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WEEE Conformity This product is subject to the regulations of the EU Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96 It is marked by the following symbol: Thermo Fisher Scientific has entered into agreements with recycling and disposal companies in all EU Member States for the recycling and disposal of this device.
Intended Purpose ........................iii Accident Prevention .........................iv Precautions ..........................iv Chapter 1 Introduction and Description ....................1-1 Characteristics of the Sorvall Legend X1/X1R ............1-2 Technical Data ......................1-3 Directives, Standards and Guidelines ..................1-4 Functions and Features ......................1-5 Mains Supply ......................1-5 Rotor Selection ......................
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Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific ................6-5 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ........................7-1 Mechanical Emergency Lid Release ................7-2 Troubleshooting by User ..................7-3 When to contact Customer Service ................7-6 Chemical Compatibility Chart ................A-1 Contact Information ....................B-1 Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
Failure to follow the instructions and safety information in this instruction manual will result in the expiration of the sellers warranty. Scope of Supply Article Number Quantity Check Centrifuge Sorvall Legend X1/X1R Power supply cable 50120979 Instruction manual 70009824 Anti-corrosion oil If any parts are missing, please contact your nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative.Thermo...
Preface Accident Prevention Prerequisite for the safe operation of the Sorvall Legend X1/X1R is a work environment in compliance with standards, directives and trade association safety regulations and proper instruction of the user. The safety regulations contain the following basic recommendations: •...
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CENTRIFUGE AND LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY. Normal use The centrifuge is to be used for separating materials of different density or particle size suspended in a liquid. Maximum sample density at maximum speed: 1,2 ---------- - Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
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ATTENTION means that material damage could occur. WARNING means that injuries or material damage or contamination could occur. This symbol refers to biological hazards. Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your environment safe. Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
Introduction and Description Characteristics of the Sorvall Legend X1/X1R Characteristics of the Sorvall Legend X1/X1R The Sorvall Legend X1/X1R is an in-vitro diagnostics device according to the In-Vitro Diagnostics Directive 98/79/EC. Several rotors with a wide range of tubes can be used.
Introduction and Description Technical Data Technical Data The technical data of the Sorvall Legend X1/X1R is listed in the following table. Table 1-1. Technical Data Sorvall Legend X1 Feature Value Environmental conditions -Use in interior spaces -Altitudes of up to 2,000 m above sea level -max.
100V 50Hz IEC 61010-1 2 Edition IEC 61010-2-020 2 Edition IEC 61010-2-101 EN 61326-1 EN 61326-2-6 EN 55011A EN 61000-6-2 EN ISO 13485 Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
The following table contains an overview of the electrical connection data for the Sorvall Legend X1/X1R. This data is to be taken into consideration when selecting the mains connection socket. Table 1-4. Electrical connection data of the Sorvall Legend X1/X1R Mains...
Introduction and Description Rotor Selection Rotor Selection The Sorvall Legend X1/X1R is supplied without a rotor. Various rotors are available to choose from. TX-400 7500 3629 with round buckets 7500 3655 TX-200 7500 3658 with round buckets 7500 3659 BIOShield...
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Before use Contents “Before Setting up” page 2-2 • “Transporting the Centrifuge” page 2-2 • “Location” page 2-2 • “Aligning the Centrifuge” page 2-3 • “Storage” page 2-4 • Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
The set-up location must fulfil the following requirements: • A safety zone of at least 30 cm must be maintained around the centrifuge. People and hazardous substances must be kept out of the safety zone while centrifuging. Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
1. Turn off the power supply switch on the back (press "0"). 2. Plug the centrifuge into grounded electrical sockets only. 3. Check whether the cable complies with the safety standards of your country. Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
• Before storing the centrifuge and the accesories it must be cleanedand if necessary desinfected and decontaminated. • Store the centrifuge in a clean, dust-free location. • Be sure to place the centrifuge on its feet. • Avoid direct sunlight. Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
Control Panel The control panel contains the keys and displays of the centrifuge (only the power switch is located on the back of the device). All parameters can be selected and changed during operation. Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
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Control panel Control Panel Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
The lid will close automatically. WARNING Do not reach into the crack between the lid and the housing. The lid is drawn shut automatically. Note The lid should audibly click into place. Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
Operation Rotor Installation Rotor Installation The approved rotors for the Sorvall Legend X1/X1R are listed in section “Rotor Selection” page 1-6. Use only the rotors and accessories from this list in the centrifuge. CAUTION Unapproved or incorrectly combined accessories can cause serious damage to the centrifuge.
Entering Parameters Acceleration curve The Sorvall Legend X1/X1R offers you a total of 9 acceleration and 10 braking curves with which samples and gradients can be centrifuged. After the centrifuge is turned on, the last running profile selected is shown.
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This can be accounted for in the calculation above if required. Running time preselection 1. Press the TIME key in order to open the runtime selection menu. The display shows the message "Set Time". Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
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When AT SPEED is lit, the running time will be counted once the preset speed or the preset RCF-value respectively have been reached. In this case, the selected acceleration curve has no effect on the running time. Preselecting the temperature You can preselect temperatures between -10 °C and +40 °C. Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
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2. Enter the desired temperature using the numeric pad. The digits show in sequential order. 3. Confirm your entry by pressing ENTER Your entry will be automatically confirmed if you do not press any key for 5 seconds. The display shows: Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
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The display shows the following message: 2. Press the BUCKET key repeatedly until the bucket being used is displayed. Your entry will be automatically confirmed if you do not press any key for 5 seconds. Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
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Enter the program number and confirm with ENTER 3. You may want to enter a passcode to protect the data. After four seconds the display shows the message "Program saved" or "Program locked". Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
The run will terminate. Check the loading and start the centrifuge once again. See the information on proper loading in the rotor instruction manual. For information on troubleshooting, see section “Troubleshooting by User” page 7-3. 4-10 Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
Short-term Centrifugation For short-term centrifuging, the Sorvall Legend X1/X1R has a PULSE- function. By holding down the PULSE key , spinning will start and continue until the key is let go.
Figure 4-2. AutoLock -lid for aerosol-tight rotors CAUTION Mind the AutoLock -mandrill inside the lid. Do not touch. Switching the Centrifuge off 1. To turn off the centrifuge put the mains switch to "0". 4-12 Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
System Menu To enter the system menu hold down any of the keys when switching the centrifuge on. Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
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LCD powersave? ENTER STOP ____ Lid passcode? Set lid passcode ENTER Program passcodes? ENTER Auto lid open? ENTER Software ID: 0547V01 0547V01 ENTER 4641V05 Software and NVRAM identifica- tion example display Cycle count: 2368 ENTER Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
• Store the aluminum parts at room temperature or in a cold-storage room with the cavities pointing down. CAUTION Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment. Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
CAUTION Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment. Observe the safety precautions and handling instructions for the cleaning agents used. Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
For general radioactive decontamination use a solution of equal parts of 70% ethanol, 10% SDS and water. Disinfect the rotor and accessories as follows: 1. Open the centrifuge. 2. Turn off the centrifuge. 3. Pull out the power supply plug. Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
• the suitability of the set-up site • the lid lock and the safety system • the rotor • the fixation of the rotor and the drive shaft Thermo Fisher Scientific offers inspection and service contracts for this work. Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
4. Push the cord back into the centrifuge and mount the plug. Reconnect the centrifuge once the power has been restored. Switch on the centrifuge. Press the OPEN key to have the lid locks operative again. Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
The lid opens while the device is running. The run does not start or the centrifuge Close the lid and restart the centrifuge. runs down without being braked. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
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Error during the self-test of the centrifuge program and the electronics. The run does not start or the centrifuge runs down without being braked. Restart the centrifuge. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
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Error during the self-test of the centrifuge program and the electronics. The run does not start or the centrifuge runs down without being braked. Restart the centrifuge. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
You enter the system menu. 2. Press the START key 3. Press and hold the ENTER key , until the following message is displayed: Software ID: XXXXXXXX 4. Communicate the software version to the service technician. Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
S U U U U U U U - M S M - U S S M S S U S S S S S S S S S U S S S S S S S S S S Boric Acid Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
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S S S U S U S S S U Ethylene Oxide Vapor ® Ficoll-Hypaque M S S - S S S - S S S S - S S - S S S S S S S M S S S Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
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S S S U S S M S S S S S U S U M S S S S S S S M S M U Methyl Alcohol Methylene Chloride U U U U M S S U S U U S U U U U U M U U U S S M U S U Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
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S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Physiologic Media (Serum, Urine) Picric Acid S S U - S M S S S M S U S S S U S S S S U S U M S M S Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
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S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Zinc Sulfate Citric Acid (10%) M S S M S S M S S S S S S S S S M S S S S S S S S S S Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
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Chemical resistance data is included only as a guide to product use. Because no organized chemical resistance data exists for materials under the stress of centrifugation, when in doubt we recommend pretesting sample lots. Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
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Prewarming or Precooling .......4-7 Prewarming or Precooling the Centrifuge ..4-7 Failure Message ..........7-3 Features ............1-5 Rating Plate .............2-4 Removing the Rotor ........4-12 Rotor Installation ..........4-3 HOLD Run ..........4-11 Rotor Selection ..........1-6 Thermo Scientific Legend X1 / X1R...
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Selecting a Program ......... 4-9 Service Technician ........6-5, 7-6 Short-term Centrifugation ......4-11 Starting Centrifuge Program ......4-10 Stopping the Centrifugation Program ... 4-11 Storage ............2-4 Technical Data ..........1-3 Temperature Adaptation .......4-11 Transporting the Centrifuge ......2-2 Legend X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
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