SpeedVac™ SPD120
Operation | 5
Operation
Connect the power cord to the power inlet on the back of the
unit and plug it into the appropriate outlet. Turn on the main
power switch located on the front of the unit in the lower right
to energize the unit. The safety lid locking mechanism on the
SPD120 will automatically disengage. Do not attempt to open
the lid unless the unit is plugged in.
Note:
The SP120 Concentrator is an important component in
a complete concentration system that should also include a
refrigerated vapor trap and a vacuum pump along with other
applicable accessories. Please refer to operating instructions
of each component for details on usage.
Rotor installation.
Open the lid of the rotor chamber.
Visually align the pin on the drive shaft with the groove on the
bottom of the rotor. Carefully lower the rotor onto the drive
shaft. Rotate the rotor by hand to ensure alignment of the pin
with the groove. Secure the assembly by screwing the
retaining knob into the drive shaft above the rotor. Tighten it
firmly but not excessively.
Description Of Control Panel
1.
Lid locked
- Indicates if the lid of the concentrator is
locked or not. The indicator will be illuminated when
locked.
2.
Program buttons
- 3 programs that are modifiable.
Loading a program is achieved by pressing the
corresponding
Program
button. The following
parameters are automatically loaded onto the screen:
•
Temperature set point
•
Heat time
•
Run time
Default Program Settings
The table 2 below shows the factory default values attributed
to the programs parameters.
CAUTION:
Use appropriate Thermo Fisher
Scientific designed rotors recommended for the
product.
CAUTION:
Load the rotor and close the lid.
Always balance rotor loads. An imbalanced rotor
causes vibration that will damage the system’s
bearings and equipment. Load the rotor
symmetrically. There need not be a tube in each
holder, but the load must be evenly distributed.
When using a rotor with aluminum tube holders,
insert all the tube holders.
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3
4
5
10
11
12
2
6
7
8
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