Cel-Gro Tissue Culture Rotator Drums
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1. Cel Gro Tissue Culture Rotators Model No 1640Q 1645Q 056 747 00 11 05 11 Table of Contents Safety Informationi ae ai 3 Alert Signals ci aa gd ala ail deed 3 SPOCIICAT OMS 4 Power REQUITEMENtT ccciiii aaa 4 Tissue Culture Drum Capacity i 4 Speed of ROTATION urea lai eil alri 4 ANO OERO O rire 4 DIMENSIONS 4 SHIPPING Weight e i i 4 Unit s Environmental Operating Conditions 5 Unpacking and Installation 6 Shipping Cattoi lai iaia ii 6 6 Electrical REQUIFEMEnNTS c i aaa 6 Operation in 7 Startup and Operation ks cad sti ea ai tens italia 7 Loading and Unloading the Drum Maintaining Drum 8 Maintenance 9 Gearmotor and Shaft Bearing Lubrication ii 9 Motor Brush Inspection Replacement Model 16400 i 9 Power Switch Replacement ii 10 Tightening the Timing Belt Model 1645Q 11 Replacing We Motori ranieri i 11 Troubleshooting nianinanenia iaia iaia 13 Replace mem e 14 Ordering ii iu ae 15 Two Year Limited Warranty 16 Safety Information Alert Signals A N Warning Warnings alert you to a possibility of personal injury Caution Cautions2. alert you to a possibility of damage to the equipment Notes alert you to pertinent facts and conditions Hot Surface Hot surfaces alert you to a possibility of personal injury if you come in contact with a surface during use or for a period of time after use Warning This rotator is designed to operate at a temperature not to exceed 40 Operating at temperatures above 40 will damage the unit and or result in injury to personnel Models 1640Q and 1645Q provide both small and large laboratories with the versatility to carry out a variety of rotating and mixing operations Optimum culture results are achieved in such applications as tissue and virus growth hormone production from selected tissues sam ple testing to determine the presence of viruses and cyto toxicity assays Model 1640Q rotates a single drum that can be adjusted from 5 above horizontal to 90 The variable speed fea ture permits a range of motion from a slow gentle rota tion 12 rpm to a progression of more vigorous rotating speeds up to 70 rpm Model 1645Q accommodates 1 or 2 drums that can be rotated at a fixed speed of 0 2 rom Drums are not fas tened to a motor shaft but are placed on the parallel motor driven grooved rollers for instant operation Available drums Model 1647 holds 142 16 mm tubes Model 1648 holds 76 25 mm tubes and Model 1651 holds 60 30 mm tubes Drums must be ordered sepa rately The drums consist of 3
3. circular plates 2 are perfo rated that are carefully aligned and securely formed into a rigid assembly of heavy gauge anodized aluminum The rotators can also fit into and be operated in standard incubators for cultivation under controlled temperature conditions A pilot light indicates when units are opera tional Every unit is finished in a powder coated stainless steel for easy clean up and maintenance Model 1640Q Model 1645Q Specifications Power Requirements 1640Q 120 VAC 60 Hz 60 W 0 5 Amps 1645Q 120 VAC 60 Hz 100 W 0 8 Amps Tissue Culture Drum Capacity 1647Q 142 16 mm tube capacity 1648Q 76 25 mm tube capacity 1651Q 60 30 mm tube capacity Note Drums are not included and must be ordered separately Speed of Rotation Model 1640Q Adjustable from 12 to 70 rpm Model 16450 Fixed 0 2 rpm Angle of Rotation Model 1640Q Adjustable 5 above horizontal to 90 Model 1645Q Non adjustable Dimensions Model 1640Q with drum 14 W x 22 1 2 H x 15 D 36 x 57x 38 cm Model 16450 15 1 2 W x 18 H x 28 D 39 x 46 x 71 cm Shipping Weight Model 1640Q 19 Ibs 9 kg Model 1645Q 28 Ibs 13 kg Unit s Environmental Operating Conditions Pollution Degree 2 Installation Category Il Altitude 2000 meters MSL Mean Sea Level Humidity 80 maximum non condensing Electrical Supply 120VAC Voltage Tolerance 10 of normal rated line Temperature 15 C to 40 C Product Usa
4. power switch For Model 1640Q it is suggested that the speed of rotation be adjusted slowly to the desired setting to insure that drum is secure and rotating properly in a counter clockwise rotation and that test tubes are securely capped preventing loss of any of their con tents OPERATION Note After continued and extended opera tion it is possible for the drum to exhibit uneven or erratic rotation This does not necessarily indicate equipment malfunction and a cause for returning the unit to the manufac turer Instead it can indicate stretch ing or loosening of the timing belt This condition can be remedied by tightening the timing belt Drum Front Facing Caution Failure to load or unload the drum as listed above may result in uneven drum rotation or possible stalling of the drum Loading and Unloading the Drum Maintaining Drum Balance Because the rotator is a finely balanced unit loading and unloading the drum with culture tubes or other containers needs to maintain the overall balance of the drum espe cially when it is moving Starting from the center and working to the outside edge of the drum insert or remove tubes that are diametrically opposed that is from the top bottom left right In this way container weight is distributed evenly allowing optimum drum rotation Oe gt Note Make no attempt to service or repair a Thermo Scientific product under warranty before con
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6. da the manufacturer shall provide free labor to repair the products with the replacement parts but only for a period of ninety 90 days from the Commencement Date The warranty provided hereunder shall be null and void and without further force or effect if there is any i repair made to the product by a party other than the manufacturer or its duly authorized service representa tive ii misuse including use inconsistent with written operating instructions for the product mishandling contamination overheating modification or alteration of the product by any customer or third party or iii use of replacement parts that are obtained from a party who is not an authorized dealer of Thermo Scientific prod ucts Heating elements because of their susceptibility to overheating and contamination must be returned to the factory and if upon inspection it is concluded that failure is due to factors other than excessive high tempera ture or contamination the manufacturer will provide warranty replacement As a condition to the return of any product or any constituent part thereof to the factory it shall be sent prepaid and a prior written authorization from the manufacturer assigning a Return Materials Number to the product or part shall be obtained IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE OR PROFITS ANTICIPA
7. ed from the Thermo Scientific dealer from whom you purchased this unit or can be obtained promptly from the factory When service or replacement parts are needed we ask that you check first with your dealer If the dealer cannot handle your request then contact our Customer Service Department at 563 556 2241 or 800 553 0039 Prior to returning any materials please contact our Customer Service Department for a Return Materials Authorization number RMA Material returned without an RMA number will be refused 15 One Year Limited Warranty This Thermo Scientific product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one 1 year from the first to occur of i the date the product is sold by the manufacturer or ii the date the product is purchased by the original retail customer the Commencement Date Except as expressly stated above the MANUFACTURER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF DESIGN MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE An authorized representative of the manufacturer must perform all warranty inspections In the event of a defect covered by the warranty we shall as our sole obligation and exclusive remedy provide free replace ment parts to remedy the defective product In addition for products sold within the continental United States or Cana
8. gases Do not use in the presence of pressurized or sealed containers fire or explosion may result causing death or severe injury Operation Startup and Operation Make sure that on off power switch is in the OFF position In addition for Model 1640Q rotate the speed control dial all the way to the LEFT or the completely counterclockwise position Model 1645Q incorporate a fixed rotation When loading test tubes in the rotating drum space tubes as evenly as possible throughout the drum area this will insure an even rotational speed and reduce wear on the drive assembly Make sure that test tubes are inserted to the back of the drum and that they are capped so that no spilling of the contents can occur To attach the rotating drum for Model 1640Q slide or insert the center hole of the drum onto the stain less steel shaft that extends from the center of drum mounting unit Thread the drum retaining knob onto the shaft until drum is securely in place Model 1645Q requires the drums be placed side by side on the parallel grooved rollers For Model 1640Q the angle of rotation can be adjusted by loosening the bolts on the sides of the drum mounting unit Adjust to the desired angle and securely retighten the bolts on both sides For Model 1645Q turning the leveling foot on the base of the unit can change the angle of rotation to a maximum of approximately 15 from the horizontal Turn ON the unit by depressing the on off
9. ge This product is intended for use indoors only SPECIFICATIONS Unpacking and Installation Note Leave unit disconnected when not in use Shipping Carton The shipping carton should be inspected upon delivery When received carefully examine for any shipping dam age before unpacking If damage is discovered the deliv ering carrier should both specify and sign for the damage on your copy of the delivery receipt Open the carton carefully making certain that all parts are accounted for before packaging materials are discarded After unpacking if damage is found promptly report it to the carrier and request a damage inspection promptly IMPORTANT Failure to request an inspection of damage within a few days after receipt of shipment absolves the carrier from any liability for damage You must call for a damage inspection promptly Location Place the rotator on a bench in a convenient location or inside an incubator Electrical Requirements 120 VAC models require a 120 VAC 50 60 Hz power source They are supplied with a 3 wire line cord and should be plugged into an outlet designed for 3 prong plugs If an extension cord is used it also should be the 3 wire grounded type For an outlet designed to accept 2 prong plugs ungrounded it is required that a qualified electrician replace the outlet with a new grounded type Warning Do not use in the presence of flam mable or combustible materials or explosive
10. good quality oil will be sufficient At the same time a few drops of oil should be placed on the main drive shaft bearing Motor Brush Inspection Replacement Model 1640Q The recommended procedure to determine when motor brush replacement is necessary is to conduct periodic inspections of the brushes This can be done at the same time that the motor and drive shaft bearing are lubricated as described on previous page 1 Turn OFF power to the unit and disconnect from outlet Remove Phillips screws that secure one half of assembly of drum mounting unit This permits access to gear motor Note that there is a black plastic retaining clip at one end of motor that is connected to a wire lead Carefully slide the clip out and away from the motor The spring loaded brush can then be removed and inspected If it measures 1 8 0 32 cm or less it is time to replace BOTH brushes Exercise care when sliding brush retaining clip on and off bracket by aligning the two accurately This will avoid breaking either or both of the two plastic parts MAINTENANCE 10 Remove 4 nuts that secure motor and drive shaft assembly bracket to drum mounting unit This permits access to the other brush that is located on the opposite side of the motor Note that there are quick connect wire leads attached to brush terminal Disconnect lead to one brush terminal at a time remove old brush carefully insert new brush and reconnect wire to
11. it on its side and remove 8 screws outer edges of the bottom of the unit Still on the bottom remove 2 screws that are next to vent slots These secure motor cover 3 Return unit to normal position and slide top housing off to gain access to front housing plate Note leads to on off switch Disconnect the 3 leads Remove top housing of unit completely 4 Front housing plate of unit is now accessible Note 2 screws at either end of housing plate remove This releases rest of motor cover Slide motor cover to back of unit out of the way 5 Initially LOOSEN the 4 screws that secure motor to front housing plate Slide screws to center of slots and remove pulley belt Now remove screws completely 11 MAINTENANCE 12 Use a 5 64 Allen wrench 0 19 cm to remove setscrew from timing belt pulley This pulley is attached to motor shaft Note Wrench may have to be manipulated to gain access to screw Remove set screws and two lead wires on the PCB Remove motor together with PCB Position the new motor and PCB in place and care fully reverse procedure to install Note Before attempting any repair disconnect power cord from outlet Symptom Drum not rotating Drum not responding to speed control Model 1640Q Drum s rotating erratically Troubleshooting The following is intended as a guide to help in servicing this unit if problems should occur Possible Causes of Problem Power cord not con
12. nected connect Electric power interruption push in circuit breaker Electric short check wiring power cord Brushes burned out Model 1640Q replace Power switch broken replace Loose timing belt Model 1645Q tighten Speed control assembly failed replace Drum retaining knob loose Model 1640Q tighten Drum retaining knob loose Model 1640Q tighten Pulley s loose on shafts tighten setscrew s on pulley s Loose timing belt Model 1645Q tighten Test tubes loaded unevenly into drum s space tubes evenly 13 Replacement Parts DESCRIPTION Circuit Breaker 1 0 Amp Cordset 120 VAC units Cordset CE certified units Drum Retaining Knob Model 1640Q Feet Rubber 4 Motor Model 1640Q PCB Model 1640Q Motor Model 1645Q RPO Motor Kit Bearing Housing Assy Speed Control PCB Assy Model 1640Q Switch 120V Timing Belt Model 1645Q Timing Belt Model 1640Q Wiring Schematic 1640Q Wiring Schematic 1645Q Fuse Model 1640Q PART NUMBER 330 158 00 470 132 00 470 299 00 560 237 00 790 214 00 370 398 00 1662 1 370 328 00 017 948 01 011 483 00 019 086 00 440 359 00 150 259 00 150 258 00 229 097 00 227 846 00 FZX49 Ordering Procedures Please refer to the Specification Plate for the complete model number serial number and series number when requesting service replacement parts or in any corre spondence concerning this unit All parts listed herein may be order
13. sulting your Thermo Scientific dealer After the warranty period such consultation is still advised especially when the repair may be technically sophisticat ed or difficult If assistance is needed beyond what the distributor can pro vide please call Customer Service at 800 553 0039 No merchandise should be returned directly to the fac tory without obtaining a Return Materials Authorization RMA num ber from Customer Service Warning Disconnect plug from electrical outlet before attempting any maintenance or repair of this unit Note To extend the life of the rotator keep the on off switch in the OFF position when unit is not in use Clean the unit occasionally with a damp cloth or immediately if an accidental spill of any kind should occur Note In the event that the unit is operated for continuous periods of time at ele vated temperatures in an incubator more frequent lubrication is recom mended to keep unit operating at opti mum levels Note If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Maintenance Gearmotor and Shaft Bearing Lubrication 1 Turn OFF power to the unit and disconnect from outlet It is recommended that the gear motor be oiled every 6 months of use Remove 10 Phillips screws that secure one half of assembly of drum mounting unit This will permit access to oil holes on motor A few drops of
14. terminal Repeat procedure for the other brush Reverse procedure to secure motor and drive shaft assembly bracket to the drum mounting unit by replacing and securing 4 nuts Reassemble the drum mounting unit with the Phillips screws Power Switch Replacement Turn OFF power to the unit and disconnect from outlet Turn unit on side and remove 8 screws that hold the bottom panel Disconnect wires to power switch Remember the location of the wires From inside panel grasp switch on sides with fingers and depress the plastic springs that mount the switch Maintaining pressure on the springs work switch out the panel front Insert new switch in from front until it clicks into place and is flush with panel connect wires and reverse the remainder of the procedure MAINTENANCE Tightening the Timing Belt Model 1645Q Turn OFF power to the unit and disconnect from outlet 2 Remove Phillips screws that secure half of assembly of drum mounting unit This permits access to timing belt 3 Note 4 screws in slots that secure motor to panel Loosen screws and slide gear assembly until timing belt is tightened The vertical move ment of the belt should be in the range of 1 8 0 32 cm to 1 4 0 64 cm 4 Tighten the motor mounting screws securely 5 Reassemble drum mounting unit and tighten screws securely Replacing the Motor Turn OFF power to the unit and unplug power cord from outlet 2 Turn un
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