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Biotage

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 VacMaster

 10 & 20

Sample Processing Manifold

User Manual

Summary of Contents for VacMaster 10

Page 1: ...Biotage VacMaster 10 20 Sample Processing Manifold User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ifications 5 Principle of Operation 5 Features 7 Installation 7 Unpacking 7 What You Will Need 8 Installing the Needles 8 Installing Collection Tubes 8 Replacing Collection Tube Racks 8 Adjusting the Collection Tube Rack 9 Routine Operation 9 Using the Vacuum Control and Gauge 9 Using the Waste Outlet Fitting 9 Using Biotage VacMaster with Biological or Hazardous Materials 10 Maintenance and Troub...

Page 3: ... mind please follow the safe working practices detailed below Safe Working Practices 1 Do not use VacMaster at a vacuum greater than minus 20 Hg 0 68 bar 2 Always wear eye protection when using VacMaster under vacuum As with all glass laboratory equipment operated under vacuum we consider it prudent to operate the unit behind a suitable safety screen 3 Avoid knocking or scratching VacMaster with a...

Page 4: ...collection tube rack fitted with 10 12 16 25 or 27 mm plates VacMaster 10 or 10 12 16 or 20 mm plates VacMaster 20 A package of 10 or 20 stainless steel needles with port sealing plugs Optional Accessories Replacement racks for 12 or 16 mm collection tubes VacMaster 10 Additional racks for 10 12 or 16 mm collection tubes VacMaster 20 Replacement glass tank with vacuum outlet fittings VacMaster 10 ...

Page 5: ...3 267 274 mm 246 mm 118 m m Biotage VacMaster 10 267 274 mm 121 mm 118 m m 197 mm 177 mm 9 8 m m Biotage VacMaster 10 Introduction ...

Page 6: ... Biotage VacMaster 10 20 User Manual Biotage 2020 Dimensions Biotage VacMaster 20 373 mm 248 mm 128 m m Biotage VacMaster 20 373 mm 121 mm 128 m m 298 mm 177 mm 9 8 m m Biotage VacMaster 20 Introduction ...

Page 7: ...presentative for details Needles with Easy to Use Stopcocks That Do Not Contaminate Samples The one piece needle design with a straight through flow path will not trap samples or eluents which could contaminate the subsequent sample The disposable needles consist of 316 stainless steel and will not corrode like stainless steel clad copper needles PTFE retainers hold the stainless steel needles in ...

Page 8: ...lete with all fittings order P N 121 1045 VacMaster 10 or P N 121 2075 VacMaster 20 E Vacuum relief valve F Lid leg G Air flow tube not shown located under lid Figure 4 Collection tube rack A Rack dome nut B Rack handle C Rack nut washer D Top middle plate E Lower plate F Rack leg G Rack foot Figure 3 Needle detail A PTFE stopcock needle unit P N 121 0001 B PTFE needle unit P N 121 0002 C Stainles...

Page 9: ...Vacuum Source Vacuum control unit with integral vacuum generator P N 121 9602 Converts standard laboratory compressed air supply to vacuum that is ample for processing samples on VacMaster The unit has a small footprint and has low noise emissions compared to a standard vacuum pump Connect the vacuum source to the vacuum outlet fitting on the side of the glass tank using vacuum tubing Place a trap...

Page 10: ...o replace the rack plates or adjust the rack Replacing Collection Tube Racks VacMaster is shipped with tube racks for 10 12 or 16 mm tubes and 25 or 27 mm for VacMaster 10 and 20 mm for VacMaster 20 specified with each order Compare the part number of your VacMaster with the ordering information on page 11 to determine which rack you have Alternatively measure the diameter of the opening in the to...

Page 11: ...ure from step 2 above Using the Waste Outlet Fitting The waste outlet fitting inside the glass tank of VacMaster can be oriented in two positions When the fitting is positioned so the drain tube is up liquid collects in the tank When the fitting is turned down any liquid that reaches the drain tube will be removed by vacuum from the tank through the outlet fitting A collection flask in the vacuum ...

Page 12: ...alves to lower vacuum and restart Solvent not flowing into the collection tubes Bent needles Replace or straighten needles Stopcock if used is closed Open stopcock Liquid collecting in the bottom of the glass tank Waste outlet fitting rotated up Rotate fitting down and install drain tube Tank lid will not close Collection tubes above tank rim Lower bottom plate of collection plate Liquid collectin...

Page 13: ...plete ISOLUTE product range The kit includes 10 numbered PTFE tubes fitted to appropriate adaptors Part No Description Qty 121 2090 VacMaster LVE kit for 1 3 and 6 mL columns A B and C 1 121 2091 VacMaster LVE kit for 15 and 25 mL columns D and E 1 121 2092 VacMaster LVE kit for 70 mL columns F 1 121 2094 VacMaster LVE kit for ISOLUTE XL columns 1 Components for Biotage VacMaster 10 Part No Descri...

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Page 16: ...om Part Number UI303 B 2020 Biotage All rights reserved No material may be reproduced or published without the written permission of Biotage Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent any commitment from Biotage E OE A list of all trademarks owned by Biotage AB is available at www biotage com legal Other product and company names mentioned herein may be...

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