vacuubrand VHC PRO Instructions For Use Manual
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- Page 1 page 1 of 36 Technology for Vacuum Systems Instructions for use...
- Page 2 VACUU•LAN (US-Reg.No 3,704,401), VACUU•BUS , VACUU•CONTROL ® ® ® Peltronic , VARIO (US-Reg.No 3,833,788), VACUUBRAND (US-Reg. ® ® ® No 3,733,388) and also the shown company logos are trademarks of VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG in Germany and/or other countries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
page 3 of 36 Contents Safety information! ............. 4 Important information! ................. 4 General information ................6 Intended use..................6 Ambient conditions ................7 Operating conditions ................7 Safety during operation ............... 8 Maintenance and repair............... 9 Technical data ..............10 Wetted parts .................. -
Page 4: Safety Information
Make operating personnel aware of dangers arising from the pump and the pumped substances. VACUUBRAND disclaims any liability for inappropri- ate use of these pumps and for damage from failure to follow instructions contained in this manual. - Page 5 page 5 of 36 ➨ DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. + WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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Page 6: General Information
The VHC is intended to be conntect to a suitable suction NOTICE system, e. g., VACUUBRAND BVC systems. Comply with all applicable and relevant safety require- ments (regulations and guidelines), implement the re- quired actions and adopt suitable safety measures. -
Page 7: Ambient Conditions
page 7 of 36 Ambient conditions • The systems are designed for ambient temperatures during operation between +10°C and +40°C. Check the maximum temperatures. Operating conditions ➨ The devices are not suitable to aspirate: - unstable substances - substances which react explosively under impact (mechanical stress) and/or when being exposed to elevated temperatures without air, - self inflammable substances,... -
Page 8: Safety During Operation
page 8 of 36 Safety during operation ➨ Ensure that while operating the device no persons can be endangered. ➨ Wear personal protection equipment. ➨ Comply with requirements when using infectious liq- uids, pathogenic germs, toxic, radioactive or aggres- sive substances. ➨... -
Page 9: Maintenance And Repair
page 9 of 36 Maintenance and repair ➨ Attention: The device might be contaminated with nox- Attention: The device might be contaminated with nox- ious or otherwise dangerous chemicals that have been aspirated during operation. Ensure that the device is decontaminated before maintenance. -
Page 10: Technical Data
page 10 of 36 Technical data Type Permissible ambient tempera- 14 to 140 / 50 to 104 °F °C (-10 to +60 / +10 to +40) ture storage / operation Permissible relative atmospher- ic moisture during operation 30 to 85 (no condensation) Pipettes with outer diameter 5.5 - 8 mm Adapters for... -
Page 11: System Parts
page 11 of 36 System parts Position Designation operating lever aspiration hose adjusting knob screw cap... -
Page 12: Use And Operation
page 12 of 36 Use and operation Unpack the equipment. aspiration hose with adapter for pipettes screws for wall holder bend protection clip with adhesive surface adapter for pipette tips wall holder... - Page 13 13 of 36 Attach the aspiration hose of the VacuuHand- Control VHC to a suitable aspiration system, e. g., VACUUBRAND BVC systems. Attach the aspiration hose (1) first, then slide the bend protection (2). Enclosed are two clips with an adhesive sur- face.
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Page 14: Assembling The Wall Holder
page 14 of 36 Assembling the wall holder The surface of the wall has to be smooth, dry and free of grease. Remove the protective foil from the adhesive tape at the wall holder part 1. Align part 1 with cover directed downward and press firmly on the wall for 1 minute. - Page 15 page 15 of 36 For keeping position the VHC in the wall holder. Alternativly to keeping the VHC in the wall holder position the VHC in a table stand for Vacuu Hand Control VHC (Accesory), see section „Acessories and spare parts”.
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Page 16: Adapters
page 16 of 36 Adapters Two adapters are enclosed in the delivery. Adapter for pipettes wit outer diameter of 5.5 - 8.0 mm - Pasteur pipette - Aspiration pipette - Graduated pipettes Adapter for pipette tips - Pipette tips 2 - 200 µl - Pipette tips 50 - 1000 µl An adapter for pipette tips 2 - 200 µl with tip ejector and an 8-channel tip adapter with ejec-... -
Page 17: Changing The Adapter
page 17 of 36 Changing the adapter Ensure that there is no liquid in the tube to avoid risk of contamination. Aspirate until the aspiration tube is empty and decontaminate if necessary. Select continuous aspiration. We recommend to switch off vacuum supply or to close connection to the vacuum supply. - Page 18 page 18 of 36 Remove adapter from hose. Attach new adapter to the hose. Pull the adapter with hose back in the VHC Obey mark at the cap when reassembling the cap. Attach cap over the adapter to the VHC Screw cap.
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Page 19: Settings
page 19 of 36 Settings Setting “Aspiration”. When the VHC is set to “Aspiration” press the lever to aspirate. The adjustment knob can be turned through 360°, but the knob is not removable. Setting “Continuous aspiration” and “Auto- claving”. Continuous aspiration / Autoclaving The setting “continuous aspiration / autoclav- ing ”... -
Page 20: Handling
page 20 of 36 Handling Hold the VHC in such a way that working is comfortable, examples see figures below. - Page 21 page 21 of 36...
- Page 22 page 22 of 36 Prior to aspiration Choose the appropriate adapter and carefully insert the pipette into the adapter. To ease the assembly loosen the screw cap prior to inserting the pipette and than srew screw cap if necessary. Attention: Never insert filled pipettes due to risk of contamination and infection.
- Page 23 page 23 of 36 After aspiration At the end of aspiration, continue to aspirate until there is no more liq- uid in the aspiration tubing and purge with cleaning or disinfectant agent (suck through) if necessary. Carefully pull pipette out of the adapter. To ease the disassembly loosen the screw cap prior to removing the pi- pette and than srew screw cap if necessary.
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Page 24: Shutdown
page 24 of 36 ➨ Attention: When removing the aspiration controller VHC liquid in the tube may leak especially when using systems without cou- plings! At the end of aspiration, continue to aspirate until there is no more liquid in the aspiration tubing and purge with cleaning or disinfec- tant agent if necessary. -
Page 25: Cleaning And Decontaminating
page 25 of 36 Cleaning and decontaminating Autoclaving The VacuuHandControl VHC with adapters and aspiration hose is designated for steam sterilization at 121°C and 2 bar absolute (1 bar overpressure). Time of exposure according to DIN 58946 t = 20 minutes. Ensure not to exceed a temperature of 121°C. - Page 26 page 26 of 36 Chemical disinfection A wiping and spray disinfection of the Vacuu- HandControl VHC is possible by using the ger- micide Pursept A. Pursept A Over time, discoloration and material changes (e.g., re- NOTICE siliency, elasticity/tightness, cracking) due to repeated steam sterilizations may occur.
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Page 27: Accessories And Spare Parts
(minimum order quantity 2 m) Silicone hose 9/6 mm (length in cm) ... 638263 (bend protection) Extension kit second VHC connection ..699943 (to be assembled at a VACUUBRAND BVC, without , without quick coupling) Set of quick-coupling for connection VHC-bottle for VACUUBRAND BVC including adapter and inlet tube .... - Page 28 page 28 of 36 Wall holder for Vacuu Hand Control VHC ..............635644 for adhesive fixing and screw assembly Stand for Vacuu Hand Control VHC ..635680 Adapter for pipettes ........635683 for pipettes with outer diameter of 5.5 - 8.0 mm Adapter for pipette tips .......
- Page 29 page 29 of 36 Screw cap ............ 635711 Pipettes or pipette tips, 8-channel manifold as well as straight-bore stopcocks with nozzles are available from BRAND GMBH + CO KG (www. brand.de/en) via laboratory products distribu- tors.
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
page 30 of 36 Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ No aspiration at ➨ Adapter or aspiration ✔ Replace adapter with the VHC , pipette tube defective? aspiration hose. drips. ➨ Aspiration hose clogged ✔ Remove clogged or ag- or agglutinated? glutinated hose section or replace hose. -
Page 31: Replacing The Aspiration Hose
page 31 of 36 Replacing the aspiration hose Ensure that there is no liquid in the tube to avoid risk of contamination. Aspirate until the aspiration tube is empty and decontaminate if necessary. Select continuous aspiration. Switch off vacuum supply or close connection to the vacuum supply. - Page 32 page 32 of 36 Remove adapter from hose. Pull aspiration hose out of the handle. Insert new aspiration into the handle and push through. Attach adapter to the hose. Pull the adapter with hose back in the VHC Obey mark at the cap when reassembling the cap.
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Page 33: Repair - Maintenance - Return - Calibration
3 or 4. These devices cannot be checked, maintained or re- paired. Also decontaminated devices must not returned to VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk. The same conditions apply to on-site work. No repair, maintenance, return or calibration is possi- ble unless the correctly completed health and safety clearance form is returned. - Page 34 page 34 of 36 To expedite repair and to reduce costs, please enclose a detailed description of the problem and the product’s oper- ating conditions with every product returned. If you do not wish a repair on the basis of our quotation, the device may be returned to you disassembled and at your expense.
- Page 35 * Contact the VACUUBRAND service absolutely before dispatching the device. ** Devices which have been in contact with biological substances of risk level 3 or 4 cannot be checked, main- tained or repaired. Also decontaminated devices must not returned to VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk. ☐...
- Page 36 Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4 · 97877 Wertheim / Germany T +49 9342 808-0 · F +49 9342 808-5555 info@vacuubrand.com · www.vacuubrand.com VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG - Technology for Vacuum Systems - © 2016 VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG Printed in Germany Manual-no.: 999276 / 18/01/2016...
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