Motor Protection; Maintenance And Cleaning; Accessories - IKA Vibrax VXR basic Operating Instructions Manual

Motor protection

If the motor is locked or if a load is placed on it resulting in a higher temperature than
is permitted, the device is turned off automatically by the safety circuit and the control
light flashes. To eliminate the error, the weight of the material must be reduced- allow
the device to cool off.
The device must be turned off and backon again.

Maintenance and cleaning

The IKA ® Vibrax VXR basic is maintenace-free.
For cleaning disconnect the main plug.
It is subject only to the natural wear and tear of components and their statistical
failure rate.
If the three silicon hoses that protect the agitation table from rotating fail, they can
easily be replaced using laboratory material. Use asilicon hose Ø 8 x 12 mm and cut it
off to alenght of 28.5 mm.
Please send in equipment for repair only after it has been cleaned and is free from any
materials which may constitute a health hazard. Only use cleansing agents which have
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been recommended by IKA .
Use to remove:
Dyes isopropyl alcohol
Construction materials water containing tenside / isopropyl alcohol
Cosmetics water containing tenside / isopropyl alcohol
Foodstuffs water containing tenside
Fuels water containing tenside
For materials which are not listed, please request information from IKA
proper protective gloves during cleaning of the devices.
Electrical devices may not be placed in the cleansing agent for the purpose of cleaning.
Before using another than the recommended method for cleaning or decontaminati-
on, the user must ascertain with the manufacturer that this method does not destroy
the instrument.
Ordering spare parts
When ordering spare parts, please give:
- Machine type
- Manufacturing number, see type plate
- Item number and designation of the spare part,
see www.ika.com.
Repair
Please send instrument in for repair only after it has been cleaned and is free
from any materials which may constitute a health hazard.
For this you should request the "Decontamination Clearance Certificate" from
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IKA , or use the download printout of it from the IKA
Return the instrument in its original packaging. Storage packaging is not sufficient.
Also, please use suitable shipping package materials.

Accessories

Thanks to its extensive adjustable range of speeds, its control and feedback electronics
and the exceptional durability of the device, the IKA
of options fpr usage. The available attachments are described below. Please ask us if
require special attachments. All attachment can simply be placed on the agitation table
and fastened in place with the clamping screws.
VX 1 one-handed attachment
This rubber plate has a soft foam rubber attachment. Several test tubes can be taken in
the hand and pressed onto the foam rubber attachment while the machine is running.
It is also possible to agitate round flasks of up to 100 ml. To do this, the round flask is
also pressed onto the moving foam rubber attachment.
Of course it is also possible to place an Erlenmeyer flask or a Petri dish on the attach-
ment and create a slow vibrating motion in the medium.
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VX 2 Test tube attachment
This attachment can be used to generate a powerful stirring current in as many as
36 test tubes with Ø 16 mm. In this case as well, you should pass through a critical
speed quickly.
VX 2E Eppendorf attachment
This attachment can be used to receive 64 closed Eppendorf tubes with Ø 10.5 mm.
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website www.ika.com.
Vibrax VXR basic offers a host
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