About these Instructions About these Instructions Validity These instructions are part of the product. These instructions apply to the product in the following versions: Pore Size 0 . 1 0 µm 0 .22 µm 0 .45 µm Product Type Type Type With collection tube Sartolab...
Safety Instructions Symbols Used 1.3.1 Warnings in Operation Descriptions CAUTION Denotes a danger with risk of moderate or minor injury may result if it is not avoided. 1.3.2 Other Symbols Required action: Describes activities that must be carried out. The actions in the sequence must be carried out in succession. Result: Describes the result of the activities carried out.
Safety Instructions Significance of these Instructions Failure to follow the instructions in this manual may have serious consequences, e.g., danger to individuals. Read the instructions carefully and in full. The required actions in the instructions build on each other. Ensure that the information contained in these instructions is available to all individuals working with the product.
Product Description Product Description Product Overview Fig. 1: Product (with collection tube, with receiver bottle, without receiver bottle, example) Pos . Name Description Removable. Funnel − For pouring in the liquid to be filtered. − Contains the membrane filter. Adapter −...
Product Description Vacuum Connection The vacuum connection is intended to connect the product to a vacuum source, e.g., a vacuum pump. Fig. 2: Vacuum connection (example) Pos . Name Vacuum connection Vacuum Tube Adapter The vacuum tube adapter (1) is intended for direct connection of the vacuum filtration unit to a vacuum source.
Process Preparation Inserting Product into a Rack (Sartolab RF 50 Sterile Only) ® The product must be positioned upright during filtration. The product can be inserted into a rack in order to ensure this. The bracket is not included in the scope of delivery.
Requirements − The support manifold is suitable for the product (see Chapter 8.7.2, page 20). − The product is equipped with a collection tube or a receiver bottle or is connected to a receiver bottle. Procedure Insert the product adapter into the bracket of the support manifold (see instructions for the support manifold).
Storage Performing Filtration Procedure Connect the vacuum source so that a vacuum is applied to the product (See instructions for the vacuum source or support manifold). The filtrate is collected in the collection tube or receiver bottle. Ending Filtration CAUTION Danger of injury due to spilled liquids! Do not cause any sudden movements to the product that could tip it over or destabilize it.
Disposal Disposal Decontaminating the Product If the product has come into contact with hazardous substances: Steps must be taken to ensure proper decontamination and declaration. The operator of the product is responsible for adhering to local government regulations on the proper decontamination and declaration for transport and disposal. Procedure If the product has come into contact with hazardous substances: Decontaminate the product.
Technical Data Ambient Conditions Unit Value Temperature During use, max. °C During transport, max. °C Storage Conditions Unit Value Collection tube or collection container filled with filtrate and sealed with screw cap Temperature Sartolab RF 50 °C -80 – +100 ®...
Technical Data 8.4.3 Liquids Liquid type Aqueous solutions, e.g., buffer or cell culture media − It is not advisable to use the following fluids: Acids, aldehydes, aliphatic amines, aromatic amines, alkalis, esters, hydrocarbons, and ketones − Fluids and temperatures may impair the properties of the product, e.g., mechanical strength, color, appearance, and dimensional stability Alcohols may be suitable for some applications.
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Technical Data Sartolab RF 500 – 1000 ® Sartolab RF 500 Sartolab RF 500 Sartolab RF 1000 ® ® ® Unit Value Value Value Type 180E04---------E 180F04---------E 180D05---------E Filling volume, max. 1000 Funnel volume 1000 Receiver bottle volume 1000 Hold-up volume Sartolab RF 1000 Sartolab...
Technical Data Materials Value Symbol Funnel and lid Polystyrene (PS) Membrane Filter Polyethersulfone (PES) Collection tube Polypropylene (PP) Receiver bottle Polystyrene (PS) Adapter, tube adapter, screw cap Polyethylene (HDPE) Gasket, vacuum filter (installed in funnel) Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP) Product packing PET | PE and PE | PA multilayer films Transport box Corrugated board...
Accessories Accessories This table contains an excerpt of the accessories that can be ordered. For information on other products, please contact Sartorius. Item Quantity Order number Sartolab receiver bottle, including ® screw cap 150 mL 180-22---------E 250 mL 180-23---------E 500 mL 180-24---------E 1000 mL 180-25---------E...
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Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG Otto-Brenner-Strasse 20 37079 Goettingen, Germany Phone: +49 551 308 0 www.sartorius.com The information and figures contained in these instructions correspond to the version date specified below. Sartorius reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
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