IKA Vortex 1 - Manual (Page 8)

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The IKA® VORTEX1 is maintenance-free. It is subject
only to the natural wear and tear of components and their
statistical failure rate. Clean the devices only whith the
following cleaning agents.
To remove use:
Dyes isopropyl alcohol
Constructions materials water containing tenside /
isopropyl alcohol
Cosmetics water containing tenside /
isopropyl alcohol
Foodstuffs water containing tenside
Fuels water containing tenside
Wear the proper protective gloves during cleaning of the
devices. Electrical devices may not be placed in the clean-
sing agent for the purpose of cleaning.
Before using another then the recommended method for
cleaning or decontamination, the user must ascertain
with the manufacturer that this method does not destroy
the instrument.
The IKA® VORTEX1 is designed for shaking test tubes.
Gently push the test tube into the soft attachment to start
shaking. Shaking stops as soon as you lift out the test
tube.
The shaking rate is set using the front knob (left stop =
approx. 1000 rpm - right stop = approx. 2800 rpm).
Please unpack the device carefully and check it for dama-
ge. It is important that any transport damage is detected
when the device is unpacked. If necessary, an inventory
of the damage should be made immediately (postal ser-
vice, railway, haulage company).
As supplied, the package contains:
The IKA® VORTEX1, a plug-in power supply unit and an
instruction manual.
Connect the appliance to a socket (please refer to the
information in the ”Technical Data” section).
Correct use
Unpacking
Commissioning
Maintenance and cleaning