Techne Sample Concentrator User Manual Page 1

SampleConcentratorOPERATOR'S MANUALIssue 108/08

8PROCESSING OF SAMPLESWarning - remember high temperatures are dangerous. The heater, insert blocks, sample vessels, needlesand samples may be very ho

9ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONUser maintenance1. CleaningYour Sample Concentrator can be cleaned by wiping with a cloth dipped in soapy water. Ethanol andfor

10IUPAC Name Common Name Boiling point (°C) at Pressure (mbar) at1013 mbar pressure which b.p is 40°C2-propanone Acetone 56 5561-pentanol Pentyl alcoh

Methanol Methyl alcohol 65 337Dichloromethane Methylene chloride 40 AtmosphericPentane Pentane 36 AtmosphericPropan-1-ol Propyl alcohol 97 671,1,1,2,2

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13REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIESThe following replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from your supplier or from Techne.Part Number Descr

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CONTENTSPAGEINTRODUCTION 2Warning 2Operator safety 3Specification 3Installation 3Diagram of Sample Concentrator 4Guarantee 5OPERATION 6Preparation 7Op

INTRODUCTIONPlease read all the information in this user manual before using the Sample Concentrator.The Techne Sample Concentrator has been designed

SAFETY ADVICE BEFORE USEOPERATOR SAFETYAll users of Techne equipment must have available the relevant literature needed to ensure their safety.It is i

43. Connect the intake nozzle at the rear of the gas chamber to a suitable supply of gas via a pressurereducing valve. The gas pressure should be adju

5GUARANTEEThis instrument is guaranteed against any defect in material or workmanship for a period as specified onthe enclosed guarantee card. This pe

OPERATIONPreparation1. Place the aluminium insert blocks to be used into the Dri-Block®unit. The blocks should touch eachother and be positioned centr

796 well hole array (12 x 8 matrix as above)Press each needle firmly, pointed end first, through the guide holes and through the sealing pad behindso