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Velp Scientifica –Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual Preface: Thank you for having chosen this vibrating Vortex Mixer. Vortex Mixer is suitable for the spinning and mixing of solutions in tubes (e.g. vials, Eppendorf, microtiter, etc.) or in small flasks. Safety instructions: Before using the unit please carefully read the operating manual supplied with the apparatus.
Velp Scientifica –Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Parts included 1.2 Description of the unit 1.3 Buttons and functions 1.4 Information regarding construction materials 1 2 2 3 3 2 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 2.1 Connecting to the power supply 2.2 Start up 4 4 4 3 FUNCTION CONTROLS 3.1 Wizard Model 3.2 Classic Model 5 5 6 4 END OF WORK SESSION 6 5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 Cleaning 5.
Velp Scientifica –Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 1. Introduction Mixing by spinning can be carried out quickly and safely by placing the tube containing the sample on the special plastic cup head. The Vortex Mixer units offer the possibility of either automatic or continual mode start up: mixing speed for both work modes can be selected with knob (1).
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 1.1 Parts included Check the unit is complete after unpacking. The table below shows the parts included in the packing: Parts included 1 Vortex Mixer complete with cup head * 2 Power cable 3 Instruction manual Qty 1 1 1 * Two different models are available with the following product codes: Vortex Mixer Wizard F202A0175 Vortex Mixer Classic F202A0173 1.
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 1.3 Buttons and Functions Wizard Model CONTINUOUS-SENSOR Pushing the Continuous-Sensor button activates the respective modes: - Continuous (indicator light off) allows continuous operation mode even with different accessories; - Sensor (indicator light on) allows automatic operation mode even with different accessories.
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 2. Assembly and installation 2.1 Connecting to the power supply After unpacking the unit, position it correctly on the laboratory bench. Before connecting to the power supply, check that the on-off switch is turned to “0” and check that the data on the unit’s plate correspond to those supplied by the electric socket. The unit works at voltages of between 90 and 260V with a frequency of 50 and/or 60 Hz. N.B.
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 3. Function controls With the unit switched on by the general switch, use the knob on the front control panel of the unit to select the speed desired. NOTE Each time the unit is switched on it automatically starts up in “Sensor or Touch” mode depending on the version. To change operation mode to continuous start up, push the button on the front control panel (“Continuous-Sensor” for the Wizard model and “Continuous-Touch for the Classic model).
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 3.2 Classic Model Mixing starts as the tube is pressed onto the cup head. By selecting the automatic “Touch” mode with the button on the front panel (indicator light on) mixing starts up when the tube is lightly pressed down on the cup head (Fig. 4). NOTE Make sure that the Touch-Platform lever is in “Touch” position Fig. 4 CLASSIC MODEL 4.
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 5. Maintenance No ordinary or special maintenance is necessary apart from periodic cleaning of the unit as described in this manual (chap.5.1). In compliance with the product guarantee law, repairs to our units must be carried out in our factory, unless previously agreed otherwise with local distributors.
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 6. Accessories available on request The following accessories can be ordered separately and are to be attached to the apposite push-fit sede once the standard cup head supplied with the unit has been removed. To attach accessories, simply push gently until they lock into place. Description: Foam stand for 19 microvials 1.
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 7. Spare parts Description: Mixing cup head Knob Foot Code 10002021 10002097 10002030 8. Technical characteristics GENERAL Power supply Power Size Weight Speed range Spin diameter Max weight on the cup head Construction material Admitted environmental temp. Admitted storage temp.
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 9. Wiring diagram WIZARD Model CLASSIC Model 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 10. Guarantee The unit is guaranteed against production defects for 25 months from the date on the delivery note and the serial number on the unit. In accordance with this guarantee VELP SCIENTIFICA undertakes to repair any units resulting as faulty due to the quality of the materials used or poor workmanship. Costs for returning the unit will be met by the Customer.
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual Thank you for having chosen a VELP product ! Since 1983 Velp offers to the professional in the field a range of sophisticated and reliable equipment which make available high levels of know-how and operative capacity at competitive price. Velp works according to ISO 9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 Quality System Certification. Instruments are built according to the International norms IEC 1010-1 and to the rules of CE mark.
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