Operating; Permanent Operation - StarLab Vortex Mode D'emploi

5.2 Operating

Permanent
operation
1. Place the Vortex on the table, turn the speed control knob on the lowest position and plug-
in the power supply.
2. Push the two-direction switch leftward to ON. The power LED lights and the instrument is in
the "standby" mode.
3. Turn on the Vortex by pushing the speed control knob clockwise. Set a rated speed. The
mixing head begins to vibrate and you can press your test tube vertically on the mixing
head.
4. If you wish to finish, push the two-direction-switch rightwards to OFF, LED light goes off
and the instrument is turned off.
Touch operation
1. Place the Vortex on the table and plug-in the power supply
2. Push the two-direction switch rightward to the touch mode. The power LED lights and the
instrument is in the "standby" mode.
3. Turn on the Vortex by turning the speed control knob clockwise. Set a rated speed. Press
the test tube vertically on to the mixing head, and the instrument begins to work.
4. If you wish to finish, push the two-direction-switch leftwards to OFF. The power LED is now
off and instrument turns off.
6. Maintenance and cleaning
Proper maintenance and cleaning will keep the instrument in good working order and will
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lengthen its life time.
Be careful not spray any cleaning fluid into the instrument. Unplug the power cord when
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cleaning.
Please use only Isopropyl alcohol and water containing tenside. Before using other meth-
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ods or cleaning agents, the user must ascertain with the manufacturer that this will not
destroy the instrument.
Wear protective gloves during cleaning of the instrument.
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When not in use for long periods, switch off the instrument and store it in a dry, clean and
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stable place at room temperature.
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