1. Make sure the 3-way rocker switch is in the center, standby position. Plug the
power cord into a properly grounded outlet. The unit is now on and in a standby
mode.
2. For continuous operation, push the rocker switch to the right, on position. For
intermittent/touch operation, push the rocker switch to the left, auto position.
3. In either case, set the speed. In the on position, you will see the head in motion
immediately. In the auto position, the vessel you are using must be pushed down
on the head attachment to achieve motion. To get the desired mix, vary the speed,
using the speed up/down arrows, and/or vary the angle of contact and pressure
against the head.
Setting speed:
To set the speed press the up/down arrows below the speed display until you reach
the desired speed.
• Speed while running in the on position is 500 to 3000rpm (500 to 2500rpm
for 230V).
• Speed while running in the auto position is 1000 to 3000rpm (1000 to
2500rpm for 230V).
• Speed while running in the pulse mode is 3000rpm, running for 30 seconds,
resting 10 seconds (2500rpm for 230V).
Setting time:
Time operation works in both auto and on positions.
• To run in timed mode (programmed time), start by pressing the rocker switch
to the left, auto position. Press the up/down arrows below the time display
until you reach the desired time. While running unit in timed mode, the time
display will show time remaining, counting down to zero (0:00).
• To run in continuous mode (accumulated time), reset the timer to zero (0:00)
before running. Time display will show the accumulated time and run until
you press the rocker switch to the center, standby position.
Pulse operation: (for Pulsing Vortex Mixer only)
• Set the time if desired.
• Move the rocker switch to the right, on position. Press the pulse button, in
the center of the front panel. The speed display will show “PULSE”. The unit
will run at 3000rpm, cycling a run time of 30 seconds, followed by a resting
time of 10 seconds. The unit will continue vortexing until the timer reaches
zero (0:00) or you stop the unit by moving the rocker switch to the center,
standby position.
4. When finished with either continuous, intermittent or pulse operation, return rocker
switch to the center, standby position.
5. The continuous, on mode is for the larger accessories. In continuous on mode, DO
NOt run the unit above 900rpm.
6. The intermittent, auto mode is intended for short mixing times of one (1) minute
or less at full speed. A rest period of two (2) minutes is recommended to minimize
the possibility of overheating the motor. The unit can become warm to the touch
with constant use. There is nothing wrong with it. At high performance settings
the motor (UL recognized component) simply puts out more heat. iMPOrtaNt:
When using larger accessories (Insert Retainer with foam inserts or Ampule Tube
Holders), DO NOt run the unit above 900rpm. uNit DaMagE WiLL OCCur.
7. To completely cut off power to the unit, disconnect the power cord from the wall
outlet.
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