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Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Instruction Manual 50138912-a February 2013 Visit us online to register your warranty. www.thermoscientific.com/labwarranty...
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Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Instruction Manual 50138912-a February 2013...
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WEEE Compliance This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol: Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling or disposal companies in each European Union (EU) Member State, and these companies should dispose of or recycle this product.
Items Supplied Item Quantity Check Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Power supply cable Instruction manual If any parts are missing, please contact your nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Intended Use This centrifuge is a laboratory product used to separate substance mixtures of different densities.
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This symbol refers to general hazards. CAUTION means that material damage could occur. WARNING means that injuries or material damage or contamination could occur. This symbol refers to biological hazards. This symbol refers to electrical hazards. Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
• If a hazardous situation occurs, turn off the power supply to the centrifuge and leave the area immediately. Note In order to ensure safe operation of the Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge, general safety regulations must be followed: Mind the regulations in your country.
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Preface WARNING In order to ensure safe operation of the Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge, 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.
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• Highly corrosive substances which can cause material damage and impair the mechanical stability of the rotor, should only be centrifuged in corresponding protective tubes. Note If used for Foodstuffs machinery, for cosmetics or pharmaceutical products, only use closed or aerosol-tight containers for centrifugation. Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
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Preface Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
Introduction and Description Characteristics Characteristics The Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge 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. The set speed is reached within seconds. The maintenance-free induction motor ensures quiet and low-vibration operation even at high speeds, as well as guaranteeing a very long lifetime.
Introduction and Description Technical Data Technical Data The technical data of the Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge is listed in the following table. Tabelle 1-1. Technical Data Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Feature Value Environmental Conditions Designed and intended for indoor use Altitudes of up to 2,000 m above Sea Level max.
IEC 61010-2-101, 2nd Edition EN ISO 13485 Japan IEC 61010-1, 2 Edition 100V 60Hz IEC 61010-2-020, 2 Edition 100V 50Hz IEC 61010-2-101, 2 Edition China EN 61326-1 Class B 230V 50/60Hz EN 61326-2-6 EN ISO 13485 Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
Mains Supply The following table contains an overview of the electrical connection data for the Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge. This data is to be taken into consideration when selecting the mains connection socket. Tabelle 1-4. Electrical connection data of the Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
Introduction and Description Rotor Selection Rotor Selection The Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge is supplied without a rotor. Various rotors are available to choose from. Thermo Scientific Rotors Part No. TX-150 swinging bucket rotor 75005701 TX-150 round buckets 75005702...
WARNING UV rays reduce the stability of plastics. Do not subject the centrifuge, rotors and plastic accessories to UV rays like in direct sunlight. • The set-up location must be well-ventilated at all times. Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal setup of the centrifuge. CAUTION If the centrifuge isn’t leveled, imbalances can occur and the centrifuge can be damaged. Do not place anything under the centrifuge feet to level the centrifuge. Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
• Before storing the centrifuge and the accessories, it must be cleanend, and if necessary, desinfected and decontaminated. • Store the centrifuge in a clean, dust-free location. • Be sure to place the centrifuge on their centrifuge feet. • Avoid direct sunlight. Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
• The decontamination must be confirmed in a special form. WARNING Before shipping the centrifuge and accessories you have to clean and if necessary disinfect or decontaminate the entire system. In doubt contact the Thermo Fisher Scientific customer service. Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
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Before Use Shipping the Centrifuge Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
Use the ARROW keys in order to modify the displayed value Change Value Press the ACCELERATION/DECELARATION key multiple times to change the Acceleration/ different profiles Decelaration Use the TOGGLE key to change the display mode. (Speed / RCF Value) Changing the display mode Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
“Mechanical Emergency Door Release” page 54). Close Lid Close the lid by pressing down on it lightly in the middle or on both sides of it. Note The lid should audibly click into place. Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
Operation Rotor Installation Rotor Installation The approved rotors for the Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 are listed in section “Rotor Selection” page 20. 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.
4. Close the centrifuge lid. Entering Parameters The Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 offers you 2 profiles: standard and soft. Press the ACCELERATION / DECELERATION key to set a profile. The LEDs show the chosen settings. The last profile is saved, if you restart the centrifuge.
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The maximum RCF value is related to the maximum radius of the tube opening. Remember that this value is reduced depending on the tubes and adapters used. This can be accounted for in the calculation above if required. Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
During continuous operation, the centrifuge will continue running until you stop it manually. Programs The Thermo Scientific SL 8 Centrifuge is able to save up to 4 programs. It is only possible to save a program, if the centrifuge is not running.
You cannot open the lid as long as the centrifuge is running. Imbalance Indicator If a load is imbalanced, this will be indicated at speed higher than approx. 300 rpm by the message "Imbalanced load". The run will terminate. Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
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Press the STOP key on the control panel. The centrifuge will be decelerated at the designated rate. The message RUN COMPLETED will illuminate, and after pressing the OPEN key, the lid will open and you can remove the centrifuged samples. Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
Short-term Centrifugation Short-term Centrifugation For short-term centrifugation, the Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 has a PULSE-function. By holding down the PULSE key, spinning will start and continue until the key is let go. The centrifuge accelerates and brakes at maximum power. Any rpm or RCF entered beforehand is overridden.
Figure 4. Auto-Lock-lid for aerosol-tight rotors WARNING Mind the Auto-Lock-mandrel inside the lid. Do not touch the mandrel. Aligning the Centrifuge • To turn off the centrifuge push the mains switch to "0". Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
To get into the system menu, press and hold any button when turning on the centrifuge until the system menu shows up in the display. Use the ARROW keys below the time selection in order to navigate within the system menu points. Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
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System Menu English Nederlands Росский Francais Español Italiano Deutsch 0602 V01 4758 V05 Software and NVRAM identification exam- ple values. Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
Use the ARROW keys below SPEED in order to navigate through the system menu. Press the START key to save this edit and quit the system menu. Press the STOP key to quit the system menu. Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
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Use the ARROW keys below the speed display in order to navigate through the system menu. Press the START key to save this edit and quit the system menu. Press the STOP key to quit the system menu. Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
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Use the ARROW keys below SPEED in order to navigate through the system menu. Press the START key to save this edit and quit the system menu. Press the STOP key to quit the system menu. Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
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System Menu Description Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
• After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil (part no. 70009824). Also treat the cavities with oil. • Store the aluminum parts at room temperature or in a cold-storage room with the cavities pointing down. Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
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CAUTION When cleaning, do not allow liquids, especially organic solvents, to get on the drive shaft or the bearings of the centrifuge. Organic solvents break down the grease in the motor bearing. The drive shaft could lock Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
• After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil (part no. 70009824). Also treat the cavities with oil. • Tread the bolt of the swing out rotor with bolt grease (part no. 75003786). Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
• After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil (part no. 7000 9824). Also treat the cavities with oil. • Tread the bolt of the swing out rotor with bolt grease (part no. 75003786). Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
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 mainained by a Thermo Fisher Scientific service technician. Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
For the countries of the European Union the disposal is regulated by the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. See “WEEE Compliance” page 5 Mind the information on transport and shipping. See “Transporting the Centrifuge” page 23 “Shipping the Centrifuge” page 25 for more information. Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
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Disposal Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
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 door locks operative again. Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
Let the centrifuge cool down for 15 minutes. If the error message appears again, inform the customer service. E-017; Read Manual Wait until the rotor has stopped. E-020; Check, if the rotor is qualified for the Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge (check “Rotor Selection” page 20). E-021;...
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If the error message appears again, inform the customer service. E-029; Read Manual Check, if a rotor is installed. E-045 Check, if the rotor is qualified for the Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge (check “Rotor Selection” page 20). Restart the centrifuge.
For a desription how to get there, see “Enter system menu” page 41. You will find a description on how to find the “Software ID” page 43 and for the “NVRAM ID” page Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
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Troubleshooting When to Contact Customer Service Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
S S U U S U M U S U U S U U U M U M U U U S U U S U S Benzyl Alcohol U U - M M - S U U U U U U U - M S M - Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
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S U S S S S S S S S M S M S Ethylene Glycol Ethylene Oxide Vapor S U - S M - S S S U S U S S S U Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
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S U U S M S U S S S S Mercaptoacetic Acid Methyl Alcohol 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 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...
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M S U U M M S S S M S M S U M U - Phosphoric Acid (conc.) Physiologic Media (Serum, Urine) M S S S - S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
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No data available. Because no organized chemical resistance data exists for materials under the stress of centrifugation, when in doubt we recommend pretesting sample lots. suggest testing, using sample to avoid loss of valuable material. Chemical resistance data is included only as a guide to product use. Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge Thermo Scientific...
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Failure message 55 Technical Data 17 Features 19 Thermo Fisher Scientific Service 50 Transporting the Centrifuge 23 Trouble Shooting 53 Imbalance indicator 35 WEEE Compliance 5 Keys 28 Kundendienst 50, 57 Lid Opening 30 Location 22 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge...