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- Page 1 Instruction manual Fisherbrand GT4 Centrifuge Fisherbrand GT4R Centrifuge 50156444-b • 11 / 2020 15858722 15848722 15838722 15828722...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT Read this instruction manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. CAUTION All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. Material in this manual is for informational purposes only.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ................ 1 Scope of Supply............1 Intended Use............1 Accident Prevention ..........1 Precautions .............. 1 Introduction and Description ........3 Characteristics ............3 Technical Data ............3 Directives, Standards and Guidelines ....... 4 Functions and Features ..........4 Mains Supply ............ - Page 4 Close Lid..............9 Rotor Installation ............9 Entering Parameters..........10 Saving Programs............11 Centrifugation............11 Temperature Adaptation During Standstill ....12 Short-term Centrifugation......... 12 Removing the Rotor ..........12 Aerosol-Tight Rotors ..........13 Aligning the Centrifuge ..........13 System Menu............... 14 Description...............
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Page 5: Preface
Preface Before starting to use the centrifuge, read through this • The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times. instruction manual carefully and follow the instructions. Pull out the power supply plug or disconnect the power supply in an emergency. The information contained in this instruction manual is the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific;... - Page 6 • Never use the centrifuge if parts of its cover panels are This symbol refers to biological hazards. damaged or missing. Observe the information contained in the • Do not touch the electronic components of the centrifuge instruction manual to keep yourself and your or alter any electronic or mechanical components.
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Page 7: Introduction And Description
Introduction and Description The Fisherbrand GT 4 / 4R Centrifuge is equipped with Characteristics various safety features: • The housing and rotor chamber consists of steel plate, Several rotors with a wide range of tubes can be used. the interior is made of armour steel, while the front panel The set speed is reached within seconds. -
Page 8: Directives, Standards And Guidelines
Feature GT 4 GT 4R Noise level at maximum speed < 64 dB (A) < 64 dB (A) Temperature setting range -10 °C to +40 °C Dimensions Ventilated Refrigerated Height 360 mm 360 mm Width 550 mm 745 mm Depth 670 mm 670 mm Table top height... -
Page 9: Mains Supply
Mains Supply The following table contains an overview of the electrical connection data for the Fisherbrand GT 4 / 4R Centrifuge. Consider the following date when selecting the mains connection socket. Mains Rated Power Equipment Building Type Frequency Voltage current consumption fuse fuse... -
Page 10: Before Use
Before Use Before Setting Up Location 1. Check the centrifuge and the packaging for any shipping The centrifuge should only be operated indoors. damage. The set-up location must fulfill the following requirements: Inform Fisher Scientific customer service immediately if • A safety zone of at least 30 cm must be maintained any damage is discovered. -
Page 11: Mains Connection
Mains Connection Main power Mains plug switch Figure 2. Mains Connection 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. -
Page 12: Control Panel
Control Panel 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. Speed / RCF value Acceleration curve PULSE key Program selection keys... -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Switch on Centrifuge Rotor Installation 1. Turn on the power switch on the back of the device. The approved rotors for the Fisherbrand GT 4 / 4R Centrifuge are listed in section Rotor Selection. Use only the rotors and The device performs a self-check of its software. -
Page 14: Entering Parameters
2. Select the profile by pressing the key , until the CAUTION: Do not force the rotor onto the desired acceleration curve is shown. centrifuge spindle. If the rotor is very light, then it may be necessary Braking Curve to press it onto the centrifuge spindle with pressure. -
Page 15: Saving Programs
Running Time Preselection 2. Enter the desired value by pressing the repeatedly, until the desired value shows. 1. Press the key below the TIME display in order to open the runtime selection menu. 3. The display shows: The display shows the message “Set time”. Enter the desired runtime in H.mm. -
Page 16: Temperature Adaptation During Standstill
Imbalance Indicator Short-term Centrifugation If a load is imbalanced, this will be indicated at speed higher For short-term centrifuging, the Fisherbrand GT 4 / 4R than approximately 300 rpm by the message “Imbalanced Centrifuge has a PULSE- function. load”. By holding down the PULSE key , spinning will start and The run will terminate. -
Page 17: Aerosol-Tight Rotors
Aerosol-Tight Rotors When using an aerosol tight lid the rotor can only be removed with the lid closed. This is to protect you and the samples. CAUTION: 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 18: System Menu
System Menu Enter system menu? Press the STOP key to exit the system menu. Stop Stop Start Start English Language English Deutsch Francaise Español End of run beep? Italiano Nederlands ... -
Page 19: Description
LCD Powersave Description Use the keys below the bucket selection until it says YES in the display if the centrifuge should enter a powersave Enter System Menu mode after the run. Otherwise use the keys below the bucket selection until it says NO. To enter the system menu hold down any of the keys when Use the keys below the speed display in order to... -
Page 20: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and Care After cleaning the centrifuge and accessories, treat the entire • If drying boxes are used, the temperature must never surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil exceed 50 °C, since higher temperatures could damage (70009824). Also treat the cavities with oil. the material and shorten the lifetime of the parts. -
Page 21: Disinfection
Disinfection Decontamination Disinfect the centrifuge immediately when infectious material Decontaminate the centrifuge immediately whenever has spilled during centrifugation. radioactive material has spilled during centrifugation. WARNING: Infectious material can get into the WARNING: Radioactive material can get into the centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a result of centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a result of spills. -
Page 22: Autoclaving
Autoclaving • Before autoclaving clean rotor and accessories as described above. • Place the rotor on a flat surface. • Rotors and adapter can be autoclaved at 121 °C. • The maximum permissible autoclave cycle is 20 minutes at 121 °C. Note: No chemical additives are permitted in the steam. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Note: You need to pull both levers in order to unlock both Mechanical Emergency locks. Door Release 4. Push the cord back into the centrifuge and mount the plug. 5. Reconnect the centrifuge once the power has been During a power failure, you will not be able to open the restored. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting By User
Troubleshooting by User If problems occur other than those listed in this table, a service technician must be contacted. Failure Problem with centrifuge Possible causes and cures message Overtemperature The centrifuge cannot be Overheating in chamber. operated. Check the function of the refrigeration unit. The run does not start or the Clean the air inlet for the condenser. - Page 25 Failure Problem with centrifuge Possible causes and cures message Emergency release The centrifuge cannot be The lid opens while the device is running. operated. Close the lid and restart the centrifuge. The run does not start or the If an error message appears again, contact Unity Lab Services. centrifuge runs down without being braked.
- Page 26 Failure Problem with centrifuge Possible causes and cures message E-25-E-27 The centrifuge cannot be Time has expired for the lid lock drive while opening the lid. operated. Restart the centrifuge. The run does not start or the If an error message appears again, contact Unity Lab Services. centrifuge runs down without being braked.
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Page 27: When To Contact A Service Technician
When to Contact a Service Technician If you need to contact a service technician, provide the order no. and the serial no. of your device. 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. -
Page 28: Chemical Compatibility Chart
Chemical Compatibility Chart CHEMICAL 2-mercaptoethanol S S U - S M S - S U S S S S - S S S S U S S S S S S Acetaldehyde S - U U - - M - U - M U U U M M - M S U - S - Acetone M S U U S U M S S U U S... - Page 29 CHEMICAL Amyl Alcohol S - M U - - S S - M - S M S S S S M - - U - S - M Aniline S S U U S U S M S U U U U U U - S M U U S S S S U S Sodium Hydroxide U - M S S S -...
- Page 30 CHEMICAL Distilled Water S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Dextran M S S S S S S - S S S S S S S S S S S S S S M S S S Diethyl Ether S S U U S S S U S U U S...
- Page 31 CHEMICAL Hydrofluoric Acid U U U U - - U - - U U U S U U U S S M M S U U U - M (50 %) Hydrofluoric Acid U U U U - U U M - U M U M U U U - S - U S U U U - (conc.) Formaldehyde...
- Page 32 CHEMICAL Potassium S S S - S S S - S S S U S S M - S M S U S S M S U S Permanganate Calcium Chloride M U S S S S S S S S S S S M S - S S S S S S M S S S Calcium M - U - S M M S - M - S...
- Page 33 CHEMICAL N-Butyl Phthalate S S U - S S S - S U U S U U M - U U S U S M M S U S N, N-Dimethylfor- S S S U S M S - S S U S S U U - S S U U S M S S S U mamide Sodium Borate...
- Page 34 CHEMICAL Perchloric Acid U U U - - U U - S U M U M U U U M M U M S U U S U S (70 %) Phenol (5 %) U S U - S M M - S U M U S U M S M S U U S U M M M S Phenol (50 %) U S U - S U M - S U M U...
- Page 35 CHEMICAL Sulfuric Acid (10 %) M U U S S U U - S S M U S S S S S S S S S U U U S S Sulfuric Acid (50 %) M U U U S U U - S S M U S U U M S S S S S U U U M S Schwefelsäure M U U U - U U M -...
- Page 36 CHEMICAL Citric Acid (10 %) M S S M S S M S S S S S S S S M S S S S S S S S S S * Polyethyleneterephthalate Satisfactory Moderate attack, may be satisfactory for use in centrifuge depending on length of exposure, speed involved, etc. Suggest testing under actual conditions of use.
- Page 37 WEEE Compliance WEEE Compliance. This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU. It is marked with the following symbol. Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them.
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