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Preface Before starting to use a rotor, 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. Intended Use This centrifuge is a laboratory product used to separate substance mixtures of different densities.
Symbols Used in the manual Symbols Used in the manual This symbol refers to general hazards. CAUTION means that material damage could occur. WARNING means that injuries or material damage or contamination could occur. This symbol refers to biological hazards. Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your environment safe.
Bolt Grease 50139640 Instruction Manual If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Technical Data TX-150 with round buckets Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R and SL 8R Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 2.9 kg...
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TX-150 Chapter 1 Megafuge 8, Sorvall ST 8 and SL 8 Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 2.9 kg 2.9 kg 2.9 kg Maximum Permissible Load 4 x 190 g 4 x 190 g 4 x 190 g...
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Chapter 1 TX-150 TX-150 with conical buckets Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R and SL 8R Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 2.9 kg 2.9 kg 2.9 kg Maximum Permissible Load 4 x 150 g 4 x 150 g...
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TX-150 Chapter 1 Megafuge 8, Sorvall ST 8 and SL 8 Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 2.9 kg 2.9 kg 2.9 kg Maximum Permissible Load 4 x 150 g 4 x 150 g 4 x 150 g...
TX-100S Chapter 1 Megafuge 8, Sorvall ST 8 and SL 8 Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 3.1 kg 3.1 kg 3.1 kg Maximum Permissible Load 8 x 25 g 8 x 25 g 8 x 25 g Maximum Speed n 4500 rpm 4500 rpm...
Chapter 1 Megafuge 8, Sorvall ST 8 and SL 8 Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 3.3 kg 3.3 kg 3.3 kg Maximum Permissible Load 16 x 25 g 16 x 25 g 16 x 25 g Maximum Speed n 4500 rpm 4500 rpm...
Chapter 1 Items Supplied Article No. Item Quantity 75005706 M10 Rotor 75003786 Bolt Grease 76003500 O-Ring Grease 50136940 Instruction Manual If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Technical Data M10 with Standard Carriers Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R and SL 8R Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V...
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Chapter 1 Megafuge 8, Sorvall ST 8 and SL 8 Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 2.9 kg 2.9 kg 2.9 kg Maximum Permissible Load 2 x 125 g 2 x 125 g 2 x 125 g Maximum Speed n 4400 rpm 4400 rpm...
Chapter 1 M10 with Biocontainment Carriers Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R and SL 8R Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 2.9 kg 2.9 kg 2.9 kg Maximum Permissible Load 2 x 300 g 2 x 300 g 2 x 300 g Maximum Speed n 4400 rpm...
MT-12 Chapter 1 MT-12 Items Supplied Article No. Item Quantity 75005600 MT-12 Rotor 50136940 Instruction Manual 70056346 ClickSeal Biocontainment Lid 20056966 Metal Sleeves If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Technical Data Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R and SL 8R Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V...
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Chapter 1 HIGHConic III Megafuge 8, Sorvall ST 8 and SL 8 Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 1.8 kg 1.8 kg 1.8 kg Maximum Permissible Load 12 x 4 g 12 x 4 g 12 x 4 g Maximum Speed n 13000 rpm...
HIGHConic III Chapter 1 HIGHConic III Items Supplied Article No. Item Quantity 75005709 HIGHConic III Rotor 50139640 Instruction Manual 20059176 Biocontainment Lid 75003058 O-Ring Set 76003500 O-Ring Grease If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Technical Data Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R and SL 8R Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency...
Chapter 1 HIGHConic III Megafuge 8, Sorvall ST 8 and SL 8 Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 2.7 kg 2.7 kg 2.7 kg Maximum Permissible Load 6 x 75 g 6 x 75g 6 x 75g Maximum Speed n 8700 rpm 8700 rpm...
Chapter 1 CLINIConic CLINIConic Items Supplied Article No. Item Quantity 75003623 CLINIConic Rotor 50139640 Instruction Manual 50110904 Metal Sleeves 76001803 Rubber Pads If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Technical Data Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R and SL 8R Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V...
MicroClick 18 x 5 Chapter 1 Megafuge 8, Sorvall ST 8 and SL 8 Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 4.7 kg 4.7 kg 4.7 kg Maximum Permissible Load 30 x 30 g 30 x 30g 30 x 30g Maximum Speed n 4400 rpm...
Chapter 1 MicroClick 18 x 5 MicroClick 18 x 5 Items Supplied Article No. Item Quantity 75005765 MicroClick 18 x 5 Rotor 50139640 Instruction Manual 20059119 ClickSeal Lid 75005726 O-Ring Set 76003500 O-Ring Grease If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Technical Data Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R and SL 8R Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency...
MicroClick 18 x 5 Chapter 1 Accessories Rotor Max Tube Capacity Dimensions Article No. Description (places x (Ø x L, mm) volume, mL) Adapters for MicroClick 18 x 5 Rotor (set of 2) 75005756 1.5/2 mL Microtube 18 x 1.5/2 11 x 45 Biocontainment Certificate Thermo Scientific...
Chapter 1 MicroClick 24 x 2 MicroClick 24 x 2 Items Supplied Article No. Item Quantity 75005715 MicroClick 24 x 2 Rotor 50139640 Instruction Manual 20058086 ClickSeal Lid 75003405 O-Ring Set 76003500 O-Ring Grease If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Technical Data Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R and SL 8R Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency...
MicroClick 24 x 2 Chapter 1 Megafuge 8, Sorvall ST 8 and SL 8 Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 1.2 kg 1.2 kg 1.2 kg Maximum Permissible Load 24 x 4 g 24 x 4 g 24 x 4 g Maximum Speed n 16000 rpm...
MicroClick 30 x 2 Chapter 1 MicroClick 30 x 2 Items Supplied Article No. Item Quantity 75005719 MicroClick 30 x 2 Rotor 50139640 Instruction Manual 20059119 ClickSeal Lid 75005726 O-Ring Set 76003500 O-Ring Grease If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Technical Data Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R and SL 8R Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency...
Chapter 1 MicroClick 30 x 2 Megafuge 8, Sorvall ST 8 and SL 8 Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 1.5 kg 1.5 kg 1.5 kg Maximum Permissible Load 30 x 4 g 30 x 4 g 30 x 4 g Maximum Speed n 14000 rpm...
Chapter 1 Microliter 48 x 2 Microliter 48 x 2 Items Supplied Article No. Item Quantity 75003602 Microliter 48 x 2 Rotor 50143707 Instruction Manual 76003500 O-Ring Grease If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Technical Data Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R and SL 8R Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency...
Microliter 48 x 2 Chapter 1 Megafuge 8, Sorvall ST 8 and SL 8 Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 2.4 kg 2.4 kg 2.4 kg Maximum Permissible Load 48 x 4 g 48 x 4 g 48 x 4 g Maximum Speed n 11800 rpm...
8 x 8 PCR Strip Chapter 1 8 x 8 PCR Strip Items Supplied Article No. Item Quantity 75005720 8 x 8 PCR Strip Rotor 50139640 Instruction Manual 20059119 ClickSeal Lid 75005726 O-Ring Set 76003500 O-Ring Grease If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Technical Data Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R and SL 8R Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency...
Chapter 1 8 x 8 PCR Strip Megafuge 8, Sorvall ST 8 and SL 8 Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency 230 V 120 V 100 V Weight (empty) 1.4 kg 1.4 kg 1.4 kg Maximum Permissible Load 64 x 0.5 g 64 x 0.5 g 64 x 0.5 g Maximum Speed n 15000 rpm...
Chapter 1 8 x 50 mL Individually Sealed 8 x 50 mL Individually Sealed Items Supplied Article No. Item Quantity 75003694 8 x 50 mL Individually Sealed 50139640 Instruction Manual 50111786 Metal Cannister 50129119 Biocontainment Lid 20290564 O-Ring If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Technical Data Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R and SL 8R Centrifuges Centrifuge Frequency...
8 x 50 mL Individually Sealed Chapter 1 Accessories Rotor Max Tube Capacity Dimensions Article No. Description (places x (Ø x L, mm) volume, mL) 75003011 Replacement Biocontainment Lids (set of 2) 75003789 Replacement O-ring Kit Adapters for 8 x 50 mL Individually Sealed Rotor (set of 2) 75005808 15 mL Conical Tube 8 x 15...
Thermo Scientific Auto-Lock Rotor Exchange Rotor Installation CAUT IO N Unapproved or incorrectly combined accessories can cause serious damage to the centrifuge. This rotor is equipped with a Thermo Scientific ™ Auto-Lock ™ rotor exchange. This system is used to automatically lock the rotor to the centrifuge spindle. The rotor does not have to be bolted onto the centrifuge spindle.
Chapter 2 Removing the Rotor Check if the rotor is properly installed by lifting it slightly on the handle or from beneath the rotor. If the rotor can be pulled up, then it must be reconnected to the centrifuge spindle. WA RNING If the rotor cannot be properly locked in place after several attempts, then the Auto-Lock is defective, and you are not permitted to operate the rotor.
Rotor Loading Before a Run Read and observe the precautions and the safety instructions in this manual and in the instruction manual of the centrifuge. Check the rotor and all accessory parts for damages such as cracks, scratches or traces of corrosion. Check the rotor chamber, the centrifuge spindle and the Auto-Lock.
Chapter 3 Maximum Loading Correct Balances Fixed Angle Rotors Swing Out Rotors Incorrect Balances Fixed Angle Rotors Swing Out Rotors Maximum Loading The rotor can run at high speeds. Each rotor is specifically designed to run at its maximum speed with a defined load. For further details please refer to the rotor manual supplied with the rotor.
Maximum Loading Chapter 3 Use the table or the formula: = admissible speed = maximum speed Explanation of RCF-Value The relative centrifugal force (RCF) is given as a multiple of the force of gravity g. It is a unit less numerical value which is used to compare the separation or sedimentation capacity of various centrifuges, since it is independent of the type of device.
Aerosol-tight Applications Basic Principles CAUT IO N Biological seals are part of bio-containment systems as specified in international and national bio-safety guidelines and cannot relied on as the only means of safeguarding workers and the environment when handling pathogenic micro-organisms. Mind the “Laboratory Biosafety Manual”...
Chapter 4 Fill Level Fill Level The tubes are only to be filled to a level which ensures that the sample is unable to reach the top of the tube during centrifugation. Therefore, fill the tube only 2/3 of the rated level. Checking the Aerosol-Tightness The aerosol tightness testing of the rotors and buckets took place according to the microbiological test process in accordance with the EN 61010-2-020 Appendix AA.
Checking the Aerosol-Tightness Chapter 4 Aerosol-tight Closure with ClickSeal If necessary, grease the lid joint before closing the lid. Use grease (76003500) for this. Raise the latch. The cap can now be easily placed on the bucket. Lower the latch to close the bucket aerosol-tight; be sure the latch clicks into place. CAUTIO N If the latch is not flipped down, the caps could be damaged during centrifuging.
Chapter 4 Removing of Aerosol-tight Rotors Removing of Aerosol-tight Rotors For your protection when using an aerosol tight lid, the rotor should only be removed with the lid closed. NOT IC E Rotors supplied with a lid for aerosol-tight applications come with a mandrel, which belongs to the Auto-Lock. Be sure not to place the lid onto this mandrel to prevent it from being damaged.
Maintenance and Care Cleaning Intervals For the sake of personal, environmental, and material protection, it is your duty to clean and if necessary, disinfect the centrifuge on a regular basis. Maintenance Recommended Interval Rotor Chamber (Bowl) Daily or when polluted Rotor Daily or when polluted Accessories...
Chapter 5 Cleaning Metal Parts Ensure that the black protective coating is complete. It can be removed through wear and chemical attack and can lead to unseen corrosions. Any signs of corrosions, such as rust or white / metallic pitting, the rotor or accessories should be immediately removed from service.
Disinfection Chapter 5 Disinfection WA RNING A hazard of 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. In case of contamination, make sure that others are not put at risk. Disinfect the affected parts immediately.
Chapter 5 Decontamination Decontamination WA RNING Radiation is possible when touching the contaminated rotor and centrifuge parts. Radioactive material can get into the centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a result of spills. In case of contamination, make sure that others are not put at risk. Decontaminate the affected parts immediately.
Autoclaving Chapter 5 Autoclaving CAUT IO N Never exceed the permitted temperature and duration when autoclaving. NOT E No chemical additives are permitted in the steam. Before autoclaving clean rotor and accessories as described above. Place the rotor on a flat surface. Rotors and adapter can be autoclaved at 121 °C.
Chapter 5 Shipping and Disposal Shipping and Disposal WA RNING When removing the centrifuge and accessories from use for disposal you have to clean and if necessary disinfect or decontaminate the entire system. In doubt contact the Thermo Fisher Scientific customer service. For the disposal of the centrifuge mind the regulations in your country.
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