Labconco ScrubAir 46120 Series User Manual Download Page 1

ScrubAir

  

  

Pipette  Washer  Dryers  

Models  
46120  Series     

    

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Summary of Contents for ScrubAir 46120 Series

Page 1: ...on 8811 Prospect Avenue Kansas City MO 64132 2696 800 821 5525 816 333 8811 FAX 816 363 0130 E MAIL labconco labconco com HOME PAGE www labconco com User s Manual To receive important product updates complete your product registration card online at register labconco com ...

Page 2: ... have questions that are not addressed in this manual or if you need technical assistance contact Labconco s Customer Service Department or Labconco s Product Service Department at 1 800 821 5525 or 1 816 333 8811 between the hours of 7 00 a m and 6 00 p m Central Standard Time Part 4612200 Rev A ECO H256 Warranty Labconco provides a warranty on all parts and factory workmanship The warranty inclu...

Page 3: ...r ScrubAir Pipette Washer Dryer 9 Connecting the Compressed Air Supply 10 Connecting the Water Supply 10 Connecting the Drain Hose 12 Installing the Back Splash Assembly and Clear Cover 14 Connecting the Power Supply 14 ScrubAir Pipette Washer Dryer Controls 15 Testing Your Washer Dryer 15 Running the Diagnostics 15 CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR WASHER DRYER 17 Loading the Pipettes 17 Selecting an Operatin...

Page 4: ...DIX A PIPETTE WASHER DRYER ACCESSORIES 27 ScrubAir Accessories and Consumables 27 APPENDIX B PIPETTE WASHER DRYER DIMENSIONS 29 APPENDIX C PIPETTE WASHER DRYER SPECIFICATIONS 30 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 33 ...

Page 5: ...uring the wash cycle The transparent acrylic cover allows you to visually monitor the operation of your washer You can select pre programmed wash cycles or program customized wash cycles to meet your requirements The start time can be delay by up to 8 hours The wash times can be programed from 0 to 8 hours Rinse cycles can be set from 0 to 10 with rinse times from 0 to 4 hours each Safety Symbols ...

Page 6: ...réversibles de la hotte aspirante Important information is presented in capitalized type in paragraphs that are preceded by the pointer icon It is imperative that the information contained in these paragraphs be thoroughly read and understood by the user It is important that you understand the warnings listed throughout this manual before you operate the Pipette Washer Dryer CAUTION See Manual Whe...

Page 7: ... Dryer can be installed using dedicated water supply and drain piping CAUTION If the unit is not operated as specified in this manual it may impair the protection provided by the unit PRUDENCE Si l unité n est pas utilisée comme spécifié dans ce manuel il peut diminuer la protection fournie par l unité Water Requirements The water supply for non heated models can be tap or purified water An existi...

Page 8: ...OR ADAPTER SUPPLIED If a dedicated tap water supply is preferred a shut off valve should be installed in the water supply line plumbed for the washer Electrical Requirements Minimum requirements for an outlet is a 15 Amp circuit breaker or fuse for models rated at 115V 60 Hz or an 8 Amp circuit breaker or fuse is required for 230V 50 60 Hz models The 115V models are equipped with a 15 Amp NEMA 5 1...

Page 9: ...D SECURE DRAIN STAND PIPE Dedicated Drain Installation It is recommended that the drain hose and drain hose outlet be routed as low as possible relative to the base of the washer to allow gravity to assist in draining the washer Low spots where water can sump in the drain line should also be avoided If the drain hose must be higher no section should be more than 11 27 9 cm above the base of the wa...

Page 10: ...ssure must be at least 20 psi 138kPa and a minimum flow rate of 5 cfm 142 l m The pressure must not exceed 100 psi 689kPa A suitable push to connect or compression fitting must be supplied by the user An air shut off valve or quick disconnect air fitting is recommended An optional 5 micron Air Filter part number 4614900 is available to help filter incoming air if needed Space Requirements Refer to...

Page 11: ...tte Washer Dryer weighs over 35 lbs 16 Kg The carton allows for lifting with a mechanical lift truck or hand truck Unpacking Your Pipette Washer Dryer Carefully unpack your ScrubAir Pipette Washer Dryer and inspect it for damage that may have occurred in transit If your ScrubAir Pipette Washer Dryer is damaged notify the delivery carrier immediately and retain the entire shipment intact for inspec...

Page 12: ...mp Catalog Description 4612030 ScrubAir Pipette Washer Dryer 230V EU 4612031 ScrubAir Pipette Washer Dryer w Heater 230V EU Plus the Following Part Component Description 4612200 User s Manual 1336100 Power Cord CEE 7 7 4613600 4613500 4616100 Clear Cover Assembly Back Splash Assembly 1 8oz Dispense Pump Catalog Description 4612140 ScrubAir Pipette Washer Dryer 230V US 4612141 ScrubAir Pipette Wash...

Page 13: ...er Assembly 4613500 4616100 Back Splash Assembly 1 8oz Dispense Pump If you do not receive one or more of the components listed for your ScrubAir Pipette Washer Dryer or if any of the components are damaged contact Labconco Corporation immediately for further instructions Setting Up Your ScrubAir Pipette Washer Dryer After you verify the ScrubAir Pipette Washer Dryer components move the unit to th...

Page 14: ...d a standard adapter fitting are provided and need to be installed on the faucet Refer to illustration on page 4 If the adapter fittings provided do not allow for a tight connection to the faucet a variety of internally and externally threaded fittings are available at local hardware stores Use caution when installing the fittings to prevent stripping the threads The hose faucet coupling attaches ...

Page 15: ...utside diameter tubing for connection to the water source Disconnect the factory installed hose by pressing in on the collet of the press to connect fitting at the back of the washer and remove the brass fitting by pulling out The user supplied 3 8 OD tubing can then be inserted into the unit s press to connect fitting Attach the other end of the tubing to user supplied tap or purified water suppl...

Page 16: ...oute and connect the drain If using the factory supplied hose faucet coupling to connect to the water supply the drain hose will be connected at the same time See Connecting the Water Supply above Make sure the outlet of the coupling is positioned over the sink drain RECOMMENDED DRAIN AND WATER CONNECTION HOSE FAUCET COUPLING DIRECTLY TO A FAUCET ...

Page 17: ...e drain hose and standpipe DRAIN HOSE REQUIRES AIR GAP AS SHOWN CUT HOSE TO LENGTH INSERT INTO STANDPIPE APPROX 6 15 cm AND SECURE DRAIN STAND PIPE Where possible it is recommended that the drain hose and drain hose outlet be routed as low as possible relative to the base of the washer Low spots where water can sump should also be minimized No section of the hose should be more than 11 27 9 cm abo...

Page 18: ...ttom of both handles are nested in the slots on each side of the back splash Check to make sure the magnet on the clear cover is aligned with the lid sensor at the front of the tank ENGAUGE TABS 3 PLACES AND ROTATE COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO LOCK HANDLES NEST IN SLOT LID MAGNET SHOULD BE CENTERED TO LID SENSOR WHEN IN PLACE TUBE GUIDE ASSEMBLY BACK SPLASH Connecting the Power Supply Plug the power cord ...

Page 19: ...se and dry cycle times and the number of rinse cycles Used in diagnostics to turn functions on and off 5 Display During run displays cycle segment and the time remaining in that segment Display alternates to show total time remaining Testing Your Washer Now that you have made the required water air and electrical connections a series of diagnostic steps are provided in this section to test the ope...

Page 20: ... be displayed Press SELECT to turn the air valve on Air will force the water back up through the pipettes after 15 to 30 seconds air will begin to create a percolating action inside the pipettes Press SELECT to turn the air valve off 7 Press MENU Heat will be displayed If the unit is a non heated model proceeded to step 8 If the unit is a heated model press SELECT to turn the heater on The heater ...

Page 21: ...ettes The size of the pipettes determines the quantity that will fit in the washer chamber In addition the number of very small pipettes with stem diameters less than 185 4 7mm that can be washed at one time may be limited to 40 Please see the chart and illustrations below for an approximation of the number of pipettes that could be washed at one time BULB DIAMETER STEM DIAMETER TIP TO BULB LENTGH...

Page 22: ...8 6mm AND TIP TO BULB LENGTH GREATER THAN 7 25 184 2mm UNIT CAPACITY IS 12 USE THE SMALLER HOLES IN THE TUBE GUIDE ASSEMBLY AS SHOWN FOR PIPETTES WITH BULB DIAMETERS GREATER THAN 49 12 4mm BUT LESS THAN 70 17 1mm STEM DIAMETERS LESS THAN 340 8 6mm AND TIP TO BULB LENGTH GREATER THAN 7 25 184 2mm UNIT CAPACITY IS 36 USE THE SMALLER HOLES IN THE TUBE GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR PIPETTES WITH BULB DIAMETERS L...

Page 23: ... washer components Always thoroughly rinse petroleum based compounds from glassware before placing in the Washer Dryer CAUTION Flammable compounds in soild glassware may ignite when exposed to hot heating element Rinse glassware before placing in to washer PRUDENCE Il se peut que les composés inflammables dans la verrerie sale s allument quand ils sont exposés á l élément de chauffage Rincez la ve...

Page 24: ...grams may be customized to suit specific wash requirements All changes made to the programs will be stored in the washer microprocessor s memory until it is changed again If a FACTORY RESET is performed all inputs entered by the user will be erased and the programs shipped with the washer will be reinstated It is possible to customize the following program parameters Start Delay 0 to 8 hours in 1 ...

Page 25: ... to 0 00 The rinse time selected will be the rinse time for each rinse so if 4 hours and 10 rinses are selected the total time added will be 40 hours 9 Press MENU and the display will show Dry Time 2 30 If you would like to change the dry time of this cycle press SELECT The time will change in 1 minute increments each time SELECT is pressed Press and hold SELECT to scroll the time faster up to a m...

Page 26: ...interrupted Fault Drain This displays during the drain cycle if there is a No Water or Water Found fault Once the drain is complete one of two defaults will display as follows Fault No Water This displays if a water fill is inadequate The washer will cancel the cycle and drain any water that is in the washer The alarm is canceled by pressing RUN CANCEL See Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Washer will not...

Page 27: ...amois and a mild non abrasive soap or detergent 2 Inspect the chamber to ensure that there are no cracks or structural damage Call Labconco if defects exist 3 Clean the center screen located in the bottom of the sump Remove the Clear Cover and Back Splash Remove the Tube Guide Assembly from inside the sump by lifting straight up The screen is located in the bottom center of the sump Clean any debr...

Page 28: ...s from the washer interior 1 Place several pipettes 5 to 10 in the washer distributed as evenly as possible 2 Select User 1 program 3 Carefully pour cup of bleach into the sump 4 Replace the clear cover and run the program Let the washer go through the wash and one rinse and drain 5 When the washer fills for the second rinse carefully remove the clear cover and add one cup of 4 8 acetic acid or wh...

Page 29: ...ipettes should not touch Make sure the tapered tips are properly inserted into the sump seal Detergent too old or amount wrong Replace detergent or change quantity used Insufficient wash time Increase wash cycle time Not draining properly Clogged filter Clean sump filter Drain line clogged or kinked Disconnect drain line and clean or remove kink Washer does not run Clear cover is not installed No ...

Page 30: ...ed Press SELECT Press MENU Return to Menu is displayed Press SELECT Key pad defective Replace key pad Water Low Alarm Improper water supply Make sure water is turned on Water pressure must be at least 8 psi 55kPa and flow must be at least 1 25 gallons 4 7 liters minute At least 67 gallons 2 5 liters must be available if using pure water Defective fill valve Clean screens inside the inlet fittings ...

Page 31: ...crubAir Accessories PART DESCRIPTION 4615700 Spindle Kit Contains 20 acetal plastic spindles to wash small test tube or vials ScrubAir can hold a total of 60 spindles 4614900 5 Micron Air Filter Attaches to the back panel Includes mounting bracket and 3 8 tubing to connect to the unit 8025000 Portable Table For ScrubAir mobility ...

Page 32: ...Appendix A Pipette Washer Dryer Accessories Product Service 1 800 522 7658 28 CONSUMABLES PART DESCRIPTION 4522000 LabSolutions Liquid Detergent 1 gallon 3 8 L ...

Page 33: ...Product Service 1 800 522 7658 29 A APPENDIX PPENDIX B B P PIPETTE IPETTE W WASHER ASHER D DRYER RYER D DIMENSIONS IMENSIONS 16 8 42 7cm 33 7 85 6cm 14 8 37 6cm 18 6 47 3cm ...

Page 34: ...essure 8 psi 55 kPa Maximum feed water pressure 120 psi 827 kPa Minimum feed air flow pressure 5cfm 142 l m 20 psi 138 kPa Maximum feed air pressure 100 psi 689 kPa Maximum sound level 75dB A Operating voltage for 115V washers 104 127V Operating voltage for 230V washers 207 253V Maximum amperage for 115 volt washers 2 amperes Maximum amperage for 230 volt washers 1 amperes Maximum amperage for 115...

Page 35: ...luctuations not to exceed 10 of the nominal voltage Transient overvoltages according to Installation Categories II Overvoltage Categories per IEC 1010 Temporary voltage spikes on the AC input line that may be as high as 1500V for 115V models and 2500V for 230V models are allowed Used in an environment of Pollution degrees 2 i e where normally only non conductive atmospheres are present Occasionall...

Page 36: ... min 0 8 hr Rinse 1 5 min 15 min 3 min 6 min 2 min 4 min 0 4 hr Rinse 2 5 min 15 min 3 min 6 min 2 min 4 min 0 4 hr Rinse 3 5 min 15 min 3min 6 min 2 min 4 min 0 4 hr Rinse 4 3 min 6min 2 min 4 min 0 4 hr Rinse 5 3min 6 min 2 min 4 min 0 4 hr Rinse 6 2 min 4 min 0 4 hr Rinse 7 2 min 4 min 0 4 hr Rinse 8 2 min 4 min 0 4 hr Rinse 9 2 min 4 min 0 4 hr Rinse 10 2 min 4 min 0 4 hr Dry 4 hr 2 hr 4 hr 2 ...

Page 37: ...wo digit number based on options Manufacturer Labconco Corporation 8811 Prospect Avenue Kansas City MO 64132 USA Ph 816 333 8811 Fax 816 363 0130 labconco labconco com is in conformity with the standards listed below EN61010 1 10 EN61326 1 06 EN55022 10 EN61000 3 2 09 EN61000 3 3 08 following the provisions of the following directives 2006 42 EC 2006 95 EC 2004 108 EC 2011 65 EU when installed and...

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