The current edition of the Manual applies to the following models and versions: Model Version FTA-1, Aspirator with Trap Flask V.4GW FTA-2i, Advanced Aspirator with Trap Flask V.1G01 Edition 1.-4.03 – December 2021 Aspirators with trap flask FTA-1 & FTA-2i Operating Manual Page 3...
• Empty the trapping flask when the liquid level reaches maximum. Take necessary precautions utilizing waste liquid in accordance with general laboratory standards. Edition 1.-4.03 – December 2021 Aspirators with trap flask FTA-1 & FTA-2i Page 4 Operating Manual...
(cell media exchange and washing during cell growth) and other vessels during various laboratory techniques. Model FTA-1 has a 1 L glass trap flask and is designed to be a low-cost solution. Aspiration is possible with a single standard 200 μL tip and the 8-tipped MA-8 adapter.
Warranty covers only the units transported in the original package. 4.2. Complete set. Package contents: 4.2.1. FTA-1: FTA-1, aspirator with trap flask ..................1 pce. Hydrophobic filter ......................1 pce. Aspiration tips, 200 µL ....................50 pcs. Holder tubes (1.5 ml) ....................10 pcs. Spare hydrophobic filter ....................1 pce.
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(fig. 1/4). Place MA-8 storing holder (fig. 2/1) into the holder. Remove aspiration tip (fig. 1/6) from the aspiration tubing and connect the MA-8 aspiration tip (fig. 2/2). Store the aspiration tip in the new holder. Edition 1.-4.03 – December 2021 Aspirators with trap flask FTA-1 & FTA-2i Operating Manual Page 7...
Replace the tubings and the cables. Caution! Take necessary precautions in utilizing waste liquid in accordance with general laboratory standards. For information on autoclaving procedures, see 7.4. Edition 1.-4.03 – December 2021 Aspirators with trap flask FTA-1 & FTA-2i Page 8 Operating Manual...
185x290x390 mm Weight 1.7 kg 1.85 kg Eliminates risk of contamination from the trapping flask with bacteria, viruses and infected particles Accurate within ±10 % Edition 1.-4.03 – December 2021 Aspirators with trap flask FTA-1 & FTA-2i Operating Manual Page 9...
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Figure 8. Optional accessories and replacement parts Edition 1.-4.03 – December 2021 Aspirators with trap flask FTA-1 & FTA-2i Page 10 Operating Manual...
Different aerosols and vapors from volatile and hazardous agents can have a damaging effect on the specific parts of the units. Please see below for FTA-1 and FTA-2i material compatibility tables 1 and 2 with different common laboratory chemicals. It is required to use the FTA-2i pump’s exhaust (fig.
Cleaning silicone and internal parts. Rinse only with distilled water, no less than 0.5 L. 9.3.4. Hydrophobic filter. The filter cannot be cleaned and is replaced instead, see 9.5. Edition 1.-4.03 – December 2021 Aspirators with trap flask FTA-1 & FTA-2i Operating Manual Page 13...
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Caution! Observe the orientation of the filter: • For model FTA-1, the IN marking should be facing towards the unit (figure 1). • For model FTA-2i, the IN marking should be facing away from the unit (figure 6). 9.6.
This product does not contain any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) at greater than 0.1% that have to be identified in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and therefore does not have an entry in the SCIP database. Edition 1.-4.03 – December 2021 Aspirators with trap flask FTA-1 & FTA-2i Operating Manual Page 15...
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