IKA Vortex 3 User manual

IKA

Vortex 3

20000005489

Vortex 3_032018

For your protection:

• Read the operating instructions in full before starting

up and follow the safety instructions.

• Keep the operating instructions in a place where they can be

accessed by everyone.

• Ensure that only trained staff work with the appliance.

• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health

and safety and accident prevention regulations.

• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact).

CAUTION

Wear your personal protective equipment

in accordance with the hazard category

of the medium to be processed. Otherwise

there is a risk of:

- splashing liquids

- projectile parts

- body parts, hair, clothing and jewel-

lery getting caught.

NOTICE

Keep hand/arm vibration to a minimum

(Directive 2002/44/EC) when operated

manually:

- Keep the sample container as vertical

as possible.

- Only exert the minimum pressure

necessary for the mixing process.

- Use attachments for multiple samples

when there is a large number of samples.

• Set up the appliance in a spacious area on an even, stable, clean,

non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.

• The feet of the appliance must be clean and undamaged.

• Position the knob (B) at the left stop before starting up.

Gradually increase the speed.

• If the shaking movement of the appliance increases (resonance),

reduce the speed or pass through the critical phase as quickly

as possible.

Contents Safety instructions

Explication of warning symbols

DANGER

Indicates an (extreme) hazardous situation,

which, if not avoided, will result in death,

serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if

not avoided, can result in death, serious

injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,

which, if not avoided, can result in injury.

Indicates practices which, if not avoided,

can result in equipment damage.

Page

Declaration of conformity 2

Explication of warning symbols 9

Safety instructions 9

Unpack 10

Correct use 10

Commissioning 11

Accessories 12

Maintenance 13

Warranty 13

Technical data 14

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

Reduce the speed if:

- the medium splashes out of the vessel

because the speed is too high

- the appliance is not running smoothly

- the appliance begins to move around

because of dynamic forces.

• Firmly secure the accessories and vessels in place, otherwise

shaking vessels could be damaged or projected out.

• Check the appliance and accessories beforehand for damage

each time you use them. Do not use damaged components.

• Position one single shaking vessel in the centre and several

shaking vessels so that they are evenly spread out.

• The appliance is not suitable for manual operation.

• Sharp edged vessels cause wear debris on the attachments.

CAUTION

Beware of the risk of:

- flammable materials,

- glass breakage as a result of mechani

cal shaking power.

• Only process media that will not react dangerously to the extra

energy produced through processing. This also applies to any

extra energy produced in other ways, e.g. through light irradiation.

• Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, with

hazar dous substances or under water.

• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories descri-

bed in the ”Accessories” chapter.

• Always disconnect the plug before fitting accessories.

• The appliance starts up again automatically following a cut in

the power supply.

• The appliance may heat up when in use.

For protection of the equipment

• The voltage stated on the nameplate must correspond to the mains

voltage.

• Protect the appliance and accessories from bumps and impacts.

• The appliance may only be opened by experts.

Unpack

- Please unpack the device carefully

- In the case of any damage a fact report must be sent

immediately (post, rail or forwarder)

Delivery scope

- Shaker Vortex 3

- Standard attachment V 3.1

- Operating instructions

Unpack

Correct use

Use



For mixing liquids

- Touch mode for single test tubes

- Continuous mode for single or several vessels

Range of use (indoor use only)

- Laboratories - Schools

- Pharmacies

The device is suitable for use in residential areas and all other areas.

The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed if the appliance is ope-

rated with accessories that are not supplied or recommended by the

manufacturer or if the appliance is operated improperly contrary to the

manufacturer’s specifications.

On Touch

(D)

(C)

Fig. 2

Commissioning

Possible uses and permitted speed ranges of attachments:

Designation Description Id.- No. Touch Continuous Range of speed

Mode Mode

V 3.1 For test tubes and small 33 412 00 X X

Standard attachment vessels upto diameter 30 mm

V 3.2 88 mm-plate attachment 33 423 00 X X

One- hand attachment with rubber pad

V 3.3 150 mm-plate attachment 33 424 00 - X

Universal attachment with rubber pad

Accessories

On/Off/Touch

Changing attachments

"click"

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

M4x8

DIN 965/ISO

7046

For further accessories see www.ika.com

Using inserts

Warranty

Maintenance

The appliance is maintenance-free.

Cleaning

Only use cleansing agents which have been recommended by IKA

Use to remove:

Dyes isopropyl alcohol

Construction materials water containing tenside/

isopropyl alcohol

Cosmetics water containing tenside/

isopropyl alcohol

Foodstuffs water containing tenside

Fuels water

containing tenside

•Do not allow moisture to get into the appliance when cleaning

•Wear protective gloves during cleaning the devices.

• Before using another than the recommended method for cleaning

or decontamination, the user must ascertain with IKA that this

method does not destroy the instrument.

• The rubber of the attachments’ pads (V 3.2 and V 3.3) is a natural

product, so talcum can discharge. Clean the rubber pad with

glycerin.

Spare parts order

When ordering spare parts, please give:

• Machine

type

• Manufacturing number, see type plate

•Item and designation of the spare part, see www.ika.com, spare

parts diagram and spare parts list

In accordance with IKA warranty conditions, the warranty period is 24

months. For claims under the warranty please contact your local dea-

ler. You may also send the machine direct to our works, enclosing the

delivery invoice and giving reasons for the claim. You will be liable for

freight costs.

The warranty does not cover wearing parts, nor does it apply to faults

resulting from improper use or insufficient care and maintenance contrary

to the instructions in this operating manual.

Repair

Please only send devices in for repair that have been cleaned

and are free of materials which might present health hazards.

For this, use the “certificate of compliance” form which you can

obtain from IKA or can download a version for printing from the IKA

website at www.ika.com.

If your appliance requires repair, return it in its original packaging. Storage

packaging is not sufficient when sending the device - also use appropriate

transport packaging

Operating voltage VAC 100 – 120 ± 10%

Design frequence Hz 60

Nominal voltage V/Hz 115/

Input power W60

Output power W10

Speed 1/min 0/ 500 – 2500

infinitely

adjustable

Speed adjustment analog (infinitely)

rotating knob

in front of device

Speed display Scale 0 – 6

Drive Shaded pole motor

Agitation stroke mm 4

Shaking motion horizontal

approximately-

circular

Perm duration of operation %100

Perm ambient temperature °C +5 bis +40

Perm. relative humidity %80

Protection type acc. to IP 21

DIN EN 60529

Protection class I (protection earth)

Overvoltage category II

Contamination level 2

Operation at a terrestrial mmax. 2000

attitude

Dimensions total W x D x H mm 127 x 149 x 136

Weight without kg 4.5

supported load

Max. supportes load kg 0.5

incl. attachment

Subject to technical changes!

Technical data

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