Laboratory Centrifuge Model GF614B User Manual
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1. Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that if not avoided could result in death or serious personal injury A CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that if not avoided could result in minor or moderate personal injury A NOTICE Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that if not avoided could result in product property damage Info Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get the most from your product A WARNING Important Read and understand these instructions before installing or using the Grafco GF614B Laboratory Centrifuge If you do not understand any part of these instructions contact your medical professional or GF authorized distributor for direction in the use of this product GF614B INS LAB RevC15 N WARNING For the safety of both the operator and service personnel take care when handling substances that are known to be toxic radioactive or contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms when using this centrifuge When Risk Group II materials are used as identified in the World Health Organization Laboratory Bio Safety Manual a Bio Seal should be employed contact your GF authorized distributor to purchase this Bio Seal In the event that materials of a higher risk group are being used more than one level of protection must be provided The use of flammable or explosive materials as well as those materials whi2. knob counter clockwise and open the lid Place the test tube samples into the tube holders Be sure to follow the rules for balanced loads Close the lid and turn the lid knob clockwise to its complete stop position Turn on the device by turning the timer to the desired run time The centrifuge should begin to spin Once the timer reaches zero 0 the motor will stop and the rotor will coast to a stop Do not open the lid until the rotor has come to a complete stop Turn the lid latch knob counter clockwise and open the lid 10 Remove the samples 11 The centrifuge is immediately ready for operation GF614B INS LAB RevC15 MAINTENANCE With proper care and maintenance your centrifuge will provide years of laboratory service For proper care always follow the maintenance instructions in this section A WARNING Electrical shock hazard Do not open the case Any disassembly of the device must be performed by a qualified service technician Provide Adequate Ventilation Place the centrifuge on a hard smooth surface for good air circulation For cooling purposes the centrifuge draws in ambient air through the air intake cover on the top of the lid and exhausts this air in the rear of the base ALWAYS Spin Balanced Loads Ensure that you always spin a balanced load The Model GF614B has a unique counter balanced motor mount design which along with its rubber suction feet produces excell
3. Graico Laboratory Centrifuge Model GF614B User Manual Read this manual before operating the GF614B Laboratory Centrifuge Save this manual for future reference GF614B INS LAB RevC15 Info The Grafco GF614B Laboratory Centrifuge complies with all requirements of UL standard 61010A 1 61010A 2 20 Can CSA C22 2 No s 1010 1 1010 2 20 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES PLEASE READ BEFORE USE 3 INTENDED USE nanne nnmnnn 4 SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT cccccccseeesseeeneeeceeeseseeeeseseeseaeseeeeseaeeseeesneeeseesseeneaes 5 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES seeseeseesseiseeee eene nen entente aa annattnnan naa 5 SETUP 5 elg c 5 MAIN FEATURES c 6 SETUP LOCATION 2 1 irtrabniub t ena atado ah t dana dadas pe asdcd cade dei dann d Lin kg n nd d dus 6 INITIAL SETUP 7 BALANCED LOADS sii sasiccafitcttsssivcacsssasisencateaxincedadesteacstleassastwussasadsdiadusaannadee 8 SPECIAL FEATURES s cece secs sccee sees seneesaeesaeseseeeseseseeseseesneeseeeeeaaes 8 OPERATION m 9 UN ggzpyiedecm 10 PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION eren 10 ALWAYS SPIN BALANCED LOADS eese nnns 10
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5. NDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR WAGES PAYMENTS AND BENEFITS The warranties contained herein contain all the representations and warranties with respect to the subject matter of this document and supersede all prior negotiations agreements and understandings with respect thereto The recipient of this document hereby acknowledges and represents that it has not relied on any representation assertion guarantee warranty collateral contract or other assurance except those set out in this document For additional information on this product or this warranty please contact a GF Customer Service Representative NOTES 1 Additional terms and conditions may apply 2 Freight claims must be notated on the Bill of Lading and must be made with immediacy The ICC regulations govern specific requirements for freight claims Failure to abide by those regulations may result in a denial of the freight claim GF will assist you in filing the freight claim 3 Claims for any short shipment must be made within three 3 days of the invoice date GF614B INS LAB RevC15 15 Manufactured for GF Health Products Inc 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta Georgia 30360 telephone 770 368 4700 fax 770 368 2386 GRAHAM FIELD www grahamfield com Made in the USA
6. Products Inc 2 Unpack the centrifuge and verify that all of the supplied equipment is present see Equipment supplied with GF614B list above GF614B INS LAB RevC15 5 Main features Picture of GF614B with main features labeled follows circuit breaker in back of unit V Mi A power cord and plug MUN lid latch in back of unit S aims knob GF614B Laboratory Centrifuge Fixed angle rotor for spinning 75 mm 100 mm and 125 mm test tubes in specially designed tube holders Cool Flow air flow design that prevents overheating of samples Heavy gauge durable steel construction rotor beneath lid tube holders for 75 mm tubes GF614B 75 tube hoiders 00087 for 100 mm tubes aS GF614B 100 tube holders a for 125 mm tubes GF614B 125 Lid safety switch that prevents the centrifuge from operating unless the lid is closed and latched Removable rotor for easy cleaning Brushless A C motor Transparent lid for observation of samples and optical speed calibration Setup location Choose a setup location which meets the following criteria a A bench top clearance height of 20 is required in order to open the lid b A clearance envelope the space around the centrifuge required for safety of at least 24 x 24 is required with the centrifuge at the center No person or hazardous material shall be permitted in the clearance envelope during operation The operator time within the envelope shall
7. be limited to the time necessary for loading unloading and centrifuge operation only GF614B INS LAB RevC15 6 c Unencumbered air flow is required Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the overheating of samples as well as premature failure of the centrifuge d A flat level surface is required on which to place the centrifuge Secure the centrifuge to the operating surface by its four suction feet No level adjustment is necessary e The power outlet must always be within reach as the power cord is the means of emergency disconnection Initial Setup Info If any problems are found during the initial setup procedure refer to the Troubleshooting section If you are still unable to solve your problem contact your GF authorized distributor for further assistance 1 Plug the centrifuge s power cord into a properly grounded 115 Volt AC 60 Hz electrical wall outlet 2 Turn the lid latch knob counter clockwise and open the lid 3 Spin the rotor by hand check for free and level rotation 4 Close the lid Rotate the lid latch knob clockwise to its complete stop position 5 Turn the centrifuge on by turning the timer to 10 minutes 6 Listen to the centrifuge You should hear a smooth whirring sound Info After the centrifuge has passed this procedure it is ready for operation N WARNING Ensure that Centrifuge is installed as described before use GF614B INS LAB RevC15 7 Balanced Loads A NOTICE You
8. ch have a vigorous chemical reaction is prohibited A WARNING For your safety and the durability of your machine never transport or store centrifuge with tube holders inside machine A WARNING If components are damaged or missing contact your GF authorized distributor immediately DO NOT use substitute parts A WARNING GF Health Products Inc assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury caused by improper installation or use of this product INTENDED USE The Grafco Model GF614B is a continuous duty centrifuge designed for the small lab or doctor s office for the purpose of separating laboratory fluid any other use is explicitly prohibited GF614B INS LAB RevC15 4 SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT The following items come standard with each Model GF614B centrifuge Ever supplied with FT Rotor six place fixed angle 1 Usermanual sd GF614B Tube holder 75 mm 8 Tube holder 100 mm 8 Tube holder 125 mm OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following items are optional accessories for the Model GF614B centrifuge Please contact your GF authorized distributor to purchase these accessories Optional Item Number Description accessories GF614B 75 75 mm tube holder package of 6 GF614B 100 100 mm tube holder package of 6 GF614B 125 125 mm tube holder package of 6 SETUP Unpacking 1 Check for obvious damage to the carton or its contents If damage is evident please notify the carrier and GF Health
9. ectly and that the centrifuge has not been damaged Tube Holder Replacement Replace the tube holders after 24 months of use or if damaged Calibration to be performed only by a qualified service technician For continued proper operation of the centrifuge test every two years to ensure that the top speed is within specification for top speed see SPECIFICATIONS section Testing ground continuity and leakage current to be performed only by a qualified service technician A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock test the ground continuity and line leakage every two years GF614B INS LAB RevC15 12 TROUBLESHOOTING The rotor does not spin Ensure that nothing has fallen into the rotor chamber freely If there is nothing obstructing the rotor contact your GF authorized distributor for further assistance Excessive noise when Ensure that the load is balanced the device is running Ensure that nothing has fallen into the rotor chamber Ensure that the nut in the center of the rotor is tight Possible faulty motor contact your GF authorized distributor for further assistance The centrifuge does not Ensure that the centrifuge is plugged into a properly run grounded 115 Volt AC 60 Hz electrical wall outlet Ensure that the lid latch knob is turned completely clockwise to its stop position If not the centrifuge will not operate Ensure that the circuit breaker at the rear of the base that disconnects power in the e
10. ent vibration dampening However out of balance loads may break glass test tubes and or produce unsatisfactory separation results Proper load balancing will help to improve sample separation and extend the life of the centrifuge Refer to earlier SETUP Balanced loads section for additional information on balancing the load Keep the Tube Holders Clean N WARNING Always follow the safety guidelines of materials in the event that a substance known to be potentially toxic radioactive or contaminated with a pathogenetic microorganism is spilled in or on the centrifuge Small glass fragments left in the tube holder after tube breakage may adhere to the next test tube inserted in that holder When this tube is handled these fragments may puncture protective gloves and lacerate the operator s fingers or hand Remaining fragments may provide stress points on subsequent tubes and result in additional breakage GF614B INS LAB RevC15 10 If tube breakage occurs carefully remove the tube holder Properly dispose of the sample and tube fragments and thoroughly clean both the inside and outside of the tube holder Replace the tube holder in the rotor Motor and Electrical Maintenance The Model GF614B uses a brushless A C motor The motor and electrical components should not need servicing for the life of the centrifuge Keep the Rotor Chamber Clean A NOTICE Do not submerge the centrifuge in water or other cleaning solutions as this will cau
11. on durable nature including but not limited to casters filters fuses gaskets lubricants and charts 4 Accessories or parts not provided by GF 5 Charges by anyone for adjustments repairs replacement parts installation or other work performed upon or in connection with such products which are not expressly authorized in writing in advance by GF 6 Any labor or shipping charges incurred in the replacement part installation or repair 7 Costs and expenses of regular maintenance and cleaning and 8 Representations and warranties made by any person or entity other than GF ENTIRE WARRANTY EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DISCLAIMER THIS WARRANTY IS GF S ONLY WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED GF MAKES NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF ANY MODEL OR SAMPLE WAS SHOWN TO THE CUSTOMER SUCH MODEL OR SAMPLE WAS USED MERELY TO ILLUSTRATE THE GENERAL TYPE AND QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT AND NOT TO REPRESENT THAT THE PRODUCT WOULD NECESSARILY CONFORM TO THE MODEL OR SAMPLE IN ALL RESPECTS THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PARTS GF SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY DIRECT SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR INCOME LOSS OF USE DOWNTIME COVER OR EMPLOYEE OR I
12. r centrifuge must contain a balanced load in order to work properly Spinning unbalanced loads may shorten the life of the device and produce unpredictable results Observe the following rules when loading the rotor 1 Opposing tube holders must be identical 2 Opposing tube holders must be empty or loaded with equally weighted samples 3 If an odd number of samples is to be spun fill a tube with water to match the weight of the unpaired sample and place it across from the unpaired sample Special features Lid Safety Switch The lid is secured to the top of the cabinet by a latching knob and pawl system When the knob is rotated clockwise the pawl grips the underside of the cabinet opening and prevents the lid from opening A mechanical stop positions the pawl and prevents it from rotating completely When rotated to the stop position the pawl makes contact with a microswitch mounted underneath the cabinet top The lid safety switch prevents the centrifuge from operating while the lid is open Circuit Breaker The Model GF614B has a 4 Amp circuit breaker at the rear of the base that disconnects power in the event of an overload preventing the device from operating GF614B INS LAB RevC15 OPERATION Info Follow the previous Initial setup procedure before initial operation l Ensure that the centrifuge s power cord is plugged into a properly grounded 115 Volt AC 60 Hz electrical wall outlet Turn the lid latch
13. se damage and void your warranty Clean the rotor chamber every six months or whenever there is a tube breakage as described above Instructions follow to remove the rotor clean and re install the rotor To remove the rotor A WARNING Unplug the centrifuge from the electrical outlet at this time to reduce the risk of electric shock 1 Open the lid 2 Remove the test tube holders 3 Remove the knob or nut in the center of the rotor by turning it counter clockwise A nut driver may be required 4 The rotor sits on a cone shaped adapter Pull the rotor up and off of this adapter To clean Clean the rotor chamber rotor and accessories thoroughly using either isopropyl alcohol soap and water or bleach with a clean towel or cloth A NOTICE Do not use fully or partially halogenated hydrocarbons ketones esters or any other chemicals not listed in the previous paragraph they could damage the rotor and tube holders GF614B INS LAB RevC15 11 To re install the rotor 1 Place the rotor back onto the cone shaped adapter You may need to turn the rotor slightly to align it properly 2 Slide the rotor onto the rotor cone it should slide freely 3 Once a proper fit has been achieved replace the rotor knob or nut and turn it until it is hand tight 4 Replace the tube holders and ensure that they are seated properly 5 Perform the SETUP Initial setup procedure to ensure that the rotor has been installed corr
14. t are reported to GF s customer service team within the applicable warranty period and which upon examination by GF or its authorized representative prove to be a warranty item This limited warranty is not transferable Within the guidelines set forth in this document this product is warranted for one 1 year The applicable warranty period shall commence from date of shipment to the original customer unless there is an expiration date on the component in which case the warranty shall expire on the earlier of warranty period or the expiration date OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE A GF Customer Service Representative must authorize warranty service Please contact the GF Customer Service department by calling 678 291 3207 sending a fax request to 770 368 2386 or by e mailing a request to cs grahamfield com Specific directions will be provided by the Customer Service Representative Failure to abide by the specific directions will result in denial of the warranty claim EXCLUSIONS The warranty does not cover and GF shall not be liable for the following 1 Defects damage or other conditions caused in whole or in part by misuse abuse negligence alteration accident freight damage tampering or failure to seek and obtain repair or replacement in a timely manner 2 Products which are not installed used or properly cleaned and maintained as required in the official manual for the applicable product 3 Products considered to be of a n
15. vent of an overload and prevents the device from operating is not tripped If the switch is white the breaker has tripped Contact your GF authorized distributor for further assistance GF614B INS LAB RevC15 13 SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications for the Grafco Model GF614B Centrifuge Rotor Rotor Accessories Rated for a rotation frequency of 3 500 RPM 17 mm x 125 mm 1088 80 x E Maximum capacity 90 ml 6 x 15 ml Maximum sample density is 1 15 grams ml water density 1 0 grams ml Overall Dimensions H x W x D 8 75 x 11 75 x 14 222 3 mm x 298 5 mm x 355 6 mm RIBEZA Centrifuge Motor 1 30 HP A C Nominal Acceleration Time 45 seconds Protection Breaker 4 Amp re settable Tier OO O LL C E GEGE Fewemy MRE GF614B INS LAB RevC15 14 WARRANTY SCOPE OF WARRANTY GF Health Products Inc GF warrants to the original purchaser only that it will replace or repair components at GF s sole discretion that are defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service All warranties are conditioned upon the proper use of the products strictly in accordance with good commercial practice and applicable GF instructions and manuals including proper use and maintenance To the extent that a component is warranted by a third party GF conveys all of its rights under that warranty to the original purchaser to the extent permitted This limited warranty shall only apply to defects tha
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