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- Page 1 Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Scientific SL40 F Thermo Scientific SL40 FR Instruction manual 50122832-3 February 2011...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT! Please reference this page for the most up-to-date information on the following* • web site addresses • contact information • copyright and trademark information *All subsequent pages in this manual may have incorrect web site addresses and contact information. ©2013 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- 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 ..........................iii Accident Prevention ........................ iv Precautions ..........................iv Chapter 1 Introduction and Description ....................1-1 Characteristics of the Thermo Scientific SL40 / SL40 FR ........1-2 Technical Data ......................1-3 Directives, Standards and Guidelines ................1-4 Functions and Features ......................1-5 Mains Supply ......................1-5 Rotor Selection ......................1-6... - Page 6 Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific ................6-5 Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting ........................7-1 Mechanical Emergency Door Release ..............7-2 Troubleshooting by User ..................7-3 When to contact Customer Service ................7-5 Chemical Compatibility Chart ................A-1 Contact Information ....................B-1 SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
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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 SL40 F Power supply cable 50122832 Instruction manual 70009824 Anti-corrosion oil If any parts are missing, please contact your nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. -
Page 8: Accident Prevention
Accident Prevention Accident Prevention Prerequisite for the safe operation of the Thermo Scientific SL40 / SL40 FR 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. Intended 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 SL40 F / SL40 FR...
- Page 10 CAUTION means that material damage could occur. WARNING means that injuries or material damage or contamination could occur. This symbol refers to biological hazards. Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your environment safe. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
- Page 11 Introduction and Description Contents “Characteristics of the Thermo Scientific SL40 / SL40 FR” page 1-2 • “Technical Data” page 1-3 • “Directives, Standards and Guidelines” page 1-4 • “Functions and Features” page 1-5 • “Mains Supply” page 1-5 • “Rotor Selection”...
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Page 12: Chapter 1 Introduction And Description
Characteristics of the Thermo Scientific SL40 / SL40 FR Characteristics of the Thermo Scientific SL40 / SL40 FR The Thermo Scientific SL40 / SL40 FR 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. -
Page 13: Technical Data
Introduction and Description Technical Data Technical Data The technical data of the Thermo Scientific SL40 / SL40 FR is listed in the following table. Table 1-1. Technical Data Thermo Scientific SL40 / SL40 FR 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 SL40 F / SL40 FR 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 SL40 / SL40 FR. 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 SL40 / SL40 FR is supplied without a rotor. Various rotors are available to choose from. TX-750 7500 3607 with round buckets 7500 3608 with rectangular buckets 7500 3614 incl. Microtiter carrier 7500 3617 incl. - Page 17 Before use Contents “Before Setting up” page 2-2 • “Transporting the Centrifuge” page 2-4 • “Location” page 2-4 • “Aligning the Centrifuge” page 2-4 • “Mains Connection” page 2-5 • “Storage” page 2-6 • Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR...
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Page 18: Chapter 2 Before Use
If the order is incomplete, please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific. Setting up 1. Place the pallet with the centrifuge so that you have at leased 1.5 m room in front of the pallet. 2. Release the rails from the pallet. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific... - Page 19 4. Remove the protectors that locate the centrifuge on the pallet. Release the castors. Use several people in order to roll the centrifuge off the pallet. 5. Fix the castors once the centrifuge is in its final position. Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR...
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Page 20: Transporting The Centrifuge
The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal setup of the centrifuge. CAUTION If the centrifuge isn’t level, imbalances can occur and the centrifuge can be damaged. Do not place anything under the feet to level the centrifuge. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 21: Mains Connection
3. Check whether the cable complies with the safety standards of your country. 4. Make sure that the voltage and frequency correspond to the figures on the rating plate. 5. Establish the connection to the power supply with the connecting cable. Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR... -
Page 22: Storage
• Before storing the centrifuge and the accesories it must be cleanedand if necessary desinfected and decontaminated. • Store the centrifuge in a clean, dust-free location. • Be sure to place the centrifuge on its feet. • Avoid direct sunlight. • Fix the castors. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 23: Control Panel
Control Panel Contents “Control Panel” page 3-2 • “Keys” page 3-2 • Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR... -
Page 24: Keys
Acceleration Curves Use the Toggle key to change the display mode. (speed / RCF Changing the display value, sample / chamber temperature, run time counter from start or mode preset speed on) SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 25: Operation
“Entering Parameters” page 4-4 • “Centrifugation” page 4-10 • “Temperature Adaptation during Standstill” page 4-11 • • “Short-term Centrifugation” page 4-11 “Removing the Rotor” page 4-12 • “Aligning the Centrifuge” page 4-13 • Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR... -
Page 26: Switch On Centrifuge
2. Close the lid by pressing down on it lightly in the middle or on both sides of it. Two locks close the lid completely. Note The lid should audibly click into place. Rotor Installation The approved rotors for the Thermo Scientific SL40 / SL40 FR are listed in section “Rotor Selection” page 1-6. - Page 27 Check for any damage to the rotor: Damaged rotors must not be used. Keep the centrifuge spindle area of the rotor clear of objects. CAUTION Check that the rotor is properly locked on the centrifuge spindle before each use by pulling it at its handle. Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR...
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Page 28: Entering Parameters
Entering Parameters Acceleration curve The Thermo Scientific SL40 / SL40 FR 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 This can be accounted for in the calculation above if required. Running time preselection 1. Press the TIME key in order to open the runtime selection menu. The display shows the message "Set Time". Enter the desired runtime in hh.mm Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR...
- Page 30 Press the TOGGLE key to toggle between the two display modes. When AIR is lit, the temperature inside the rotor chamber will be controlled. This setting is recommended when using the centrifuges pretemp feature. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
- Page 31 The digits show in sequential order. 3. Confirm your entry by pressing ENTER Your entry will be automatically confirmed if you do not press any key for 5 seconds. 4. The display shows: The display shows: Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR...
- Page 32 When you use adaptors, you will have to specify the radius. For appropriate values please refer to the instruction manual for the rotor. 1. Press ENTER to confirm your selection and open the radius input menu. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
- Page 33 1. Select the program you wish to change. 2. Press the program memory key to load any of the programs 1-5. Press the DIRECTORY key in order to load any of the programs 1-99 by means of the numeric pad. Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR...
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Page 34: Centrifugation
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. 4-10 SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 35: Temperature Adaptation During Standstill
Short-term Centrifugation For short-term centrifuging, the Thermo Scientific SL40 / SL40 FR has a PULSE- function. By holding down the PULSE key , spinning will start and continue until the key is let go. -
Page 36: Removing The Rotor
. Be sure not to place the lid onto this mandrill to prevent it from being damaged. Figure 4-2. AutoLock -lid for aerosol-tight rotors WARNING Mind the AutoLock -mandrill inside the lid. Do not touch the mandrill. 4-12 SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 37: Aligning The Centrifuge
Operation Aligning the Centrifuge Aligning the Centrifuge 1. To turn off the centrifuge put the mains switch to "0". Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR 4-13... -
Page 38: Chapter 5 System Menu
System Menu Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR... - Page 39 LCD powersave? ENTER STOP ____ Lid passcode? Set lid passcode ENTER Program passcodes? ENTER Auto lid open? ENTER Software ID: 0547V01 0547V01 ENTER 4641V05 Software NVRAM identification example display Cycle count: 2368 ENTER SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
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Page 40: Description
Press ENTER key to confirm. Program passcodes Press 1 (yes) on the numeric pad if the centrifuge programs should be protected with a passcode. Otherwise press 0 (no). Press ENTER key to confirm. Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR... - Page 41 Press ENTER key to confirm. Software ID Here you fine the current software version. Press ENTER key to confirm. Cycle count Here you fine the current numbers of cycles. Press ENTER key to confirm. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
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Page 42: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and Care Contents “Cleaning Intervalls” page 6-2 • • “Cleaning” page 6-2 “Disinfection” page 6-3 • • “Decontamination” page 6-4 “Autoclaving” page 6-5 • • “Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific” page 6-5 Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR... -
Page 43: Cleaning Intervalls
• After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil (7000 9824). Also treat the cavities with oil. • Store the aluminum parts at room temperature or in a cold-storage room with the cavities pointing down. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 44: Disinfection
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. Observe the safety precautions and handling instructions for the cleaning agents used. Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR... -
Page 45: Decontamination
For general radioactive decontamination use a solution of equal parts of 70% ethanol, 10% SDS and water. 1. Open the centrifuge. 2. Turn off the centrifuge. 3. Pull out the power supply plug. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 46: Autoclaving
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 Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR... - Page 47 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. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
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Page 48: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting Contents “Mechanical Emergency Door Release” page 7-2 • “Troubleshooting by User” page 7-3 • “When to contact Customer Service” page 7-5 • Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR... -
Page 49: Mechanical Emergency Door Release
Emergency Door Release Figure 7-1. Emergency Door Release Note You need to pull both levers in order to unlock both locks. 4. Push the cord back into the centrifuge and mount the plug. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific... -
Page 50: Troubleshooting By User
If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. Motor overtemp. The centrifuge cannot be operated. Restart the centrifuge. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. The run does not start or the centrifuge runs down without being braked. Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR... - Page 51 Time has expired for the lid lock drive while opening the lid. The run does not start or the centrifuge runs Restart the centrifuge. down without being braked. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
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Page 52: When To Contact Customer Service
This information can be found on the back near the inlet for the power supply cable. To identify the software version, proceed as follows: 1. Hold down any of the keys and then switch on the centrifuge. You enter the system menu. 2. Press the START key Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR... - Page 53 Trouble Shooting When to contact Customer Service 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. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
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Page 54: 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 SL40 F / SL40 FR... - Page 55 S S S M S S S U S M U Ethyl Alcohol (95%) Ethylene Dichloride U U - S M - U U S U U U U U U U - U S U - SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
- Page 56 U U U U U U U - Aqua Regia Solution 555 (20%) S S S - S S S S S S S - S S S - S S S S S S Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR...
- Page 57 S U M U U M U U U M M U M S U U S U S Perchloric Acid (70%) 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 SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
- Page 58 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Triton X-100 Urea U S S S S - S S S M S S S S - S S S M S - Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR...
- Page 59 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 pretesting sample lots. SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
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Page 60: Contact Information
+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 SL40 F / SL40 FR... - Page 61 +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 SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
- Page 62 Explanation of RCF Value ......4-5 Removing the Rotor ........4-12 Failure message ..........7-3 Rotor Installation ..........4-2 Features ............1-5 Rotor Selection ..........1-6 Running time preselection .......4-5 Imbalance indicator ........4-10 Intended Use ............v Safety features ..........1-2 Thermo Scientific SL40 F / SL40 FR...
- Page 63 Short-term Centrifugation ......4-11 Starting centrifuge program ......4-10 Stopping the centrifugation program ..... 4-11 Storage ............2-6 Switch on Centrifuge ........4-2 Technical Data ..........1-3 Temperature Adaptation .......4-11 Transporting the Centrifuge ......2-4 Trouble Shooting ..........7-1 SL40 F / SL40 FR Thermo Scientific...
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