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Translation of the original operating manual 09/2015 Rev. 1.3 of 02/03/2017 G-16;Version; ; ; Version WZG6001-e150401 Operating Manual Centrisart G-16 Laboratory centrifuge from serial no. 157603 98648-020-94...
Table of contents General information ............................9 Importance of the operating manual ........................9 Intended use ..................................9 Warranty and liability ..............................9 Copyright ..................................10 Standards and regulations ............................10 Scope of supply ................................10 Layout and mode of operation ........................11 Layout of the centrifuge ............................
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Table of contents Storage and transport ............................23 Dimensions and weight .............................. 23 Storage conditions ..............................23 Notes on transport ..............................23 Packaging ..................................24 Transport safety device .............................. 24 Set-up and connection ............................ 25 Installation site ................................25 Power supply ................................. 25 5.2.1 Type of connection ...............................
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Table of contents Malfunctions and error correction ........................ 41 General malfunctions ..............................41 7.1.1 Emergency lid release ............................42 Table of error codes ..............................43 Service contact ................................44 Maintenance and service ..........................45 Maintenance ................................. 45 8.1.1 Centrifuge ................................45 8.1.2 Accessories ................................
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Table of contents Version 09/2015, Rev. 1.3 of 02/03/2017 Translation of the original operating manual, WZG6001-e150401...
3 Safety Safety indications on the centrifuge must be kept readable at all times. If necessary, they must be replaced. NOTE Not all of the symbols/labels are used for this centrifuge type. NOTE Pos: 34 /010 U niversalmodule/ Leerzeile @ 0 \mod _12021 16244 500_0.do cx @ 1 14 @ @ 1 Pos: 35 /100 Sig ma/10 0 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Sta ndardmodu le)/03 0 Sicherheit/030-0020 Symbol- und Hin weiserklärungen @ 26 \mod _14053 190139 55_68.do cx @ 191947 @ 2 @ 1 ...
3 Safety Pos: 37 /100 Sig ma/10 0 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Sta ndardmodu le)/03 0 Sicherheit/030-0030 Verantwortu ng des Betreibers @ 26\mo d_1405 319015 364_68.d ocx @ 19196 1 @ 2 @ 1 Responsibility of the operator The operator is responsible for authorising only qualified personnel to work on the centrifuge (see chapter 3.4 - "Operating personnel").
3 Safety Prior to any start-up, check the centrifuge, rotor, and accessories for signs of damage that can be discerned from the outside. Special attention must be paid to all of the rubber parts (e.g. motor cover, lid seal, and adapters) in terms of visible structural changes.
3 Safety Pos: 71 /100 Sig ma/10 0 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Sta ndardmodu le)/03 0 Sicherheit/030-0080 Verhalten bei Gefahren un d Unfällen @ 27\mod_1 40531 905118 8_68.do cx @ 19 2325 @ 2 @ 1 Measures in the event of hazards and accidents If an emergency arises, switch off the centrifuge immediately! If in doubt, call the emergency doctor! DANGER...
4 Storage and transport Pos: 83 /100 Sig ma/11 0 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Projekte)/3-16 L/0 40 Lageru ng u nd Transp ort/040 -0040 Verpackung 3-16 L @ 29\mod_1 405321 600134 _68.do cx @ 19 7197 @ 2 @ 1 Packaging The centrifuge is packaged in a slip-lid box.
6 Using the centrifuge Pos: 105 /100 Si gma/1 00 BA Ze ntrifugen Sigma (Standardmod ule)/0 60 Betrieb_Spin control L+S/06 0-00 20-00 19 Ei nsetzen von Rotoren un d Zubehör (außer 8 K)-------------------------------- @ 27\mod_14 053192 04492_ 68.docx @ 192 493 @ 3 @ 1 ...
6 Using the centrifuge Rotor tie down screw 2 3 Rotor Fig. 5: Angle rotor with a hermetically sealed lid Pos: 109 /010 Universalmodule/ Leerzeile @ 0 \mo d_1202 11624 4500_0.do cx @ 114 @ @ 1 Pos: 110 /100 Si gma/1 00 BA Ze ntrifugen Sigma (Standardmod ule)/0 60 Betrieb_Spin control L+S/06 0-00 20-00 20-0 030 Ei nsetzen von Zu behör 4plätzi g bis 2 -16P bis 3-18 KS @ 27\mod_1 405319 20571 0_68.do cx @ 19 2507 @ 4 @ 1 ...
6 Using the centrifuge Centrifugation with low capacity Install the tubes axial symmetrically so that the buckets and their inserts are loaded evenly. It is not permissible to load angle rotors on only one axis. correct incorrect Fig. 7: Permissible and impermissible loading of an angle rotor and a swing-out rotor (example illustrations) Pos: 111 /010 Universalmodule/ Leerzeile @ 0 \mo d_1202 11624 4500_0.do cx @ 114 @ @ 1...
6 Using the centrifuge Pos: 119 /100 Si gma/1 00 BA Ze ntrifugen Sigma (Standardmod ule)/0 60 Betrieb_Spin control L+S/Spi nco ntrol L (Zent6)/060-0030-0020 Man ueller Betrieb @ 27 \mod_ 140531 925419 2_68.do cx @ 1 92647 @ 3 @ 1 ...
Pos: 128 /100 Si gma/1 01 BA Ze ntrifugen Sartorius (Standardm odule)/060 Betrieb/Spin control L/060 -003 0-00 20-00 51 Drehza hl/RZB o hne Tem p Sartorius @ 3 7\m od_143 737445 5459_6 8.docx @ 2728 45 @ 4 @ 1...
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6 Using the centrifuge Runtime as of the set speed If the runtime is to be counted as of the moment when the set speed is reached, the symbol (see the illustration) behind the set speed value must be activated: Select the clock symbol with the cursor and confirm the selection.
Pos: 144 /100 Si gma/1 01 BA Ze ntrifugen Sartorius (Standardm odule)/060 Betrieb/Spin control L/060 -003 0-00 20-01 41 Ein gabesperre - ohne Tem p Sartorius @ 3 7\m od_143 737446 0769_ 68.docx @ 2730 70 @ 4 @ 1...
Pos: 148 /100 Si gma/1 01 BA Ze ntrifugen Sartorius (Standardm odule)/060 Betrieb/Spin control L/060 -003 0-00 30-00 11 Pro gramm speichern - ohne Te mp Sartorius @ 3 7\m od_143 73745 04107_ 68.docx...
8 Maintenance and service Pos: 170 /100 Si gma/1 00 BA Ze ntrifugen Sigma (Standardmod ule)/0 80 Wartung und I nstandhaltu ng/0 80-0 010-0 020 Z ubehör (a ußer 8K) @ 2 8\m od_140 53206 18247_ 68.docx @ 1948 45 @ 3 @ 1 ...
9 Disposal Pos: 189 /100 Si gma/1 01 BA Ze ntrifugen Sartorius (Standardm odule)/090 Entsorg ung /090 Entsorgun g Sartorius ===================================== @ 36\mod_1 43107 537041 0_68.do cx @ 26 2061 @ 1 @ 1 Disposal The packaging is made from environmentally-friendly materials that can be used as secondary raw materials.
10 Technical data Pos: 194 /100 Si gma/1 00 BA Ze ntrifugen Sigma (Standardmod ule)/1 00 Te chnis che Daten/1 00-00 10 U mgebun gsbedingu ngen ungekühlt @ 28\mod_1 40532 068012 1_68.do cx @ 19 5041 @ 2 @ 1 10.1 Ambient conditions The figures are valid for an ambient temperature of +23°C ...
11 Appendix Pos: 200 /100 Si gma/1 10 BA Ze ntrifugen Sigma (Projekte)/3-1 6L/110 An hang/110-0 010-0010 3-16 L Hö chstdrehzahle n von Gefäßen @ 29\mod_ 140532 166332 0_68.do cx @ 19 7323 @ 3 @ 1 11.1.1 Maximum speed for tubes Some tubes, such as centrifuge glass tubes, microtubes, culture tubes, fluoropolymer tubes and especially high-volume tubes can be used in our rotors, buckets, and adapters at higher speeds than their breaking limit.
11 Appendix 11.4 Resistance data The data refer to resistance at 20°C. NOTE - no data 1 resistant 2 practically resistant 3 partially resistant 4 not resistant Medium Formula Acetaldehyde Acetamide saturated Acetone Acrylonitrile Allyl alcohol Aluminium chloride AlCl saturated Aluminium sulfate Ammonium chloride aqueous...
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11 Appendix - no data 1 resistant 2 practically resistant 3 partially resistant 4 not resistant Medium Formula Chromic acid Chromic potassium KCr(SO saturated sulphate Citric acid Citric acid Copper sulphate CuSO x 5H Cyclohexanol Decane Diaminoethane Diesel fuel Dimethyl formamide (DMF) Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
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11 Appendix - no data 1 resistant 2 practically resistant 3 partially resistant 4 not resistant Medium Formula Iodine, tincture of Isopropyl alcohol Lactic acid Magnesium chloride MgCl Mercuric chloride HgCl Mercury Methyl acetate Methyl alcohol Methyl benzene Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) C Methylene chloride Mineral oil Nitric acid...
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11 Appendix - no data 1 resistant 2 practically resistant 3 partially resistant 4 not resistant Medium Formula Sodium bisulphite NaHSO Sodium carbonate Sodium chloride NaCl Sodium hydroxide NaOH Sodium hydroxide NaOH Sodium sulfate Spirits Styrene Sulphuric acid Sulphuric acid fuming Tallow Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
11 Appendix Pos: 211 /100 Si gma/1 11 BA Ze ntrifugen Sartorius (Projekte)/Ce ntrisart G-16/11 0 Anhan g/11 0-006 0 Ko nformitätserklärung G-16 @ 37 \mod _14371 130968 22_68.do cx @ 2 72514 @ 2 @ 1 11.5 EC declaration of conformity Version 09/2015, Rev.
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11 Appendix === Ende der Liste für Textmarke Inhalt === Version 09/2015, Rev. 1.3 of 02/03/2017 Translation of the original operating manual, WZG6001-e150401...
12 Index 12 Index Centrifuges - definition ..............9 Acceleration ..............35 Changes in colour ............49 Acceleration curve ............58 Changes in structure ............ 49 Acceleration curves ............35 Chemical and biological safety ......... 19 Accessories, cleaning and care ........46 Chemical resistance of plastic ........
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Lid lock has not released ..........41 Lid seal sticks ..............41 General Terms and Conditions of Business Relating Linear curves ..............58 to Goods and Services of Sartorius ......9 Load bearing bolts, cleaning and care..... 47 Glass breakage ............... 48 Loading a program ............40 Glass particles..............
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12 Index Multiple carrier .............. 29 Relative centrifugal force (RCF) ......14, 32 Removal of the transport safety device ....24 Remove glass particles and metal dust from the Name plate ............... 11, 12 rotor chamber ............48 No indication on the display ........41 Responsibility of the operator ........
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12 Index Speedometer error ............43 Time range ............... 53 Standards and regulations ......... 10 Toxic substances ............. 19, 45 Standstill monitoring system ........21 Transport safety device ..........24 Starting a centrifugation run ........31 Tubes ................. 29 Sterilisation of the rotor chamber and accessories Type ................
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Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG Weender Landstrasse 94 108 37075 Goettingen, Germany Phone: +49.551.308.0 Fax: +49.551.308.3289 www.sartorius.com The information and figures contained in these instructions correspond to the version date specified below. Sartorius reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
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