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1. Instruction Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents 1 Inspection S an a va ee x 2 Installation ta PR Rote E 2 Maintenance amp Servicing 2 Environmental Conditions 2 Safety Instructions 2 Fixed speed Analog Vortex Mixers 3 4 Digital Vortex Mixer 5 6 Pulsing Vortex Mixer 3 7 8 Installing Head Attachments 9 PACKAGE CONTENTS Vortex Mixer 1 cup head 1 3 cup head 1 3 rubber head cover Instruction manual Warranty card 1 INSPECTION After unpacking your VWR Vortex Mixer check immediately for shipping damages It is important that any damage that occurred in transport is detected at the time of unpacking If you do find such damage the carrier must be notified immediately INSTALLATION The 115v and 230v units are supplied with a 3 prong power cord that should be plugged into a standard 3 prong grounded outlet If the cord supplied does not meet your needs please use an approved power cord that suits local codes and electric supply Replacement of the plug must be made by a qualified electrician Always place Vortex Mixer on a sturdy work surface MAINTENANCE amp SERVICING Your VWR Vortex Mixer is built for long trouble free dependable service It needs no user maintenance beyond keeping the surface of the top and the con trol panel clean Your Vortex Mixer should2. A rest period of 2 minutes is recommended to minimize the possibility of overheating the motor Your Vortex Mixer 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 above 900 rpm UNIT DAMAGE WILL OCCUR 8 INSTALLING HEAD ATTACHMENTS To install the cup head 3 head or other head attachments follow these instructions a Turn power to Standby position in the center b Place head on post aligning flat alignment mark inside head mounting hole with flat alignment mark on post c Press center of head down firmly until it snaps into place DO NOT use 3 head without 3 rubber head cover Removing Head Attachments To remove an installed head hold housing with one hand and pull head straight up firmly Larger heads may require using both hands to force head off post INSERT RETAINER AND ACCESSORIES Insert Retainer Insert foam rack into insert retainer by lining up recessed notches of foam with fingers of the insert retainer and sliding foam down until it reaches bottom Fig 1 Place insert retainer with foam rack on head mount of Vortex Mixer Fig 2 Follow Installing Head Attachments instructions Vessel Harness Install insert holder stretch harness elastic bands over opposite fingers on insert h
3. be plugged into a standard 3 prong grounded outlet The unit is now on and in a standby mode Your Vortexer mixer is ready for use for most one handed applications To install the cup head or 3 head attachment follow these steps a Be sure the Vortexer mixer is un plugged b Place cup head on post aligning the flat inside of the head mounting hole with flat on post c Press center of head down firmly until it snaps into place d To remove an installed head hold housing with one hand and pull head straight up firmly For intermittent operation push switch to Auto position For continuous operation push switch to On position In the Auto position the vessel you are using must be pushed down to achieve motion To get the desired mix vary the speed of the motor and or the angle of contact and pressure against the mixing head OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set speed by pressing the Up Down arrows below the speed display until you reach the desired speed e Speed while running the On position is 500 3000 rpm e Speed while running in the Auto position is 1000 3000 rpm 2 Set time by pressing the rocker switch to the Auto position Press the Up Down arrows below the Time display until you reach the desired time Times operation works in both Auto and On positions e While running unit in timed mode the Timer LED will display time remaining To run in continuous mode reset the timer to zero 0 before running Timer LED w
4. short mixing times of one minute or less at full speed A rest period of 2 minutes is recommended to minimize the possibility of overheating the motor Your Vortex Mixer 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 Operating notes IMPORTANT When using larger accessories insert retainer with foam inserts or ampule tube holders DO NOT run analog above a 900 rpm analog speed setting of 5 UNIT DAMAGE WILL OCCUR 4 DIGITAL VORTEX MIXER SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Voltage Current Power Weight capacity Speed range auto position 230v units Orbit Controls Speed display Time display Speed keypad Product weight Time keypad Ship weight AC 3 Power switch 4 8 H x 6 8 W x 4 8 D 12 2cm x 17 3cm x 12 2cm 115v 230v AC 50 60 hertz 115v 1 2 amps 230v 0 6 amps 150 watts 65 lbs 294g maximum 500 to 3000 rpm 1000 to 3000 rpm to 2500rpm 0 190 dia 095 offset 3 way power switch LED display for time speed Up Down keypad for set point control Digital 1 second to 9999 minutes increased in 1 second increments 11lbs 5 kg 11 7lbs 5 3kg INTRODUCTION The Vortexer mixer is used to prepare samples for testing It operates by mixing tubes just prior to testing The 115v and 230v units are supplied with a 3 prong power cord that should
5. UCTIONS AN The Fixed Speed Vortexer runs at only 3200 rpms 1 The vessel you are using must be pushed down to achieve motion To get the desired mix vary the angle of contact and pressure against the mixing head The Fixed Speed Vortexer will return to standby when the tube is lifted off the cuphead Your Fixed Speed Vortexer 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 Operating notes DO NOT use large accessories on this unit This unit is designed for use with cuphead or 3 head only To Disconnect the Fixed Speed Vortexer from power mains unplug the line cord ANALOG INSTRUCTIONS For intermittent operation push switch to Auto position For continuous operation push switch to On position In either case turn speed control to 1 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 to achieve motion To get the desired mix vary the speed of the motor and or the angle of contact and pres sure against the mixing head 3 When finished with either continuous or intermittent operation return switch to Off position in the center The continuous On mode is for the larger accessories In continuous On mode DO NOT run above 900 rpm analog speed setting of 5 The intermittent Auto mode is intended for
6. be given the care normally required for any electrical appliance Avoid wetting or unnecessary exposure to fumes Spills should be removed promptly The finish can be washed with water and soap or detergents using a cloth or sponge Do not use any cleaning agent or solvent on the front panel which is abrasive or harmful to plastics nor one which is flammable If the unit ever requires service contact your VWR International representative ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Operating Conditions Indoor use only Non Operating Storage Temperature 18 to 33 C 64 to 91 F Temperature 20 to 65 C 4 to 149 F Humidity 20 to 85 RH non condensing Humidity 20 to 85 RH non condensing Altitude 0 to 6 562 ft 2000 M above sea level Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the entire instruction manual before operating the Vortex Mixer Failure to follow operating instructions can compromise user s safety DO NOT lift your Vortex Mixer by its head All heads including the cup are removable They can pop off if you lift them Unplug from power before cleaning DO NOT immerse DO NOT use Vortex Mixer in a hazardous atmosphere or with hazardous materials for which the unit was not designed Also the user should be aware that the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if used with accessories not provided or recommended by manufacturer or used in a manner not specified
7. by the manufacturer gt PPP DO NOT operate the unit if it shows signs of electrical or mechanical damage 2 FIXED SPEED VORTEXER MIXER D ANALOG VORTEXER MIXER Speed knob Power switch SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 4 8 H x 6 8 W x 4 8 D 12 2cm x 17 3cm x 12 2cm Voltage 115v 230v AC 50 60 hertz Current 115v 1 2 amps 230v 0 6 amps Power 150 watts Weight capacity 65 lbs 294g maximum Speed range fixed speed 3200rpm analog 100 to 3200 rpm 230v units 2500rpm Orbit 0 190 dia 095 offset Controls fixed speed None analog 3 way power switch Speed knob variable 1 to 10 dial markings Product weight 11lbs 5kg Ship weight 11 7lbs 5 3kg INTRODUCTION The Vortexer mixer is used to prepare samples for testing It operates by mixing tubes just prior to testing The 115v and 230v units are supplied with a 3 prong power cord that should be plugged into a standard 3 prong grounded outlet The unit is now on and in a standby mode Your Vortexer mixer is ready for use for most one handed applications To install the cup head or 3 head attachment follow these steps a Be sure the Vortexer mixer is un plugged b Place cup head on post aligning the flat inside of the head mounting hole with flat on post c Press center of head down firmly until it snaps into place d To remove an installed head hold housing with one hand and pull head straight up firmly FIXED SPEED INSTR
8. hile running in Pulse mode is 3000 rpm running for 30 seconds resting 10 seconds 2 Set time by pressing the rocker switch to the Auto position Press the Up Down arrows below the Time display until you reach the desired time Times operation works in both Auto and On positions e While running unit in timed mode the Timer LED will display time remaining To run in continuous mode reset the timer to zero 0 before running Timer LED will display the accumulated time and run until you press the rocker switch to the Standby position in the center 3 The continuous On mode is for the larger accessories insert retainer with foam inserts or ampule tube holders In continuous On mode do not run above 900 rpm 4 When finished with either continuous or pulse operation return switch to Standby position in the center 5 Pulse operation Set the time if desired Move the rocker switch to the On position press the Pulse button The Speed display will show PULS The unit will run at 3000 rpm cycling a run time of 30 seconds followed by a resting time of 10 seconds The unit will continue until the timer reaches zero or you stop the unit by moving the rocker switch to the Standby position in the center If you are not running in Timed mode the unit will run until you move the rocker switch to the Standby position in the center 6 The intermittent Auto mode is intended for short mixing times of one minute or less at full speed
9. ill display the accumulated time and run until you press the rocker switch to the Standby position in the center 3 When finished with either continuous or intermittent operation return switch to Standby position in the center 4 The continuous On mode is for the larger accessories insert retainer with foam inserts or ampule tube holders In continuous On mode do not run above 900 rpm 5 The intermittent Auto mode is intended for short mixing times of one minute or less at full speed A rest period of 2 minutes is recommended to mini mize the possibility of overheating the motor Your Vortex Mixer 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 DO NOT run above 900 rpm UNIT DAMAGE WILL OCCUR PULSING VORTEX MIXER Time display Time keypad Power switch SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Voltage Current Power Weight capacity Speed range auto position pulse mode 230v units Orbit Controls Product weight Ship weight INTRODUCTION 4 8 H x 6 8 W x 4 8 D 12 2cm x 17 3cm x 12 2cm 115v 230v AC 50 60 hertz 115v 1 2 amps 230v 0 6 amps 150 watts 65 lbs 294g maximum 500 to 3000 rpm 1000 to 3000 rpm 3000 rpm to 2500 rpm 0 190 dia 095 offset 3 way power switch LED display for time speed Up Dow
10. n keypad for set point control 1 second to 9999 minutes increased in 1 second increments Pulsing keypad 11lbs 5 kg 11 7lbs 5 3ka The Vortexer mixer is used to prepare samples for testing It operates by mixing tubes just prior to testing The 115v and 230v units are supplied with a 3 prong power cord that should be plugged into a standard 3 prong grounded outlet The unit is now on and in a standby mode Your Vortexer mixer is ready for use for most one handed applications To install the cup head or 3 head attachment follow these steps a Be sure the Vortexer mixer is un plugged INTRODUCTION CONT b Place cup head on post aligning the flat inside of the head mounting hole with flat on post c Press center of head down firmly until it snaps into place d To remove an installed head hold housing with one hand and pull head straight up firmly For intermittent operation push switch to Auto position For continuous operation push switch to On position In the Auto position the vessel you are using must be pushed down to achieve motion To get the desired mix vary the speed of the motor and or the angle of contact and pressure against the mixing head OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set speed by pressing the Up Down arrows below the speed display until you reach the desired speed e Speed while running the On position is 500 3000 rpm e Speed while running in the Auto position is 1000 3000 rpm e Speed w
11. older Place bands on either upper or lower notches of the insert retainer Place sample in center of harness Be sure sample is secure before turning unit on Removing Insert retainer To remove holder with foam first remove samples then use both hands to pull holder straight up It may require using both hands to force head off post fig 3 IMPORTANT When using larger accessories the insert retainer with foam inserts DO NOT run analog above a speed setting of 5 DO NOT run digital above 900 rpm UNIT DAMAGE WILL OCCUR 9 MANUFACTURED BY HENRY TROEMNER LLC 201 Wolf Drive e PO Box 87 e Thorofare NJ 08086 0087 Phone 856 686 1600 e Fax 856 686 1601 www troemner com e email troemner troemner com 715026 00 4 017 BRO Rev 12 04
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