Eppendorf Concentrator plus (New Design) - Manual (Page 21)

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Concentrator plus/Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual
4.3 Installing the instrument
4.3.1 General Installation
On the fold-out page of this operating manual you can find schematic representations for
possible combinations of the complete system and/or basic devices as well as other components
(refer to. Fig. D and Fig. E).
Perform the following steps in the sequence described.
1. Place the device on a suitable lab bench.
2. Allow the device to warm up to ambient temperature for at least 3 hours to prevent damage to
electronic components from condensation.
3. Connect the components according to your chosen configuration. Please note the relevant
instructions in the following chapters.
• Complete system: connecting the emission condenser (see p. 22).
• Complete system: connecting the gel dryer (see p. 23)
• Basic device: connecting the vacuum pump (see p. 23).
4. Check that the mains voltage and mains frequency comply with the requirements on the
name plate for the device.
5. Connect the device to the power supply and switch on with the mains power switch located on
the right-hand side of the device (basic device: at the rear of the device) (refer to fold-out
page at the front of the manual).
• Display is active.
• Lid is released (lid indicator lamp lights up).
• You can now open the lid.
WARNING!
Risk from incorrect supply voltage.
 Only connect the device to power sources which correspond with the electrical requirements
on the name plate.
 Only use sockets with a protective earth (PE) conductor and a suitable mains cable.
WARNING!
Risk to health from escaping substances.
No vapors from toxic liquids and pathogenic germs must escape.
 Ensure that there is sufficient condensation and/or separation of the vapors via suitable cold
traps or chemical traps.
 Please note the personal protective equipment (gloves, clothing, goggles, etc.), extraction
and safety class required for the laboratory.
Hint!
Select a layout for the collection and/or discharge of liquids and gases which corresponds with
the current legal requirements and regulations for your application.
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