Heidolph StarFish Water & Gas/Vacuum Distribution Manifolds - Manual (Page 11)

Set-Up & Operation
- Universal Telescopic 5-Way Clamp
Universal Telescopic 5-Way Clamp
The StarFish clamping system is designed to neatly and conveniently support round
bottomed flasks, condensers etc when used with PolyBlocks & MonoBlocks.
Each clamp features five telescopic arms with Silicone or Hook & Loop straps which can
each be extended and locked in place to suit your needs. The detachable Silicone or Hook
& Loop straps allow the clamping of a wide range of glassware diameters (approximately
20mm to 60mm ø).
1. Present clamp to rod. It may be necessary to extend the arms nearest to the slotted
opening to allow the support rod to pass through to centre of the clamp.
2. Position at the desired height and tighten boss thumbwheel.
3. Adjust length of telescopic arms to maintain centre point of glassware above wells in
base plate.
4. The glassware is retained by placing the Silicone or loop strap around the glassware
and fixing it to the screw or on the outside surface each side of the clamp end piece.
Nylon Hook & Loop straps and self adhesive pads are consumable items and will need
periodic replacement. Should you need to replace them please order:
505-81070-00 Replacement Self Adesive Velcro Pads (pack of 10)
505-81080-00 Replacement Velcro Loop Strips 200mm (pack of 5)
505-81090-00 Replacement Silicone Strap 200mm (pack of 5)
StarFish Multi-Experiment Work Station
Important Note
Nylon Hook & Loop straps and self adhesive pads offer temperature
resistance to 140˚C with a melting point of 260˚C. They will also resist
strong alkalis, trichlorethylene, acetone, acids, hydrocarbons and alcohols.
Exposure of Hook & Loop to sunlight for extended periods is not
recommended
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The telescopic arms are retained within the body of the clamp in normal
use. To remove the arm, completely unscrew the arm-fixing thumbwheel.
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When clamping smaller flasks the use of a glass
joint adapter to extend the neck of the flask will
assist in clamping.
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Warning
The Hook & Loop strapping system is not designed to suspend
unsupported glassware.
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