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1. Incorrect power supply may damage centrifuge Make sure the power source conforms to the required power supply before connecting Locate this centrifuge on a firm flat and level table ensure the four feet of this centrifuge stand on the table firmly Avoid installing on a slippery table board that conveys vibration Ideal ambient temperature is 20 C 5 C avoid placing the centrifuge in direct sunlight if temperature exceeds 30 C Keep clearances of at least 10cm on both sides of centrifuge and at least 30cm behind it to ensure its cooling efficiency No heat or water resource nearby otherwise easily cause sample temperature increase or centrifuge failures Connection of the power cord and grounding A WARNING e Do not touch the power cord with wet hands to avoid electrical shocks e This centrifuge must be grounded properly 1 This centrifuge is equipped with a 3P flat plug grounding can be done just by plugging the 3P plug into the outlet 2 A cover 10A outlet which has a good ground is required and meets with local safety requirements 5 Structure Door lock hook LCD Display Door release hole Operation panel am 0Co Figure 5 1 400 003 050 front view of centrifuge Door cah iia i f Uy Power switch Figure 5 2 D2012 Rear view of centrifuge 6 Operation Panel Speed area Lock status Time area 150 x 100rpm START SELECT PULSE DOOR STOP 1 2 42. 5 Figure 6 1 Operation Panel 10 Select button Press the button to choose the parameter which you want to modify When the door closed press and hold the button to Pulse accelerate running release the button to stop it Pulse button Clockwise rotate to increase parameter values Press the button to open the door The button is not available when the centrifuge is running Open lock button Press down the button to start running The centrifuge Run stop E 3 5 will stop running if the button is pressed during tart Stop button centrifugation Speed area Lock status Time area f N Counter clockwise rotate to decrease parameter Parameter button values Press down the button shift between speed and RCF display 150 x 100rpm Figure 6 2 the main interface The main interface as figure 6 2 At this point speed was set to be 15000rpm the running time 0 was 12 minutes When speed symbol is rotating indicating the centrifuge is running Time display symbol display the rate of working to time setting The total time setting is divided into 10 scales 11 7 Rotor Preparation Prepare the sample Inject the sample into tubes A CAUTION Excessive sample may cause leakage in the centrifuge tube keep the actual capacity e Do not exceed the actual capacity specified in the instruction manual Keep the tubes balanced Although this centrifuge can accept sample balancing by eye we recommend that
3. Failures caused by rough or improper handling 3 Failures caused by conveyance or relocation after installation 4 Failures caused by unauthorized disassembly or modification 5 Failures caused by using parts of the other companies such as rotors and adapters 6 Failures caused by natural disasters including fire earthquakes and so on 7 Consumables and parts have a limited guarantee period Delivery This unit is supplied with one centrifuge unit rotor and user manual AN Safety Reminder AN Common safety precautions Carefully read the following safety precautions for a thorough understanding e Follow the instructions and procedures described in this manual to operate this centrifuge safely e Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and the safety instructions on the instrument e Safety messages are labelled as indicated below They are in combination with signal words of WARNING and CAUTION with the safety alert mbox to call your attention to items or operations that could be dangerous to you or other persons using this instrument The definitions of signal words are as follows A WARNING Personal Danger Warning notes indicate any condition or practice which if not strictly observed could result in personal injury or possible death A CAUTION Possible damage to instrument Caution notes indicate any condition or practice which if not strictly observed or remedied could result in dama
4. and run process according to the new parameters After the time parameter has been modified the operation time is not cleared and will continue to be accumulated Alarm display If anything is wrong in processing the centrifuge will brake to stop automatically and display the error code on the time area You can find out the malfunction causes by checking the table 10 1 and make correct actions accordingly 8 1 3 End the operation 1 2 3 Run stop The centrifuge will break when it reaches the setting time or button is pressed When the rotor stops rotating centrifuge will start beeping to alarm the operation was over Open the door The door can be released automatically when the operation was over Door After door closed you are able to press the button to open it After ending the operation the program will store the setting parameters of this operation and will recall these parameters when restart the program Open the door and take out the rotor and sample 8 2 RFC Operation Turn on the POWER switch Set a RCF value Select Press the select button choose speed unit xg the speed symbol will flash into RCF parameter input status 16 e If no button is pressed after the speed parameter has flashed for 5 seconds the inputting mode will be shut down 1 Rotate parameter button to input a RCF value RCF increment is100xg 2 Set operating conditions The other operation please ref
5. chamber please operate as follows 1 Place tubes in vertical position If tubes are placed sideways they may deform into an oval shape due to gravity 2 Remove screw nuts and inner covers to prevent from deformation or rupture 22 3 Wait until the sterilising chamber cools down to the room temperature before the tubes are removed 11 2 4 Condition and life expectancy of tubes The life expectancy of plastic tubes depends on the characteristics of samples speed of the rotor used and temperature applied and so on When the plastic tubes are used for centrifuge of ordinary aqueous samples pH between 5 and 9 their life expectancies are defined as follows Be operated at the maximum speed High quality tubes PA PC PP 30 50 operations Ordinary tubes PA PC PP around 10 operations Using in low speed can extend the tube life Life expectancy of tubes also depends on the pre treatment conditions such as cleaning and sterilisation lifetime can be cut down Notice Do not use cracked tubes 12 Calculation relative Centrifuge Force RCF An RCF can be determined as the calculation formula following Calculation formula RCF 1 118 Xr X n X 10 r rotating radius unit cm n rotating speed unit rom After sales service In order to ensure to operate centrifuge safely and efficiently it is necessary for regular maintenance If centrifuge has problems do not attempt to repair it by yourself Contact our sales
6. match with Install the rotor again spindle Weighting scales install Samples are imbalance symmetrically Rotor lid loose Tighten the rotor lid firmly E 02 The door opened in running Close the door immediately Door fault START Close the door and then The button is pressed start to operate while the door opening E 06 The setting speed exceeds Modify the speed value Set wrong speed the allowable range Read the service manual Contact with service centre Aejdsip aw y UO paseadde apoo wiely Table 10 1 frequent problems and solutions e Alarm code E 1 9 are related to wrong operating You can continue running the centrifuge after the cause removed How to open the door A WARNING e Never open the door while the centrifuge is running e The door is opened once rotor is still rotating close the door immediately In the case of power on AN CAUTION The door can be opened while the power is on and the rotor stops rotating e Turn onthe POWER switch the door lock will release automatically e The door lock will release automatically once the operation finished Door e While the rotor stops press button door lock can be released to open the door 19 In the case of a power outage If the door cannot be opened due to the power outage open the door as the follows 1 Make sure if the rotor is rotating e Listen carefully to ensure that no rotating sound can be hear
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8. the POWER switch with wet hands to void electrical shocks For safety purposes do not enter within 30cm around this centrifuge while it is in operation While the rotor is rotating never forcedly release the door lock Unauthorized repairs disassembly and other services to the centrifuge except by our service centre are strictly prohibited JN CAUTION This centrifuge must be located on one firm and level table Make sure the centrifuge is horizontal before running Make sure the angle between the door and cover is greater than 70 degrees when open the door Be careful not to put your fingers or hands between the door and cover when the door is off Do not move or relocate this centrifuge while it is running When there is fluid in the rotor chamber please promptly dry with a dry cloth to avoid sample contamination Ensure to remove any objects and fragments of the tubes dropped inside the rotor chamber before running this centrifuge Caution on rotors Always check for corrosion and damages on the rotor surface before using it Do not use the rotor if such abnormality found Do not set the centrifuge speed override the allowable minimum speed of the rotor kits rotor or the other adapters Make sure to run it below the allowable minimum speed Do not exceed the allowable imbalance Use the rotor and tubes within their actual capacities If the rotor is provided with a lid ensure it is tightened before the operation If any abn
9. Mini Centrifuge User Manual as 400 003 066 Adapter for Rotor 2ml to 0 5ml PK 24 X N X L Please read the User Manual carefully before use and follow all operating and safety instructions Technical specifications and outline are subject to change without prior notice Version 1 1 info labco online com www labco online com Choice Contents Introduction Warranty Delivery Safety reminder Specifications Declaration of Conformity Required operational conditions Installation Structure Operation panel Rotor preparation Operation O oOo N OoN A U N F amp F Maintenance 10 Troubleshooting 11 Instructions of rotor and tube 12 Calculate RCF After sales service O oOo O N N A U W WW N N N e Pe Be B BB w U O O N U N O Introduction Welcome to the Mini Centrifuge User Manual Users should read this Manual carefully follow the instructions and procedures and beware of all the cautions when using this instrument Warranty Warranty of the Centrifuge This centrifuge is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of delivery provided that it has been operated and maintained properly Warranty of the rotor Please pay attention do not use the rotor once it has been corrosion or fatigue damage We do not guarantee this centrifuge and the rotor under the following conditions even if within the guarantee period expires 1 Failures caused by incorrect installation 2
10. d 2 Insert a door key into the hole to open the door lock e Identify the hole which is located on the top right side of the unit e Insert a door key into the hole and push forward to release the door lock and then open the door 11 Instructions of rotor and tube A CAUTION Read the instructions thoroughly correct use rotor Do not exceed the allowable maximum speed of rotor tube and adapters etc be care that the allowable maximum speed of some adapters are lower than the rotor s The rotor instructions Rotor structure Locking nut Fastener Lid Rotor block Spindle hole 11 1 2 Available rotors and adaptors Figure11 1 the rotor profile 20 The rotor can be used as follows Max Allowable imbalance Rotor ID Tube Adapter RCF Volume type code xg Imbalance imbalance 1 5 2 0ml 15000 15100 8 5 18620 01 tube PCR tube 0 5ml 400 003 066 15000 15100 16638 waa a aai Table 11 1 Rotors and adapters 400 003 055 Notice The centrifuge rotor can separate sample which density lower than 2 0g ml if the separated samples density is over 2 0g ml please calculate allowable speed depending on the following formula Allow Speed rpm Maximum speedx 2 0 g ml Sample density g ml Autoclaving e The rotor is made of high strength aluminium alloy material can be high pressure sterilization 121 C 1 0kg cm 20 minutes AN CAUTION The lid of the rotor is made of plastics cannot be
11. er to the section 8 1 8 3 Pulse Operation This function is used to remove the residual samples adhered on the interior of the tubes Note The button works only when the rotor stopped and the door locked 1 Turn onthe POWER switch and load the rotor on the spindle tighten the rotor door and make sure it is in secured position and then close the door 2 The centrifuge gets into preparation mode and displays last running parameters Pulse 3 Press knob and hold speed up to reach the maximum speed While release Pulse knob during acceleration the centrifuge will start to decelerate and stop 9 Maintenance A Not following the recommended instructions for cleaning or disinfecting may damage the centrifuge 1 Centrifuge e If the centrifuge is exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time the color of the doors may change and or the label may come off After using cover the centrifuge with a piece of cloth to protect it from direct exposure e Once the centrifuge is heavily dirty clean it with a cloth or sponge moistened with a neutral detergent solution e Sterilise the centrifuge by wiping with a cloth moistened with 70 ethanol solution 2 Rotor chamber A CAUTION Do not directly pour water neutral detergent or disinfectant solution into the rotor chamber Otherwise fluids may leak into the drive units and cause corrosion or deterioration to the bearings e Once the rotor chamber is dirty clean w
12. ge or destruction of the instrument NOTE Notes indicate an area or subject of special merit emphasising either the product s capability or common errors in operation or maintenance e Do not operate this centrifuge in any manner not described in this User manual When in doubt or have any troubles with this centrifuge ASK FOR HELP e The precautions described in this User manual are carefully developed in an attempt to cover all the possible risks However it is also important that you are alert for unexpected incidents Be carefully operating this centrifuge WARNING This centrifuge is not explosion proof Never use explosive or flammable samples Do not install the centrifuge in or near places where inflammable gases are generated or chemicals are stored Do not place dangerous material within 30cm around the centrifuge Make sure to prepare necessary safety measures before using samples that are toxic radioactive or contaminated with pathogenic micro organisms at your own responsibility If the instrument rotor and or accessories that has been contaminated by solutions with toxic radioactive or pathogenic materials clean it according to the decontamination procedure that you are specified If you require services at site please sterilise and decontaminate it in advance and then notice the service centre involved in the details of the particular materials Do not handle the power cord or turn on or off
13. high pressure sterilisation only ordinary sterilisation can be used 21 Cleaning and sterilising tubes please refer to the table below O Applicable X Inapplicable X Acidic higher than pHs o ofo Alkaline higher than pH9 O fx o Cleaning fluids Alkaline pH9 orlower Jo o o Neutral pH Jo olo Warm water up to 70 C OO OO Ultrasonic Neutral detergent pH7 cleaning 115 C 0 7kg cm 30minutes o lolo Autoclaving 121 C 1 0kg cm 20 minutes 126 C 1 4kg cm 15 minutes 15 to 30 minutes x Jojo 15to30 minutes CFO ojfjo Ultraviolet 200 300nm X X X e S a a A A o Ie Tse oo sulued Gas sterilization Ethylene oxide Formaldehyde PA Polyallomer PC Polycarbonate PP Polypropylene Table 11 2 Cleaning and sterilizing conditions for tubes 11 2 2 Cleaning PC tubes PC materials are low in chemical resistance against alkaline solutions Avoid using neutral detergents with pH higher than 9 Note that pH of some neutral detergents are still higher than 9 even if diluted according to the instruction in the manufacturers catalogue Use detergent with its pH between 7 and 9 11 2 3 Autoclaving PA PC and PP tubes PA begins softening at about 120 C PC and PP at about 130 C Autoclave PA tubes at 115 C 0 7kg cm for 30 minutes and PC and PP tubes at 121 C 0 1kg cm for 20 minutes If a certain temperature is exceeded the tubes may be deformed When using a sterilising
14. ith cloth or sponge moistened with a neutral detergent solution Sterilise the centrifuge by wiping with a cloth moistened with 70 ethanol solution 3 Drive shaft e It s recommended having regular maintenance for the drive shaft You can wipe the drive shaft with soft cloth and then apply a thin coat of silicon grease to it 4 Door e Clean and sterilise the door using the same method as the step 1 5 Rotor e To prevent corrosion remove the rotor from rotor chamber If do not use regularly then detach the rotor door and flip the rotor to dry the tube holes e Ifasample is leaked in the rotor rinse the rotor with water Apply a thin coat of silicon grease to the rotor when it is completely dried e The rotor should have regular maintenance its recommended cleaning it each 3 months to ensure tube and rotor holes keep clean and then apply a thin coat of silicon grease 10 Troubleshooting Frequent problems list This centrifuge is designed with self diagnosing function When something is wrong and it is not available to operate the alarm code will be displayed on the screen and the operator can know the malfunction caused by the alarm code AN WARNING Do not open the door when the rotor is rotating during maintenance 18 Symptom Nothing appears on the Building power circuit Replace the fuse screen when the POWER is breaker trips turned on the fuse was blown out Abnormal vibration Rotor do not
15. ition until it contacts with the spindle and tighten the screw to connect firmly the rotor with spindle otherwise the rotor maybe move off to damage the centrifuge Should be confirmed the door is firmly tightened with rotor 13 Locking Nut Rotor Lid Figure 8 2 the rotor installation Fastener e Load the rotor on the spindle to ensure rotor is in position until it fits well with the spindle e Rotate the rotor slightly by your fingers to double check if the rotor vibrates obviously load the rotor again e Hold on the rotor with one hand tighten the nut clockwise with the other hand and make sure it s tightened firmly e Put the rotor lid on the rotor press the fastener down and make the fastener join with the rotor nut tightly e Close the door and start running e To release the rotor first pull the fastener up to remove the lid and then turn the rotor nut counter clockwise 8 1 2 Set the operation parameters Select Press the button to select required parameters The parameter can be modified when the parameter is flashing Clockwise rotate the parameter button to increase parameter value counter clockwise rotate the parameter button to decrease parameter value The minimum speed increment is 100 rpm the minimum time increment is 1 second 14 1 Set the speed Select Press the select button choose the speed unit rom showing the speed parameter While select speed button the speed s
16. ormal condition occurs during operation please stop it immediately and contact our service centre Notice the service the alarm code if displayed 1 Specifications Safety devices Door interlock over speed detector over temperature detector automatic internal diagnosis Power requirements Single phase 110V 240V 50Hz 60Hz 3A L 255x W 245x H 140 Additional features Speed RCF switch Pulse operation Processing display Voice reminder 2 Declaration of Conformity Construction in accordance with the following safety standards EN 61010 1 EN 61010 2 10 Construction in accordance with the following EMC standards EN 61326 1 FCC Part 15 Subpart B IECS 001 Associated EU guidelines EMC guidelines 2004 108 EC Instrument guidelines 2006 95 EC This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES 001 3 Required Operational Condition Basic Operational Conditions tree ee ie Power 110V 240V 50Hz 60Hz 3A Ambient temperature 2 C 40C Relative humidity lt 80 No vibration and airflow around No electric dust explosive and corrosive gases around Transport and Storage Condition 4 Installation Storage temperature 40 C 55 C Relative humidity lt 93 This section describes the instructions that you should abide by when installing the centrifuge to ensure your safety and the optimum performance Before moving the centrifuge the rotor must be removed A WARNING Location
17. ymbol will flash into the speed parameter input status The minimum speed value you can set 500rpm the minimum increment is 100rpm Clockwise rotate parameter button to increase parameter value counter clockwise rotate parameter button to decrease parameter value You can quick set value by parameter button quickly rotate parameter button to speed up parameter changing There is a circulating function to increase decrease parameters Clockwise rotate parameter button values circulate from small gt large gt maximum gt minimum counter clockwise rotate parameter button values circulate from large gt small gt minimum gt maximum 2 Set the time Select Press select button time value flash into time setting mode Rotate parameter button to set running time range from 30 seconds to 99 minutes When time displays as HD that showing long running mode 8 1 3 Start the operation 1 2 Run stop Press running button to start running It will start timing once the rotor starts running the screen displays remaining run time Inquiry and modify the operation parameters 15 3 Select Press select button return to the preparation interface and displays setting Select parameters Press again the select button once the parameter symbol is flashing rotate parameter button to modify parameters Release button after 5 seconds centrifuge will return to normal operation mode
18. you use this centrifuge in a well balanced condition to prolong its life expectancy o Never intentionally run the centrifuge under unbalanced condition even though the allowable imbalance is not exceeded Inspect the rotor A CAUTION Any abnormalities such as corrosion or scratches are found stop using the rotor and contact our service centre Only manufacturer s rotors should be used with this unit Symmetrically load centrifuge tubes in rotor A CAUTION Make sure the rotor door is securely fixed on the rotor amp rotor and spindle are tightened Otherwise the rotor may be moved off while rotating and cause damage of the centrifuge or rotor 12 8 Operation A CAUTION Do not push or lean against the centrifuge while it is running Do not run the centrifuge with fragments of tubes or dew drops left in the rotor chamber If this centrifuge makes strange noise during its operation stop it immediately and contact our service centre Notify the alarm code if displayed Normal Operation Turn on the POWER switch and the centrifuge will display the running interface last time after passing the self checking process See figure 8 1 Speed area Lock status Time area 150 x 100rpm Figure 8 1 the last running interface oO Speed 15000rpm Running time 12 minutes o The door lock is released Rotor loading and removal A CAUTION Load the rotor on the spindle to ensure rotor is in pos
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