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- Page 1 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Instruction Manual 50152023-e • 03 / 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Sorvall ST 8FR � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �... - Page 3 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 3� Rotor Installation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25 4�...
- Page 4 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Cleaning the Filter Mat � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 41 4�...
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Page 5: Preface
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Preface Before using the centrifuge, read through this instruction manual carefully and follow the instructions� Not following the instructions and safety information in this instruction manual will result in the expiration of the sellers warranty�... -
Page 6: Items Supplied
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Items Supplied The Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR centrifuge is supplied without a rotor� ™ ™ Size and relation of graphics are not showing real dimensions and are just for visual identification� If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative�... -
Page 7: Precautions
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Precautions Observe the safety instructions� Not following these instructions can cause damage� The centrifuge is to be used for its intended use only� Improper use can cause damages, contamination, and injuries with fatal consequences�... - Page 8 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Preparation WARNING It is the obligation of the operator to make sure, that protective clothing is used. Mind the “Laboratory Biosafety Manual” of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the regulations in your country.
- Page 9 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Hazardous Substances WARNING ƒ Especially when working with corrosive samples (salt solutions, acids, bases), the accessory parts and vessel have to be cleaned thoroughly. ƒ Do not centrifuge explosive or flammable materials or substances.
- Page 10 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Operation WARNING ƒ Never use the centrifuge if parts of its cover panels are damaged or missing. Do not move the centrifuge while it is running. ƒ Do not place anything on top of the centrifuge during a run. The centrifuge door is opened ƒ...
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Page 11: Symbols Used On The Centrifuge
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Symbols used on the Centrifuge This symbol refers to general hazards� This symbol refers to biological hazards� Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your environment safe� This symbol refers to information on hazards, described within the manual�... -
Page 12: I� Technical Specifications
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge I. Technical Specifications 1. Technical Data Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Environmental Conditions For interior use Altitudes of up to 3000 m above sea level Max� relative humidity 80 % up to 31 °C;... -
Page 13: Available Thermo Scientific Rotors
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Available Thermo Scientific Rotors Article No� Description 75005701 TX-150 swinging bucket rotor 75005702 TX-150 round buckets 75005703 TX-150 50mL conical buckets 75005704 TX100S clinical swinging bucket rotor with sealed carriers 75005705 TX100 clinical swinging bucket rotor with carriers... -
Page 14: 2� Directives, Standards And Guidelines
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 2. Directives, Standards and Guidelines Region Directive Standard Europe 98/79/EC In Vitro Diagnostics EN 61010-1 220-230 V, 50 / 60 Hz 2011/65/EU Directive on the EN 61010-2-020 Restriction of the use of certain 230 V, 50 / 60 Hz... -
Page 15: 3� Mains Supply And Refrigerant
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 3. Mains Supply and Refrigerant The following table contains an overview of the electrical connection data and about the refrigerant� The electrical connection data is to be taken into consideration, when selecting the mains connection socket�... -
Page 16: Ii. Transport And Set Up
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge II. Transport and Set Up 1. Before Setting Up 1� Check the centrifuge and the packaging for any shipping damage� Inform the shipping company and Thermo Fisher Scientific immediately if any damage is discovered�... -
Page 17: 3� Transporting
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge The supporting structure must: ƒ » be stable and free of resonance, » be suitable for horizontal setup of the centrifuge, » hold the weight of the centrifuge� ƒ The centrifuge is not to be exposed to heat and strong sunlight�... - Page 18 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Correct Incorrect 2� Move the centrifuge to the location, where you want to operate it�...
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Page 19: 4� Mains Connection
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 4. Mains Connection WARNING Plug the centrifuge into grounded electrical sockets only. 1� Turn off the power supply switch located on the right side when you stand before the centrifuge� 2� Check whether the cable complies with the safety standards of your country�... -
Page 20: 5� Leveling
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 5. Leveling NOT ICE If you do not level the centrifuge, the centrifuge can crash because of imbalance. If you move the centrifuge, you must level it again. Do not move the centrifuge with a rotor attached to the drive shaft because damage can occur to the drive. - Page 21 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge NOTICE Make sure that each upper lock nut of all 4 centrifuge feet are fastened against the centrifuge bottom� If the centrifuge feet are not fastened imbalance can occur possibly causing a crash� If 50% of the bubble stays in the circle mark, the centrifuge is leveled�...
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Page 22: 6� Storage
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 6. Storage WARN IN G When removing the centrifuge and accessories from use, clean and additionally disinfect or decontaminate the entire system if biological or chemical substances were used. If in doubt contact the Thermo Fisher Scientific customer service. -
Page 23: Iii. Control Panel
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge III. Control Panel Sorvall ST 8FR No� Function Display Controls Status The status of the centrifuge is displayed here� Speed / RCF Value The speed (rpm) or RCF value (x g) is displayed here�... -
Page 24: Iv. Operation
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge IV. Operation 1. Switching on the Centrifuge 1� Turn on the power switch of the centrifuge� The device performs a self-check of its software� a� When the centrifuge door is closed the display shows: The speed and time displays read “0”... -
Page 25: 3� Rotor Installation
NOT ICE Unapproved or incorrectly combined accessories can cause serious damage to the centrifuge. The approved rotors for the Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR are listed in section “Available Thermo Scientific Rotors” on page 13� Use only the rotors from this list in the centrifuge� Permitted accessories are listed in the rotor manuals�... - Page 26 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Auto-Lock and O-Ring must be clean and undamaged� Auto-Lock O-Ring 2� Place the rotor over the centrifuge spindle and lower vertically and slowly down the centrifuge spindle� If necessary a light push may be required to ensure connection�...
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Page 27: 4� Close The Centrifuge Door
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 4. Close the Centrifuge Door CAUT ION Do not reach into the gap between the centrifuge door and the housing. NOT ICE The centrifuge door should audibly click into place. Ensure that the centrifuge platform is clear from objects�... -
Page 28: Setting The Running Time
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 1� Press the TOGGLE key below the SPEED display to cycle through the rpm / RCF selection� The LED light will indicate if “RPM“ or “RCF” is selected� RPM / RCF can be viewed during a run by pressing the toggle button�... -
Page 29: Continuous Operation
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge is reached� Enter the desired runtime in hh:mm or mm:ss� 2� Press the START key to accept or wait 4 seconds until the centrifuge automatically saves the chosen values� Moving to setting speed / RCF or temperature also automatically stores the set value�... -
Page 30: 6� Programs
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 3� Press the START key� 4� The centrifuge motor will run at a specific speed defined by the rotor� This improves air circulation within the centrifugation chamber, resulting in improved temperature control throughout the centrifugation chamber and rotor� According to the set values the air within the centrifugation chamber is heated or cooled to the preset temperature�... -
Page 31: Loading A Program
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Loading a Program For Direct Access Programs 1, 2, 3 Press one of the direct access program keys 1, 2, 3� For Programs 4-99 Press the folder key� Use the SPEED arrow keys to scroll through until the desired program is selected�... -
Page 32: Before A Run
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Use of Tubes and Consumables Care should be taken to ensure that the tubes and bottles used in the centrifuge are: ƒ rated to or above the selected rcf to be spun at, used at there minimum fill volume, ƒ... -
Page 33: Imbalance Indicator
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Imbalance Indicator The centrifuge is fitted with an imbalance detector, to ensure safety� If an imbalance is detected an error message “Imbalance load” will be displayed� Imbalance at high speed may indicate a tube breakage or leak or rotor crash� Therefore additional care should be taken depending on the samples loaded�... -
Page 34: 8� Short-Term Centrifugation
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 8. Short-term Centrifugation For quick centrifugation, the centrifuge has a PULSE-function� By holding down the PULSE key, spinning will start at the set acceleration rate, continue at maximum rotor speed until the key is released� The rotor then decelerates at the set selected deceleration rate�... -
Page 35: 10� Aerosol-Tight Rotors
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 10. Aerosol-tight Rotors CAUT ION Skin can be pierced by sharp mandrel tip� Do not touch the mandrel� NOT ICE Rotors supplied with a lid for aerosol-tight applications come with a mandrel, which belongs to the Auto-Lock� Be sure not to place the lid onto this mandrel to prevent it from being damaged�... -
Page 36: User Menu
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge V. User Menu To get into the user menu, press and hold any key on the front panel and switch on the centrifuge� Keep this key pressed until “ENTER USER MENU?” appears in the display� Navigate through the system menu using the TIME arrow keys�... - Page 37 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Language English, Dutch, Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, German End of run beep? YES or NO End of run flash? YES or NO Keypad beep? YES or NO Beeper volume 0–5 LCD powersave? YES or NO...
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Page 38: Vi. Maintenance And Care
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge VI. Maintenance and Care 1. Cleaning Intervals For the sake of personal, environmental, and material protection, it is your duty to clean and if necessary disinfect the centrifuge on a regular basis� 2. Basics... -
Page 39: Rotors And Accessories Inspection
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Rotors and Accessories Inspection NOT ICE Do not use a rotor or accessories with signs of damage. Make sure that rotor, buckets and accessories are within their service lifetime (age and cycles). It is recommended to check rotors and accessories within a yearly routine inspection to ensure safety. -
Page 40: 3� Cleaning
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 3. Cleaning NOT ICE Before using any cleaning methods except those recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer of the cleaning agents that the proposed method will not damage the equipment. -
Page 41: Cleaning The Filter Mat
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Cleaning the Filter Mat It is recommended that you clean the filter mat (50141352) regularly every six weeks� Depending on the environmental conditions it may be necessary to clean it more often� How to clean the filter mat: 1�... - Page 42 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 2� Remove the 4 screws holding the ventilation grid ➂� Remove the ventilation grid ➃� Ž Ž Ž Ž 3� Remove the filter mat ➄� ...
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Page 43: 4� Disinfection
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 4� Clean the filter mat by tapping off the dust� The filter mat can be rinsed with water, if needed� Dry the filter mat before using it again� NOTICE Moisture can damage electronics and lead to additional damages at the centrifuge� Only use dry filter mats�... -
Page 44: 5� Decontamination
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 5. Decontamination WA RNIN G Do not touch contaminated parts. Exposure to radiation is possible when touching the contaminated rotor and centrifuge parts. Radioactive material can get into the centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a result of spills. -
Page 45: 6� Autoclaving
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 6. Autoclaving 1� Before autoclaving clean rotor and accessories as described above� 2� Place the rotor on a flat surface� ƒ Rotors and adapter can be autoclaved at 121 °C� The maximum permissible autoclave cycle is 20 minutes at 121 °C�... -
Page 46: Service
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Service Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends having the centrifuge and accessories serviced once a year by an authorized service technician� The service technician checks the following ƒ electrical equipment ƒ suitability of set-up site ƒ... -
Page 47: Vii. Troubleshooting
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge VII. Troubleshooting 1. Mechanical Emergency Door Release CAUT ION A spinning rotor can cause serious injuries when touched. In case of power outage the rotor can still be spinning. Do not open the centrifuge before the rotor has stopped. Do not touch the spinning rotor. -
Page 48: 2� Error Messages
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge 2. Error Messages NOT ICE If problems occur not stated here, customer service must be contacted� For error numbers shown that are not described in detail in the table, follow this procedure: 1� Restart the centrifuge�... - Page 49 Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Error number Description Troubleshooting Restart the centrifuge� Check, if the rotor is qualified for the centrifuge (check “Available Thermo E-019 Rotor Unknown Scientific Rotors” on page 13)� If the error message shows again, contact the customer service�...
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Page 50: 3� When To Contact Customer Service
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Error number Description Troubleshooting Close the centrifuge door� Restart the centrifuge� E-046 Door Open! If the error message shows again, contact the customer service� The installed rotor is not rated for the E-099 Set Speed Too High programmed speed�... -
Page 51: Chemical Compatibility Chart
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Page 64: Index
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge Index Symbols used in the Manual Symbols used on the Mains Connection Centrifuge Mains Supply Maintenance and Care Mechanical Emergency Before Setting Up Door Release Technical Data Technical Specifications Centrifugation Transport NVRAM ID 36,... - Page 65 Thermo Electron LED GmbH Zweigniederlassung Osterode Am Kalkberg, 37520 Osterode am Harz Germany thermofisher.com/centrifuge © 2020 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�...
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