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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SORVALL RT6000B & T6000B TABLETOP CENTRIFUGES Du Pont Company ® SORVALL Products Wilmington, Delaware 19898 U.S.A. Centrifuges ORVALL PN 07903-3 Issued July 1993...
- Page 2 Du Pont does not guarantee results and assumes no obligation for the performance of rotors or other products that are not used in accordance with the instructions provided.
- Page 3 See rotor instruction manual. The centrifuge can be damaged if connected to the wrong voltage. Check the voltage before plugging the centrifuge into a power source. Du Pont is not responsible for incorrect installation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ® SORVALL Centrifuges Table of Contents Page Safety Information Page ......... . Chapter 1. - Page 5 Table of Contents ® SORVALL Centrifuges List of Illustrations Figure Page 3-1. Controls and Indicators ....... 3-1 3-2.
- Page 6 ® SORVALL Centrifuges A PHOTOGRAPH OF THIS INSTRUMENT WAS NOT TAKEN AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR FIRST PRINTING OF MANUAL ® Figure 1-1. SORVALL RT6000B Refrigerated Tabletop Centrifuge (T6000B not shown)
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Page 7: Chapter 1. Description
Description ® SORVALL Centrifuges Chapter 1 DESCRIPTION This manual provides you with the information you need to install, operate and maintain your SORVALL ® RT6000B and T6000B Tabletop Centrifuges. If you encounter any problem concerning either operation or maintenance that is not covered in this manual, please contact our Marketing Technical Group for assistance. -
Page 8: Rotors
Description ® SORVALL Centrifuges Centrifuge Specifications (continued) Electrical Requirements: RT6000B ........115 Vac, 60 Hz, 15A, single phase* 220 Vac, 50 Hz, 8A, single phase* T6000B . - Page 9 Description ® SORVALL Centrifuges RT-6000B Centrifuge Specifications Maximum Speed** ......6000 rpm Operating Temperature Range ( RT6000B only...
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Page 10: Chapter 2. Installation
Du Pont. Check the parts received with the centrifuge against the shipping list; if any parts are missing, contact Du Pont (see back cover). WARNING The RT6000B weighs 187 lbs. and the T6000B weighs 160 lbs. Refer to the unpacking instructions for proper care when lifting and installing the centrifuge. -
Page 11: Installation
Check the voltage listed on the nameplate before plugging the power cord into the power source. Du Pont is not responsible for incorrect installation. The power cord has a universal keyed plug that inserts into the receptacle at the back of the centrifuge. -
Page 12: Chapter 3. Operation
Operation ® SORVALL Centrifuges Chapter 3 OPERATION This chapter describes the function of each operating control and indicator and provides the information necessary to operate your SORVALL ® RT6000B and T6000B Centrifuges. Controls and Indicators Figure 3-1 shows the location of operating controls and indicators. Table 3-1 lists them by item number and describes their function. -
Page 13: Rotor Considerations
Operation ® SORVALL Centrifuges Table 3-1. Controls and Indicators (continued) (keyed to figure 3-1) Item Name Function REV/MIN x 1000 Indicates actual rotor speed from 0 to 6000 rpm ±100 rpm. indicator OPEN light* Lights at the end of the run to indicate that the door may be opened. -
Page 14: Precooling A Rotor In The Rt6000B Centrifuge
Operation ® SORVALL Centrifuges Air flow through the T6000B centrifuge is designed to minimize increase in rotor temperature. Air enters through an opening in the center of the lid and exits through the exhaust duct at the top of the rotor chamber. WARNING Blocking the air flow entering and/or exiting the T6000B rotor chamber will cause an increase in the temperature within the rotor chamber. -
Page 15: Running Hazardous Material
Operation ® SORVALL Centrifuges b. Precooling the Centrifuge Chamber Only If the rotor has been precooled outside of the chamber (e.g., in a refrigerator or cold room), the chamber should be precooled before the run. With the chamber door closed, set the CHAMBER TEMP° C dial to the temperature desired. - Page 16 Operation ® SORVALL Centrifuges When the OPEN light comes on, turn the door release knob to the OPEN position, and lift the chamber door up. Install the rotor on the drive shaft and close the door. Turn the door release knob to the LOCKED position (the door latches will engage).
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Page 17: Emergency Sample Recovery
Operation ® SORVALL Centrifuges Emergency Sample Recovery If the main power shuts off because of a power failure or system malfunction while the rotor is spinning, the chamber door will not open. A mechanical override is provided to allow sample recovery in the case of an emergency. WARNING This procedure is included for emergency sample recovery only and should never be used for any purpose other than those explained in this... - Page 18 Operation ® SORVALL Centrifuges To prevent rotor failure, the total contents of any compartment, including specimen, tubes, cover, and adapters (if used), must not exceed the figure given on page 1-2 unless rotor speed is reduced proportionately. Strict adherence to the maximum allowable compartment mass or reduced speed is required to prevent rotor failure.
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Page 19: Chapter 4. Maintenance
Du Pont Service Representative or other qualified service personnel because occasionally, these controls may need to be recalibrated. If further ®... -
Page 20: Rev/Min X 1000 Indicator Adjustment
Maintenance ® SORVALL Centrifuges CAUTION Chlorides are extremely harmful to aluminum alloy rotors and can cause stress corrosion cracking. Therefore, if chlorides are used to disinfect the chamber, be sure to rinse the chamber thoroughly with water to remove all of the chloride cleanser. -
Page 21: Motor Brush Inspection And Replacement
Maintenance ® SORVALL Centrifuges Figure 4-1. REV/MIN x 1000 Indicator Adjustment Motor Brush Inspection and Replacement Unplug the centrifuge power cord. Remove the four screws from the access cover and remove the cover. Remove the plastic brush caps from the motor with a screwdriver, and pull the brushes from their holders, noting orientations. -
Page 22: Parts Ordering Information
Maintenance ® SORVALL Centrifuges in immediate brush burn and commutator pitting and will severly limit the life of the new parts. CAUTION Do not stone or burnish the commutator as this will increase brush wear and may result in smear metal on the surface of the commutator. Do not allow brushes to wear to the point where they do not make contact with the commutator. -
Page 23: Service Decontamination Policy
If a centrifuge or rotor that has been used with radioactive or pathogenic material requires servicing by Du Pont personnel, either at the customer’s laboratory or at a Du Pont facility, comply with the following procedure to ensure the safety of all personnel:... - Page 24 Du Pont representative will not service the equipment until proper decontami- nation and certification is complete. If Du Pont receive a centrifuge or rotor at its Service facilities which, in its opinion, is a radioactive or biological hazard, the sender will be contacted for instructions as to disposition of the equipment.
- Page 25 Maintenance ® SORVALL Centrifuges...
- Page 26 APPENDIX...
- Page 27 (1) year from the date of delivery. Du Pont will repair or replace and return free of charge any part which is returned to its factory within said period, transportation prepaid by user, and which is found upon inspection to have been defective in materials or workmanship.
- Page 28 Index Running Hazardous Material, 3-4 Cabinet, Cleaning, 4-2 Safety Information, iii Centrifuge Specifications, 1-1 Sample Recovery, 3-6 CHAMBER TEMP°C Indicator Service Decontamination Policy, 4-5 Adjustment, RT6000B, 4-4 Speed Cleaning, Operating, 1-1 Cabinet, 4-2 Reducing, 3-6 Chamber Door, 4-2 Temperature, Operating, RT6000B, 1-1 Condenser Fins, 4-2 Temperature, Rotor, 3-2 Drive Spindle, 4-2...
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