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Instruction Manual ® Professional Hotplate-Stirrers EU cat. no 442-1266 442-1267 442-1271 442-1272 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 Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
Alternating Current 1.2. Intended Use The VWR Hotplate-Stirrers are intended for general laboratory use. Safety cannot be guaranteed if used outside of the intended use. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR...
Quick Start Guide 1.4. Installation Upon receiving the VWR 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.
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 Professional 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 Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
C. Left Knob: Controls temperature and settings H. Threaded Knob for Accessory Rod menu I. Standby Switch D. Right Knob: Controls speed and timer J. Feet: Not adjustable E. External RTD Probe Port ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
≥ 40°C. M. Heat Setting T. Single Point Calibration Icon N. Stir Speed U. External Probe Icon O. Stirrer Indicator: Illuminates when stirrer is running V. Temperature Limit Icon P. Speed Setting ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
3. When the unit is switched on: All heating, stirring, and timing functions will remain off. The main operating screen will return. Previous heating, stirring, and timing settings will be displayed. The unit is ready for normal use. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional 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 Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
The timer (R) will reset back to 00:00 or the previous timer setting. Once the heater temperature (M) cools below 40°C, the hot top caution indicator (S) will disappear. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
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The vessel’s 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’s 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.
If the timer setting (R) remains idle without confirmation for 6 seconds, the timer will remain at the current setting and the unit will exit the timer setting control. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
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00:00. This can only be performed while changing the timer in the minutes or hours setting. The unit will exit the timer setting control and be ready for normal use. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
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.
Disabling the Beeper, Changing the Timer Start Setting, 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 Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
Note: While using the external probe, TLIM will still limit the temperature of the heater. This may cause the sample to heat at a slower rate and peak at a lower temperature than the TLIM setting. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
If the external probe is connected, the stirrer will turn on at 300 rpm. 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 Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
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‘RJCT’ – to cancel the SPC process and return to the SPC menu. 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). ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
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23. Rotate the left knob (C) to scroll to the desired SPC point. SPC points are stored in ascending order by temperature. 24. Briefly press the left knob (C) to select the point to clear. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
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Notice that the ‘SPC’ icon (T) appears. 29. Press and hold the left knob (C) until the unit beeps and the heater indicator (L) illuminates. The unit will heat to the adjusted temperature as set by the SPC. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional 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 Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
The current Timer Start setting will begin to blink. 6. Rotate the left knob (C) to scroll to the desired Timer Start setting. 7. Briefly press the left knob (C) to confirm the Timer Start setting. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
2. Use 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 “PWRR” (Power Recovery) setting. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
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10. Rotate the left knob (C) to scroll to ‘EXIT’. 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 Power Recovery has been activated. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
6. Rotate the left knob (C) to scroll to the desired Reset setting. 7. Press and hold the left knob (C) until the unit beeps to confirm the Reset setting. 8. Rotate the left knob (C) to the “BACK” icon. ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional 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 Professional Hotplate-Stirrers...
Large Support Plate for 25 x 25 cm units 444-2852 In Use Covers Description Cat. No. In Use Cover 25 x 25 cm units 442-1276 In Use Cover 18 x 18 cm units 442-1275 ® vwr.com I Instruction Manual VWR Professional 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 Hungary Poland Austria VWR International Kft. VWR International Sp. z o.o. VWR International GmbH Simon László u. 4. Limbowa 5 Graumanngasse 7 4034 Debrecen 80-175 Gdansk 1150 Vienna Tel.: +36 (52) 521-130 Tel.: +48 058 32 38 210...
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