Eppendorf Concentrator plus - Manual (Page 18)

4 Installation
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Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual
4.3 Installing instrument
4.3.1 General Installation
At the rear fold-out page of this operating manual you can find a schematic representation for
possible combinations of the complete system and/or basic devices as well as other components
(refer to Fig. 4 and Fig. 5).
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 emission condenser (see p. 20).
• Complete system: Connecting the gel dryer (see p. 21).
• Basic device: Connecting the vacuum system (see p. 22).
4. Check that the mains voltage and mains frequency comply with the requirements on the
ID plate for the device.
5. Connect the device to the power supply and switch on with the mains 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.
• The lid is unlocked (indicator lamp lid lights up).
• You can now open the lid.
4.3.2 Complete system: Connecting the emission condenser
WARNING!
Warning! Risk of injury 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.
Hint!
Please check whether the use of the emission condenser is sufficient for the intended
application. For the concentration of chemically aggressive or biologically hazardous substances
one of the following measures must be taken:
• Replace the emission condenser with a suitable cold trap or chemical trap.
• In addition, place the emission condenser in an ice bath.
• Attach a hose to the upper connection of the emission condenser and connect it to an
extraction system.
• Set up a series connection of cold trap or chemical trap and emission condenser.
Hint!
The pump of Concentrator plus and/or Vacufuge plus is fully solvent resistant. Therefore, the
emission condenser can be placed behind the pump.
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