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Thermo Scientific SL16
Thermo Scientific SL16R
Instruction Manual
50120986-1
June 2009

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  • Page 1 Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Scientific SL16 Thermo Scientific SL16R Instruction Manual 50120986-1 June 2009...
  • Page 2 © 2009 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. BIOLiner , BIOShield , HIGHPlate , HIGHConic , AutoLock , FIBERLite and CLINIConic re either registered trademarks or trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. provides this document to its customers with a product purchase to use in the product operation.
  • 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 symbol opposite: 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Close lid ........................4-2 Rotor installation ......................4-2 Entering parameters ....................4-3 Saving programs .......................4-6 Centrifuging ......................4-7 Temperature adaptation during standstill ..............4-8 Short-term centrifuging ....................4-8 Removing the rotor ....................4-8 Aerosol-tight rotors ....................4-9 Switching the centrifuge off ..................4-9 Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...
  • Page 6 Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific ................6-4 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ........................7-1 Mechanical emergency lid release ................7-2 Troubleshooting by user ..................7-3 When to contact customer service ................7-6 Chemical Compatibility Chart ................A-1 Warranty ........................B-1 Contact Information ....................C-1 SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Failure to follow the instructions and safety information in this instruction manual will result in the expiration of the sellers warranty. Scope of supply Article Number Quantity Check Centrifuge Thermo Scientific SL16 Power supply cable 50120986 Instruction manual 70009824 Anti-corrosion oil If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative.

  • Page 8: Accident Prevention

    Accident Prevention Accident Prevention Prerequisite for the safe operation of the Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R is a work environment in compliance with standards, directives and trade association safety regulations and proper instruction of the user: The safety regulations contain the following basic recommendations: •...
  • Page 9 CENTRIFUGE AND LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY. Normal use The centrifuge is to be used for separating materials of different density or particle size suspended in a liquid. Maximum sample density at maximum speed: 1,2 ---------- - Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...
  • Page 10 WARNING means that injuries or material damage or contamination could occur. The symbol on the left refers to biological hazards. Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your environment safe. SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction And Description

    Introduction and Description • “Characteristics” page 1-2 “Technical Data” page 1-3 • “Functions and features” page 1-5 • “Rotor selection” page 1-6 • Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Introduction And Description

    Introduction and Description Characteristics Characteristics The Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R is an in-vitro diagnostics device according to the In-Vitro Diagnostics Directive 98/79/EC. Several rotors with commercial tubes can be used. The set speed is reached in seconds. The maintenance-free induction motor ensures quiet and low-vibration operation even at high speeds, and guarantees a very long lifetime.

  • Page 13: Technical Data

    Introduction and Description Technical Data Technical Data The technical data of the Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R is listed in the following table. Table 1-1. Technical Data Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R Feature Value Environmental conditions - use in interior spaces - altitudes of up to 2,000 m above sea level - max.

  • Page 14: Directives, Standards And Guidelines

    100V 50Hz IEC 61010-1 2 Edition IEC 61010-2-020 2 Edition IEC 61010-2-101 EN 61326-1 EN 61326-2-6 EN 55011A EN 61000-6-2 EN ISO 13485 SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 15: Functions And Features

    Automatic lid closing and locking starting from an initial hold position Mains Supply The following table contains an overview of the electrical connection data for the Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R. This data is to be taken into consideration when selecting the mains connection socket.

  • Page 16: Rotor Selection

    Introduction and Description Rotor selection Rotor selection The Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R is supplied without a rotor. Various rotors are available to choose from. TX-400 7500 3629 with round buckets 7500 3655 TX-200 7500 3658 with round buckets 7500 3659...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Before Use

    Before use • “Before setting up” page 2-2 “Transporting the centrifuge” page 2-2 • “Location” page 2-2 • “Aligning the centrifuge” page 2-3 • “Mains connection” page 2-3 • “Storage” page 2-4 • Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Before Use

    The set-up location must fulfil the following requirements: • A safety zone of at least 30 cm must be maintained around the centrifuge. People and hazardous substances must be kept out of the safety zone while centrifuging. SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 19: Aligning The Centrifuge

    1. Turn off the power supply switch on the back (press "0"). 2. Plug the centrifuge into grounded electrical sockets only. 3. Check whether the cable complies with the safety standards of your country. Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...

  • Page 20: Storage

    Before use Storage 4. Make sure that the voltage and frequency correspond to the figures on the rating plate. Figure 2-3. Rating plate of the Thermo Scientific SL16R 5. Establish the connection to the power supply with the connecting cable. Storage •...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Control Panel

    Control panel • “Control panel” page 3-2 “” page 3-3 • Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...

  • Page 22: Keys

    Control panel The control panel contains the keys and displays of the centrifuge (only the power switch is located on the back of the device). All parameters can be selected and changed during operation. SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 23 Control panel Control panel Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...
  • Page 24 Control panel Control panel SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 25: Operation

    “Saving programs” page 4-6 • “Centrifuging” page 4-7 • “Temperature adaptation during standstill” page 4-8 • “Short-term centrifuging” page 4-8 • “Removing the rotor” page 4-8 • “Switching the centrifuge off ” page 4-9 • Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...

  • Page 26: Switch On Centrifuge

    Note The lid should audibly click into place. Rotor installation The approved rotors for the Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R are listed in section “Rotor selection” page 1-6. Use only the rotors and accessories from this list in the centrifuge.
  • Page 27 4. Place the rotor lid onto the rotor. Be sure to check all sealings before starting any aeorsol-tight applications. See the information in the rotor instruction manual. 5. Close the centrifuge lid. Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...

  • Page 28: Entering Parameters

    Entering parameters Entering parameters The Thermo Scientific SL16 offers you a total of 9 acceleration and 10 braking curves with which samples and gradients can be centrifuged. After the centrifuge is turned on, the last running profile selected is shown.
  • Page 29 1. Press the key below the TEMPERATURE display in order to open the temperature selection menu. The display shows "Set temp". 2. Enter the desired value by pressing the key repeatedly, until the desired value shows. Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...

  • Page 30: Saving Programs

    The display shows the following message: 2. Press the BUCKET key repeatedly until the bucket being used is displayed. Saving programs 1. Enter the program parameters. 2. Press any of the program store keys for 5 seconds. SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 31: Centrifuging

    The centrifuge will be deceler- ated at the designated rate. The message "END" will illuminate, and after pressing the OPEN key the lid will open and you can remove the centrifuged material. Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...

  • Page 32: Temperature Adaptation During Standstill

    Short-term centrifuging For short-term centrifuging, the Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R has a "Pulse"- function. By holding down the PULSE key , spinning will start and continue until the key is let go.

  • Page 33: Aerosol-Tight Rotors

    Figure 4-5. AutoLock -lid for aerosol-tight rotors WARNING Mind the AutoLock -mandril inside the lid. Do not touch. Switching the centrifuge off 1. To turn off the centrifuge put the mains switch to "0". Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...
  • Page 34 Operation Switching the centrifuge off 4-10 SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 System Menu

    To modify setting, use the keys. • Use the keys for the speed fields to navigate in the system menu. • Use the keys for the bucket field to navigate from one system menu item to the next. Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...
  • Page 36 Start English Language English Deutsch Francaise End of run beep? Español Italiano Keypad beep? LCD powersave? Auto lid open? 0547V01 0547V01 Software ID: 4641V05 Software and NVRAM identification exam- ple values. Cycle count: 2368 SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 37: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Care

    “Handling and care of rotors and accessories made of aluminium” page 6-6 • “Disinfection with bleaching agents” page 6-4 • “Decontamination” page 6-4 • “Autoclaving” page 6-4 • “Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific” page 6-4 • Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...

  • Page 38: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Care

    Drain off any melted ice from the rotor chamber. CAUTION Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment. SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 39: Disinfection

    9. Rinse the rotor and rotor lid thoroughly with water and then rub down. 10. Dispose of the disinfectant according to the applicable guidelines. 11. Treat aluminum rotors afterwards with an anti-corrosion oil (7000 9824). Apply a thin layer of oil using a soft cloth. Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...

  • Page 40: Disinfection With Bleaching Agents

    The service technicians check the following: • the electrical equipment • the suitability of the set-up site • the lid lock and the safety system • the rotor • the fixation of the rotor and the drive shaft SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 41 Maintenance and care Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific offers inspection and service contracts for this work. Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...
  • Page 42 Maintenance and care Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 43: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting • “Mechanical emergency lid release” page 7-2 “Troubleshooting by user” page 7-3 • “When to contact customer service” page 7-6 • Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...

  • Page 44: Mechanical Emergency Lid Release

    4. Push the cord back into the centrifuge and mount the plugs. Reconnect the centrifuge once the power has been restored. Switch on the centrifuge. Press the OPEN key to have the lid locks operative again. SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting By User

    The lid opens while the device is running. The run does not start or the centrifuge Close the lid and restart the centrifuge. runs down without being braked. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...
  • Page 46 Error during the self-test of the centrifuge program and the electronics. The run does not start or the centrifuge runs down without being braked. Restart the centrifuge. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 47 Error during the self-test of the centrifuge program and the electronics. The run does not start or the centrifuge runs down without being braked. Restart the centrifuge. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...

  • Page 48: When To Contact Customer Service

    You enter the system menu. 2. Press the START key 3. Press and hold the ENTER key , until the following message is displayed: Software ID: XXXXXXXX 4. Communicate the software version to the service technician. SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 49: Chemical Compatibility Chart

    S S S S S S M S S S Benzene 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 Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...
  • Page 50 S S S M S S S U S M U Ethylene Dichloride U U - S M - U U S U U U U U U U - U S U - SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 51 U U - U U U U U U U - Solution 555 (20%) S S S - S S S S S S S - S S S - S S S S S S Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...
  • Page 52 S U M U U M U U U M M U M S U U S U S Phenol (5%) U S U - S M M - S U M U U S U M S M S U U S U M M M S SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 53 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Urea U S S S S - S S S M S S S S - S S S M S - Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...
  • Page 54 Chemical resistance data is included only as a guide to product use. SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 55: Warranty

    Thermo Fisher Scientific s prior written approval, or any use of replacement parts not supplied by Thermo Fisher Scientific, shall immediately void and cancel all warranties with respect to the affected Goods. Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...
  • Page 56 Warranty SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 57: Contact Information

    France +33 2 2803 2180 +33 2 2803 2000 Italy +39 02 02 95059 341 Netherlands +31 76 571 4440 Nordic / Baltic Countries +35 89 329 100 Russia +7 (812) 703 42 15 Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...
  • Page 58 +86 10 8419 3588 India +91 22 6716 2200 Japan +81 45 453 9220 Other Asian Countries +852 2885 4613 Latin America +1 866 984 3766 Other Countries +49 6184 90 6940 +33 2 2803 2180 SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 59 Short-term centrifuging ............. 1-5 Features ........4-7 Starting centrifuge program ............. iii Foreword ......4-7 Stopping the centrifuging program ..............2-4 Storage ..........4-2 Switch on centrifuge ..........4-7 Imbalance indicator ..........2-2 Installation location ............1-3 Technical Data Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R...
  • Page 60 Index: ........4-8 Temperature adaptation ........2-2 Transporting the centrifuge SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific...

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