Eppendorf concentrator plus manual

Catalog No. Concentrator plus complete system , with integrated diaphragm vacuum pump, with connection, e. Product Information The latest Concentrator plus provides an ergonomic, intuitive and durable solution that fits comfortably on any lab bench. Download: Brochure — Concentrate. Download: Certificate of Compliance — Concentrator plus. Download: Installation guide — Concentrator plus. Download: Instructions for use — Rotor F, F Download: Instructions for use — Rotor F Download: Application Note — Using Concentrator plus in a sequencing laboratory.

Download: Userguide — Connecting an external vacuum pump to the Concentrator plus. Related Products. Rotor F , 48 places for 1. Rotor F , 70 places for 1. Rotor F , 72 places for 0. Rotor F , 36 places for 3. Rotor F , 24 places for 6. Rotor F , 18 places for Rotor F , 8 places for Rotor F , 36 places for 1. Rotor F , 16 places for 6. Rotor F , 12 places for Rotor AVC , incl.

Rotor F , 6 places for 15 mL conical tubes 17 x mm and 50 mL conical tubes Adapter , for 1 sample tube 0. Adapter , for 1 PCR tube 0. Installation and initial setup by a certified Eppendorf technician Functional testing of the device Basic operational training at time of the installation Installation report.

Cleaning of housing, checking condensation tray Checking for damage Checking lid latch Checking of rotor detection System test run. Check of delivery status, and installation environment Installation of instrument incl. Test of alarm functions Verification of instrument parameters Signed approval by customer and service technician.

This extended warranty product includes wear and repair parts, labor and travel costs in the event of a necessary repair. Additionally, a full preventive maintenance service, priority support, and a yearly software update when applicable is included.

Extended Warranty plus can be purchased within the standard warranty period and is valid after the standard warranty period. Completing an application. Notes on using rotors. Special function. Glass breakage. Replacing fuses. Decontamination before shipping. Read this operating manual completely before using the device for the first time. Consider this operating manual as part of the product and keep it in a place where it can be easily accessed.

Include this operating manual with the device when passing the device on to third parties. In case of loss of the operating manual, please request a replacement. The latest version can be found on our website at www. The degree of danger is a part of a safety note and distinguishes the possible results of non-observance from each other.

The fold-out page depicts front and rear views of the complete system see Fig. A and the basic device see Fig. Concentrator plus and Vacufuge plus are designed for the evaporation of liquid or wet samples in micro test tubes, round-bottom tubes, Falcon tubes, flat-bottom tubes and different plates.

A complete list can be found in the following chapter see Rotors on p. The device is available as a complete system with integrated diaphragm vacuum pump or as a basic device without vacuum pump. The basic device can be connected to an external vacuum system.

Key, practical functions of Concentrator plus or Vacufuge plus have been optimized:. Alternatively, evacuation is carried out without thermoregulation. Due to the space-saving design, the device can be situated directly on the workstation. With its clearly laid-out control panel with only a few, clearly marked elements and a display that is easy to read, the device is a pleasant and reliable companion in your daily work.

You can operate the device with the following rotors. Before use of sample tubes, please note the manufacturer's specifications with regard to centrifugation resistance max. Their purpose is to prevent the samples from being pushed out of the bores when the rotor is put down on the work bench.

The rotors can be centrifuged with the rotor feet. The screws must be checked monthly and re-tightened, if required. If the tubes are filled up to the top, the rotational movement may cause the samples to overflow. Concentrator plus and Vacufuge plus are intended for sample preparation. The device may only be operated by trained specialist staff. Concentrator plus and Vacufuge plus are intended for interior use only and mainly intended for the concentration of aqueous solutions of nucleic acids and proteins in approved sample tubes.

The use of accessories and spare parts other than those recommended by Eppendorf may. This device may only be operated by correspondingly trained specialist staff. This staff must have carefully read the operating manual and be familiar with the function of the device.

When delivering liquids continuously, membranes and valves of the vacuum pump can be. Do not operate the device in areas where work is completed with explosive substances. Do not use this device to process any substances which could create an explosive.

The device must therefore only be used in a safe environment, such as in the open environment of a ventilated laboratory or an extractor hood. The use of substances which may contribute to a potentially explosive atmosphere is not permitted. The final decision with regard to the risks connected with the use of such substances is the responsibility of the user. The maximum service life for plastic adapters is 1 year from first commissioning.

Do not use the adapter beyond this period! For the rotors see Rotors on p. In the following cases, the protection provided by the device may be impaired. The liability for the function of the device passes to the operator if:. Before using the device, read the operating manual and observe the following general safety instructions.

Ensure that the housing is always closed and undamaged so that no parts inside the device. Do not allow the device to be opened by anyone except service personnel who have been. Only connect the device to power sources which correspond with the electrical requirements.

Only use sockets with a protective earth PE conductor and a suitable mains cable. Observe the national regulations for handling these substances, the biological security level.

For complete instructions regarding the handling of germs or biological material of risk group II or higher, please refer to the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" source: World Health Organization, current edition of the Laboratory Biosafety Manual. If the heater is at full power, the wall of the rotor chamber, the rotor and the sample tubes will be. Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration.

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