2
Approximate Drying Times
Solvent
Volume/
Number
Time to dryness at drying rate:
Tubes
of tubes
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Ethanol
0.5 ml
12
60± 5 min. 35± 5 min. 25± 5 min.
Table 1:
Ethanol drying in the Thermo Scientific Savant DNA SpeedVac. Drying times
presented as a guide only. Each system may vary slightly. The solvents used, and type
and quantity of solutes, also effect drying time. Thermo Scientific Savant DNA SpeedVac
Test Conditions: RD24 rotor with 12 x 1.5 ml tubes.
2.0
INSTALLATION (cont’d)
SET-UP
• Install the system on a stable surface that is clean, dry, level, and
within 4 feet (1.2 meters) of a compatible electrical outlet.
• Connect power cord to receptacle on the left side of the instrument
and plug into appropriate outlet. The cover latch mechanism releases
automatically.
WARNING: Before connecting the DNA120 to an outlet, make certain that
voltage,frequency,
and
amperage
match
the
DNA120
requirements indicated on the label on the left-hand side of the
instrument (120VAC / 60 Hz, 10 A or 230 VAC / 50 Hz, 5 A).
If there are any questions, please consult an electrician.
• Place rotor on the drive shaft in the sample chamber.
Hand-tighten
the hold-down knob until firmly seated.
CAUTION: Use only Thermo Scientific designed rotors in the
Savant DNA SpeedVac
®
.
•
For 230 VAC / 50 Hz, 5 A units only:
A safety latch prevents
the Savant DNA SpeedVac lid from operating until power is applied to
the system.
Do not attempt to open the lid unless the unit is
plugged in.
3.0
OPERATION
The switches on the front panel control operation of the Thermo Scientific Savant
DNA SpeedVac. The LED readout displays “run” parameters in minutes. You may
choose between three drying rates (LOW/MEDIUM/HIGH).
