Vitl Co-mix Manual de usuario
Instructions for Use
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This Manual Copyright © 2013-2014 ITL
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted, by any means or in any form, without the
prior permission of Integrated Technologies Limited (ITL).
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
ITL assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this or
related documentation.
Document: V501001
Revision: 3-1412
Vitl is the brand name for Integrated Technologies’ own range of laboratory
products. For further details please visit our Vitl web site.
www.vitlproducts.com
All sales and technical enquiries should be addressed to:
VITL Customer Services
Integrated Technologies Limited
Viking House
Ellingham Way
Ashford
Kent
TN23 6NF
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1233 638383
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1 Symbols Used in this Instruction Manual
The following advisory symbols are used in this manual.
Table 1: Advisory Symbol Meanings
DANGER
Indicates a Risk of Electric Shock which could, if not avoided,
result in severe injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates a Risk of Explosion which could, if not avoided,
result in severe injury or death.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which could, if not avoided,
result in severe injury or death; or severely damage the unit.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which could, if not avoided,
result in minor or moderate injury; or degrade or impair the
functionality of the unit.
CAUTION
Indicates a Risk of Crush hazard due to moving parts which
could, if not avoided, result in minor or moderate injury.
INFO
Advisory or other useful information.
NN
Refer to “section NN” for more details.
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2 Safety Precautions and Limitations of Use
It is essential that all users of this equipment have fully read and understood
the following safety precautions and limitations of use before installing or
operating the Co-mix unit.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
The protection provided by this equipment may be impaired if
it is not used in a manner described in this manual.
WARNING
It is essential that the user of this equipment is aware of the
potential hazards associated with the unit and its accessories.
All operators should be familiar with the safety precautions
and warnings given in these instructions before attempting to
operate the unit.
Improper use of this unit or its accessories may impair their
functionality and invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.
Unit Handling Precautions
CAUTION
Care should be taken not to drop the unit or subject it to rough
physical handling, both during normal use and during
transportation and storage.
Do not use the unit if it shows any signs of damage or wear.
WARNING
The unit should be held and supported in both hands when
lifting or moving. Do not lift the unit by the mixer or vortexer.
The base of the unit is cast from solid metal and is designed
to be heavy. Care should be taken to avoid trapping fingers
under unit when placing it down on a solid surface.
CAUTION
Care should be taken not to knock the LCD display.
Do not use excessive force when pressing the touchscreen
buttons or when cleaning it.
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Unit Installation and Operating Environment
DANGER
WARNING
The Co-mix unit is designed for indoor laboratory use only.
The acceptable operating temperature range is 10ºC to 38ºC,
with a relative humidity of 20% to 85% non-condensing, at a
maximum altitude of 2000m above sea level.
If the unit is stored in conditions outside of these ranges, it
must be left to stand unpowered until it has acclimatised to
within these environmental limits before being powered.
DANGER
Use only the AC mains power cord provided with the unit or as
specified in section 11.
The unit must be connected to a suitably earthed mains
supply, with appropriate earth-leakage and over-current
protection.
WARNING
Always ensure that the mains power connector is securely
inserted into the rear of the unit, and any excess power cord
does not pose a potential trip or pull hazard.
DANGER
Do not operate the unit in any area which is, or has been, or is
thought to have been exposed to explosive or flammable
gases, vapours or liquids.
WARNING
The unit must be installed and operated on a solid, stable,
vibration-free and level working surface; ensuring that the
ventilation slots on the underside of the unit are not blocked.
CAUTION
The unit can create strong vibrations at high speeds which
may cause objects positioned near to it to move.
Do not place easily movable objects near the unit; or ensure
that such objects are appropriately secured.
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General Operating Precautions
DANGER
Ensure that the power is switched off at both the AC mains
supply outlet and at the back of the unit before inserting or
removing the mains power cord.
However, if a spillage occurs in or over the unit, always switch
the power off and unplug the power cord at the mains supply
outlet first, before attempting to deal with the spill.
DANGER
The unit is intended for use with aqueous solutions and
suspensions only.
Never use the unit to mix any explosive, volatile or highly
reactive substances or chemicals.
WARNING
To avoid liquid spills and possible cross-contamination of
samples, only use sealed plates and closed tubes when
mixing and vortexing.
WARNING
Injury can occur from flying plates and tubes if they are not
correctly inserted, or if the maximum recommended mixing
speed or total load weight is exceeded.
Always ensure that plates, adaptor blocks and tubes are
correctly and securely inserted, and that plate dimensions
comply with the ANSI/SBS Standards for Microplates.
WARNING
Serious injury can occur from improper vortexing of tubes, and
tubes may be damaged, broken or destroyed.
Never vortex tubes made of glass or other fragile material.
WARNING
Injury or contamination can occur from sample material being
expelled from the plates or tubes whilst mixing and vortexing.
Only ever mix and vortex in sealed plates and closed tubes.
Always follow prescribed laboratory procedures and use
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE, such as
gloves, clothing, goggles, etc) when handling samples.
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CAUTION
There is a possible finger crush hazard due to moving parts.
Do not remove or replace any consumables, tubes or Adaptor
Blocks whilst the plate mixer is running.
Do not remove the vortexer pad when the unit is switched on.
Unit Maintenance and Serviceability
DANGER
WARNING
There are no user or operator serviceable parts inside the
unit.
Do not remove the unit casework.
Removal of the unit’s casework will void the manufacturer’s
warranty and may expose the user to a Risk of Electric Shock
resulting in serious injury or death.
DANGER
The externally accessible unit fuse will only blow under an
extreme internal fault condition. This fuse should only be
changed after the unit has been thoroughly inspected by a
qualified engineer. See section 8.1 for details.
DANGER
Always switch off the unit and disconnect the power cord
before performing any cleaning or decontamination procedure.
If liquid is spilt into or over the unit, switch off and disconnect
the power from the AC mains outlet before attempting to deal
with the spillage.
CAUTION
The use of harsh chemicals and cleaning agents may damage
the unit and degrade its performance.
Always follow the cleaning and decontamination procedures
specified in sections 8.2 and 8.3 of this instruction manual.
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3 Regulatory Limitations of Use
Declaration of Conformity
Integrated Technologies Limited (ITL) affirm that this product
fulfils the essential requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
(LVD) 2006/95/EC and the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, when
installed and operated in accordance with the instructions
given in this manual.
The Co-mix unit has been type tested by TRaC Global Ltd
(UKAS accredited Testing Laboratory No 0026) against the
Safety and EMC Requirements listed below, and issued
Certificate Nos TRAC13SAF0012 and TRA-011466-38.
Safety and EMC Requirements
SAFETY
EN 61010-1:2010, EN 61010-2-051:2003
UL 61010-1:2001 2nd Edition (CAN C22.2 CSA 61010-1)
EMC
EN 61326:2006, Class B
FCC CFR 47 Parts 15.107 and 15.109, Class B
RoHS and WEEE Directive Compliance
This product is compliant with the requirements of the RoHS2
Directive 2011/65/EU for Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
Where applicable, the Co-mix unit should be disposed of in
accordance with the European Union WEEE Directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
Do not dispose of this product into unsorted municipal waste
or public landfill. Please refer to section 8.5 for details of how
to correctly dispose of this product.
The Co-mix unit is designed and manufactured under ISO 9001 by:
Integrated Technologies Limited
Viking House, Ellingham Way, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6NF
United Kingdom
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4 Unit Description
The combined mixer and vortexer unit has the following features:
Figure 1: Front and Rear Unit Views
Table 2: Key for Figure 1 and Figure 2
LCD Touchscreen User Interface
6.1
Plate Mixer / Plate Holder
6.3
Plate Clamping Lever
6.3.2
Tube Vortexer
6.4
Unit Label and Serial Number
4
Mains Power Switch
5
Mains Power Inlet
5
External Fuse Access Cover
8.1
Mains Power and Fuse Ratings
11
The Co-mix has a unique automated plate clamping lever ()
which allows plates and adaptor blocks to be easily inserted and
removed from the plate holder () without disturbing the samples.
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The unit label is located at the rear and provides general ratings information:
Figure 2: Unit Label and Mains Power Inlet
The unit is also supplied with the following accessories:
Table 3: Unit Accessories
Mains power cord (varies
according to country of use)
5
11
96 well PCR plate and 0.2ml tube
adaptor block
6.3
6.3.3
24 well 0.5ml tube adaptor block
6.3
6.3.4
24 well 1.5ml and 2.0ml tube
adaptor block
6.3
6.3.4
Other optional accessories and specialist adaptor blocks may be available on
request. Please contact your distributor for details.
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