Safety Precautions; Instruction Manual - Heathrow Scientific vortexer Manuel D'instructions

To immediately shut off power to Vortexer device, pull out the AC
cord from the lower central back area of the device
Thank you for purchasing the Heathrow Scientific Vortexer. Your
Vortexer mixing instrument is designed for general laboratory use

Safety Precautions

Your Vortexer instrument is designed for general laboratory use. This instruction manual
cannot address all safety hazards. It is the responsibility of the user to consult and observe all
health and safety precautions and to assess the instrument's suitability to perform the task.
Caution!
Before starting the Vortexer for the first time, please read this instruction manual carefully.
This manual contains important information, safeguards, and operating instructions.
1. Never use this product in any manner inconsistent with these instructions.
2. This product is intended to be used indoors only.
3. Always ensure that the disconnecting plug (power plug) is accessible.
4. This product is intended for vortexing and mixing aqueous solutions in approved test tubes
compatible to the speed and power of this unit. Note on Vortexing: use only approved
containers with screw-tight or lockable lids.
5. The product is not intended to vortex very dense materials. Do not use materials with a
density greater than 1.2g/cm.
6. Observe general laboratory safety precautions and regulations when using this product.
7. Do not attempt to operate with the mixing head attachment removed. Vortexer may
become destabilized in operation.
8. The mixing head attachment must always be securely fastened when in operation: Always
make certain that the head attachment is seated completely onto the top shaft before
operating.
9. Do not use if the Vortexer is damaged.
10. Do not put hands onto or under the mixing head attachment unless the Vortexer is
completely stopped.
11. Do not move unit while the Vortexer is in operation.
12. Do not immerse the product in water. Injury due to shock or fire may result.
13. The mixing head attachment must be loaded symmetrically. Operating this unit with an
unbalanced load will cause severe vibration and damage, which is not covered by warranty.
14. Do not fill tubes while inserted onto the Vortexer mixing head. Spilled liquid may harm the
unit or the user.
15. Close tube lids/caps and confirm that they are completely secure before starting the
Vortexer instrument. Open tube lids can be torn off during vortexing and damage the unit.
Open lids can cause fluid to be dispersed inside the vortex instrument.
16. Do not insert non-standard tubes or other foreign articles into the Vortexer head.
17. Follow all precautions from the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any reagent you use
with this instrument.
18. Do not use solvent or flammable liquids near this or other electrical equipment.
19. Do not vortex materials that in combination or alone are flammable, explosive, or corrosive
or may cause any other hazard.
20. Do not operate in a hazardous or flammable environment.
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