Heathrow Scientific Vortexer User manual

vortexer

Instruction Manual..................................... 2

Manual de Instrucciones ......................... 12

Manuel d’instructions.............................. 23

Bedienungsanleitung .............................. 34

Manuale d’istruzione............................... 45

Heathrow Scientiﬁc, LLC

620 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills IL 60061 USA

Tel.: +1-800-741-4597 | Fax: +1-847-816-5072 | E-mail: [email protected] 2020 Rev. D

Instruction Manual

Multi-purpose,

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Safety Precautions

Your Vortexer instrument is designed for general laboratory use. This instruction manual

cannot address all safety hazards. It is the responsibility of the user to consult and observe all

health and safety precautions and to assess the instrument’s suitability to perform the task.

Caution!

Before starting the Vortexer for the ﬁrst time, please read this instruction manual carefully.

This manual contains important information, safeguards, and operating instructions.

1. Never use this product in any manner inconsistent with these instructions.

2. This product is intended to be used indoors only.

3. Always ensure that the disconnecting plug (power plug) is accessible.

4. This product is intended for vortexing and mixing aqueous solutions in approved test tubes

compatible to the speed and power of this unit. Note on Vortexing: use only approved

containers with screw-tight or lockable lids.

5. The product is not intended to vortex very dense materials. Do not use materials with a

density greater than 1.2g/cm.

6. Observe general laboratory safety precautions and regulations when using this product.

7. Do not attempt to operate with the mixing head attachment removed. Vortexer may

become destabilized in operation.

8. The mixing head attachment must always be securely fastened when in operation: Always

make certain that the head attachment is seated completely onto the top shaft before

operating.

9. Do not use if the Vortexer is damaged.

10. Do not put hands onto or under the mixing head attachment unless the Vortexer is

completely stopped.

11. Do not move unit while the Vortexer is in operation.

12. Do not immerse the product in water. Injury due to shock or fire may result.

13. The mixing head attachment must be loaded symmetrically. Operating this unit with an

unbalanced load will cause severe vibration and damage, which is not covered by warranty.

14. Do not fill tubes while inserted onto the Vortexer mixing head. Spilled liquid may harm the

unit or the user.

15. Close tube lids/caps and confirm that they are completely secure before starting the

Vortexer instrument. Open tube lids can be torn off during vortexing and damage the unit.

Open lids can cause fluid to be dispersed inside the vortex instrument.

16. Do not insert non-standard tubes or other foreign articles into the Vortexer head.

17. Follow all precautions from the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any reagent you use

with this instrument.

18. Do not use solvent or flammable liquids near this or other electrical equipment.

19. Do not vortex materials that in combination or alone are flammable, explosive, or corrosive

or may cause any other hazard.

20. Do not operate in a hazardous or flammable environment.

Thank you for purchasing the Heathrow Scientiﬁc Vortexer. Your

Vortexer mixing instrument is designed for general laboratory use

To immediately shut off power to Vortexer device, pull out the AC

cord from the lower central back area of the device

21. Do not use any solvent on the unit that may degrade the plastic of the Vortexer main

housing or head.

22. Ensure the mixing head is protected from corrosion and mechanical damage. The mixing

head must be cleaned with a pH-neutral cleaning liquid.

23. Always work in a manner which endangers neither the user nor any other person.

24. Should the instrument fail to work to specification, immediately stop vortexing. Contact the

authorized dealer or the manufacturer if trouble persists.

25. Do not attempt to make contact with the mixing head attachment while unit is running.

Doing so may cause the unit to fail and will void the warranty.

26. Only use original manufacturer’s mixing head attachment, AC adapters, and any other spare

parts.

27. If unit is malfunctioning or needs to be returned, please contact either the authorized dealer

or Heathrow Scientific®LLC .

28. Improper use of the Vortexer instrument will void the warranty. If there is a failure during the

warranty period, contact Heathrow Scientific®LLC for warranty service.

29. Do not attempt to use units that have not been correctly installed or repaired.

30. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this product. Any attempt to do so will void the

warranty.

31. Store at room temperature in a dry area. Do not expose to sunlight, moisture, or extreme

temperatures for prolonged periods of time.

32. Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods please contact Heathrow Scientific®

LLC to ensure that the proposed method will not damage the equipment. A pH-neutral

cleaning liquid mustbe used.

33. Vortexer must be unplugged from electrical source before any cleaning or maintenance

is performed.

Warning!

• Always check for device movement when running in continuous mode. If movement of

device is noted, adjust speed accordingly. Different loading of mixing head may result

in reaching a resonance frequency whereby the device will move on the work surface/

table top.

• If the unit is not used as recommended by the manufacturer, the overall safety

will be impaired.

• Check MSDS, wear required Personal Protective Equipment, and observe all

applicable local and national regulations before dispensing and disposing of

hazardous samples.

• The laboratory procedure should ensure that no person or hazardous substances are

present within a 12” (30cm) zone around the Vortexer instrument when operating.

• This product does not contain bio-seals as per IEC/EN/CSA 61010-2-20 and cannot

provide any level of containment in case of a spill or release of toxic, radioactive, or

pathogenic micro-organisms thus these materials are not recommended to be used in

this product.

To immediately shut off power to Vortexer device, pull out the

AC cord from the lower central back area of the device

Attention: If main electrical power is interrupted, Vortexer device will immediately begin

operating if 3-position switch has not been set to OFF position when power is restored.

If power is interrupted: 1) Unplug cord from back of device. 2) Set Vortexer switch to OFF

Speciﬁcations

Product Description/Features:This device is a benchtop laboratory Vortexer with a variable speed

control (OFF, and up to approx. 3000 rpm), capable of vortexing microplates and 6 different tube

sizes with the convenience of a single mixing head attachment. This Vortexer has enough ﬂexibility to

perform the standard tasks that a vortex mixer is required to perform, plus it has the ability to hold a

variety of tubes, containers, and microplates all within one mixing head design.

Supplied Equipment and Spare Parts:

• 1 ea. Vortexer (classiﬁed as Installation Category 2)

HS120209, US/North America: 120VAC (110V – 120V, 50-60 HZ, 55 Watts, 1.0 Amps)

HS120318, Japan (PSE cord): 100VAC (100V – 110V, 50-60 Hz, 66 Watts, 1.3 Amps)

HS120214, United Kingdom: 230V (220V – 240V, 50-60 Hz, 44 Watts, .4 Amps)

HS120212, EU: 230VAC (220V – 240V, 50-60 Hz, 44 Watts, .4 Amps)

HS120210, Australian: 230VAC (220V – 240V, 50-60 Hz, 44 Watts, .4 Amps)

• 1 ea. AC power cord (WARNING only use power cords supplied by Heathrow Scientiﬁc):

HS120329: N. America

HS120488: Japan PSE rated

HS120331: UK

HS120332: CE

HS120333: Australia

• 1 ea. mixing head, HS120327

• 3 additional elastic retention cords, HS120422

• 3 additional central pads for intermittent mixing area, HS120328

Technical Features:

Speed range:

From 0 to approximately 3000 rpm - shaking to vortexing

Operation:

1) 3-position slider power switch:

Top position: Intermittent operation

Center position: OFF

Bottom position: Continuously ON

2) Inﬁnite position rotary speed control for speeds from Off up to approximately 3000 rpm

Dimensions: 6.75” W x 7.5” D x 6” Height of main unit. 7.75” Height with Mixing Head attached.

(171mm W x 190mm D x 197mm H)

Weight: 8.66 lbs (3.93 kg) – total Vortexer weight with Mixing Head attached

Orbital Diameter: 3.7mm

Electrical: See HS part numbers listed above.

Note: Product has a Thermal Protection Device.

Environmental:

For Indoor Use Only

Altitude: up to 2,000 m

Operating Temperature: 2˚ C to 40˚ C (35.6˚ F to 104˚ F), Max. Humidity

95%Max. Relative Humidity ≤ 80% non-condensing

This mark is the conﬁrmation that the unit conforms to the EU guidelines and has

been tested according to the following EU Declaration of Conformity.

Conforms to:

ANSI/UL Std. 61010-1 ANSI/UL Std. 61010-2-051

IEC/EN 61010-1

IEC/EN 61010-2-051

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-2-051

This Product is in Compliance with: RoHS 3, PSE Certiﬁed Cord (Japan), WEEE

710213

EC Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientiﬁc® LLC

Address: 620 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 USA

European Contact: Emergo, Europe

Address: Princessegracht 20, 2514AP, The Hague, The Netherlands

Model: Vortexer, HS120209, HS120210, HS120212, HS120214, HS120318

This unit has been constructed and conforms to the following:

Safety Standards:

IEC/EN61010-1:2010, ed. 3.1, 2017

IEC/EN61010-2-051, ed. 3, 2016

UL Std. 61010-1, ed. 3, 2016

UL Std. 61010-2-051, ed. 3 (R2016)

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 (R2017)

CAN/CSA C22.6 No. 61010-2-051 (R2016)

2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive)

EMC Standards:

EN61326-1:2013 (IEC 61326-1:2012)

FCC Part 15, Subpart B: 2015

ICES-003, Issue 6

2012/19/EU (WEEE)

2015/863/EU (RoHS)

Signed:

Gary Kamees

Vice President Product Development/Manufacturing

Vernon Hills, IL

January 2020

Note: Changes or modiﬁcations to the product not expressly approved by the

manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class 1A

digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operating in a

commercial environment. The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the user’s manual may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of the product in a residential

area is likely to caused interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference.

To immediately shut

off power to Vortexer

device, pull out the

AC cord from the

lower central back

area of the device

WARNING: If the Vortexer is used in a manner not speciﬁed by

Heathrow Scientiﬁc, the protection provided by the equipment may be

impaired.

Duty Cycle for ALL VERSIONS: Maximum run time of 20 minutes

followed by 60 minute OFF time when in Continuous Operation mode.

100V-110V Vortexer: Set power input frequency switch on rear of unit to

either 50Hz or 60Hz to match local power company supply.

220V-240V Vortexer: Set power input frequency switch on rear of unit to

either 50Hz or 60Hz to match local power company supply.

20 MIN. MAX RUN TIME

FOLLOWED BY 60 MIN. OFF TIME

20 MIN. de FONCTIONNEMENT MAX

SUIVE PAR 60 MIN. HORS du TEMPS

20 MIN. MAX LAUFZEIT

VON 60 MIN. AUS ZEIT GEFOLGT

20 MIN. de TIEMPO de EJECTCIÓN MAX

SEGUIDO POR el60 MIN. de PARO

220V - 240V / 50W/0.21A

60 Hz 50 Hz

Your Vortexer is supplied with a pop-on mixing head

attachment and an AC power cord located in the top

corrugated box insert of the product packaging. After

you fully unpack your Vortexer from the package and

remove the protective plastic bag, install the mixing head

attachment (check that it is right side up).

Place the Vortex Mixer on a level, stable surface near the

grounded electrical outlet. The surface should be clean and

free of dust to ensure that the feet grip the surface firmly.

Allow sufficient clearance on all sides of the unit for proper

ventilation and usage. With the power switch in the OFF

position (central on the vertical 3-position), plug the power

cord into the back of the Vortex Mixer.

TO INSTALL THE MIXING HEAD ATTACHMENT YOU

MUST PRESS DOWN FIRMLY WITH BOTH HANDS

UNTIL YOU FEEL THE MIXING HEAD ATTACHMENT

SNAP FULLY INTO PLACE.

This will ensure that the mixing head attachment will not

come off the Vortexer during operation.

Power

switch in

the OFF

position

- center

Apply even pressure to ensure

the head is secure

Back view of Vortexer

50Hz-60Hz

frequency

switch

location

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST PULL OUT INNER FRONT

SUPPORT CARD BEFORE REMOVING YOUR

HEATHROW SCIENTIFIC®VORTEXER. USE TWO

HANDS TO GRASP THE UNIT WHEN LIFTING

OUT OF THE BOX.

Modes of Operation:

Note: On units equipped with a frequency switch (located above the power cord connection

on rear) set switch to either 50Hz or 60Hz to match the local power company supply.

Turn the speed rotary dial turned all the way to the left- (in the OFF position). Plug the device

into a properly grounded outlet.

The rotary speed control dial, located in the lower

center of the front panel, has inﬁnite adjustability (OFF,

and 0 to approx 3000 rpm). Vortexing speed increases

to a maximum of approx. 3,000rpm as the knob is turned

clockwise. Before turning on the Vortexer, set the speed

dial to OFF position (rotate counter-clockwise until the

knob stops and a “click” is felt). To begin operation, move

the power switch to either the Intermittent TOUCH or ON

position and turn the speed control to the desired setting.

If the power switch is in the ON position, the mixing head

will begin moving immediately. If the power switch is in the

Intermittent TOUCH position, operation will begin when

the rotary speed control dial is rotated clockwise to the

maximum speed and an object (test tube) is placed in the

center of the mixing head, held at the top of the test tube,

and moderate pressure is applied to push down the mixing

head. Mixing will cease when the object is removed and

pressure is released.

Intermittent/touch mode:

Place the 3-position switch in the Top Intermittent

TOUCH position and rotate the speed control dial

clockwise to maximum speed. When pressure is

released from the mixing head, operation will stop.

Intermittent operation will begin when a test tube is

pressed down in the center area of the mixing head,

while the tube is held ﬁrmly at the top.

Hands free/continuous on mode:

Place the 3-position switch in the ON (bottom) position

and set the rotary speed control as described above.

Hands Free mode allows mixing or vortexing of the

tubes or microplate and will continue to run until you

stop the mixer by placing the 3-position switch to the

OFF position.

Note: To prevent overheating of the Vortexer

during continuous use, there is an internal

Temperature Protection Device that will temporarily

shut off the device. Once the device cools down, it

will be operational again. Please set switch to OFF

position whenever it is not in operation.

Attention: It is recommended to NOT leave the

Vortexer unattended while in operation.

OFF mode:

Always place the 3-position switch to the OFF

position (center) when not in use!

Intermittent - Top position

Continuous - Bottom position

Loading Tubes

The Vortexer mixing head is designed to hold several

different tube sizes for hands-free mixing/vortexing.

Caution: Always load onto mixing head so that the tubes

are balanced

D. Loading of 15 mL tubes

(maximum of 2)

C. Loading of 50ml tubes

(maximum of 2)

Note: Two retention cords

should be used to secure

50 mL tubes

B. Loading of Standard

Assay tray

(maximum of 1)

Secure Assay tray

with supplied elastic

retention cord

50 mL tube caps nest

securely in debossed

area of head

H. Loading of .2 mL tubes

(2 tube strips - maximum of 24)

F. Loading of 1.5/2 mL tubes

(maximum of 4)

G. Loading of .5 mL tubes

(maximum of 6)

E. Loading of 5 mL tubes

(maximum of 2)

Vortexer head removal

In the event of a cleaning being needed for

the Vortexer, please follow the sequence of

removal for the mixing head.

Turn the power OFF by placing the 3-position

switch into the OFF (center) position.

Grasp the installed mixing head attachment

with two hands and pull straight up until it

releases from the shaft. A technique of lifting

the attachment with your fingertips while using

your knuckles as a fulcrum will give you the

leverage to remove the installed attachment

component smoothly. Once Vortexer is cleaned,

reinstall the mixing head per instructions.

Place

switch in

the OFF

position

Pull

straight

Care and Handling

Your Vortexer should be given the care normally required for any electrical appliance. Avoid

wetting or unnecessary exposure to fumes. The ﬁnish can be washed with water (after

unplugging) and mild soap or detergents, using a soft cloth or sponge. Avoid exposing any

electrical components of the Vortexer instrument to water, cleaning agents, or other liquid!

Keep the unit clean by immediately blotting any spills. Replacement parts are available

through most laboratory equipment distributors or directly from Heathrow Scientiﬁc, LLC.

CAUTION! Unplug from power before cleaning. Do not immerse. Avoid getting any

liquid into the Vortexer housing.

Vortexer elastic cord positioning

Disposal Responsibilities:

The equipment you purchased may contain hazardous substances that could impact the

environment. Per regulations on electronic devices in the European Community, you

must use the appropriate disposal systems to avoid exposure of these substances to the

environment. The disposal systems will reuse or recycle hazardous materials from your

equipment responsibly.

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems.

If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please

contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact us for more

information on the environmental performance of our products.

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