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IEC Centra CL3 Series
Centrifuges
VENTILATED
Cat. No.3750: 120 VAC, 60Hz
Cat. No.3751: 220, 230, 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
REFRIGERATED
Cat. No.3755: 120 VAC, 60Hz
Cat. No.3756: 220, 230, 240 VAC, 50 Hz
Cat. No.3757: 230 VAC, 60 Hz
OM3750 Rev. 5
11 January 2004
Analyze Detect Measure Control ™

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual ® IEC Centra CL3 Series Centrifuges VENTILATED Cat. No.3750: 120 VAC, 60Hz Cat. No.3751: 220, 230, 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz REFRIGERATED Cat. No.3755: 120 VAC, 60Hz Cat. No.3756: 220, 230, 240 VAC, 50 Hz Cat. No.3757: 230 VAC, 60 Hz OM3750 Rev.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents CONTENTS 1. Introduction............3 1.1 Product Description............4 1.2 About This Manual ............4 2. Installation ............4 2.1 Receive the Unit............4 2.2 Prepare the installation site ...........4 2.3 Verify Power Configuration..........5 2.5 Moving the Unit .............5 3. Operation............5 3.1 Rotor and Accessories ..........5 3.2 Starting and Stopping a Run .........6 3.3 Timing Mode..............7 3.4 Stored Programs ............7...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    2. Installation 1.1 Product Description 2.1 Receive the Unit The IEC Centra CL3 Series units are high-speed, multi- All units are shipped in protective packaging. purpose centrifuges used in medical, industrial, and 1. Follow the unpacking instructions on the carton.

  • Page 5: Verify Power Configuration

    2.3 Verify Power Configuration 3. Operation 1. Verify that the correct power cord and connector is provided for your installation. 3.1 Rotor and Accessories A balanced load is essential for all centrifuges. An The unit requires a grounded power supply (3-outlet). unbalanced load produces vibration, and can damage the unit.

  • Page 6: Starting And Stopping A Run

    Rotor Adapter To install the shaft adapter for an existing rotor: 1. Load two tubes at positions: 9 and 1. Press the adapter disk and slide the adapter over the rotor shaft. Release the disk. 2. Load four tubes at 2.

  • Page 7: Timing Mode

    3.3 Timing Mode Add/Change Program 1. Press PROGRAM to enter Program mode. Four timing modes are available on these units: To select a timing mode, press the down arrow under the time display 2. Select a program number with the numeric keypad. The until the time goes below zero, and the appropriate symbol current program parameters will appear on the display.

  • Page 8: Refrigeration (Refrigerated Systems Only)

    3.5 Refrigeration (refrigerated systems only) Refrigerated units refrigerate the rotor chamber to a specific temperature whenever the cover is closed and the unit is switched on. NOTE: If you use the keypad and momentarily display a cold temperature (stepping through stored programs, for example), refrigeration will not be activated.

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    The The rotor speed in RPM or minutes:seconds. Above 10 minutes, just applicable Thermo Electron rotor numbers are supplied in the force in RCF. Press this minutes are displayed. memory, along with their maximum radii, in centimeters. To...

  • Page 10: Diagnostic Messages And Error Codes

    3.7 Diagnostic Messages and Error Codes The beeper sounds in these situations: On/Off key: The On/Off key must be activated to enable use of the front panel. This key • Two times on power up. applies power to the control panel and •...

  • Page 11: Applications

    Force Tables indicate the maximum speed and RCF that the circuits (including motor, latch, solenoid, etc.) are disabled. IEC Centra CL3(R) can achieve, with various rotor/ Cop Watchdog/OpCode Trap Error The microprocessor has sensed a lack of activity from the accessory combinations.

  • Page 12: Speed And Force Tables

    Note: Aerocarrier Adapters comply with the aerosol containment requirements of: OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1030 Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens; Final Rule dated 12/06/91. † Check with tube/bottle manufacturer for current maximum rating, as Thermo Electron Rotor/Accessory combination may exceed that rating.
  • Page 13 4000* 1800 10.0 86 x 128 x 55mm Deep Plates * Replacement carrier is Thermo Electron No. 49852 ** See derating table for 244 rotor Rotor Package 58012 Rotor 801 6-Place Fixed Angle 45° (Use requires 50968 tapered shaft adapter) Tube No.
  • Page 14 30 x 134 4300 2650 12.8 Falcon/Corning Conical* * With Thermo Electron 315 cushion, order adapter 1106 and cushion 571 to spin Falcon/Corning tubes Rotor 818 12-Place Fixed Angle 35° (Use requires 50968 tapered shaft adapter) Tube No. of Volume...
  • Page 15 ‡ Inner row holds 24 tubes Thermo Electron Corporation’s 891 Rotor Provides Aerosol Containment and has been tested for microbiological containment by PHLS- CAMR, Porton Down. Meets requirements of US OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Final Rule: (Regulation 29 CFR Part 1910.1030.
  • Page 16 1475 17.6 4 x 225 ml (Falcon 2075) 61.0 2750 1475 17.6 4 x 250 ml (Thermo Electron 2502, 2504) 61.0 2750 1500 17.8 * Also order Falcon 2090 cushions **Also order Thermo Electron 5792 cushion 224/268 Horizontal Rotor 4x250 ml...

  • Page 17: Derating Tables For Dense Samples

    Hemato-Kit Rotor 930 CAUTION (Use requires 1116 hublock adapter on 50968 tapered Do not exceed the rated speed or specific gravity. shaft adapter) Higher speeds or specific gravities will impose unnecessary wear on the centrifuge, and can cause The 930 Hemato-Kit can convert the IEC CL3 Series into a micro- rotor failure.

  • Page 18: Chemical Resistance Table

    4.4 Chemical Resistance Table The centrifuge, rotors and accessories are comprised of made of materials that are designed to resist attack from most laboratory chemicals. For your convenience, the chemical resistance table below shows the suitability of various materials with different classes of reagents. NOTE: Refer to the cleaning section for information on cleaning and removing corrosion from various parts.

  • Page 19: Decontamination Table

    4.5 Decontamination Table Compatible Processes For Decontamination Sterilization Methods Plastic Metal Other Mechanical Autoclave* Ethylene Oxide Gas Dry Heat (2Hrs. @ 160°C) Chemical Ethanol 40% Formalin Methanol 2-Propanol .5% Sodium Hypochlorite** 3% Hydrogen Peroxide 100% Hydrogen Peroxide 5% Phenol Solution *For Oxidizing Acids, see "Oxidizing Agents, strong"...

  • Page 20: Rcf Nomograph

    4.6 RCF Nomograph Page 20 of 24 OM3750 Rev. 5 11 January 2004...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    5.3 Storage: Keep the Unit Dry 5. Maintenance Store parts on a soft surface to avoid damage. Rotors and other parts should be clean and dry. Store them 5.1 Care and Cleaning open to the air, not in a plastic bag, so any residual •...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    5.6 Condition of Returned Equipment 6. Specifications Obtain a return goods authorization (RGA) before returning IEC Centra CL3 IEC Centra CL3R equipment to the manufacturer. The RGA paperwork 8,500 RPM (841 fixed angle rotor) includes a Certificate of Decontamination for you to sign.
  • Page 23 Thermo Electron Corporation. Printed in the United States of America. www.thermo.com OM31150 Rev. 5 11 January 2004...
  • Page 24 +81 45 453 9122 Saint-Petersburg Fax: +81 45 453 9222 +7 812 325 8045 Fax: +7 812 186 1194 © 2003-2004 Thermo Electron Corporation. All rights reserved. Thermo Electron Corporation, and Analyze, Detect, Measure, Control are trademarks of Thermo Electron Corporation.

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