Indicates possible danger of personal injury or death. Comply with the instructions. DANGER Biological Risk Indicates possible biological risk. Comply with the instructions. CAUTION STOP Indicates possible damage to the instrument. Comply with the instructions. NOTE Provides important notes on the correct operation of Argos Technologies EVac ™ Vacuum System.
Product Description Thank you for your recent purchase of the Argos Technologies EVac™ Vacuum System. • The EVac™ is a vacuum system with an integral pump and adjustable, electronic vacuum controller for laboratory use. • The instrument should not be used for applications other than those specified.
Argos Technologies EVac™ — Operator’s Manual Warranty Information The Argos Technologies EVac™ Vacuum System is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of purchase, provided that: • The unit has not been opened or attempted to be opened by the end user •...
Power supply connection • Attach the mains adapter with the primary adapter appropriate to the power outlet. • Plug the mains adapter into a standard electrical source and connect to the EVac™. DANGER The supply voltage must comply with requirements listed in the “Technical Data”...
• Fit lid with barbed tube fittings onto bottle. Ensure that lid is firmly attached. Connecting Vacuum Bottle to Instrument • Twist filter onto connection on EVac™. Writing on filter should point away from device. Twist filter until resistance is felt, then twist an additional half turn to ensure that an adequate seal is achieved.
• Fit lid with quick couplings onto bottle. Ensure that lid is firmly attached. Connecting Vacuum Bottle to Instrument • Twist filter onto connection on EVac™. Writing on filter should point away from device. Twist filter until resistance is felt, then twist an additional half turn to ensure that an adequate seal is achieved.
Argos Technologies EVac™ — Operator’s Manual Powering Up Please read the following notes before attempting to operate the EVac™. NOTE Always attach lid on tightly, ensuring that screw threads are properly aligned. The seal in the lid will only function correctly when adequately compressed.
Do not overfill bottle. STOP The EVac™ includes a safety filter which will stop fluid from reaching internal mechanisms. If fluid or foam gets into filter, the filter must be changed immediately or unit may no longer retain liquids. Note that hydrophobic filter holds back aqueous solutions, whereas retention of apolar liquid is limited.
• Connect sensor cable to socket on bottle lid. • Switch on the EVac™. • The EVac™ will beep four times and LED indicator will flash to confirm that level detection cable is attached correctly. • Press “CALIBRATION” button at rear of unit until a short beep sounds.
Maintenance, Care and Safety Precautions Maintenance The EVac™ does not require any special servicing or maintenance. If a reduction in suction power occurs, it may be caused by blockages in the tube and/or filter on the pump side. This may be remedied by exchanging the affected tube and/or filter. When replacing filter, remember that writing on filter should point away from device.
Argos Technologies EVac™ — Operator’s Manual Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Cause Remedy Equipment not No power line voltage Insert mains adapter plug into running; no suitable power outlet. vacuum No DC supply Connect mains adapter to instrument. Pump switched off Turn power switch to “ON”...
Argos Technologies EVac™ — Operator’s Manual Technical Data Equipment Type Laboratory unit with adjustable vacuum for controlled, contamination-free suction removal of liquids Dimensions (L x W x H) Instrument: 240 x 173 x 145mm (9.45 x 6.73 x 5.71 in.) With 4L bottle, tubing, and filter: 350 x 173 x 550mm (13.78 x 6.73 x 21.65 in.)
Argos Technologies EVac™ — Operator’s Manual Accessories and Spare Parts Part Number Description EV514 HandEvac™ Handheld Aspirator with Single Channel Adapter EV431 4L Polypropylene Bottle with Quick Release Coupling EV432 4L Polypropylene Bottle with Barbed Fitting EV370 4L Polypropylene Bottle...
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