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Summary of Contents for Centurion Scientific PrO-Hospital Ambient
- Page 1 Scientific Limited Instruction Manual Ambient...
- 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...
- Page 10 Instructions. Ambient model Prime and Dual models only. Ambient Rotor Speed x 10 Time (Mins) RCF O ACCELL DECELL O RPM Memory Accel Decell Memory Memory Start Pulse Open Stop (Sec) Store Function Rcf/Rpm Recall START POINT. A. Selection of your fitted Rotor First set the rotor 0-99.
- Page 11 Instructions. Ambient model B. Setting of Speed or Rcf(G) and acceleration or Decelleration (braking) Speed x 10 RCF O Speed shown (Example). 0 4 0 0. The speed shown is x 10 so is 4000 Rpm ACCELL DECELL O RPM Accel Decell Open...
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Page 12: Simple Problems
Instructions. Ambient model D. Programming, 100 are available from 0 – 99 Set all parameters as previous details. Rotor, . Speed or Rcf(G), Accel, Decell. Time Memory Memory Memory Store Function Recall After setting all your required parameters. Press Function and select memory to your desired number by pressing Memory buttons... - Page 13 Fault codes. Ambient model Fault codes are shown in the Speed section of the LED display The following List show what each Code means and what to do. F A 1 0 Check the Following with the Lid open. No rotation seen Tubes are too tall and foul the Lid, replace with correct ones Check the rotor to see if it freely turns, if not look for Objects in the bowl that may be fouling and remove.
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Page 14: 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 CERTIFICATE Company Representative Scientific Limited The Old Stables, Church Farm, Stoughton, Chichester, West Sussex. PO18 9JL. United Kingdom.
- Page 19 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 20 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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