Intended Use
This Tube Roller Mixer is intended for the purpose of agitating vessels containing liquid to create a rolling mixing action
inside the vessel.
The Tube Roller Mixer is
not
intended to provide direct-contact between itself and an unprotected medical, food,
biological item. In all cases the item should be enclosed in a suitable vessel as described below.
Suitable Articles For Use With This Tube Roller Mixer
Plastic or glass laboratory test tubes that are sealed and rated to withstand the intended velocity of agitation.
Plastic or glass laboratory sample vials or bottles that are sealed and rated to withstand the intended velocity
of agitation.
An example of a suitable article would be a sealed laboratory tube filled with blood
Unsuitable Articles For Use With This Tube Roller Mixer
Any item where the article is not sealed or during mixing may result in its contents coming into contact with
the Tube Roller Mixer or the Operator.
Items weighing more than 1000 grams.
An example of an unsuitable article would be an open ended test tube filled with blood. The tube should be
sealed with a suitable cap or stopper.
Suitable Environments For The Tube Roller Mixer
The Tube Roller Mixer is intended for use in a clean laboratory environment only where adequate ventilation, a
good power supply and provisions for routine cleaning are available. The Tube Roller Mixer should not be used
outdoors or in dirty, dusty, humid or windy environments. The acceptable operating conditions are outlined
further in this User Manual.
General Operation
The Tube Roller Mixer is plugged into an appropriate power source. It is powered by an alternating current
power supply with the appropriate receptacle, rated voltage and frequency for the country of its intended
use. Further details on power requirements are outlined in this User Manual.
A suitable article (as defined above) is placed onto the rollers
The Tube Roller Mixer is operated via a top panel interface consisting of a power switch and a mixing speed
control knob. These controls allow the operator to set a required rolling speed.
The Tube Roller Mixer should be operated strictly in accordance with the Operating Procedures outlined
further in this User Manual.
Operator Responsibility – Safety Considerations
When operated in strict accordance with this User Manual, plus routine cleaning and maintenance being carried out, the
product shall provide safe operation for the operator. The operator should be aware of the following before installing and
operating the product:
Conditions of Operation
*Note:
The term “Operator” referred to in this User Manual is the primary person who has been tasked to install,
maintain and train in the usage of this equipment. Other personnel shall be referred to as “Users”.
The operator shall be aware that the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the
equipment is used with accessories not provided or recommended by the manufacturer, is modified in any
way or is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer.
The operator is responsible for ensuring all users of the product are qualified to do so, and are well versed in
common safety concepts. The product should only be operated by an adult who has read and understood
this User Manual provided in the appropriate language in its entirety.
Any user must be informed by the responsible operator of any potential hazards that may arise through the
use of this equipment in the course of their work, including any local environmental hazards not related
directly to the Tube Roller Mixer. They should also be able to demonstrate that they understand any
preventative safety measures in operation prior to operating the equipment.
