Labconco CentriVap Complete Vacuum Concentrator 73150 Series User Manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco CentriVap Complete. Models
are available for operation on 115V or 230V.
The CentriVap Complete combines a concentrator, cold trap, and vacuum pump
in one cabinet. The concentrator uses centrifugal force with heat and vacuum to
rapidly evaporate and condense solvents from biological and analytical samples.
Centrifugation eliminates bumping and foaming as vacuum is applied and also
concentrates the solute in the bottom of the vial. This allows recovery of solutes
from sample volumes as small as a few microliters. The concentrator is equipped
with a 300 watt heater to speed evaporation by warming the chamber during
processing. The microprocessor delays the start of the vacuum pump until the
rotor reaches operating speed. A safety switch prevents the concentrator from
starting when the lid is in the open position and a latch prevents the lid from being
opened while the rotor is turning.
The microprocessor, which controls the operation of the heater and the motor,
provides excellent regulation and reproducibility of protocols. The end of the run
can be signaled by a manually preset timer. Nine different protocols can be stored
in memory so exact test parameters can be easily repeated.
As an integral part at the CentriVap Complete, the cold trap can be used to trap
moisture, vapors and corrosive fumes as they evaporate from the samples.
Standard models can be used for aqueous and organic applications. Acid resistant
models are recommended for corrosive applications. The 230V models comply
with CE regulations.