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- Page 1 Centurion Scientific Limited LCD display centrifuges Ambient & Refrigerated instruction manual PrO-Research...
- Page 2 Read before using Check the Centrifuge and the Packaging for any shipping damage. • Inform the shipping company and Centurion Scientific immediately Check the order for completeness, if not contact Centurion Scientific • Location The Centrifuge should only be operated indoors.
- Page 3 Fixing of rotor Fixing for micro and fixed angle rotors BRK5401. BRK54XXseries. BRK53XX series. BRK52XX series Locate 3 pins of fixing, into 3 holes at the top of the rotor Push down firmly into holes. Lift and fit rotor onto the motor shaft. Fit the Screw and spring washer, screw down tight with the supplied tool.
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Page 4: Very Important
Rotor balancing. Very Important Balancing of tubes for Micro and Fixed angle rotors Tare (zero) your scales first Weigh a tube , note its weight Weigh another and match its weight to within 0.1 gram Swing out rotor, buckets. Balancing Place all your required tubes in all 4 buckets. - Page 5 Tube placement micro rotors Haematocrit Rotor Always fit the lid supplied, as shown to the left ✔ ✘ ✘ ALWAYS load your tubes opposite to each other ALWAYS weigh samples to within 0.1 Gram. For best separations. (see page 4) ALWAYS fit the lid supplied CHECK...
- Page 6 Tube placement Fixed angle rotors Small fixed angle Rotors Always fit the lid supplied, as shown to the left ✘ ✔ ✘ ALWAYS load your tubes opposite to each other ALWAYS weigh samples to within 0.1 Gram. For best separations. (see page 4) CHECK The rotor screw fixing tightness regularly ....................................
- Page 7 Tube & bucket placements Swing out rotors Small Swing out rotor ✘ ✔ ✘ ALWAYS load your tubes opposite to each other ALWAYS weigh samples to within 0.1 Gram. For best separations ALWAYS fit ALL the Tube Holders and any supports CHECK The rotor screw fixing tightness regularly ....................................
- Page 8 Tube placements Swing out rotor Wrong Wrong This is not balanced! ven though there are two samples in two buckets opposite to each other it is not balanced. NEVER run swing out rotors with only two buckets All four buckets must be used at all times Always use the same size tubes as in A per bucket.
- Page 9 Tube placement Cytology & Cell wash rotors Cytology Rotors Always fit the lid supplied, as shown below ✘ ✔ ✘ ALWAYS load your holders opposite to each other ALWAYS weigh samples to within 0.5 Gram. For best separations ALWAYS fit the lid supplied Check the two top Gaskets and replace regularly (Part Number 8055) CHECK the rotor screw fixing tightness regularly...
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Page 10: General Safety
• No changes should be made to the mechanical or electrical components without prior consultation with and the written permission of Centurion Scientific. • The centrifuge’s has not been manufactured from inert materials or to be explosion proof. - Page 11 (book emblem top right) total of 108 programs can be stored) Display shown at turn on Display shown when program key pressed Up to 14 characters, letters & Display shown when Page key pressed numbers (we have chosen Biochem8 for these illustrations) Display shown when Set Name pressed Display shown when chosen name is being entered...
- Page 12 - Turn ON Shows white square in centre Display shown after selecting rotor SELECT and PRESS desired timer type: Time 0 - 9999 minutes RCFt See W2t document for explanation Pulse Timer counts up in seconds when START button held down.
- Page 13 then return to set Acceleration and Display shown after pressing numerical Deceleration rates below rectangle Display Display shown when Acc pressed Display after selecting Acc Display Display shown when Dec pressed Display after selecting Acc and Dec rates (bottom right)
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Page 14: Temperature Programming
+40C Centurion Scientific refrigerated centrifuges have a range of We accurately control this temperature by running the refrigeration unit and pulsing heat via a loop close to the coils. PID system is used to control. Imagine a bath at home, to control the temperature accurately you would run both hot and cold taps together. - Page 15 PRESS Central button on right to open lid LOAD your samples evenly (see Safety Instructions, page2) FIT LID to rotor (if part of rotor type) CLOSE Centrifuge lid pressing both sides down firmly. PRESS Start button (arrow triangle, bottom right) Display If you require early termination...
- Page 16 ..0 or 1..By shutting the lid the Lid switch will go from 0 to 1 showing correct sensing Centurion Scientific Ltd - All Centurion equipment is designed and manufactured under strict Quality assurance conditions and rigorous testing and therefore should provide you with years of trouble free service. However, should you require repairs or maintenance work on your Centrifuge please contact our service department on +44(0) 2392 631225.
- Page 17 (See previous pages for programming instructions) User name Program Time Set Last time countdown RCFt Last RCFt (Not set) Open Lid Start Programmed Deceleration Rotor Set R a t e S e t Acceleration R a t e S e t User name Program Time Set...
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Page 18: Emergency Lid Release
Emergency Lid release Mechanical Emergency Door release During a power failure, you will not be able to open the Centrifuge lid via the Display button Mechanical override is provided to allow sample recovery However this is for Emergency use only This should Not be used for normal use. - Page 19 Nomograph. For Rcf evaluation. NOTE centrifuges can be programmed in Rcf(G) Example To find the relative centrifugal force at a radial distance of 10 cm from the center of rotation when operating the centrifuge at a speed of 3000 r.p.m., place a straightedge on the chart connecting the 10cm point on the Rotating Radius Scale (A) with the 3000 r.p.m.
- Page 20 Do not site the unit in sunlight Always ensure that lids and accessories are correctly tightened before running the unit. Use only official Centurion Scientific Ltd accessories with your centrifuge. It is recommended that regular maintenance and cleaning of the unit and accessories is carried out.
- Page 21 Care & maintenance. Rotor Always check rotors for cracks and damage, if found replace your rotor. DO NOT USE as dangerous Autoclave for the maximum number of times shown in the sales literature. In brackets( 20) Rotors have a Seven year lifespan and must be replaced . DO NOT USE beyond their Lifespan It is recommended that regular maintenance and cleaning of the rotor and accessories is carried out.
- Page 22 CERTIFICATE -Research Company Representative Scientific Limited The Old Stables, Church Farm, Stoughton, Chichester, West Sussex. PO18 9JL. United Kingdom.
- Page 23 Farm, Stoughton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9JL, UNITED KINGDOM ereby confirm that all centrifuges and accessories supplied by us are of UNITED KINGDOM origin. Signed for and on behalf of Centurion Scientific Ltd Granted 20 Company Representative Scientific Limited The Old Stables, Church Farm, Stoughton, Chichester, West Sussex. PO18 9JL. United Kingdom.
- Page 24 PrO-Care Service, Warranty & Maintenance pakages The lifespan of a centrifuge depends upon how well it is looked after and maintained. Many of our centrifuges have lived a life of over 15 years. This is not only due to our stringent manufacturing process and high quality components but also to a yearly servicing package.
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