Ratek EOM5 Analogue Orbital Shaker – User Manual
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Intended Use
This Analogue Orbital Shaker is intended for the purpose of agitating vessels containing liquid to create an orbital mixing action inside the vessel.
The Analogue Orbital Shaker is
not
intended to provide direct-contact between itself and an unprotected medical, food, biological or medico- techno
item. In all cases the item should be enclosed in a suitable vessel as described below.
Suitable Articles For Use With This Analogue Orbital Shaker
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Plastic or glass laboratory flat base flasks that are sealed and rated to withstand the intended velocity of agitation.
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Plastic or glass laboratory sample vials, syringes, test tubes or bottles that are sealed and rated to withstand the intended velocity of
agitation, AND are securely fastened by a suitable accessory.
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An example of a suitable article would be a glass laboratory flask filled with water and oil.
Unsuitable Articles For Use With This Analogue Orbital Shaker
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Any item where the article is not sealed or during mixing may result in its contents coming into contact with the Analogue Orbital
Shaker or the Operator.
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Any item that is not suitably secured to the mixing platform
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Items weighing more than 8 kilograms in total weight or items that will cause the platform to become unbalanced.
Suitable Environments For The Analogue Orbital Shaker
The Analogue Orbital Shaker 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 Orbital Shaker 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
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The Analogue Orbital Shaker is plugged into an appropriate power source. It is powered by an alternating current power supply with
protective earth and 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.
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A suitable article (as defined above) is placed onto mixing platform, or is secured using an appropriate accessory
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The Analogue Orbital Shaker is operated via a front panel interface consisting of a power switch, and speed control knob. These
controls allow the operator to set a required agitation speed.
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The Analogue Orbital Shaker 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”.
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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.
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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.
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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 Analogue Orbital Shaker. They should
also be able to demonstrate that they understand any preventative safety measures in operation prior to operating the equipment.
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The operator shall agree to accept responsibility for the use of the equipment in accordance with this User Manual, and be fully aware
that the equipment is designed for commercial use.
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It is assumed that the user and operator have had experience in a commercial environment, and had appropriate training in how to
perform their work safely in accordance with any local operational health and safety regulations. The operator and all users should be
well versed in local emergency procedures as per the workplace safety regulations in effect.
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Avoid any direct impact with any surface of the equipment.
