Eppendorf Concentrator plus - Manual (Page 17)

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4 Installation
Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual
4 Installation
4.1 Selecting location
Select the location for the device according to the following criteria:
• Suitable power connection as per the ID plate (230 V/120 V/100 V).
• Stable, horizontal and resonance-free lab bench. Weight of the device: 31/17 kg (complete
system/basic device).
• At least 30 cm distance to adjoining devices on the sides and a minimum of 15 cm at the
rear to the wall.
• A well ventilated environment which is protected from direct sunlight to prevent the device
from heating up more.
• Ambient temperature during operation: 15 to 35 °C.
• At altitudes above 3,000 ft MSL (risk of insufficient cooling air supply), measures in
accordance with DIN EN 60034-1; VDE 0530-1 are required.
4.2 Preparing installation
Requirement
The weight of the device is 31 kg (complete system) and/or 17 kg (basic device). For unpacking
and installation you will require another person to assist you.
Perform the following steps in the sequence described.
1. Open the carton.
2. Remove the covering cardboard.
3. Remove accessories.
4. Lift device including the transport securing device out of the carton.
5. Put device including the transport securing device carefully to one side.
6. Push the rear transport securing device at the underside of the device slightly backwards,
until the second transport securing screw is visible.
7. Pull off bottom transport securing device.
8. Remove both transport securing screws.
9. Stand device upright.
10. Remove front and rear transport securing device.
11. Remove plastic cover from device and lid.
12. Place device on a stable, horizontal and resonance-free lab bench and let it acclimatize for 3
hours.
13. Check that delivery is complete (see Delivery package on page 10).
14. Check all parts for any transport damage. Contact your dealer if any damage is found.
WARNING!
Warning! If a fault occurs, objects in the immediate vicinity of the devices could get
damaged.
In accordance with the recommendations of EN 61010-2-020, leave a safety distance of
30 cm clear around the device during concentration.
WARNING!
Warning! Risk in the event of a fault.
Install an emergency switch away from the device so that it can be isolated from the power
supply if a fault occurs. The emergency switch should ideally be situated outside of the
laboratory or near its exit.
Hint!
Keep the packaging and the transport safety devices for later transport or storage. See also the
instructions relating to transport (see p. 36).
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