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Thermo IEC Medilite 6 Place Operation Manual

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  • Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Installation
  • Operation
  • Warnings and Cautions
  • Loading
  • Starting a Run
  • Stopping a Run
  • Maintenance
  • Cleaning
  • Fuse Change
  • Service
  • Troubleshooting
  • Latch Assembly
  • Timer/ Relay
  • Motor
  • Specifications
  • Drawings

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OPERATION
MANUAL
IM-448
Revision 1
Medilite 6 Place
Ventilated Centrifuge
Cat. No. 448 – For 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Cat. No. 449 – For 220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Medilite 12 Place
Ventilated Centrifuge
Cat. No. 458 – For 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Cat. No. 459 – For 220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL IM-448 Revision 1 Medilite 6 Place Ventilated Centrifuge Cat. No. 448 – For 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz Cat. No. 449 – For 220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Medilite 12 Place Ventilated Centrifuge Cat. No. 458 – For 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz...
  • Page 2 SIMPLIFIED OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL The Thermo IEC Medilite is a portable benchtop centrifuge designed for use in the physician’s office, the small clinical laboratory, and in the educational field, to perform separations by centrifugal force, and not for any other purpose.
  • Page 3 VEREINFACHTE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG ALLGEMEINES Die Medilite von Thermo IEC ist eine tragbare Zentrifuge für den Labortisch, zum Gebrauch im Labor eines Arztes, in einem kleinen klinischen Laboratorium oder im erzieherischen Feld, um Trennungen durch eine zentrifugale Kraft durch- zuführen und nicht für irgend einen anderen Zweck.
  • Page 4 (au gramme près). Avertissements : •La Medilite d’Thermo IEC n’a pas été conçue et n’est pas recommandée pour son utilisation avec les solvants chimiques peuvent détériorer les pièces critiques. Ne pas utiliser les produits chimiques interdits (voir le Tableau 1) pour le nettoyage et/ou la centrifugation.
  • Page 5 INSTRUCCIONES SIMPLIFICADAS DE OPERACIÓN GENERALIDADES La unidad Thermo IEC Medilite es una centrífuga portátil tipo mostrador para usarse en el consultorio médico, laboratorio clínico pequeño y en el campo educacional, para realizar separaciones de rutina vía fuerza centrífuga, y no con ningún otro fin.
  • Page 6 INTRODUZIONE La Thermo IEC Medilite è una centrifuga portatile da banco, progettata per essere usata negli ambulatori dei medici, nei piccoli laboratori clinici ed a fini didattici, al fine di eseguire separazioni tramite forza centrifuga e per nessun altro scopo.
  • Page 7 VEREENVOUDIGDE BEDIENINGSHANDLEIDING ALGEMEEN De Thermo IEC Medilite is een draagbare tafelcentrifuge ontwikkeld voor gebruik in de artsenpraktijk, het kleine klinische laboratorium en in het onderwijs voor het uitvoeren van separaties op basis van centrifugaalkracht en voor geen enkel ander doel.
  • Page 8 INSTRUÇÕES OPERACIONAIS SIMPLIFICADAS GERAL A Medilite Thermo IEC é uma centrífuga de topo de mesa, portátil, projetada para uso no consultório do médico, no laboratório de análises clínicas pequeno, e no campo educacional, para fazer separações por força centrífuga, e não para qualquer outra finalidade.
  • Page 9 FORENKLEDE BETJENINGSINSTRUKTIONER GENERELT Thermo IEC Medilite er en bærbar centrifuge, som er designet til brug i en lægepraksis, et mindre, klinisk laboratorie, og på undervisningsfeltet til at udføre adskillelser ved centrifugalkraft. Den er ikke beregnet til noget som helst andet formål.
  • Page 10 ΓΕΝΙΚΑ ΓΕΝΙΚΑ Το Thermo IEC Medilite ειναι µια ϕορητη ϕυγοκεντρος που τοποϑετειται πανω σε τραπεζι και εχει σχεδιαστει για να χρησιµοποιειται σε Ιατρικα γραϕεια, κλινικα εργαστηρια και στον εκπαιδευτικο τοµεα, για να χωριζει µε ϕυγοκεντρικη δυναµη, και οχι για κανενα αλλο σκοπο.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    This manual may not contain information on all changes that have occurred to the subject instrument since the manual issue date. It was prepared for use by Thermo IEC authorized factory-trained personnel who are kept current through a program of service letters, bulletins and training seminars.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Thermo IEC Medilite is a portable centrifuge designed for use in the physician’s office, the small clinical laboratory and the classroom. The unit consists of: • A baseplate with three rubber suction cup pads for stability. • A brushless AC motor is attached to the cabinet. The motor is thermally protected at 100°C in accordance with UL specifications...

  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION The unit requires minimal assembly before use. 1. After unpacking, place the unit on a clean, level surface. The surface must be level to ensure quiet, vibration-free operation. A rigid, stable location is important because an improperly loaded unit can vibrate or move. 2.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Cautions • The Thermo IEC Medilite is not intended or recommended for use with chemical solvents that may weaken critical parts. Refrain from using prohibited chemicals (see table 1) for cleaning or centrifugation.

  • Page 15: Loading

    Loading Unlatch and open the cover. Check that the rotor turns freely and that there are no loose objects in the chamber. Load the rotor symmetrically with 2,3,4 or 6 tubes in the 6-place rotor (but not 1 or 5) or 2,3,4,6,8,9 or 12 in the 12-place rotor (but not 1, 5, 7 or 11). The tubes must be of equal size and with contents of equal (within 1 gram) weight.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Cleaning This section describes the proper method for cleaning your centrifuge. Always unplug the unit before cleaning. Release the latch, open the cover and unplug the unit. Check the chamber for spills or broken glass. If present, wipe out the chamber with a water-dampened sponge.

  • Page 17: Service

    SERVICE Troubleshooting If the unit will not start, check the following in order to isolate the problem: • Check the fuse by removing the base of the unit. • Check the resistance across the coils of the relay, which is approximately 3.5 kΩ.

  • Page 18: Timer/ Relay

    Timer/ Relay The Thermo IEC Medilite has a built-in 30-minute mechanical timer. It also has a hold mode for indefinite time runs. The timer acts as a switch delivering power to the motor. To replace it, the knob must be removed.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Specification Cat Nos. 448&458 Cat Nos. 449&459 (120 V) (240 V) Maximum Speed 3100 RPM 2700 RPM Maximum RCF 1228xg 920xg Tubes Size (mm) O.D. x Length Min 7x100 same O.D. x Length Maximum 6 tubes (in 6 or 12 place) 16x133 or 17x120 same O.D.

  • Page 20: Drawings

    System Schematic Medilite Assembly PL448 Medilite Parts List Note: At time of publication, these drawings were accurate. Changes do occur. If you have any questions regarding these drawings, contact Thermo IEC at +(781) 449-8060, or your local dealer. Medilite Operation Manual...
  • Page 21 ThermoIEC Technical Service Dept. Printed: 11-28-2001 Tel.: +(781)449-8060 Fax: +(781)455-9749...
  • Page 22 ThermoIEC Technical Service Dept. Printed: 11-28-2001 Tel.: +(781)449-8060 Fax: +(781)455-9749...
  • Page 23 ThermoIEC Technical Service Dept. Printed: 11-28-2001 Tel.: +(781)449-8060 Fax: +(781)455-9749...

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