BICO Electric Rotarex - Manual (Page 3)

INSTALLATION
The ROTAREX should be mounted on a sturdy base using the rubber cushions provided with the
unit. This eliminates vibration from an unbalanced load, and reduces noise during operation.
POWER
REQUIREMENTS
The totally enclosed non-ventilated motor is designed for operation from a 115 Volt, 50/60
Cycle or 220 Volt, 50/60 Cycle, single phase power. The motor control and three position rotary
switch, which has "BRAKE - OFF - ON" functions, are on the front panel. A three (3) wire cord
is supplied, the unit is ready to be connected to a grounded outlet. All models are equipped with
motors using double sealed ball bearings, requiring no further lubrication.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
New Rotarex Speed Control Settings.
To operate these machines please follow the three steps below.
1. Plug the machine into 110-volt outlet. The control box should blink 125 this is normal
and means the machine is ready to run a sample.
2. Press the run/stop button on the control box and the machine will start and automatically
cycle up to 3600 r.p.m in approximately 42 seconds. You will know when the machine is
at 3600 r.p.m. when the indicator on the control box reads 125.
3. When done running sample press run/stop button and the machine will cycle to stop in
approximately 42 seconds.
This speed control unit is set at the factory and should not have to be reset!! In the event that you
have to reset the speed control unit please follow the instructions below. It is highly
recommended you call our technical support line at 1-800-884-2426 7:30 to 5:00 Monday
through Thursday pacific standard time before attempting to reset the speed control unit.
1. To set to 3600 r.pm. Set the control unit to 125 on the digital display. 125 is equal to
3600 r.p.m. You can do this by using pressing up arrow key until display reads 125 and
then press data/ent key.
2. To set acceleration rate to approximately 42 seconds. Press dsp/func key and use up or
down arrow key to scroll to F01 and then press data/ent. Then scroll up to 20 and press
data/ent. Press the data/ent button again and the control unit will flash end. This indicates
the control unit is set.
3. To set deceleration to approximately 42 seconds. Press dsp/func key and use up or down
arrow keys and scroll to F02 and press data/ent. Then scroll up to 20 and press data/ent.
Press the data/ent key again and the control unit will flash end. This indicates that the
control unit is set.
4. Press dsp/func and digital display will read 125.
5. Press run/stop machine will start and cycle up to 3600 r.p.m in approximately 42 seconds.
6. When done running sample press run/stop button and the machine will cycle to stop in
approximately 42 seconds.