Labnet SPECTRAFUGE 6C User Manual
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SPECTRAFUGE™ 6C
User Manual
C0060
C0060-230V
Lit M00031
Rev 2 August 2016

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  • Page 1 SPECTRAFUGE™ 6C User Manual C0060 C0060-230V Lit M00031 Rev 2 August 2016...
  • Page 2 About This Manual This manual is designed to assist you in the optimal usage of your Labnet Spectrafuge 6C Centrifuge. The manual is available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish on our website at: www.labnetinternational.com\document-center...
  • Page 3 CAUTION This symbol refers you to important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions within the product Instruction Manual. Failure to heed this information may present a risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment. Copyright August 2016, Labnet International. All rights reserved. Reproduction without prior written permission is prohibited.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. General Information Description Safety precautions Technical data Accessories supplied with unit Warranty 2. Installation Unpacking the centrifuge Required space Installing the centrifuge 3. Installing the Rotor Rotors and accessories Rotor maintenance Removing and installing the angle rotor Overloading rotors 4.
  • Page 5: General Information

    1.1 Description The Spectrafuge 6C is a small benchtop centrifuge designed for separation of various research samples. The Spectrafuge 6C is supplied with a 6 x 15ml rotor. Adapters are available for tubes smaller than 10ml. The Spectrafuge 6C reaches speeds of up to 6,500rpm/4,000 x g.
  • Page 6: Warranty

    Labnet reserves the right to make technical modifications. Statements contained herein are not to be considered binding. 2. Installation 2.1 Unpacking the centrifuge...
  • Page 7: Rotors And Accessories

    3. Installation or rotors and rotor maintenance 3.1 Rotors and accessories The following accessories are available for the Spectrafuge: Angle rotor for 6 x 15ml tubes Order no. Included with unit (C0060-RTR) Tube measurement 15ml (17x120mm)-10ml (16x100mm) Max. speed 6,500rpm Centrifuging radius 8.5cm RCF (g-value)
  • Page 8 Ensure that the motor shaft adapter remains on the motor shaft (Figure 1). Clean the motor shaft and motor shaft adapter (see figure 1). Place the rotor on the motor shaft (figure 1) and over the motor shaft adapter (see figure 1 and 2). Note: Figure 1 and 2 are located on the following page.
  • Page 9: Operation

    3.5 Overloading the rotor The maximum load of the rotor and the maximum speed has been established by the manufacturer. Do not attempt to exceed these values. The maximum speed of the rotor has been measured for liquids having a homogeneous density of 1.2g/ml or less.
  • Page 10: Lid Release

    4.2 Lid release Following a run, the centrifuge will display will show flashing “00”. This signals the end of a run and the lid can now be opened by pressing the “lid knob” (left). Note that the lid can not be opened until the display flashes “00”...
  • Page 11: Service And Maintenance

    5. Service and Maintenance 5.1 Centrifuge service The Spectrafuge 6C requires no routine maintenance other than the occasional routine cleaning. All repairs should be performed by authorized, qualified personnel only. Repairs performed by unauthorized personnel may void the warranty. 5.2 Cleaning the centrifuge Always keep the centrifuge housing, rotor chamber, rotor and rotor accessories clean.
  • Page 12: Where To Call

    Should an item require return to Labnet for service, a repair return authorization (RRA) number must first be received from Labnet. Items sent without an RA number will not be accepted. 8. Determination of g-values The centrifuging radius of the 15ml rotor is 8.5cm for round bottom tubes and 8.2 cm for conical bottom tubes.
  • Page 14 (WEEE), Labnet Spectrafuge 6C is marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin and must not be disposed of with domestic waste. Consequently, the buyer shall follow the instructions for reuse and recycling of waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) provided with the products and available at the...
  • Page 15 LIMITED WARRANTY Labnet International Inc. warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase. This warranty is valid only if the product is used for its intended purpose and within the guidelines specified in the supplied instruction manual.
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