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Instruction Manual ® Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers EU cat. no Hotplate-Stirrers 442-1265 442-1268 442-1270 442-1274 Hotplate 442-1269 Stirrer 442-1273 P/N PENDING Version 01 Issue 05/2021...
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Legal address of Manufacturer: VWR International bv, Researchpark Haasrode 2020 Geldenaaksebaan 464 B-3001 Leuven +3216385011 http:be.vwr.com UK Importer: VWR International Ltd Hunter Boulevard, Magna Park Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4XN http://uk.vwr.com Country of Origin ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
Alternating Current 1.2. Intended Use The VWR Hotplate-Stirrer / Hotplate / Stirrer are intended for general laboratory use. Safety cannot be guaranteed if used outside of the intended use. ®...
1.4. Installation Upon receiving the VWR Hotplate-Stirrer / Hotplate / Stirrer check to ensure that no damage has occurred during shipment. It is important that any damage that occurred in transport is detected at the time of unpacking. If you do find such damage, the carrier must be notified immediately.
2.3 kg Note:+ 5.1 cm diameter center of top plate ++ 800 mL of water in 1 L flask, 38 mm stir bar, 150 rpm and 50°C, 23°C ambient, 20 cm SS probe ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
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3.5 kg Note:+ 5.1 cm diameter center of top plate ++ 800 mL of water in 1 L flask, 38 mm stir bar, 150 rpm and 50°C, 23°C ambient, 20 cm SS probe ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
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3.4 kg Note:+ 5.1 cm diameter center of top plate ++ 800 mL of water in 1 L flask, 38 mm stir bar, 150 rpm and 50°C, 23°C ambient, 20 cm SS probe ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
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Up to 18.1 kg Ship weight: 2.8 kg Note:+ 5.1 cm diameter center of top plate ++ 800 mL of water in 1 L flask and 50°C, 23°C ambient, 20 cm SS probe ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
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230 volts: 0.5 amps: 115 watts Fuses: 5A quick-acting, 5x20mm, 250VAC Stir capacity: 10 L Speed range: 60 to 1600 rpm Speed stability: ± 2% Weight capacity: Up to 18.1 kg Ship weight: 3.5 kg ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
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5.7 kg Note:+ 5.1 cm diameter center of top plate ++ 800 mL of water in 1 L flask, 38 mm stir bar, 150 rpm and 50°C, 23°C ambient, 20 cm SS probe ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
G. Power Entry Module (PEM) C. Left Knob: Controls temperature and settings H. Threaded Knob for Accessory Rod menu I. Standby Switch D. Right Knob: Controls speed J. Feet: Not adjustable E. External RTD Probe Port ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
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G. Power Entry Module (PEM) B. Standby Indicator H. Threaded Knob for Accessory Rod C. Knob: Controls temperature and settings menu I. Standby Switch E. External RTD Probe Port J. Feet: Not adjustable F. Fuse ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
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Stirrer (18x18) A. Display Screen G. Power Entry Module (PEM) B. Standby Indicator H. Threaded Knob for Accessory Rod D. Knob: Controls speed I. Standby Switch F. Fuse J. Feet: Not adjustable ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
Q. Hot Top Caution Indicator: Illuminates when the heater is ≥ 40°C. R. Speed Setting Indicator: Illuminates until stirrer reaches the Speed Setting (S). S. Speed Setting T. Stirrer Indicator: Illuminates when stirrer is running ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
N. Heat Setting Indicator: Switches Heater Temperature (L) to Heat Setting when illuminated. O. Single Point Calibration Icon P. External Probe Icon Q. Hot Top Caution Indicator: Illuminates when the heater is ≥ 40°C. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
1.5.5 Display (Stirrer) R. Speed Setting Indicator: Illuminates until stirrer reaches the Speed Setting (S). S. Speed Setting T. Stirrer Indicator: Illuminates when stirrer is running ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
3. When the unit is switched on: All heating and stirring functions will remain off. The main operating screen will return. Previous heating and stirring settings will be displayed. The unit is ready for normal use. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
Adjust one or all of these to achieve the desired stirring speed. For example: the closer the reaction vessel is to the top plate, the strong the magnetic connection between the unit and the stir bar. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
CAUTION: This does not mean that the top plate is safe to touch. Once the heater temperature (L) cools below 40°C, the hot top caution indicator (Q) will disappear. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
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The vessel contents being heated may be at a lower temperature depending on the size and thermal conductivity of the vessel. It may be beneficial to monitor the temperature of the vessel contents and adjust the setpoint temperature accordingly. If you need precise control, use the VWR External Temperature Probe. Typical Time to Boil Water The chart below is an example of an approximate time to boil for the specified amount of water in a specific vessel.
100°C (boiling). A temperature setpoint greater than 100°C will cause an E7 error. 3. If the VWR External Temperature Probe is inserted into the external RTD probe port (E) while the heater is running: The heater will shut off.
Enabling / Disabling the Beeper, Changing the Power Recovery Setting, and Resetting to Factory Default Settings. “EXIT” The unit will save the current settings and return to the main operating screen. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
300 rpm. (This only applies to Hotplate-Stirrer units.) To cancel SPC while it is running, turn off the unit with the standby switch (I) on the right side of the unit. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
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15. Briefly press left knob (C) to select the desired menu option. 16. To adjust a calibrated temperature, return to the SPC menu (steps 1-4). 17. Rotate the left knob (C) to scroll to the desired SPC point. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
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24. Briefly press the left knob (C) to select the point to clear. 25. Rotate the left knob (C) to confirm selection: ‘YES’ – to clear the selected SPC point. ‘NO’ – to return to Calibration settings menu. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
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Notice that the ‘SPC’ icon (O) appears. 29. Press and hold the left knob (C) until the unit beeps and the heater indicator (M) illuminates. The unit will heat to the adjusted temperature as calibrated. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
6. Briefly press the left knob (C) to confirm the desired beeper setting. 7. Rotate the left knob (C) to the “BACK” icon. 8. Briefly press the left knob (C) to return to the top level of the settings menu. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
‘OFF’ – heating and stirring functions will need to be manually restarted after power restoration. ‘ON’ – heating and stirring functions will automatically restart upon power restoration. 7. Briefly press the left knob (C) to confirm the Power Recovery setting. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
2. Rotate the left knob (C) to scroll to the ‘SYS’ (System) setting. 3. Briefly press the left knob (C) to enter the System settings menu. 4. Rotate the left knob (C) to the “RSET” (Reset) setting. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
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11. Briefly press the left knob (C) to return to the main operating screen. Note: There is not an icon on the display to indicate that the unit has been reset to factory default settings. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
IN USE COVER Description Cat. No. In Use Cover 25 x 25 cm units 442-1276 In Use Cover 18 x 18 cm units 442-1275 In Use Cover 13 cm Diameter units 442-1277 ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Advanced Hotplate-Stirrers...
Always ensure the power is disconnected from the unit prior to any cleaning. If the unit ever requires service, contact your VWR representative. The user is responsible for carrying out appropriate decontamination if hazardous material is spilled onto or into the equipment...
4.2 Technical Service Information Visit the VWR website at vwr.com for: • Complete technical service contact information • Access to the VWR Online Catalogue, and information about accessories and related products • Additional product information and special offers Contact us For information or technical assistance contact your local VWR representative or visit.vwr.com.
VWR warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of delivery. If a defect is present, VWR will, at its option and cost, repair, replace, or refund the purchase price of this product to the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period.
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Local VWR offices in Europe and Asia Pacific Austria Hungary Poland VWR International GmbH VWR International Kft. VWR International Sp. z o.o. Graumanngasse 7 Simon László u. 4. Limbowa 5 1150 Vienna 4034 Debrecen 80-175 Gdansk Tel.: +43 1 97 002 0 Tel.: +36 (52) 521-130...