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WEEE Conformity This product is subject to the regulations of the EU Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96 It is marked by the symbol opposite: Thermo Fisher Scientific has entered into agreements with recycling and disposal companies in all EU Member States for the recycling and disposal of this device.
Lid Opening ......................4-2 Close Lid ........................4-2 Rotor Installation .....................4-2 Entering Parameters ....................4-4 Saving Programs .......................4-6 Centrifugation ......................4-7 Temperature Adaptation during Standstill ..............4-8 Short-term Centrifugation ..................4-8 Removing the Rotor ....................4-8 Aerosol-tight Rotors ....................4-9 Switching the Centrifuge off ..................4-9 Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
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Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific ................6-6 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ........................7-1 Mechanical Emergency Lid Release ................7-2 Troubleshooting by User ..................7-3 When to contact Customer Service ................7-6 Chemical Compatibility Chart ................A-1 Contact Information ....................B-1 SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
Failure to follow the instructions and safety information in this instruction manual will result in the expiration of the sellers warranty. Scope of Supply Article Number Quantity Check Centrifuge Thermo Scientific SL40 Power supply cable 50119930 Instruction manual 70009824 Anti-corrosion oil If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative.
Accident Prevention Accident Prevention Prerequisite for the safe operation of the Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R is a work environment in compliance with standards, directives and trade association safety regulations and proper instruction of the user: The safety regulations contain the following basic recommendations: •...
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CENTRIFUGE AND LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY. Normal use The centrifuge is to be used for separating materials of different density or particle size suspended in a liquid. Maximum sample density at maximum speed: 1,2 ---------- - Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
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WARNING means that injuries or material damage or contamination could occur. The symbol on the left refers to biological hazards. Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your environment safe. SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
Introduction and Description Characteristics Characteristics The Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R is an in-vitro diagnostics device according to the In-Vitro Diagnostics Directive 98/79/EC. Several rotors with commercial tubes can be used. The set speed is reached in seconds. The maintenance-free induction motor ensures quiet and low-vibration operation even at high speeds, and guarantees a very long lifetime.
Introduction and Description Technical Data Technical Data The technical data of the Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R is listed in the following table. Table 1-1. Technical Data Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R Feature Value Environmental conditions - use in interior spaces - altitudes of up to 2,000 m above sea level - max.
100V 50Hz IEC 61010-1 2 Edition IEC 61010-2-020 2 Edition IEC 61010-2-101 EN 61326-1 EN 61326-2-6 EN 55011A EN 61000-6-2 EN ISO 13485 SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
The following table contains an overview of the electrical connection data for the Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R. This data is to be taken into consideration when selecting the mains connection socket. Table 1-4. Electrical connection data of the Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
Introduction and Description Rotor Selection Rotor Selection The Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R is supplied without a rotor. Various rotors are available to choose from. TX-750 7500 3607 with round buckets 7500 3608 with rectangular buckets 7500 3614 incl. Microtiter carrier 7500 3617 incl.
The set-up location must fulfil the following requirements: • A safety zone of at least 30 cm must be maintained around the centrifuge. People and hazardous substances must be kept out of the safety zone while centrifugation. SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
Figure 2-2. Mains connections 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. Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
Before use Storage 4. Make sure that the voltage and frequency correspond to the figures on the rating plate. Figure 2-3. Rating plate of the Thermo Scientific SL40 5. Establish the connection to the power supply with the connecting cable. Storage •...
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. SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
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Control Panel Control Panel Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
Note The lid should audibly click into place. Rotor Installation The approved rotors for the Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R are listed in section “Rotor selection” page 1-7. Use only the rotors and accessories from this list in the centrifuge.
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4. Place the rotor lid onto the rotor. Be sure to check all sealings before starting any aeorsol-tight applications. See the information in the rotor instruction manual. 5. Close the centrifuge lid. Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
Entering Parameters Entering Parameters The Thermo Scientific SL40 offers you a total of 9 acceleration and 10 braking curves with which samples and gradients can be centrifuged. After the centrifuge is turned on, the last running profile selected is shown.
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1. Press the key below the TEMPERATURE display in order to open the temperature selection menu. The display shows "Set temp". 2. Enter the desired value by pressing the key repeatedly, until the desired value shows. Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
The display shows the following message: 2. Press the BUCKET key repeatedly until the bucket being used is displayed. Saving Programs 1. Enter the program parameters. 2. Press any of the program store keys for 5 seconds. SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
The centrifuge will be deceler- ated at the designated rate. The message "END" will illuminate, and after pressing the OPEN key the lid will open and you can remove the centrifuged material. Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
Short-term Centrifugation For short-term centrifugation, the Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R has a "Pulse"- function. By holding down the PULSE key , spinning will start and continue until the key is let go.
Figure 4-2. AutoLock -lid for aerosol-tight rotors WARNING Mind the AutoLock -mandril inside the lid. Do not touch. Switching the Centrifuge off 1. To turn off the centrifuge put the mains switch to "0". Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
To modify setting, use the keys. • Use the keys for the speed fields to navigate in the system menu. • Use the keys for the bucket field to navigate from one system menu item to the next. Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
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Start Start Language English English Deutsch Francaise End of run beep? Español Italiano Keypad beep? LCD powersave? Auto lid open? 0547V01 0547V01 Software ID: 4641V05 Software and NVRAM identification exam- ple values. Cycle count: 2368 SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
• Store the aluminum parts at room temperature or in a cold-storage room with the cavities pointing down. CAUTION Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment. SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
CAUTION Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment. Observe the safety precautions and handling instructions for the cleaning agents used. Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
For general radioactive decontamination use a solution of equal parts of 70% ethanol, 10% SDS and water. Disinfect the rotor and accessories as follows: 1. Open the centrifuge. 2. Turn off the centrifuge. SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
Place the rotor on a flat surface. Note No chemical additives are permitted in the steam. CAUTION Never exceed the permitted temperature and duration when autoclaving. If the rotor shows signs of corrosion or wear, it must be replaced. Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
• the suitability of the set-up site • the lid lock and the safety system • the rotor • the fixation of the rotor and the drive shaft Thermo Fisher Scientific offers inspection and service contracts for this work. SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
5. Push the cords back into the centrifuge and mount the plugs. Reconnect the centrifuge once the power has been restored. Switch on the centrifuge. Press the OPEN key to have the lid locks operative again. SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
The lid opens while the device is running. The run does not start or the centrifuge Close the lid and restart the centrifuge. runs down without being braked. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
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Error during the self-test of the centrifuge program and the electronics. The run does not start or the centrifuge runs down without being braked. Restart the centrifuge. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
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Error during the self-test of the centrifuge program and the electronics. The run does not start or the centrifuge runs down without being braked. Restart the centrifuge. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
You enter the system menu. 2. Press the START key 3. Press and hold the ENTER key , until the following message is displayed: Software ID: XXXXXXXX 4. Communicate the software version to the service technician. SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
S S U U S U M U S U U S U U U M U M U U U S U U S U S Benzene Benzyl Alcohol U U - M M - S U U U U U U U - M S M - Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
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U S U - Ethylene Dichloride Ethylene Glycol S S S S S S S S S S S S - S U S S S S S S S S M S M S SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
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S S S S S S Solution 555 (20%) Magnesium Chloride M S S - S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S M S S S Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
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S U M U U S U M S M S U U S U M M M S Phenol (5%) Phenol (50%) U S U - S U M - S U M U U U U U S U M U U S U U U M S SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
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S S S M S - Urea Hydrogen Peroxide (10%) U U M S S U U - S S S U S S S M U S S S S S S M S U S Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
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Chemical resistance data is included only as a guide to product use. SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
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Rotor Installation ..........4-2 Rotor Selection ..........1-6 Running Time Preselection ......4-5 Failure Message ..........7-3 Failures ............7-1 Features ............1-5 Safety Area ............2-2 Safety Features ..........1-2 Service Technician ........6-6, 7-6 Imbalance Indicator ........4-7 Short-term Centrifugation .......4-8 Thermo Scientific SL40 / 40R...
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Index: Starting Centrifuge Program ......4-7 Stopping the Centrifuging Program ....4-7 Storage ............2-4 Switch on Centrifuge ........4-2 Technical Data ..........1-3 Temperature Adaptation .........4-8 Transporting the Centrifuge ......2-2 SL40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
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