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- Page 1 Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4 Instruction Manual 20057791-e • 07 / 2020 Visit us online to register your warranty: thermofisher.com/labwarranty...
- Page 2 WEEE Conformity This product is subject to the regulations of the EU Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU. It is marked by the following symbol:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Intended Purpose ........................iv Accident Prevention .........................iv Precautions ..........................iv Chapter 1 Introduction and Description ....................1-1 Characteristics of the Sorvall RC-4 ................1-2 Technical Data ......................1-3 Directives, Standards and Guidelines ..................1-4 Functions and Features ......................1-4 Mains Supply ......................1-5 Refrigerants ...................... - Page 4 Decontamination ..................... 5-4 Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific ................5-5 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ........................6-1 Mechanical Emergency Door Release ..............6-2 Troubleshooting by User ..................6-3 When to contact a Service Technician ..............6-5 Chemical Compatibility Chart ................A-1 Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 5: Preface
Failure to follow the instructions and safety information in this instruction manual will result in the expiration of the seller's warranty. Scope of Supply Article Number Quantity Check Sorvall RC-4 Centrifuge Power Supply Cable 20057791 Instruction Manual 50127698 CD with Manual If any parts are missing, please contact your nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. -
Page 6: Intended Purpose
Maximum sample density at maximum speed: 1.2 ---------- - Accident Prevention Prerequisite for the safe operation of the Sorvall RC-4 is a work environment in compliance with standards, directives and trade association safety regulations and proper instruction of the user. - Page 7 • Rotor installation: Make sure the rotor is locked properly into place before operating the centrifuge. • Especially when working with corrosive samples (salt solutions, acids, bases), the accessory parts and vessel have to be cleaned carefully. • Always balance the samples. Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4...
- Page 8 • Highly corrosive substances which can cause material damage and impair the mechanical stability of the rotor, should only be centrifuged in corresponding protective tubes. WARNUNG If a hazardous situation occurs, turn off the power supply to the centrifuge and leave the area immediately. Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 9 Introduction and Description Contents • “Characteristics of the Sorvall RC-4” page 1-2 “Technical Data” page 1-3 • • “Directives, Standards and Guidelines” page 1-4 “Functions and Features” page 1-4 • • “Mains Supply” page 1-5 “Refrigerants” on page 1-6 •...
- Page 10 The Sorvall RC-4 is optimized for the automatic laboratory processes in clinical central labs. The Diagnostik™ rotor allows the centrifuge commercial sample racks directly. The Sorvall RC-4 is also a compact centrifuge for the separation of blood components. A special wind shield rotor allows to process up to eight quintuple blood bag systems.
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction And Description
Introduction and Description Technical Data Technical Data The technical data of the Sorvall RC-4 is listed in the following table. Table 1-1. Technical Data Feature Value 230 V 200 V 120 V Environmental Conditions -Use in interior Spaces -Altitudes of up to 2,000 m above Sea Level -Max. -
Page 12: Directives, Standards And Guidelines
UL 61010-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 IEC 61010-2-020 Functions and Features The following table gives an overview of the important functional and performance characteristics of the Sorvall RC-4. Table 1-3. Functions and Features Component / Function Description / Features Structure / Housing... -
Page 13: Mains Supply
User” page 6-3) Mains Supply The following table contains an overview on the electrical contact data of the Sorvall RC-4. This data is to be taken into consideration when selecting the mains connection socket. Table 1-4. Electrical Connection Data Power... -
Page 14: Refrigerants
21 bar 1430 1.43 t Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases in a hermetically sealed system. Rotor Selection The Sorvall RC-4 is supplied without a rotor. Various Thermo Scientific rotors are available to choose from. LH-4000 75006475 with round buckets 1000 75006477... - Page 15 Before Use Contents “Before Setting up” page 2-2 • “Setting up” • page 2-2 “Location” page 2-4 • • “Mains Connection” page 2-5 “Storage” page 2-6 • Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4...
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Page 16: Chapter 2 Before Use
1. Place the pallet with the centrifuge so that you have atleast 2 m room in front of the pallet. 2. Release the rails from the pallet. 3. Screw the rails onto the pallet in front of the centrifuge. Screws Rails Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific... - Page 17 9. Screw the threaded nuts down. 10. Place the locking stabilizers centrally under the threaded rods and level the centrifuge. All the locking stabilizers should carry uniformly (check by a tilt test). The casters are some 5-15 mm off the ground. Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4...
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Page 18: Aligning The Centrifuge
People and hazardous substances must be kept out of the safety zone while centrifuging. • The supporting structure must be stable and free of resonance. • The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal setup of the centrifuge. Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 19: 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 Sorvall RC-4... -
Page 20: Adjust Voltage And Frequency
• Before storing the centrifuge and the accessories, it must be cleaned and if necessary, disinfected and decontaminated. • Store the centrifuge in a clean, dust-free location. • Be sure to place the centrifuge on its feet. • Avoid direct sunlight. Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 21: Control Panel
Control Panel Contents “Control Panel” page 3-2 • • “Keys” page 3-2 Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4... -
Page 22: Keys
By pressing the key briefly, you increase or decrease the speed in one step. When pressing both arrows the cursor moves to the left. Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 23: Operation
• • “Temperature Adaptation during Standstill” page 4-9 “Short-term Centrifugation” page 4-9 • • “Removing the Rotor” page 4-10 “Turning off the Centrifuge” page 4-10 • • “Audible Alarm” page 4-10 “Key Switch” page 4-11 • Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4... -
Page 24: Switch On Centrifuge
WARNING Do not reach into the crack between the door and the housing. The door is drawn shut automatically. Use the emergency release only for malfunctions and power failures (see “Mechanical Emergency Door Release” page 6-2). CAUTION Do not slam the door. Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 25: Rotor Installation
Operation Rotor Installation Rotor Installation The approved rotors for the Sorvall RC-4 are listed in section “Rotor Selection” page 1-6. Use only the rotors and accessories from this list in the centrifuge. CAUTION Unapproved or incorrectly combined accessories can cause serious damage to the centrifuge. -
Page 26: Entering Parameters
Entering Parameters Entering Parameters Acceleration Curve The Sorvall RC-4 offers you a total of 9 acceleration and 9 braking curves with which samples and gradients can be centrifuged. After the centrifuge is turned on, the last running profile selected is shown. - Page 27 Run Time Preselection 5. Press the key below the field run time. 1. Enter the desired value by pressing up or down. Up to 9 minutes 59 seconds the duration is given exactly to the second. Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4...
- Page 28 1. Press the key below the field temperature. 2. Enter the desired value by pressing up or down. The temperature can be set in steps of 1. The value is stored when the value stops flashing. Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 29 The value that is being changed flashes. 3. Press the key again when all displays are flashing again. The display with the number of the program memory flashes and all settings are stored. Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4...
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Page 30: Centrifugation
The run will terminate. Check the loading and start the centrifuge once again. See the information on proper loading in the rotor instruction manual. For information on troubleshooting, see section “Troubleshooting by User” page 6-3. Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 31: Temperature Adaptation During Standstill
Short-term Centrifugation For short-term centrifuging, the Sorvall RC-4 has a PULSE- function. By holding down the key, spinning will start and continue until the key is let go. -
Page 32: Removing The Rotor
Note If the message rotor appears in the display the selected speed or RCF-value are to high. If you press the key the centrifuge accelerates to the shown maximum value. 4-10 Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 33: Key Switch
All set parameters are blocked, but the actual program can be operated as often as needed with the control keys ( All set values can be seen with the arrow keys. The selected program cannot be changed. PULSE and the pre-temp function are locked. 4-11 Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4... - Page 35 Maintenance and Care Contents “Cleaning Intervals” page 5-2 • • “Cleaning” page 5-2 “Disinfection” page 5-3 • • “Decontamination” page 5-4 “Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific” page 5-5 • Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4...
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Page 36: Chapter 5 Maintenance And Care
Clean centrifuge and accessories as follows: 1. Open the centrifuge. 2. Turn off the centrifuge. 3. Pull out the power supply plug. 4. Release the rotor. 5. Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off the centrifuge spindle. Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 37: Cleaning The Venting Slots
Keep in mind the risk of infection when touching the rotor and take all necessary precautions. In case of contamination, make sure that others are not put at risk. Decontaminate the affected parts immediately. Take other precautions if need be. Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4... -
Page 38: 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. Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 39: Service Of Thermo Fisher Scientific
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 maintained by a Thermo Fisher Scientific service technician. Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4... -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Contents “Mechanical Emergency Door Release” page 6-2 • • “Troubleshooting by User” page 6-3 “When to contact a Service Technician” page 6-5 • Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4... -
Page 42: Mechanical Emergency Door Release
4. Push the release cords back into the centrifuge and mount the plug. 5. Reconnect the centrifuge once the power has been restored. Switch on the centrifuge. Press the key to have the door locks operative again. Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 43: Troubleshooting By User
After 15 sec. the rotor will be decelerated. Always wait until the rotor has come to a stop without braking. rotor By opening and closing the door you reset the message After entering a permissible speed you can start again. Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4... - Page 44 Restart the centrifuge. If the message appears again, inform a service technician. E-10 Self-test after switching on the centrifuge. NV-RAM; error in program memory Restart the centrifuge. If the message appears again, inform a service technician. Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 45: When To Contact A Service Technician
1. Turn on the power switch on the right side of the device. The centrifuge performs a self-check of its software. Subsequently, the following readings will be displayed. The order is: Software version key panel Software version NV-RAM-Version 1 NV-RAM-Version 2 Cycle counter Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4... - Page 46 Troubleshooting When to contact a Service Technician Note The values given are only examples. 2. Afterwards the different programs are tested as well. Program test 3. Communicate the software version to the service technician. Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 47: Chemical Compatibility Chart
U S S M S S U S S S S S S S S S U S S S S S S S S S S Boric Acid S S S - S S S S - S S - S S S S S S M S S S Cesium Acetate Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4... - Page 48 S M U S S S S M S U U U - Hydrofluoric Acid (10 %) U U U U - U U U U S U U U S S M M S U U U - Hydrofluoric Acid (50 %) Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 49 S S S S - S S - S S S S S S M S S S Metrizamide M S U - S S S M S S - M S M S S - Lactic Acid (100 %) Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4...
- Page 50 S S S S S S M S S S Rubidium Chloride M 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 Sucrose Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 51 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Zinc Sulfate M S S M S S M S S S S S S S S S M S S S S S S S S S S Citric Acid (10 %) Polyethyleneterephthalate Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4...
- Page 52 Performance unknown; suggest testing, using sample to avoid loss of valuable material. 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. Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 53 Operation ............4-1 Disinfection ............ 5-3 Door Opening ..........4-2 Precautions ............iv Pre-cooling the Centrifuge ......4-7 Preface ............... iii Emergency Door Release .........6-2 Entering Parameters ........4-4 Preselecting Speed / RCF ........4-4 Preselecting the Temperature ......4-6 Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4...
- Page 54 Stopping the Centrifugation Program ..... 4-9 Storage ............2-6 Switch on Centrifuge ........4-2 Technical Data ..........1-3 Temperature Adaptation during Standstill ..4-9 Transporting the Centrifuge ......2-4 Troubleshooting ..........6-1 Troubleshooting by User .........6-3 Turning off the Centrifuge ......4-10 Sorvall RC-4 Thermo Scientific...
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