROG 3 the stored program will be initiated without having to press any other button Pressing just the one button starts the rotor the heater the timers and the vacuum pump Change Temperature...

Page 19: ...er if desired 4 Place samples in vials Normally the vials should be no more than half full Place vials in a rotor 5 Load the rotor with samples into the chamber 6 Close the lid 7 Press RUN If the disp...

Page 20: ...t Interrupting a Cycle After it Has Begun At any time during a run the cycle may be stopped by pressing the STOP button This shuts off all operating functions After the rotor stops the lid may be open...

Page 21: ...ons 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 the handling of...

Page 22: ...led 2 Clean lid and gasket using soft cloth sponge or chamois and a mild non abrasive soap or detergent 3 At the end of the run liquid collected in the glass traps should be removed To empty a trap un...

Page 23: ...equire an overnight purge time Monthly 1 The rubber components on the CentriVap may eventually deteriorate and require replacement The effective life of rubber parts depends upon both their usage and...

Page 24: ...c lid it may be replaced with an optional glass lid to gain added chemical resistance You may wish to add a secondary trap to trap vapors exhausted from the vacuum pump To observe the samples while th...

Page 25: ...2 13 mm Holds 40 1 5 ml microcentrifuge tubes or 40 2 0 ml microcentrifuge tubes and 16 12 x 55 mm tubes or 100 12 x 75 mm tubes or 64 12 x 95 mm tubes or 100 13 x 75 mm tubes or 64 13 x 100 mm tubes...

Page 26: ...accessory secondary chemical trap is available to minimize the exhausting of solvents into the atmosphere Attach the bracket to the left hand side of the housing using the screws provided Attach the h...

Page 27: ...ommendations After operating properly dispose of all hazardous materials in compliance with all applicable codes Labconco is not responsible for improper disposal of any materials Installing a Vacuum...

Page 28: ...sing the screws provided Plug 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 at...

Page 29: ...sensed by the internal self check routine CAUTION Disconnect power before corrective action is taken DISPLAY ERROR CODE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Heat Sensor Sensor failure Replace sensor assembly Conn...

Page 30: ...vibration Sample tubes not located symmetrically in rotor Reposition sample tubes Sample odor in lab Vent hose exhausting into lab area Redirect hose to fume hood Evaporation rate is reduced Heater in...

Page 31: ...Speed Sensor 8 1 7479400 PCB 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 4503702 Display 13 1 7398400 Label Switc...

Page 32: ...Appendix A CentriVap Components Product Service 1 800 522 7658 28...

Page 33: ...Product Service 1 800 522 7658 29 Appendix B CentriVap Dimensions...

Page 34: ...e only Maximum altitude 6562 feet 2000 meters Ambient temperature range 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 88 F 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity...

Page 35: ...Appendix C CentriVap Specifications Product Service 1 800 522 7658 31...

Page 36: ...1 5 132 1 35 82 Open 1 61 1 5 132 1 45 65 Open 2 03 1 5 132 1 60 50 Open 2 64 1 5 132 1 75 37 Open 3 57 1 5 132 1 100 28 Open 4 71 Water 1 5 132 1 45 403 Open 0 33 1 5 132 1 60 260 Open 0 51 1 5 132...