Hettich HAEMATOKRIT 210 Operating Instructions Manual page 19

Contents
1 Use according to specification ..............................................................................................................................21
2 Residual risks .......................................................................................................................................................21
3 Notes on safety.....................................................................................................................................................21
4 Symbol meanings .................................................................................................................................................22
5 Delivery checklist ..................................................................................................................................................22
6 Space requirement ...............................................................................................................................................23
7 Connection to the mains .......................................................................................................................................23
8 Commissioning .....................................................................................................................................................23
9 Opening and closing the lid...................................................................................................................................23
9.1 Opening the lid ..............................................................................................................................................23
9.2 Closing the lid ................................................................................................................................................23
10 Control panel .....................................................................................................................................................24
10.1 Speed area ................................................................................................................................................24
10.2 Rotation area .............................................................................................................................................24
10.3 Time area...................................................................................................................................................24
10.4 Key area.....................................................................................................................................................24
11 Adjustable parameters ......................................................................................................................................25
12 Preselecting centrifuging parameters or changing them during operation.........................................................25
12.1 Speed.........................................................................................................................................................25
12.2 - of denser substances...............................................................................................................................25
12.3 Run time.....................................................................................................................................................25
12.3.1 Continuous operation..........................................................................................................................25
12.3.2 Pulsed operation .................................................................................................................................25
12.4 Brake adjustment .......................................................................................................................................26
12.5 Start centrifuging run..................................................................................................................................26
12.6 End centrifuging run ...................................................................................................................................26
13 Relative centrifugal force (RCF) ........................................................................................................................26
14 Haematocrit measurement ................................................................................................................................27
14.1 Haematocrit capillaries - Overview.............................................................................................................27
14.2 Filling of the haematocrit capillaries ...........................................................................................................27
14.3 Sealing and centrifugation of the haematocrit capillaries ...........................................................................27
14.3.1 Standard capillary tubes, Order No.: 2074, and mylar-reinforced capillary tubes, Order No.: 1072....27
14.3.2 Self-sealing capillary tubes (Order No. 1071) .....................................................................................28
14.4 Loading of rotor ..........................................................................................................................................28
14.5 Determination of the centrifugation time.....................................................................................................28
14.6 Reading the haematocrit value ..................................................................................................................28
15 Emergency release ...........................................................................................................................................28
16 Maintenance and servicing................................................................................................................................29
16.1 Cleaning the centrifuge ..............................................................................................................................29
16.2 Cleaning and disinfecting the haematocrit rotor .........................................................................................29
16.3 Procedure in case of broken haematocrit capillaries..................................................................................29
16.4 Rotor removal / installation.........................................................................................................................30
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