Omni GLH Manuals

REV. D H258-GLH OMNI GLH GENERAL LABORATORY HOMOGENIZER USER MANUAL ™ 2 WARRANTY INFORMATION This manual is a guide for the use of the Omni GLH, General Laboratory Homogenizer and accessories. Data herein has been verified and validated. It is believed adequate for the intended use of the instrument. If the instrument or procedures are used for purposes over and above the capabilities specified herein, con- firmation of the validity and suitability should be obtained, otherwise Omni International does not guarantee results and assumes no obliga- tion or liability. This publication is not a license to operate under, or a recommendation to infringe upon, any process patents. Notes, cautions, and warnings within the text of this manual are used to emphasize important and critical instructions. This Omni International product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of delivery. Omni International will repair or replace and return free of charge any part which is returned to its factory within said period, transportation prepaid by user, and which is found upon inspection to have been defective in materials or workmanship. This warranty does not include normal wear from use; it does not apply to any instrument or parts which have been altered by anyone other than an employee of Omni International nor to any instrument which has been damaged through accident, negligence, failure to follow operating instructions, the use of electric currents or circuits other than those specified on the plate affixed to the instrument, misuse, or abuse. Omni International reserves the right to change, alter, modify, or improve any of its instru- ments without any obligation whatever to make corresponding changes to any instrument previously sold or shipped. THE FORGOING OBLIGATION IS IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES IN- CLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR BY LAW, AND STATE OUR ENTIRE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY AND BUYERS EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM OF DAMAGES IN CONNEC- TION WITH THE SALE OR FURNISHING OF GOODS OR PARTS, THEIR DESIGN, SUITABILITY FOR USE, INSTALLATION, OR OPERATION. OMNI INTERNATIONAL WILL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, AND THEIR LIABILITY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL EXCEED THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE GOODS FOR WHICH LIABILITY IS CLAIMED. 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. - SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. The Omni GLH has been engineered for economical functionality as well as safety; however, basic safety precautions and common sense must always be demonstrated when using any electrical product. DO NOT attempt to modify any part of the Omni GLH. If you experi- ence problems with or have questions about your Omni GLH, contact your authorized dealer or call Omni International at 800-776-4431 or 770-421-0058. - DO NOT allow the machine to be submerged in any liquid. - DO NOT use in any setting other than an indoor laboratory. - DO NOT plug power cord into an incorrect outlet. To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or injury: - Use this product only for its intended purpose as described in this booklet. DO NOT use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. - DO NOT operate the product if it is damaged in any way. - Keep this product away from heated surfaces. DANGER WARNING 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Information ....................................................................................... 2 Section 1 — Omni GLH, General Lab Homogenizer 1.1 Specifications ........................................................................................ 5 1.2 Parts and Accessories ..................................................................... 5-6 1.3 Variable Speed Operation ................................................................. 6 1.4 External Speed Control .................................................................. 6-7 1.5 Stand-Mounting the Omni GLH ...................................................... 7 Section 2 — Motor Unit Maintenance 2.1 Motor Drive Unit ................................................................................... 8 2.2 Brush Maintenance .............................................................................. 8 2.3 Motor Bearings ..................................................................................... 8 2.4 Storage ..................................................................................................... 8 2.5 Plug Requirements .............................................................................. 9 2.6 Wiring Diagrams ................................................................................... 9 2.7 Explosion Drawing .............................................................................10 2.8 Replacement Parts .............................................................................11 Section 3 — Rotor-Stator Generator Probes 3.1 Installing Rotor-Stator Generator Probes ..................................12 3.2 Theory of Operation ................................................................... 12-13 3.3 Operation ..............................................................................................13 Section 4 — Service 4.1 Assistance .............................................................................................14 4.2 Decontamination ...............................................................................14 Section 5 — Troubleshooting ......................................................................14