Installing Head Attachments - VWR Vortex Mixer Instruction Manual

I H A
NSTALLING EAD TTACHMENTS
To install the cup head, 3" head or other head attachments follow these instructions:
a. Turn power to "Standby" position in the center.
b. Place head on post, aligning flat "alignment mark" inside head mounting hole, with flat "alignment mark"
on post.
c. Press center of head down firmly until it snaps into place. DO NOT use 3" head without 3" rubber head
cover.
Removing Head Attachments
To remove an installed head, hold housing with one hand and pull head straight up firmly. Larger heads may
require using both hands to force head off post.
I R A
NSERT ETAINER AND CCESSORIES
Insert Retainer
Insert foam rack into insert retainer by lining up recessed notches of foam with fingers of the insert retainer and
sliding foam down until it reaches bottom. (Fig.1)
Place insert retainer with foam rack on head mount of Vortex Mixer. (Fig.2) Follow Installing Head Attachments
instructions.
Vessel Harness
Install insert holder, stretch harness elastic bands over opposite fingers on insert holder. Place bands on either
upper or lower notches of the insert retainer. Place sample in center of harness. Be sure sample is secure before
turning unit on.
Removing Insert retainer
To remove holder with foam, first remove samples then use both hands to pull holder straight up. It may require
using both hands to force head off post. (fig. 3)
I
MPORTANT
When using larger accessories, the insert retainer with foam inserts; DO NOT run analog above a speed setting
of "5", DO NOT run digital above 900 rpm. UNIT DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
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