Source language: German Contents Page Declaration of conformity Commissioning Explication of warning symbols Assembling the stand pillar RV 8.1 Safety instructions Maintenance and Cleaning Correct use Accessories Unpacking Error Codes Useful information Technical data Setting up Solvent table (excerpt) Drive RV 8...
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Inhalation of or contact with media condenser. Take appropriate action to avoid this risk, for DANGER such as poisonous liquids, gases, spray example, downstream cold traps, gas wash bottles or an mist, vapours, dusts or biological effective extraction system. and microbiological materials can be •...
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The evaporating flask is lifted out of the heating bath. • The appliance may only be opened by experts. ® If the safety lift does not work, please contact the IKA Service department. For the evaporating equipment (evaporating flask plus contents), the maximum permissible weight is 3.0 kg! Loads greater than this...
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Without glassware! Without glassware! Lowest position! DANGER! Take care! Fast lift movement without glassware because of spring inside! Shut down device only in upper posi- tion! With vertical condenser and steam duct! Upper position! Note: Safe lift movement! Device can be switched off at any time!
This corresponds to condensation on approx. 2/3 of the cooling coil. With larger capacities there is the risk that the uncondensed solvent vapor will be extracted. Setting up Drive RV 8 2.) Remove transportation lock (Fig. 8) 1.) Mount the base to the lift. (Fig. 7) CAUTION •...
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3.) Fix the Desktop switching. (Fig. 9) 6.) Adjust the angle of the rotation head. (Fig. 12) • Remove the clamping device for the angle setting of the rotation drive on the right side of the lift by rotating the knob counterclockwise.
Glassware • Pushing the lock knob (P) to the end position, the red mark (Q) should be covered and invisible. NOTE: Please read the operating instructions of the glassware for • The vapour tube is not allowed to be pulled out! the safe handling of laboratory glassware ! •...
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• Use the ring spanner provided to loosen union nuts that are tightly fitted. • Loosen the union nut by turning anticlockwise. Description of special condensers (see products/accessories at www.ika.com) • RV 10.3 Vertical-intensive condenser with manifold Fig.17 This vertical-intensive condenser features a double jacket design for particularly efficient condensation.
• Assemble the foot of the heating bath HB 10 For operation of the HB 10 heating bath in combination with the RV 8, the foot plate supplied must be fitted to the heating bath. Fig. 22 Caution: It is not permitted to use HB 10 heating bath fitted with a foot plate in combination with any other type of rotary evaporator.
Commissioning Filling the evaporation flask: The unit is ready for service when You can fill the evaporation flask manually prior to creating the the mains plug has been plugged vacuum. The evaporation flask should not be filled more than half its volume.
The purpose of the stand is solely to prevent the condenser twisting. WARNING Caution: If the RV 8.1 stand is fitted incorrectly, the strong forces at the Velcro strap can cause stresses within the glass, which in turn can cause damage to the glass condenser.
Cleaning tute a health hazard. Disconnect main plug prior to clean- For this you should request the “Decontamination Clearance ing! Certificate” from IKA ® , or use the download printout of it from ® the IKA website www.ika.com.
Operating voltage range (100 – 240) ± 10% Rated voltage 100 – 240 Frequency 50 / 60 Rated power of RV 8 device(without heating bath) Rated power (max.) of switching adaptor Speed 5 – 300 Speed tolerance Set speed: < 100 rpm ±...
Water Xylene Warranty ® In accordance with IKA warranty conditions, the warranty The warranty does not cover worn out parts, nor does it apply period is 24 months. For claims under the warranty please contact to faults resulting from improper use, insufficient care or your local dealer.
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