Biometra Whatman WT16 Manual 

230 V Order-No. 042-500 115 V Order-No. 042-590 Mini-Tumbling Table WT17 230 V Order-No. 042-600 115 V Order-No. 042-690 Manual August 2004 !! Warning !! Please read these instructions carefully before using this apparatus! Biometra GmbH Rudolf-Wissell-Str. 30 D-37079 Göttingen Service Department Postfach 1544 Rudolf-Wissell-Str. 14-16 D-37005 Göttingen D-37079 Göttingen Tel: ++49 – (0)5 51 / 50 68 6-0 Tel.: ++49 – (0)5 51 / 50 68 6-10 or -12 Fax: ++49 – (0)5 51 / 50 68 6-66 Fax.: ++49 – (0)5 51 / 50 68 6-11 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] internet: http://www.biometra.de

Unpack the Mini Rocking Platform WT16 or Mini Tumbling Table WT17 carefully. Examine for signs of damage and check the contents against the packing list. Notify BIOMETRA or your local BIOMETRA distributor immediately if you discover any damage or item discrepancies. Save all packing material if damage is found. Do not attempt to operate this device if physical damage is present. Read the complete instruction manual thoroughly and make sure that every user of the mixer/shaker has also read the instructions thoroughly before putting the equipment into operation. Keep the instruction manual where it can be consulted by all users. If, after reading the instruction manual, you still have any questions concerning the installation, operation or maintenance of the mixer/shaker, please contact BIOMETRA or your local BIOMETRA distributor. 2.0 Packing List The following individual and accessory part are supplied. Compare the contents of the shipment gbefore discarding the packing materials. We recommend keeping the original packing for future transport or storage purposes. Item Quantity Mini Rocking Platform WT16 1 or Mini Tumbling Table WT17 1 Instruction manual 1 Power cable 1 3.0 Specifications

Unit weight approx. 8 kg Area of shaking platform 260 x 290 with non-slip, removable rubber pad with raised edge. Ambient temperature 0 °C to 50 °C at 80 % relative humidity. Suitable for use in gassing and incubating cabinets. Power input 30 W Voltage / frequency 230/240 V, 50/60 Hz Protection class IP30 Drive electronically controlled capacitor motor with overheating cut-out Mini Rocking Platform WT16 - for mixing with gentle rocking motion Rocking frequency 2 - 50 cycles/min Angle of inclination 5 ° / 10 ° Load capacity 5 kg static; see Figure 1 for limitations with eccentric loading Mini Tumbling Table WT17 - for mixing with gentle asymmetrical motion Asymmetric cycle frequency 2 - 50 cycles/min Angle of inclination 5 ° (optional 10 °) Load capacity 5 kg static; see Figure 1 for limitations with eccentric loading All mixers/shakers are designed for continuous operation.

max. eccentric loading 0,0 1,0 2,0 3,0 4,0 5,0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Distance from centre (mm) Weight (kg) Fig. 2 Mini Rocking Platform WT16 / Mini Tumbling Table WT17 Speed steps 0 10 20 30 40 50 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rocking / Tumbling Frequency (1/min) Speed steps

Before you connect up the power cable to the mains supply, check that: the voltage and frequency of the mixer/shaker conforms with the line voltage (the voltage rating of your mixer/shaker is printed on the nameplate). the power switch is set to "0" and the control knobs have all been turned counterclockwise up to the stop. This will prevent spills due to sudden, overly vigorous shaking. The mixer/shaker is not protected for use in explosive atmospheres. Be careful when using it close to flammable and explosive substances. The laboratory table must be strong and have a flat and non-slip surface. Before you start up the mixer/shaker, make sure that the vessel (process medium) is secure and cannot slip. Take precautions to prevent attachments or vessels colliding with other objects on the laboratory table during the shaking operation. To guard against splashing and spills, close the shaking vessels carefully. When you work with open vessels, select the shaking frequency accordingly. To prevent unintentional violent shaking, it is always advisable to start with a low shaking frequency and to increase it gradually in small steps until you reach the shaking effect you want. Always place single vessels at the centre of the platform. When working with several vessels, always distributed them evenly over the platform. Consult the load curves whenever you work with high loads and high shaking frequencies. Observe the pertinent safety regulations when working with hazardous media. Make allowance for the angle of inclination when using tall vessels .

Use the supplied power cable to connect the mixer/shaker to the mains supply. The appliance connector socket is at the rear. The mixer/shaker is protected by bipolar fuses. The fuses are located in the housing of the appliance connector socket and can be reached from the outside. The fuse rating is printed on the plate. For a description of how to operate your mixer/shaker, turn to the section "7.0 Operating the mixers/shakers" and look up your particular model variant. When working with low shaking frequencies, you can place flat vessels, e.g. Petri dishes, on the platform without an additional fixture. This mixer/shaker is fitted as standard with a EURO plug (DIN 49441 CEE 7/VII 10/16 A 250 V). For North America it comes with a US standard plug (NEMA Pub. No. WDI-1961 ASA C 73.1 - 1951 page 8 15A 125 V). To connect the mixer/shaker to a different mains system, you must use an authorized adapter or you must have an electrician replace the supplied plug with a suitable 3-pin plug authorized for your mains system. In its delivered condition the mixer/shaker is earthed! If you replace the original plug, make sure that the protective earth conductor of your mixer/shaker is connected to the new plug. Note the following colour codes if you ever use a different power cable or make any changes to the power cable supplied: GREEN/YELLOW = protective earth conductor (PE) BLUE = phase (N) BROWN = phase (L) IN THE UNITED KINGDOM IT IS COMPULSORY TO USE AN APPROVED STANDARD 13 A PLUG IN CONFORMANCE WITH BS 1363 (3-PIN PLUG).

All BIOMETRA models of this series are stable and rugged shakers and mixers for maximum performance. They have been developed specially for the shaking and mixing of substances for scientific purposes in laboratories. Control knobs are neatly arranged at the front for convenient operation. With the delivered models there are no shaking frequency limits provided if they are loaded centrally as recommended. Mini Rocking Table WT16 The Mini Rocking Table WT16 is used for the shaking of vessels - particularly flasks, bottles and dye pans - with a gentle rocking motion. Vessels are placed on the rubber pad that is supplied with the mixer/shaker. The rubber pad is easy to replace. Vessels must be secured to the shaking platform in central position and evenly spaced. Shaking frequency is adjustable from 2 to 50 cycles/min. See Figure 2 for scale values. The angle of inclination is 5° or 10°, depending on the model.. Mini Tumbling Table WT17 The Mini Tumbling Table WT17 is used for the shaking of vessels - particularly flasks, bottles and dye pans - with a gentle asymmetrical motion. Vessels are placed on the rubber pad that is supplied with the mixer/shaker. The rubber pad is easy to replace. Shaking frequency is adjustable from 2 to 50 cycles/min. See Figure 2 for scale values. The angle of inclination is 5° or 10°, depending on the model. 7.0 Operation The following controls are situated on the front panel from right to left 2-pole power switch with green illuminated rocker (1/0) Speed control knob (Speed) Use the power switch to turn the mixer/shaker on. Use the speed control knob to set the shaking frequency you require. For exact shaking frequency settings, consult the graph provided for each model.

DISMANTLING 1. Switch off the mixer/shaker and remove the plug from the socket-outlet. 2. Remove all items of equipment from the vicinity of the mixer/shaker so that it can be dismantled without difficulty. 3. Remove all vessels from the mixer/shaker. Dismantle any accessories. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE To prevent damage, it is best to store and transport the mixer/shaker and its components in their original packaging or other suitable container. Close the packaging with adhesive tape. Store the mixer/shaker in a dry place. CAUTION: Guard the instrument from impact and vibration during transport. 9.0 Routine Cleaning and Maintenance Clean the housing and surface of the mixer/shaker with a damp cloth (mild suds). IMPORTANT: Never clean the mixer/shaker with chlorine bleach, detergents based on chlorine, scouring powder, ammonium, cleaning wool or agents with metallic constituents. This would cause damage to the sensitive surface of the equipment. The mixer/shaker has no wearing parts and requires no maintenance. If your BIOMETRA product ever needs to be repaired, you should enlist the services of a specialist who has been authorized by BIOMETRA to carry out such work. Contact your local BIOMETRA dealer or get in direct touch with BIOMETRA.

local Biometra dealer: Biometra GmbH Service Department Rudolf-Wissell-Straße 14 - 16 D-37079 Göttingen Phone:++49 – (0)5 51 / 50 68 6- 10 or 12 Fax: ++49 – (0)5 51 / 50 68 6 -11 e-mail: [email protected] If you would like to send the unit back to us, please read the following return instructions. Instructions for return shipment • Return only defective devices. For technical problems which are not definitively recognisable as device faults please contact the Technical Service Department at Biometra. • Use the original box or a similarly sturdy one. • Label the outside of the box with “CAUTION! SENSITIVE INSTRUMENT!” • Please enclose a precise description of the fault, which also reveals during which procedures the fault occurred, if possible. • Important: Clean all parts of the instrument from residues, and of biologically dangerous, chemical and radioactive contaminants. Please include a written confirmation that the device is free of biologically dangerous and radioactive contaminants in each shipment. If the device is contaminated, it is possible that Biometra will be forced to refuse to accept the device. • The sender of the repair order will be held liable for possible losses resulting from insufficient decontamination of the device. • Please enclose a note which contains the following: a) Sender’s name and address, b) Name of a contact person for further inquiries with telephone number.

To enable us to comply with german law (i.e. §71 StrlSchV, §17 GefStoffV and §19 ChemG) and to avoid exposure to hazardous materials during handling or repair, will you please complete this form, prior to the equipment leaving your laboratory COMPANY / INSTITUTE ___________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________ TEL NO _______________________________ FAX NO_______________________________ E-MAIL __________________________________________________________________________________ EQUIPMENT Model Serial No __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ If on loan / evaluation Start Date: ________ Finish Date ________ Hazardous materials used with this equipment _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Method of cleaning / decontamination _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ The equipment has been cleaned and decontaminated: NAME ________________________________ POSITION ___________________________ (HEAD OF DIV./ DEP./ INSTITUTE / COMPANY) SIGNED ______________________________ DATE _______________________________ PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO BIOMETRA GMBH OR YOUR LOCAL BIOMETRA DISTRIBUTOR TOGETHER WITH THE EQUIPMENT. PLEASE ATTACH THIS CERTIFICATE OUTSIDE THE PACKAGING. INSTRUMENTS WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE ATTACHED WILL BE RETURNED TO SENDER.

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EC - Declaration of Conformity Göttingen, den 20. 08. 2004 im Sinne der EG-Richtlinie über elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung innerhalb bestimmter Spannungsgrenzen 73/23/EWG following the EC directive about electrical equipment for use within certain limits of voltage 73/23/EEC und / and im Sinne der EG-Richtlinie für die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit 89/336/EWG. following the EC directive about the electromagnetic compatibility 89/336/EEC . Hiermit erklären wir, daß folgende Wipptische und Taumel-Wipptische Herewith we declare that the following Rocking Platforms and Tumbling Tables, Typ: Mini-Wipptisch WT16 type: Mini Rocking Platform WT16 Best.-Nr. / Order No. 042-500, 042-590 Typ: Mini-Taumel-Wipptisch WT17 type: Mini Tumbling Table WT17 Best.-Nr. / Order No. 042-600, 042-690 den grundlegenden Anforderungen der corresponds to the basic requirements of EG-Niederspannungsrichtlinie 73/23/EWG und der EC low voltage directive 73/23/EEC and the EG-Richtlinie über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit 89/336/EWG entsprechen. EC directive about the electromagnetic compatibility 89/336/EEC . Folgende harmonisierte Normen wurden angewandt: The following harmonized standards have been used: EN 61326:1997 + A1:1998 + A2:2001 + A3:2003 EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1997 + A1:2001 EN 61010-1:2001 ........................................................... Dr. Jürgen Otte Quality Manager Formular 006, Ver. 03

workmanship, and design. The design and manufacture of parts have been conceived with one purpose - to produce units which will give satisfactory service. Biometra GmbH guarantees this unit to be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use or service for 24 month from date of shipment. If, during this time, this unit proves defective in materials or workmanship, Biometra GmbH will repair or replace it free of charge if returned to us prepaid. This guarantee does not cover damage in transit, damage caused by carelessness, misuse or neglect, or unsatisfactory performance as a result of conditions beyond our control; or consequential losses as a result of failure of our product. ___________________________________________________________________________ Biometra GmbH Rudolf-Wissell-Str. 30 D-37079 Göttingen Service Department Postfach 1544 Rudolf-Wissell-Str. 14-16 D-37005 Göttingen D-37079 Göttingen Tel: ++49 – (0)5 51 / 50 68 6-0 Tel.: ++49 – (0)5 51 / 50 68 6-10 or -12 Fax: ++49 – (0)5 51 / 50 68 6-66 Fax.: ++49 – (0)5 51 / 50 68 6-11 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] internet: http://www.biometra.de