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- Page 1 Thermo Scientific Heraeus Multifuge 4KR Instruction Manual 08 / 2014 20057761-c Visit us online to register your warranty. www.thermoscientific.com/labwarranty...
- Page 2 © 2014 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. Delrin, TEFLON, and Viton are registered trademarks of DuPont. Noryl is a registered trademark of SABIC POLYCLEAR is a registered trademark of Hongye CO., Ltd. Hypaque is a registered trademark of Amersham Health As. RULON A and Tygon are registered trademarks of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics.
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Intended Use ..........................iv Accident Prevention .........................iv Precautions ..........................v Chapter 1 Introduction and Description ....................1-1 Characteristics of the Heraeus Multifuge 4KR ............1-2 Technical Data ......................1-3 Directives, Standards and Guidelines ..................1-3 Functions and Features ......................1-4 Mains Supply ......................1-5 Rotor Selection ...................... - Page 6 Shipping and deposing of accessories ............... 5-6 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ........................6-1 Mechanical Emergency Door Release ..............6-2 Troubleshooting by User ..................6-3 When to contact a Service Technician ..............6-5 Chemical Compatibility Chart ................A-1 Contact Information ....................B-1 Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific...
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Page 7: Preface
Scope of Supply Article Number Quantity Check 75004461 Heraeus Multifuge 4KR Centrifuge Power supply cable 20360073 Allen wrench 50127698 CD with manual If any parts are missing, please contact your nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. -
Page 8: Intended Use
Maximum sample density at maximum speed: 1.2 ---------- - Accident Prevention Prerequisite for the safe operation of the Heraeus Multifuge 4KR is a work environment in compliance with standards, directives and trade association safety regulations and proper instruction of the user. -
Page 9: Precautions
Precautions Precautions In order to ensure safe operation of the Heraeus Multifuge 4KR, the following general safety regulations must be followed: • The centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only. • The centrifuge is to be used for its intended use only. - Page 10 • Highly corrosive substances which can cause material damage and impair the mechanical stability of the rotor, should only be centrifuged in corresponding protective tubes. WARNING If a hazardous situation occurs, turn off the power supply to the centrifuge and leave the area immediately. Heraeus Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific...
- Page 11 Introduction and Description Contents “Characteristics of the Heraeus Multifuge 4KR” page 1-2 • • “Technical Data” page 1-3 “Directives, Standards and Guidelines” page 1-3 • • “Functions and Features” page 1-4 “Mains Supply” page 1-5 • • “Rotor Selection” page 1-5...
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Page 12: Chapter 1 Introduction And Description
The Diagnostik™ rotor allows the centrifuge commercial sample racks directly. The Heraeus Multifuge 4KR is also a compact centrifuge for the separation of blood components. A special wind shield rotor allows to process up to eight quintuple blood bag systems. -
Page 13: Technical Data
Introduction and Description Technical Data Technical Data The technical data of the Heraeus Multifuge 4KR is listed in the following table. Table 1-1. Technical Data Feature Value 230 V Environmental Conditions -Use in interior Spaces -Altitudes of up to 2,000 m above Sea Level -Max. -
Page 14: Functions And Features
Introduction and Description Functions and Features Functions and Features The following table gives an overview of the important functional and performance characteristics of the Heraeus Multifuge 4KR. Table 1-3. Functions and Features Component / Function Description / Features Structure / Housing... -
Page 15: Mains Supply
50 Hz 11.5 A 2.6 kW 16 AT 16 AT Rotor Selection The Heraeus Multifuge 4KR is supplied without a rotor. Various Thermo Scientific rotors are available to choose from. LH-4000 7500 6475 with round Buckets 1000 7500 6477 Double rectangular Bucket DoubleSpin... - Page 16 Before Use Contents “Before Setting up” page 2-2 • • “Location” page 2-2 “Setting up” page 2-2 • • “Transporting the Centrifuge” page 2-3 “Mains Connection” page 2-4 • • “Storage” page 2-4 Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR...
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Page 17: Chapter 2 Before Use
Note The centrifuge is screwed onto the pallet with four screws. 1. Place the pallet with the centrifuge so that you have at leased 2 m room in front of the pallet. 2. Release the rails from the pallet. Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 18: Transporting The Centrifuge
• Transport the centrifuge upright and if at all possible in packaging. Note The packaging is an one-way packaging. Contact a shipping company for the transport. Inform customer service. WARNING Always remove the rotor before moving the centrifuge. Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR... -
Page 19: Mains Connection
• Before storing the centrifuge and the accessories it must be cleaned and if necessary disinfected and decontaminated. • Store the centrifuge in a clean, dust-free location. • Be sure to place the centrifuge on its feet. • Avoid direct sunlight. Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 20: Control Panel
Control Panel Contents “Control Panel” page 3-2 • • “Keys” page 3-2 Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR... -
Page 21: Keys
Seconds at an accelerated Pace to the higher or lower Values. By pressing the Key briefly, you increase or decrease the Speed in one Step. When pressing both Arrows the Cursor moves to the left. Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 22: Operation
4-3 • • “Entering Parameters” page 4-4 “Centrifugation” page 4-8 • • “Temperature Adaptation during Standstill” page 4-9 “Short-term Centrifugation” page 4-9 • • “Removing the Rotor” page 4-9 “Aligning the Centrifuge” page 4-10 • Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR... -
Page 23: Switch On Centrifuge
WARNING Do not reach into the crack between the door and the housing. The door is drawn shut automatically. Use the emergency release only for malfunctions and power failures (see “Mechanical Emergency Door Release” page 6-2). CAUTION Do not slam the door. Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 24: Rotor Installation
6. If available close the rotor with the rotor lid. Be sure to check all sealings before starting any aerosol-tight applications. See the information in the rotor instruction manual. 7. Close the centrifuge door. Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR... -
Page 25: Entering Parameters
The RCF can be set in steps of 1. 4. The value is stored when the value stops flashing. Note If an extremely low RCF value has been selected, it will be corrected automatically if the resulting speed is less than 300 rpm. Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific... - Page 26 5. Press the key below the field run time. 1. Enter the desired value by pressing up or down. Up to 9 minutes 59 seconds the duration is given exactly to the second. After 10 minutes the Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR...
- Page 27 1. Press the key below the field temperature. 2. Enter the desired value by pressing up or down. The temperature can be set in steps of 1. The value is stored when the value stops flashing. Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific...
- Page 28 The value that is being changed flashes. 3. Press the key again when all displays are flashing again. The display with the number of the program memory flashes and all settings are stored. Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR...
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Page 29: Centrifugation
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 6-3. Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 30: Temperature Adaptation During Standstill
Check carefully whether you have to maintain a certain speed for your application. During the acceleration process, time is counted forwards in seconds. The reading stays displayed until the centrifuge door is opened. Removing the Rotor To remove the rotor, proceed as follows: Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR... -
Page 31: Aligning The Centrifuge
Note If the message rotor appears in the display the selected speed or RCF-value are to high. If you press the key the centrifuge accelerates to the shown maximum value. 4-10 Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 32: Key Switch
All set parameters are blocked, but the actual program can be operated as often as needed with the control keys ( All set values can be seen with the arrow keys. The selected program cannot be changed. PULSE and the pre-temp function are locked. Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR 4-11... -
Page 33: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and Care Contents “Cleaning Intervals” page 5-2 • • “Cleaning” page 5-2 “Disinfection” page 5-4 • • “Decontamination” page 5-4 “Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific” page 5-5 • • “Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific” page 5-5 Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR... -
Page 34: Cleaning Intervals
Clean centrifuge and accessories as follows: 1. Open the centrifuge. 2. Turn off the centrifuge. 3. Pull out the power supply plug. 4. Release the rotor. 5. Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off the centrifuge spindle. Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 35: Cleaning The Venting Slots
3. Remove the lateral fastening screws and demount the venting grid. Screws Abbildung 5-1. Open centrifuge 4. Clean the cooling fins carefully with a brush. Make sure you do not deform the cooling fins. 5. Place the venting grid again and fastened the screws thoroughly. Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR... -
Page 36: Disinfection
Keep in mind the risk of infection when touching the rotor and take all necessary precautions. In case of contamination, make sure that others are not put at risk. Decontaminate the affected parts immediately. Take other precautions if need be. Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 37: Service Of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers inspection and service contracts for this work. Any necessary repairs are performed for free during the warranty period and afterwards for a charge. This is only valid if the centrifuge has only been maintained by a Thermo Fisher Scientific service technician. Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR... -
Page 38: Shipping And Deposing Of Accessories
Shipping and deposing of accessories WARNING Before shipping or deposing centrifuges and accessories you have ton cleanand if necessary disinfect or decontaminate everything. Before storing the centrifuge and the accessories it must be cleaned and if necessary disinfected and decontaminated. Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Contents “Mechanical Emergency Door Release” page 6-2 • • “Troubleshooting by User” page 6-3 “When to contact a Service Technician” page 6-5 • Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR... -
Page 40: Mechanical Emergency Door Release
Emergency Door Release Figure 6-1. Emergency Door Release Note You need to pull both release cords in order to unlock both locks. 4. Push the release cords back into the centrifuge and mount the plug. Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 41: Troubleshooting By User
After 15 sec. the rotor will be decelerated. Always wait until the rotor has come to a stop without braking. rotor By opening and closing the door you reset the message After entering a permissible speed you can start again. Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR... - Page 42 Restart the centrifuge. If the message appears again, inform a service technician. E-10 Self-test after switching on the centrifuge. NV-RAM; error in program memory Restart the centrifuge. If the message appears again, inform a service technician. Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific...
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Page 43: When To Contact A Service Technician
1. Turn on the power switch on the right side of the device. The centrifuge performs a self-check of its software. Subsequently, the following readings will be displayed. The order is: Software version key panel Software version NV-RAM-Version 1 NV-RAM-Version 2 Cycle counter Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR... - Page 44 Troubleshooting When to contact a Service Technician Note The values given are only examples. 2. Afterwards the different programs are tested as well. Program test 3. Communicate the software version to the service technician. Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific...
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Page 45: Chemical Compatibility Chart
S S S S S S M S S S Cesium Acetate Cesium Bromide M S S - S S S - S S S S S S S - S S S S S S M S S S Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR... - Page 46 U M U U M U U U - U S U U U - Formaldehyde (40%) M M M S S S S M S S S S M S S S U S S M S S S M S M U Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific...
- Page 47 U S M S S S S M M S M - N-Butyl Phthalate S S U - S S S - S U U S U U U M - U U S U S M M S U S Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR...
- Page 48 S S S S S S S S S M S S S S Nitric Acid (50%) U S U M S U U - S U S U U M M U M M M S S S U S S M S Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific...
- Page 49 Performance unknown; suggest testing, using sample to avoid loss of valuable material. Chemical resistance data is included only as a guide to product use. No organized chemical resistance data exists for materials under the stress of centrifugation. When in doubt we recommend pre-testing sample lots. Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR...
- Page 50 Chemical Compatibility Chart Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific...
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Page 51: Contact Information
China +400 650 5118 India +91 22 6716 2200 +81 3 5826 1616 Japan Other Asian Countries +852 2885 4613 Australia +61 39757 4300 New Zealand +64 9 980 6700 Other Countries +49 6184 90 6000 Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR... - Page 52 Rotor Selection ..........1-5 Explanation of RCF Value ......4-5 Run Time Preselection ........4-5 Features ............1-4 Safety Features ..........1-2 Safety Zone .............2-2 Select Program ..........4-7 Imbalance Indicator ........4-8 Service Technician ..........6-5 Short-term Centrifugation .......4-9 Starting Centrifuge Program ......4-8 Thermo Scientific Multifuge 4KR...
- Page 53 Index: Stopping the Centrifugation Program ..... 4-9 Storage ............2-4 Switch on Centrifuge ........4-2 Technical Data ..........1-3 Temperature Adaptation .........4-9 Transporting the Centrifuge ......2-3 Trouble Shooting ..........6-1 Multifuge 4KR Thermo Scientific...
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