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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Savant SC250 Express ® SpeedVac Concentrator ® 121-3006-00 Rev. B...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Section Introduction Page Introduction Contents Section Installation Page Installation Site Preparation Prepare the concentrator for use Rotor Installation Connection to vapor trap and vacuum source Section Operation Page Operation Sample Loading Control Panel Example of a manual run 9-10 Example of a auto run 10-11 Other Topics... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The Savant SC250 Express centrifugal vacuum concentrator, offers fast, reliable batch processing of samples. It effectively removes a broad range of aggressive and volatile solvents to concentrate or dry solutes, analytes and residues while providing complete sample recovery. The heavy-duty Universal Rotor is optimized for efficient large sample processing while accommodating various sample handling formats. -
Page 4: Contents
CONTENTS Savant SC250 Express SpeedVac Concentrator with attached SUMAX400 ® Teflon hose assembly 1.5” I.D ® Teflon tubing 1/2” I.D. x 4’ long ® Flask cap assembly Clamp, NW50 aluminum NW50 centering ring with O-ring GF4000 - Four (4) liter Glass Flask with screw threads... -
Page 5: Site Preparation
SITE PREPARATION • Install the SC250 Express on a clean, dry, stable, level surface within 4 ft. (1.3 m) of a compatible electrical outlet. • Place the unit in a convenient location with access to a vacuum source and a vapor trap*. -
Page 6: Rotor Installation
ROTOR INSTALLATION 1. Lower the Universal Rotor* (UPR-4A) onto the assembly (SUMAX400) by visually aligning the pin on the drive shaft of the assembly with the groove on the bottom of the rotor. 2. Rotate the rotor by hand to ensure alignment of the pin with the groove. 3. -
Page 7: Operation
OPERATION The SC250 Express Concentrator is an important component in a complete concentration system that should also include a refrigerated vapor trap and a vacuum pump along with other applicable accessories. Please refer to operating instructions of each component for details on usage. SAMPLE LOADING 1. -
Page 8: Control Panel
3.2 CONTROL PANEL Temperature Heat Time Run Time Vacuum Pressure Level Manual Pre- Select Heat Ramp Modify Setpoints Vacuum Auto View On/Off Description of Control Panel PRE-HEAT - use to pre-heat chamber to 45 C prior to beginning or between runs. °... -
Page 9: Example Of A Manual Run
TIME DISPLAYS - Indicates heat timer or run timer set-points. In the process of a run it indicates elapsed time or time left. Set from 0.01 [1 min.] to 9.59 [9 hours, 59 minutes] or “CCC” [continuous]. VACUUM PRESSURE DISPLAY - Displays vacuum level or ramp. Chamber vacuum is displayed in torrs or millitorrs by shifting a decimal point. -
Page 10: Example Of A Auto Run
Press R/C for radiant chamber heat. Press at any time to turn OFF and ON. (As long as there is time left in the heat timer). To end the manual run, press “STOP” button. The display will show “End”, the valves will click, isolating the chamber from the vacuum pump and also allowing air to bleed into the chamber. -
Page 11: Other Topics
Press R/C for radiant chamber heat. Press at any time to turn OFF and ON. (As long as there is time left in the heat timer). Once the time decrements to 0.00 HRS. the run will automatically stop, the display will show “End”,the SAV valves will click, also allowing air to bleed into the chamber. -
Page 12: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (W x H x D): 18 in x 26 in x 18 in (46 cm x 66 cm x 46 cm) Weight: 86 lbs (39 kgs) Electrical Requirements: 120 VAC / 60 Hz, 10 A 220 VAC / 60 Hz, 5 A 230 VAC / 50 Hz, 5 A Vacuum Chamber: Teflon... -
Page 13: Rotor, Rotor Blocks, Carriers And Accessories
3.7 ROTORS, ROTOR BLOCKS, CARRIERS and ACCESSORIES Models Models SC110/SC110A SC210A, Rotor SPD-Series Number AES2010, Working Model ISS110, SPD2010, Page of Tubes Description Volume (ml) SC250 Express AES1010, SPD1010 MICROCENTRIFUGE 1.2 - 1.5 - 2.0 ml RH40-11 TUBES 1.5 - 2.0 ml RH64-11 1.2 - 1.5 - 2.0 ml... - Page 14 3.7 ROTORS, ROTOR BLOCKS, CARRIERS and ACCESSORIES (con’t) Rotors Tube type Number Description of Tubes RH200-12 Microcentrifuge 1.5 - 2.0 ml RH200-12 Glass & plastic 12 x 75 mm RH200-12 Glass & plastic 13 x 100 mm RH88-16-125S Glass & plastic 16 x 125 mm RH60-17-100 Glass &...
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Page 15: Warranty And Liability
3.7 ROTORS, ROTOR BLOCKS, CARRIERS and ACCESSORIES (cont’d) Aluminum Rotor Blocks Order Number Description RBA12-25-52 (12) 2 dram vials, 25 x 52 mm, (set of 2) RBA12-27-60 (12) 5 dram vials, 27 x 60 mm, (set of 2) RBA12-28-58 (12) 20 ml scintillation vials, 28 x 58 mm, (set of 2) RBA15-16-125 (15) tubes, 16 x 125 mm, (set of 2) RBA24-15-45... - Page 16 APPENDIX 1 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Maintaining a clean instrument is crucial for dependable results. Clean spills immediately. Build-up of dried solvents can impair rotor from rotation. Periodic cleaning of chamber is recommended. Use a detergent solution on a sponge or gauze to thoroughly wipe the chamber dry. Do not lubricate the O-ring.
- Page 18 © 2001-2003 Thermo Electron Corporation, All rights reserved. Thermo Electron Corporationm, SpeedVac, Vapornet, CryoCool, and Analyze, Detect, Measure, Control, are trademarks of Thermo Electron Corporation Teflon ® is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont de Nemours. Kalrez ® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers.
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