Please read all the information in this user manual before using the Sample Concentrator. The Techne Sample Concentrator has been designed to provide a quick and convenient method of accelerating the concentration by evaporation of solvents from samples prior to analysis. It is designed to ®...
SaFety advICe beFore uSe operator SaFety All users of Techne equipment must have available the relevant literature needed to ensure their safety. It is important that only suitably instructed personnel operate this equipment, in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual and with proper safety standards and procedures.
2 psi. Pressure in excess of 2 psi will cause gas to be vented and wasted. ® Place the Techne Dri-Block heater onto the base of the Sample Concentrator. It is positioned by means of two spigots on the base board which align with two centrally located screw heads on the ®...
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operatIon preparation ® Place the aluminium insert blocks to be used into the Dri-Block unit. The blocks should touch each other and be positioned centrally. Loosen the locking knob on the carriage. Remove the gas chamber, disconnecting the gas pipe if necessary, and lay the chamber upside down on a suitable work surface.
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FSC400d matrix plate FSC496d matrix plate Press each needle firmly, pointed end first, through the guide holes and through the sealing pad behind so that it is held firmly in position. Build up the desired pattern of needles to suit the arrangement of test tubes to be used.
InSertIng the needleS Replace the gas chamber onto the carriage and tighten the locking knob. Re-connect the gas pipe if necessary. proCeSSIng oF SampleS Warning - remember high temperatures are dangerous. The heater, insert blocks, sample vessels, needles and samples may be very hot. Always take the precautions listed earlier in this manual. By turning the carriage handle, on the right hand side, counter clockwise raise the gas chamber to take the needles well away from the heater.
To replace the sealing pad After many repeated needle insertions the self sealing property of the sealing pad may start to degrade. Spare pads can be obtained from your supplier or from Techne. Replacing the pad is simply accomplished as follows: •...
The following replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from your supplier or from Techne. Part Number Description F7209 Pack of 100 x 76mm long needles F7210 Pack of 100 x 127mm long needles FSC4NCS Pack of PTFE coated needles, 100 x 76mm long...
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