Labconco CentriVap micro IR Vacuum Concentrators 77010 Series User Manual
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After your CentriVap micro IR has been installed as detailed in Chapter 3:
Getting Started, you are ready to begin using your CentriVap. Read this chapter
to learn how to:
• Set operating parameters.
• Operate the controls.
• Properly select and position glassware inside your CentriVap micro IR.
• Understand the display.
• Interrupt a cycle after it has begun.
NOTE: Do not store or stack supplies or equipment on top of the CentriVap
micro IR.
Planning
Thoroughly understand procedures and the equipment operation prior to
beginning work. The unique performance of the CentriVap micro IR is dependent
upon the proper balance of heat, vacuum and centrifugal force. If the proper
balance is not established, it is possible to damage or lose a portion of the sample.
Therefore, if you are unfamiliar with the CentriVap micro IR or are attempting a
new protocol, it may be helpful to make a trial run using a representative sample.
Sample Vial Selection
Normally, sample vials should be filled no more than approximately half full.
Select the size of the sample vial so it is compatible with the rotor and the desired
sample size. Vials should not be loose in the rotor. Rotors are available with
holes for various size vials. Refer to Chapter 6: Accessories for your CentriVap
micro IR Concentrator for available rotor sizes.
Loading Glassware into the CentriVap
micro IR
Smooth operation of the CentriVap micro IR is dependent upon proper balance of
the machine. Therefore, if less than a full load of samples is run, it is important to
load samples in a fairly symmetrical manner distributing the weight of the
samples evenly in the rotor.