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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Table of Figures Figure I–1: Centrifuge clearance, example with bar code scanner ........I–2 Figure I–2: Position of the bubble in the water level ............I–4 Figure I–3: Mains connection on the backside of the centrifuge ........I–5 Figure III–1: Overview centrifuge and rotor, e.g.
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Table I–1: Overview of necessary tools for setting up ............I–3 Table V–1: Error messages ....................V-3 Table A–1: Technical Data Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 and Cryofuge 16 Heavy Duty A–1 Table A–2: Directives, Standards and Guidelines Cryofuge 8 / 16 and Cryofuge 16 Heavy Duty ...........................A–2...
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Preface Preface Before starting to use the centrifuge, read through this instruction manual carefully and follow the instructions. Failure to follow the instructions and safety information in this instruction manual will result in the expiration of the sellers Warranty.
™ ™ rotor. The Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 16 and Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 16 Heavy Duty centrifuge can be operated with the Thermo Scientific HAEMAFlex 12 and HAEMAFlex 16 rotor. For more details on buckets and further components: [à 2 A–4] [à ...
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Preface Signal Words and Colors Signal Word and Color Degree of Hazard WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTI ON Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Preface Risk from handling hazardous substances. Especially when working with corrosive samples (salt solutions, acids, bases), the components and the centrifuge chamber have to be cleaned thoroughly. WARN ING Do not centrifuge explosive or flammable materials or substances.
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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Preface Physical harm caused by ignoring operative basics. Never use the centrifuge if parts of its casing is damaged or missing. Never start the centrifuge when the centrifuge door is open.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Preface Symbols used on the Centrifuge and its Components This symbol refers to general hazards. Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your environment safe.
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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Preface Indicates the date after which the device is not to be used. Indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified. Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the device can be identified.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Preface Indicates conformity with Underwriter Laboratories (UL) requirements. Indicates the maximum possible weight of the adapter fully loaded. Indicates the maximum rcf value for centrifugation. Indicates the upper limit of temperature to which the product can be safely exposed to.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Transport and Set Up THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS CHAPTER ARE FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANS. Transport and Set Up CA UT I O N Make sure that the centrifuge and the packaging is not damaged. Speak to the shipping company and Thermo Fisher Scientific immediately, if damage is found.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Transport and Set Up THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS CHAPTER ARE FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANS. Figure I–1: Centrifuge clearance, example with bar code scanner 2. Transporting WARN I N G Never stand before a moving centrifuge to stop it.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Transport and Set Up THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS CHAPTER ARE FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANS. 3. Setting Up CAU T I ON Do not push at the touchscreen. Due to the weight of the centrifuge it must be controlled by two or more people when rolling of the pallet. Do not stand in front of the centrifuge when rolling it down the ramp.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Transport and Set Up THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS CHAPTER ARE FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANS. Level the Centrifuge CAU T I ON If you do not level the centrifuge, the centrifuge can crash because of imbalance.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Transport and Set Up THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS CHAPTER ARE FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANS. 4. Mains Connection N OT I C E Connect the centrifuge into grounded electrical sockets only.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Transport and Set Up THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS CHAPTER ARE FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANS. 6. Shipping WA R N I N G Before shipping the centrifuge and components you must clean and if necessary, disinfect or decontaminate the full system.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Thermo ScientificCentri-Touch User Interface Thermo Scientific Centri-Touch User Interface Actual status information ➀ Set values ➁ Settings and navigation ➂ II–1...
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Thermo ScientificCentri-Touch User Interface Status The upper part of the touchscreen displays the centrifuge status. The remaining time is indicated while centrifugation is in progress. The progress bar shows the actual phase of the centrifugation.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Thermo ScientificCentri-Touch User Interface Run Parameters The set points for centrifugation can be set in the parameterization window. Clicking one of these buttons will open a new window in which you can input the appropriate set point value.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Thermo ScientificCentri-Touch User Interface Lighthouse Mode If no entry is made via the main screen in 30 seconds, the unit changes to lighthouse mode. In this mode, the status, current values and progress display are displayed larger.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation I I I Operation For detailed instructions and information refer to the separate manual for the Thermo Scientific Centri-Touch User Interface. ™ ™ 1. Switch on the Centrifuge Push the switch at the right side.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation 3. 1. Before Installation Make sure that all rotor parts are clean, dry and have no nicks and scratches. Always use a rotor body, a windshield bowl and a windshield lid that have the same article number.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation 3. 2. Rotor Installation CAU T I ON An an improper installation of the rotor can cause severe damage to the rotor and the centrifuge. Make sure the rotor is locked properly into place before operating the centrifuge.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation CA U T I O N The centrifuge drive can be damaged, if the rotor body falls on it. If the rotor body is not engaged correctly it is not possible to turn the rotor locking screw into the drive shaft. Repeat step 3 and 4 until the rotor body is in position.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation Figure III–6: Tighten the rotor to the drive shaft Clean and lubricate the rotor trunnion bolts and the two bolt seats on the sides of each bucket [à 2 IV–3]...
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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation Figure III–8: Install buckets into rotor, e.g. HAEMAFlex 12 When assembling round buckets (75003836/75003936) insert the O-ring below the thread in the bucket. Do not insert it to the bucket lid.
Operation Correct Loading ✓ Figure III–10: Correct Loading Incorrect Loading ✕ Figure III–11: Incorrect Loading Put the windshield lid into the holder at the inner side of the centrifuge door. The Thermo Scientific Auto-Lid function ™ ™ automatically opens and closes the windshield when the centrifuge door opens and closes.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation Figure III–12: Insert windshield lid into holder CA UT I O N Always put the windshield lid into the holder at the inner side of the centrifuge door. Make sure the rotor is locked properly.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation Use of Tubes and Consumables Care should be taken to ensure that the tubes and bottles used in the centrifuge are: rated to or above the selected RCF to be spun at, ...
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation If a speed or RCF-value out of the nominal range has been selected, a message will appear with the N OT I C E permissible values. Explanation of RCF-Value The relative centrifugal force (RCF) is given as a multiple of the force of gravity (g).
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation 7. Programs For detailed instructions and information refer to the according manual for the Thermo Scientific Centri-Touch User Interface. The instructions stated here are just an extract of how to work with programs. Press on the touchscreen.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation 8. Centrifugation WA R N I N G Do not operate the centrifuge on its casters. CA UT I O N An an improper installation of the rotor can cause severe damage to the rotor and the centrifuge.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation 8. 3. Using the Drain Box You can use the drain box (75007730) to collect water from of the centrifugation chamber. Figure III–14: Drain box (75007730) Install the drain box.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation Don’t use any sharp tool to extract the plug. This might damage the centrifugation chamber. N OT I C E You have to regularly check, if the drain box is filled and empty the drain box to avoid spilling on the floor.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Operation 10. Switch off the Centrifuge Turn off the power supply switch located on right side of the centrifuge. III–15...
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Maintenance and Care Maintenance and Care 1. Cleaning Intervals For the sake of personal, environmental and material protection, you must clean and if necessary, disinfect the centrifuge and its components on a regular basis.
Press Settings (gears symbol), then Runs and then Rotor Log to see the information. Besides the values of the rotor an information about the number of cycles completed by this rotor type in this centrifuge is shown. For detailed instructions and information refer to the separate manual for the Thermo Scientific Centri-Touch User Interface. IV–2...
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Maintenance and Care 3. Cleaning CAU T I ON Before using any cleaning methods, users should check with the manufacturer of the cleaning agents that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Maintenance and Care Clean the bucket surfaces and rotor bolts as follows: Cut a cleaning pad (66309) into 12 mm (1/2 inch) wide strips. Saturate one of the pad strips with acetone or alcohol.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Maintenance and Care 3. 2. Filter Mat CA UT I O N Do not touch the edges of the housing with your hands when the grid is removed. Cutting damage can occur, if you touch the edges due to their sharpness.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Maintenance and Care 4. Disinfection WA R N I N G Do not touch infected parts. Hazardous infection is possible when touching the contaminated rotor and centrifuge parts. Infectious material can get into the centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a result of spills.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Maintenance and Care 6. Autoclaving CA UT I O N Never exceed the permitted temperature and duration when autoclaving. N OT I C E No chemical additives are permitted in the steam.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Maintenance and Care 7. Maintenance 7. 1. Preventive Maintenance In order to keep this product able to perform the intended application in a reliable and safe state, ongoing preventive maintenance is necessary in accordance with the following recommended schedule: For rotors and buckets mind the information in the Rotor and Components chapter.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Maintenance and Care 8. Shipping and Disposal WA R N I N G When removing the centrifuge and components from use for disposal you have to clean and if necessary, disinfect or decontaminate the entire system.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Mechanical Emergency Door Release WA R N I N G Serious injuries can occur, if you touch a spinning rotor with your hands or tools. A rotor can still be spinning after a power failure occurs.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Troubleshooting Pull out the power supply plug. On both sides of the housing are two white plastic plugs. Get these two white plastic plugs out of both sides of the housing.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Troubleshooting 3. Troubleshooting by Guide CA UT I O N If problems occur other than those listed in this table, service technician must be contacted. If an error occurs, follow the instructions on the touchscreen. Error messages have a red colored background.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Troubleshooting 4. Information for the Customer Service If you need to contact a service technician, please provide the order no. and the serial no. of your centrifuge. This information can be found on the back near the inlet for the power supply cable.
1 m in front of the instrument at 1.6 m height. Without rotor. ³ ³ Applications using temperatures below 25 °C must pre-cool the centrifugation chamber and rotor. Table A–1: Technical Data Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 and Cryofuge 16 Heavy Duty A–1...
*Please see Declaration of Compliance which legislation was applied. Table A–2: Directives, Standards and Guidelines Cryofuge 8 / 16 and Cryofuge 16 Heavy Duty NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
1 397 2.51 t Duty Table A–3: Refrigerants used in the Cryofuge 8 / 16 and Cryofuge 16 Heavy Duty Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases in a hermetically sealed system. 3. Mains Supply The following data is to be taken into consideration, when selecting the mains connection socket.
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Technical Specifications Autoclavable Max. (121 °C, 20 min; Article No. Description Rotor Capacity Max. RCF Speed = no, = yes ✘ ✔ 75003855 Hook Adapter for Cord Blood 12 or 16 x 300 ml 1 328 x g ✔...
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Rotors HAEMAFlex 6 Rotor with Single Blood Bag Buckets (oval) Technical Data Cryofuge 8 200, 208, 220, Centrifuge Voltage 380, 400, 415 V 230, 240 V Rotor Capacity 6 x 1000 ml...
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Rotors HAEMAFlex 6 Rotor with Single Blood Bag Buckets (round) Technical Data Cryofuge 8 200, 208, 220, Centrifuge Voltage 380, 400, 415 V 230, 240 V Rotor Capacity 6 x 1000 ml...
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Rotors HAEMAFlex 6 Rotor with Single Blood Bag Buckets with Filter Pack Technical Data Cryofuge 8 200, 208, 220, Centrifuge Voltage 380, 400, 415 V 230, 240 V Rotor Capacity...
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Rotors HAEMAFlex 8 Rotor with Single Blood Bag Buckets (oval) Technical Data Cryofuge 8 200, 208, 220, Centrifuge Voltage 380, 400, 415 V 230, 240 V Rotor Capacity 8 x 1000 ml...
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Rotors HAEMAFlex 8 Rotor with Single Blood Bag Buckets (round) Technical Data Cryofuge 8 200, 208, 220, Centrifuge Voltage 380, 400, 415 V 230, 240 V Rotor Capacity 8 x 1000 ml...
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Rotors HAEMAFlex 8 Rotor with Single Blood Bag Buckets with Filter Pack Technical Data Cryofuge 8 200, 208, 220, Centrifuge Voltage 380, 400, 415 V 230, 240 V Rotor Capacity...
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Rotors HAEMAFlex 16 Rotor with Double Blood Bag Buckets Technical Data Cryofuge 16 / Cryofuge 16 Heavy Duty 200, 208, 220, Centrifuge Voltage 380, 400, 415 V 230, 240 V...
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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Rotors HAEMAFlex 16 Rotor with Oval Buckets Technical Data Cryofuge 16 / Cryofuge 16 Heavy Duty Centrifuge Voltage 200, 208, 220, 230, 240 V 380, 400, 415 V Rotor Capacity...
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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Chemical Compatibility Chart C–1...
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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Chemical Compatibility Chart C–9...
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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Chemical Compatibility Chart C–10...
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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Chemical Compatibility Chart C–11...
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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Index Ice Formation Install a Rotor III–1 Intended Use Intended User Items Supplied Acceleration / Deceleration Profiles III–9 Items Supplied for Rotors B–1 Aerosol-tight Rotors III–9 Autoclaving IV–7 Location I–1...
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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges Technical Specifications A–1 Transport and Set Up I–1 Transporting I–2 Troubleshooting V-1, Unpacking I–3 Use of Tubes and Consumables III–9...
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