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- Page 1 Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions Original instructions cytiva.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
European Union and European Economic Area ................44 8.3.3 Great Britain ..............................45 8.3.4 Declaration of Hazardous Substances (DoHS) ................46 Legal information ............................47 Ordering information ........................... 48 Index ........................... 49 Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 3: Introduction
About this chapter This chapter contains information about this manual, important user information and intended use of the product. In this chapter Section See page Important user information About this manual Abbreviations and definitions Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 4: Important User Information
Intended use of the product Whatman™ eButler Membrane Dispenser is intended for the mechanised supply (dispensing) of sterile filter membranes. The instrument is not intended or suitable for any other purpose. If the instrument is nevertheless used for purposes that do not correspond to its intended use, this is considered improper use. - Page 5 Prerequisites In order to operate Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser in the way it is intended: • The user must read and understand the Safety Instructions chapter in the Oper- ating Instructions.
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Page 6: About This Manual
The Operating Instructions manual provides information needed to install, operate and maintain the product in a safe way. Scope of this manual This Operating Instruction manual is valid for Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser. Typographical conventions Hardware items are identified in the text by bold text. -
Page 7: Abbreviations And Definitions
The operator or their agent must make sure that the items described in Chapter 2 Safety instructions, on page 8 are complied with. Instrument The Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser is subsequently referred to as the "instrument". Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 8: Safety Instructions
Using the product Emergency procedures Important WARNING Before installing, operating or maintaining the product, all users must read and understand the entire contents of this chapter to become aware of the hazards involved. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 9: Safety Precautions
2 Safety instructions 2.1 Safety precautions Safety precautions Introduction Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser is powered by mains voltage. Before installing, operating, or maintaining the instrument, you must be aware of the hazards described in this manual. Definitions This user documentation contains safety notices (WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE) concerning the safe use of the product. - Page 10 The power cord with plug must always be easy to disconnect. WARNING Explosive environment. The product is not approved for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB...
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Page 11: Labels And Symbols
Description of symbols and text The following symbols and text may be present on the nameplate: Symbol / text Description Product number Serial number 12 V, 2500 mA, DC, 30 W Electrical current and voltage data Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 12: Using The Product
Implement the risk reduction measures needed, including use of personal protective equipment. Qualified personnel Work on or with the instrument is to be carried out by instructed operators during normal operation and by specialists during all other phases of life. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 13: Emergency Procedures
Power failure The following table describes the consequences of a power failure. Event Result The instrument stops and will not dispense Power failure to Whatman eButler Membrane a filter disc. Dispenser Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 14: Product Description
3 Product description Product description Description Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser is an instrument for the mechanized supply (dispensing) of sterile filter membranes using an electric motor. The filter membranes are on continuous sheets between a layer of backing paper and a layer of cover film (sterile packaging). - Page 15 The retaining clip fixes the carrier paper to the winding rollers. The clip is removed by pulling it away from the instrument. Slide switch The slide switch allows the operator to switch between push-button dispense and optical sensor dispense. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB...
- Page 16 3 Product description Instrument side Part Name Function Holder Compartment for the membrane packaging. Dispensing Dispenses the membranes. slot Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB...
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Page 17: Installation
4 Installation Installation About this chapter This chapter provides required information to enable users and service personnel to unpack, install, and move Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser. In this chapter Section See page Site preparation Electrical connections Unpacking, installing and moving... -
Page 18: Site Preparation
This section describes the site planning and preparation that should be performed before the product is installed. In this section Section See page 4.1.1 Room requirements 4.1.2 Site environmental requirements 4.1.3 Power requirements Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 19: Room Requirements
4 Installation 4.1 Site preparation 4.1.1 Room requirements 4.1.1 Room requirements Dimensions and weight The following illustration shows the dimensions of the Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser instrument. 138 mm 195 mm 167 mm Parameter Value Weight 3.2 kg Space requirements... - Page 20 4.1 Site preparation 4.1.1 Room requirements Parameter Specification Free space required around the 10 cm of free space on all sides Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser instrument Inclination of bench surface Horizontal ±2° Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB...
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Page 21: Site Environmental Requirements
Ambient temperature, operating 10°C to 40°C Ambient temperature, storage -10°C to 60°C Relative humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Altitude, operating Up to 2000 m Pollution degree of the intended envi- Pollution degree 2 ronment Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 22: Power Requirements
4 Installation 4.1 Site preparation 4.1.3 Power requirements 4.1.3 Power requirements Electrical power requirements The following table specifies the power requirements for Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser. Parameter Requirement External Power Supply Output voltage 12 V Output current 2500 mA Stand-by power 230 V AC ≤... -
Page 23: Electrical Connections
Connect power WARNING Power cord. Only use power cords with approved plugs delivered or approved by Cytiva. Follow the instructions below to connect power to the Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser. Step Action Connect the external power supply unit to a grounded wall outlet with a... -
Page 24: Unpacking, Installing And Moving
Place the instrument on the bench, see Space requirements, on page Moving the product For moving over longer distances, pack the instrument securely in a protective box. Use the original packing material if possible. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 25: Operation
5 Operation Operation About this chapter This chapter gives instructions on how to operate Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser in safe way. In this chapter Section See page Insert the membrane packaging Select the dispensing mode Dispense the membranes Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 26: Insert The Membrane Packaging
Make sure that the instrument is switched off before inserting a new membrane packaging. Completely remove the cap (1) and the retaining clips (2,3) . Remove the cover from the membrane packaging. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... - Page 27 Pull the sterile packaging through the dispensing slot, so that two filter sections extend from the dispensing slot. The plastic film should face upward and the paper carrier should face downward. Manually separate (tear apart) the plastic film and the paper carrier paper. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB...
- Page 28 Install the film and the paper along the markings (7, 8) on the instrument to the winding rollers. The separation point of the film and paper should be at the centre of the dispensing edge (9). Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB...
- Page 29 (13). This window marks the stop position of the membrane dispensing and prevents the filter membrane from extending too far from the dispensing edge. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB...
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Page 30: Select The Dispensing Mode
If you want to dispense the membranes by pressing a button, move the slide switch to the right. b. If you want to dispense the membranes using the optical sensor, move the slide switch to the left. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... - Page 31 5 Operation 5.2 Select the dispensing mode Step Action Return the instrument to the upright position. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB...
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Page 32: Dispense The Membranes
Plug the power supply unit into the electrical socket. Set the power switch to the I position. Press the push-button (1) . Note: The first cells of each new membrane packaging are empty. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... - Page 33 Switch off the instrument when not in use to avoid unwanted dispensing. Note: One dispensing process is performed each time you trigger a dispense. Dispense using the optical sensor Follow the steps below to dispense the membranes. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB...
- Page 34 Set the power switch to the I position. Move your hand in front of the optical sensor (1) at a distance of approxi- mately 4-5 cm. Note: The first cells of each new membrane packaging are empty. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB...
- Page 35 Follow the steps below to remove the packaging. Step Action Pull out the retaining clips and cap when the last membrane of the pack- aging is dispensed. Remove the carrier paper and film rolls. Remove the empty membrane packaging. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB...
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Page 36: Maintenance
Didecyldimethylammonium chloride Ready to use (<1)% Propanol (<1%) Ready to use N-(3-aminopropyl)-N-dodecylpro- Ready to use pane-1,3-diamine (< 1.5%) Isopropyl alcohol (1% to 70%) Ready to use Acetic acid (5% to 15%) 2.5% Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
• Switch off the instrument. after the push-button is pressed packaging in the instru- • Disconnect the electrical or when the optical sensor is acti- ment. plug. vated, but no membranes are dispensed. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... - Page 38 The window in the carrier • Switch off the instrument. paper does not run over the • Disconnect the electrical optical sensor for position plug. detection. • Realign the carrier paper. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB...
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Page 39: Reference Information
8 Reference information Reference information About this chapter This chapter lists the technical specifications of Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser. The chapter also includes a chemical resistance guide, recycling informa- tion, regulatory information and ordering information. In this chapter Section See page... -
Page 40: Specifications
Type STL microbiology membranes Diameter 47 or 50 mm Quantity per box 100 filter membranes Sterilized Ethylene oxide Box dimensions 84 × 92 × 108 mm (3.3 × 3.6 × 4.3 inches) Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 41: Recycling Information
Waste electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of as unsorted munic- ipal waste and must be collected separately. Please contact an authorized representa- tive of the manufacturer for information concerning the decommissioning of the equipment. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 42: Regulatory Information
This section lists the regulations and standards that apply to the product. In this section Section See page 8.3.1 Contact information 8.3.2 European Union and European Economic Area 8.3.3 Great Britain 8.3.4 Declaration of Hazardous Substances (DoHS) Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 43: Contact Information
The table below summarizes the required manufacturing information. Requirement Information Name and address of manufacturer Cytiva Sweden AB Björkgatan 30 SE 751 84 Uppsala Sweden Telephone number of manufacturer + 46 771 400 600 Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 44: European Union And European Economic Area
• used according to the Operating Instructions or user manuals, and • used in the same state as it was delivered, except for alterations described in the Operating Instructions or user manuals. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 45: Great Britain
• used according to the Operating Instructions or user manuals, and • used in the same state as it was delivered, except for alterations described in the Operating Instructions or user manuals. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 46: Declaration Of Hazardous Substances (Dohs)
This symbol indicates that this electrical and electronic product does not contain any hazardous substances above the maximum concentration value established by the Chinese standard GB/T 26572 , and can be recycled after being discarded, and should not be casually discarded. Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... -
Page 47: Legal Information
8.4 Legal information Legal information Legal consequences of improper use If the instrument is not used as intended, Cytiva Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC does not guarantee safe operation of the instrument. All major conversions and modifications are not permitted. -
Page 48: Ordering Information
8 Reference information 8.5 Ordering information Ordering information Available STL membrane This section lists the STL membranes that are compatible for Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser. Visit cytiva.com/whatman-laboratory-filtration to find the latest information. Pore size Diameter Color Grid Pack Product Description... -
Page 49: Index
40 Retaining clip, 15, 26, 29 weight, 40 Instrument back, 14 Instrument front and base, 15 Safety notices, 9 Instrument side, 16 Safety precautions, 9 introduction, 9 Select the dispensing mode, 30 Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB... - Page 50 Index Sensor eye, 15, 29 Slide switch, 15, 30 STL membrane, 48 Troubleshooting, 37 Typographical conventions, 6 UK, 45 conformity, 45 UKCA, 45 marking, 45 Whatman eButler Membrane Dispenser Operating Instructions 29704625 AB...
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