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Argos Technologies EVac™ — Operator’s Manual

Always use this product in accordance with these instructions. Where appropriate, please use 

safety goggles and protective clothing.

Operating Conditions

Operating Temperature 

10 - 40° C (50 - 104° F)

Relative Humidity 

10 - 90% (no condensation)

Altitude 

0 - 2,500M (1.55 Miles)

Important Safety Information

STOP

CAUTION

Indicates possible damage to the instrument. Comply with the instructions.

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Hazard Warnings Used

DANGER

Indicates possible danger of personal injury or death. Comply with the instructions.

DANGER Biological Risk

Indicates possible biological risk. Comply with the instructions.

NOTE

Provides important notes on the correct operation of Argos Technologies EVac

 

Vacuum System.

Summary of Contents for EVac

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Argos Technologies Inc Toll Free 800 886 8675 International 847 622 0456 www argos tech com manufacturing solutions for science ...

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Page 3: ...m Bottle 9 Connecting Vacuum Bottle to Instrument 9 Connecting Vacuum Bottle to HandEvac Handheld Aspirator 9 Preparing with level sensing 10 Preparing Vacuum Bottle 10 Connecting Vacuum Bottle to Instrument 10 Connecting Vacuum Bottle to HandEvac Handheld Aspirator 10 Connecting the Level Detection Sensor Cable 10 Powering Up 11 Switching On 11 Operation 12 Level Detection 13 Calibrating Level De...

Page 4: ...0 no condensation Altitude 0 2 500M 1 55 Miles Important Safety Information STOP CAUTION Indicates possible damage to the instrument Comply with the instructions i Hazard Warnings Used DANGER Indicates possible danger of personal injury or death Comply with the instructions DANGER Biological Risk Indicates possible biological risk Comply with the instructions NOTE Provides important notes on the c...

Page 5: ...perator s Manual Product Overview Front View 1 EVac Instrument 2 Control for Setting Vacuum Suction Power 3 ON OFF Switch 4 Vacuum Bottle 5 Bottle Lid 6 HandEvac Handheld Aspirator 7 Quick Couplings 8 Level Detection Sensor Cable ...

Page 6: ...or Cable Mains Adapter 10 Push Button for Level Detection Calibration 11 Socket for Level Detection Sensor Cable 12 Connection for Filter Missing if Needed 13 Air Outlet 14 Power Illumination LED Indicator NOTE If the level detection is not in use items 10 and 11 have no function i ...

Page 7: ...r applications other than those specified Package Contents EVac Vacuum System Universal Power Supply with US UK EU and SAA adapters Warranty Registration Card Instruction Manual Tubing Set with Filter Level Detection Sensor Cable EV300 EV310 4 Liter Polypropylene Bottle or Glass Bottle Lid for 4 Liter Polypropylene Bottle with Quick Couplings and Level Detection EV310 Lid with Barbed Fittings EV32...

Page 8: ...des all information required to validate proof of purchase Should warranty service be required repair or replacement will be provided by Argos Technologies without charge Freight charges for shipping unit to Argos Technologies will be responsibility of purchaser There are no other warranties of application or merchantability Repair Service Should the EVac require service or repair please contact A...

Page 9: ...Place the EVac unit on a dry level dust free location Power supply connection Attach the mains adapter with the primary adapter appropriate to the power outlet Plug the mains adapter into a standard electrical source and connect to the EVac DANGER The supply voltage must comply with requirements listed in the Technical Data section see page 16 ...

Page 10: ...o connection on EVac Writing on filter should point away from device Twist filter until resistance is felt then twist an additional half turn to ensure that an adequate seal is achieved Connect filter with short tube to the barbed tube fitting marked PUMP on lid of the vacuum bottle Connecting Vacuum Bottle to HandEvac Handheld Aspirator Connect long tube from HandEvac or other suction tool to bar...

Page 11: ...er until resistance is felt then twist an additional half turn to ensure that an adequate seal is achieved Connect filter with short tube to BLUE coupling on lid of vacuum bottle Connecting Vacuum Bottle to HandEvac Handheld Aspirator Connect long tube from HandEvac or other suction tool to ORANGE quick coupling on lid of vacuum bottle Connecting the Level Detection Sensor Cable Connect sensor cab...

Page 12: ...suring that screw threads are properly aligned The seal in the lid will only function correctly when adequately compressed To build up vacuum lid venting screw must be sealed Ensure that sealing plug venting screw is tightly in place see below i Switching On Turn the power switch to ON I When the instrument is powered on LED indicator on top of unit will light up ...

Page 13: ... If fluid or foam gets into filter the filter must be changed immediately or unit may no longer retain liquids Note that hydrophobic filter holds back aqueous solutions whereas retention of apolar liquid is limited When working with dangerous substances please maintain compliance with all applicable safety instructions national regulations GLP GMP etc trade associations public health departments a...

Page 14: ...s are confirmed with an audible beep and flash of the LED indicator Calibrating Level Detection Connect sensor cable to socket on bottle lid Switch on the EVac The EVac will beep four times and LED indicator will flash to confirm that level detection cable is attached correctly Press CALIBRATION button at rear of unit until a short beep sounds If calibration fails the EVac will beep four times syn...

Page 15: ...at the contact pins on bottle lid are kept clean and dry DANGER Always unplug the EVac from power supply before cleaning Never use caustic solutions such as nitro thinners to clean the EVac Autoclaving The EVac bottle lids and tubes may be autoclaved to a maximum temperature of 121 C 249 8 F Refer to the autoclave manufacturer s guide for correct sterilization of liquids and volumes STOP STOP To p...

Page 16: ...lly tightened onto unit Ensure that leak flow of hand tool is not excessively high Bottle full liquid sucked into filter Remove wet filter and replace with new dry filter Empty excess liquid from existing bottle or replace with new empty bottle Tubes Blocked Clean or replace tubes Filter blocked Replace filter Alarm level detection Sensor cable incorrectly connected Check that cable is correctly c...

Page 17: ...indicator lit when unit powered ON Power supply Mains adapter Input Voltage 100 240V 50 60Hz 0 6A 4 primary connectors for EU UK US JP SAA Instrument 18V 1 4A Certifications CE Protective Class II Degree of Protection IP41 Noise Level Typ 50dB 5dB at a distance of 1m Bottle 4L polypropylene bottle or glass bottle Level Detection Capacitive measuring principle Instrument Material Casing and Base St...

Page 18: ...0 4L Polypropylene Bottle EV420 3L Glass Bottle EV371 Lid for PP Bottle with Quick Couplings and Level Detection EV372 Lid for PP Bottle with Barbed Tube Fittings EV418 Lid Glass Bottle with Quick Couplings and Level Detection EV332 1800mm Tubing Bottle Lid Handheld Aspirator EV331 700mm Tubing Instrument Bottle Lid EV342 Tubing Set with Filter EV015 Hydrophobic Membrane Filter Non sterilized Diam...

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