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Integra VACUSIP Operating Instructions Manual

Integra VACUSIP Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 VACUSIP Operating instructions 159950_V00...
  • Page 2 Déclaration de conformité | Declaración de conformidad | Dichiarazione di conformità INTEGRA Biosciences AG – 7205 Zizers, Switzerland declares on its own responsibility that the product | erklärt in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass das Produkt | déclare sous sa responsabilité exclusive, que le produit | declara bajo su propia responsabilidad que el producto | dichiara sotto la propria respon- sabilità...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    These operating instructions contain all the information required for installation, operation and maintenance of the VACUSIP aspiration system. The VACUSIP is a vacuum-based system for aspiration of non explosive aqueous solutions, such as biological buffers and media. It is not intended for medical use.
  • Page 4: Description Of The Device

    Description of the device Scope of delivery • VACUSIP base unit without battery (model 159 010) or with battery (model 159 000) • Mains adapter • INTEGRA glass bottle 500 ml with standard GL 45 lid •...
  • Page 5: Installation

    “Specifications” on page 10 for voltage requirements) Charging of VACUSIP battery model A full charge takes 5 hours but before the first use, VACUSIP should be charged for at least 10 hours. When the LED (2) starts to blink green, the battery needs to be recharged immediately to prolong battery life.
  • Page 6: Operation

    Operation Vacuum activation and notes on use Switch on the VACUSIP to start the vacuum pump (the LED lights up green). Attach a suitable adapter to the hand operator. To aspirate press the soft buttons on both sides of the VACUSIP hand operator.
  • Page 7 In addition, when working with hazardous volatile substances or biohazardous agents, either place the VACUSIP inside a biosafety cabinet or connect the instrument's air outlet (11) to a safety ventilation by means of a tube (ID=4 mm) and an aspiration needle (Part.
  • Page 8 (model 159000) is discharged. Check indicator LED light. Unit automatically switched off. Switch on the unit (LED lights up green). VACUSIP automatically switches off if it is not used or 40 minutes after initial switch-on. Aspiration speed is low. Leak in the vacuum system.
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning and servicing To clean the VACUSIP housing use a cloth moistened with soapy water or a 70% ethanol solution. It is recommended to change the hydrophobic filter regularly, at least once a year. Exchange the filter immediately if liquid has entered.
  • Page 10: Technical Data

    50% rel. humidity at 40 °C. Chemical compatibility The table below lists VACUSIP parts that come into contact with the aspirated liquid or its aerosols and vapors, and rates the compatibility of these parts to a few of the chemicals commonly used in laboratories.
  • Page 11 Filter Membrane PTFE Housing Filter adapter Silicone VACUSIP base Housing Pump housing Pump membrane NBR Compatibility ratings: G = Good: no or minor effects. F = Fair: moderate effects, not recommended for continuous use. C = Critical: not recommended, suitability to be determined by test.
  • Page 12: Accessories And Consumables

    Silicone tubing 1.2 m, Silicone tubing 0.22 m 1 filter (non-sterile, 0.45 µm) Bottle INTEGRA borosilicate bottle with standard GL 45 blue 159 031 lid, 500 ml Single-use PP bottle with GL 45 lid, 500 ml (pack of 10) 159 032...