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- Page 1 SpeedVac™ DNA130 Vacuum Concentrator Installation and Operation 80302050 • Revision B • April 2018...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT Read this instruction manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can result in damage to the product, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. CAUTION All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. DISCLAIMER Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..............1 Safety Precautions ............2 Operating Standards............ 3 Product Specifications ..........3 Environmental Conditions......... 3 Installation..............4 Contents ..............4 Operation..............5 Description Of Control Panel ........5 Manual Run.............. 7 Auto Run..............7 Drying Rate .............. 8 Exporting Live Run Data........... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The Thermo Scientific Savant DNA130 is a dedicated centrifugal vacuum concentration system for drying low volume ethanol or isopropanol of DNA and RNA. DNA130 SpeedVac™ combines centrifugal force with vacuum for efficient sample drying. The vacuum is supplied by an integrated oil-free vacuum pump with an automatic bleeder valve. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions In this manual, the following symbols and conventions are Below are important safety precautions that apply to this used: product: This symbol when used alone indicates WARNING: Disconnect the unit from all power important operating instructions which reduce sources before cleaning, troubleshooting, or the risk of injury or poor performance of the unit. -
Page 6: Operating Standards
Operating Standards Product Specifications Operative Power* 115 VAC; 60 Hz; 10 amps 230 VAC; 50 Hz; 6 amps ® Vacuum Chamber TEFLON coated aluminium casting Cover Transparent acrylic - includes a safety interlock Induction Motor Maintenance free Chamber temperature 35°C to 65°C, 5°C increments Weight 86 lbs 39 kg... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation IMPORTANT NOTE: Before operating the unit, read section Contents Operation, and Application, to determine your specific application requirements. 1. Thermo Scientific Savant DNA130 SpeedVac™ Concentrator 2. Cover Lock Emergency Release Tool 3. Line Cord 4. RD-36 Rotor Unpacking. Open the shipping cartons. Carefully remove the instrument and accessories. -
Page 8: Operation
Operation Connect the power cord to the power inlet on the right side of Carefully lower the rotor onto the drive shaft. Secure it by the unit and plug it into the appropriate outlet. Turn on the screwing the rotor hold-down knob onto the drive shaft. Do main power switch located on the front of the unit in the lower not over tighten the knob as this will cause damage to right to energize the unit. - Page 9 shows either “0.00” or the end status of the last executed Preset Settings run (e.g. “End”, “Err”). Temperature: “no” 10. Manual run - Starts a “Manual” run based on the parameters loaded on the screen. When executing a Program 2 Heat time: 0.01* “Manual”...
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Page 10: Manual Run
10. To end the manual run, press Stop button. The unit will Manual Run sound three audible beeps. The display will show End, the valve will click, allowing air to bleed into the chamber. 1. Connect the unit to its required voltage. 11. -
Page 11: Drying Rate
• The heat time is expressed as a 3-digit integer in minutes Drying Rate (or “CCC” for continuous heating) • The runtime is expressed as a 3-digit integer in minutes Heat can be applied to the concentrator chamber to counteract the cooling effect of evaporation, maintain the In case of a communication failure between the samples in the liquid state, and accelerate the concentration monitoring program of the computer and the... -
Page 12: Lid Stay Mechanism
12. Initiate the run and SpeedVac™ will screen print Manual Cover Lock Release Tool: If removal of samples <temperature>, <heat time>, <run time> from the concentrator chamber during a power failure is required, insert cover lock emergency release tool into the slot provided on the right side of the unit. - Page 13 Cleaning: Clean the cover, cover seal and chamber with a soft lint free cloth with one of the following • Mild detergent solution • Diluted Methanol(50%) • Diluted Ethanol(50%) CAUTION: Burns due to hot device parts: When the concentrator is set to a temperature of 60°C and above, the rotor and the sample tubes will be hot, do not touch the wall of the rotor chamber while removing sample tubes.
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Page 14: Application
Application The previous table represents Ethanol drying in the Thermo Devising Protocols/ Scientific Savant DNA130 SpeedVac™. Drying times presented as a guide only. Each system may vary slightly. The Application solvents used, and type and quantity of solutes, also effect drying time. -
Page 15: Operating Hints
Operating Hints Table 3. Other Accessories Other Accessories 1. Pre-warm the chamber using the Pre-Heat button for 10 to 15 minutes prior to placing samples into the rotor. Chemical Trap (order cartridges SCT120 separately) 2. When the total volume of sample exceeds 6 to 8 ml per run, a small amount of aerosol is created at exhaust port. -
Page 16: Warranty
Warranty All Thermo Fisher Scientific products mentioned in this manual (excluding glassware) are warranted against defects in workmanship for one year after the date of delivery to the original purchaser. This warranty is limited to defective materials and workmanship and does not cover incidental or consequential damages. - Page 17 WEEE Compliance WEEE Compliance. Products with this symbol are required to comply with the European Union’s Great Britain Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU. Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them.
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