Belly Button Manual fpgs REV
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1. enclosed cord bears the VDE and HAR mark and contains marked conductors as evidence that it meets the HArmonized require ments of the Cenelic countries Individual conductors have a cross sectional area of 2 25 mm The detachable cord must be connected to a plug with the mark of approval used by an official agency for the location of use Please refer to the following chart to assist in securing the correct wall plug for this unit s application Page 3 Certification Markings Country Certification Country Agency Certification Mark Mark Australia Italy IMQ Austria Netherlands KEMA Belgium Norway NEMKO Denmark Spain AEE Finland Sweden SEMKO France Switzerland SEV Germany UK ASTA Ireland Warning Should the user need further assistance in selecting the appropriate detachable cord set it is suggested that he she contact the local code authority Operating Conditions Chart Specifications Voltage fluctuation Main voltage fluctuation not to exceed 10 of normal voltage Frequency 50 60 Itz Power Rating 11 Watts max Installation Category Category Il Pollution Degree 2 Location For indoor use only Ambient Operations Normal ambient operations from 0 C to 60 C And in non condensing humidity up to 95 Maximum Load 5 Ibs Altitude Up to 2 000 meters Page 4 VAN General Cautions 8 Eguipment Operation e This unit should not be used in any manner not specified by the user manual or by Stovall2. Golly button STOVALL ESTERE 206 G South Westgate Drive Greensboro NC 27407 USA 336 852 0102 introduction Your satisfaction and safety are important to Stovall Life Science Inc and a proper understanding of this shaker is necessary to attain these objectives As the ultimate user of this apparatus it is your responsibility to understand its proper function and operational characteristics These instructions should be carefully read and all operators given adeguate training before placing the unit in service Awareness of the stated cau tions and warnings and compliance with recommended operating parameters along with maintenance reguirements are important for safe and satisfactory operation The Belly Button shaker should be used for its intended application alterations or modifications will void the warranty Unpacking and Damage Save all packing material and these instructions if the shaker is received damaged This shaker was carefully packaged and thoroughly inspected before leaving our factory Responsibility for its safe deliv ery was assumed by the carrier upon acceptance of the shipment therefore claims for loss or damage sustained in transit must be made upon the carrier by the recipient as follows Visible Loss or Damage Note any external evidence of loss or damage on the freight bill or express receipt and have it signed by the carrier s agent Failure to describe adeguately such external dam age ma
3. Life Science This eguipment should not be used with accessories not provided by or recommended by Stovall Life Science If such accessories are used the protection provided by the eguipment may be impaired This instrument is not suitable for use with flammable com bustible or other hazardous fluids and materials This instrument is not suitable for use in atmospheres over 60 C or under 0 C This instrument is not suitable for use in hazardous atmos pheres such as high oxygen or high hydrogen atmospheres Always disconnect the power cord from the unit before servic ing or cleaning the instrument Mats for Belly Button Platform A white washable nonskid mat is provided with the Belly Button unit to keep items placed on the platform from skidding An accessory Finger Mat can be ordered separately to secure small tubes on the platform Warning There is a possibility this eguipment may damage test samples viles beakers etc when operated under the following conditions maximum platform tilt is 8 maximum rated load 5 Ibs maximum operating temperature 60 C maximum line voltage line plus 10 User should monitor and adjust platform tit and speed to prevent damage to samples or equipment and to prevent personal harm Page 5 Caution Be sure the input voltage is of the same voltage as specified on the nameplate located on the back panel of the shaker Tilt Control Adjustable Collar Stabil
4. ar clockwise Experiment with the degree of tilt and speed that will best satisfy safety and laboratory requirements Level Maximum Tilt Platform Position Platform Position A Caution Maximum load should not exceed 5 Ibs Trouble Shooting In the event any problem develops with your Belly Button do not attempt to perform any service on the unit without first contacting the Stovall Life Science Service Department Unauthorized servicing may void the warranty Stovall will readily supply information regarding trouble shooting minor problems upon request In any correspondence with Stovall concerning your Belly Button please refer to the appropriate Model Number and Serial Number This information may be found on the label attached to the rear of the unit Should your shaker suddenly cease to operate first make sure there is power to the circuit to which the shaker is connected Secondly turn the power off and wait three minutes to allow auto matic reset of the internal fuse Thirdly make sure the power cord plug is fully and securely seated in the power entry module of the instrument If the power light does not operate when the power is turned on one of the above three situations in most likely the cause of the problem Page 7 Franklins 07 03 rev 05 04
5. eramic fuse It has an internal resetable fuse which when a failure such as a power Page 2 surge or short circuit occurs reverts to high impedence to block the flow of electricity There is no mecnanical way to reset this internal fuse To reset the internal fuse unplug the unit and wait for 3 minutes for the problem to clear There is nothing more to do but wait for the automatic reset to occur Electrical Connection 100V 120V Countries For personal safety this instrument must be properly grounded The power cord of the Belly Button is eguipped with a three prong grounded plug which mates with a standard three prong grounded wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this shaker The user should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is prop erly grounded when a two prong receptacle is encountered it is a responsibility of the user to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle Warning Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not use a two prong adapter plug Special Instruction for 220V 240v Countries 220V and 240V power occurs in Europe and many Pacific countries 220V and 240V users are directed to the following information since the power cord enclosed does not have an attached wall plug and the user must supply his own approved plug The
6. izer Legs Tywrap Attachments Speed Control Status Light Operation Your new Belly Button shaker is shipped fully assembled and ready for use Before plugging the power cord of the shaker into an outlet take the two following steps 1 Turn the tilt control collar counterclockwise all the way down for maximum tilt platform position The shaker is shipped with the tilt control all the way up making the platform level 2 Make sure the power is in the OFF position by turning the speed control clockwise then counterclockwise until the control knob stops To break the shaker in plug the power cord into the outlet and run the shaker for 1 to 2 hours at half speed vith the arrow in the speed control in the 12 o clock position 3 To turn the unit OFF move the speed control knob counter clock wise until it stops There is no click to the switch but the power light indicator will blink twice before extinguishing to indicate that the electricity has stopped flowing Platform Pitch Adjustment The Belly Button is shipped with the pitch control fully extended which causes the platform to orbit in a level position when operating Page 6 To adjust the pitch of the platform for the unigue undulating motion of the Belly Button adjust the tilt control collar beneath the platform by turning in a counterclock wise manner ncrease the tilt angle by turning the collar counterclockwise decrease the tilt angle by turning the coll
7. vironments from 0 C to 60 C in CO2 incubators and in humid non condensing atmospheres of up to 95 humidity The maximum load for this shaker is 5 Ibs Caution For safety all tubes and containers used on the Belly Button should have firmly affixed lids to contain solutions mixed on the instrument Caution Operate only in temperature conditions between 0 C to 60 C Cleaning The exterior of the shaker case platform and other parts can be cleaned with a rag dampened with a solution of mild detergent then rinsed by wiping with a cloth dampened in water Warning Do not immerse unit in water or other liguids or use around flammable liguids and gases Warning Always unplug power cord from receptacle before clean ing or servicing unit Warning Either end of the AC power cord must be readily access able to the end user at all times to disconnect the unit from the power source Power Requirements The Belly Button Shaker operates from an ac power source of 90V to 240V 50 60 hz Determine the total amount of current presently being used by other apparatus connected to the circuit that will be used for this shaker The usual current demand at 115V is approximately 1 amp or less for 230V it is 05 amp or less It is critical that this added current demand and other eguipment on the circuit not exceed the rating of the fuse or circuit breaker in use Fuse The Belly Button does not use a conventional glass or c
8. y result in the carrier s refusing to honor your damage claim The form required to file such a claim will be supplied by the carrier Concealed Loss or Damage Concealed loss or damage means loss or damage which does not become apparent until the merchan dise has been unpacked and inspected should either occur make a written reguest for inspection by the carrier s agent within 14 days of the delivery date then file a claim with the carrier since the damage is the carrier s responsibility By following these instructions carefully we guarantee our full support of your claim to be compensated for loss from concealed damage Do not for any reason return this unit without first obtaining authorization In any correspondence to Stovall Life Science Inc please supply the nameplate data including Model Number and Serial Number This symbol is a caution warning symbol Owner operator needs to read and understand all caution statements before using or operating eguipment Page 1 installation Location 8 Intended Use of the Belly Button Shaker The Belly Button shaker is designed for use in molecular and cell biology research laboratories for staining and destaining of gels incu bation and washing of protein and nucleic acid membrane blots cell culture incubations phage elution retroviral infection amplification of cDNA libraries and mixing of small tubes and blood samples It is designed to operate in a wide range of lab en
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