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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 following symbol: 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.
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 Aligning the Centrifuge ................... 4-9 Thermo Scientific ST40 / 40R...
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Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific ................6-5 Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting ........................7-1 Mechanical Emergency Door Release ..............7-2 Troubleshooting by User ..................7-3 When to contact Customer Service ................7-5 Chemical Compatibility Chart ................A-1 Contact Information ....................B-1 ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
• As general-purpose centrifuge, it is designed to also run other containers filled with chemicals, environmental samples and other non-human body samples. • This centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only. Thermo Scientific ST40 / 40R...
• Never overload the rotor. Follow the instructions given in the rotor manual. • Never start the centrifuge when the lid is open. • Never open the lid until the rotor has come to a complete stop and this has been confirmed in the display. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
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CENTRIFUGE AND LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY. Intended 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 ST40 / 40R...
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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. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
• The integrated rotor detection systems ensures that no inadmissible speed settings can be preselected. • Electronic imbalance recognition • Lid emergency release: For emergencies only, e.g. during power failures (see “Mechanical Emergency Door Release” page 7-2) ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
-10 °C to +40 °C Dimensions ventilated refrigerated Height 360 mm 360 mm Width 550 mm 745 mm Depth 670 mm 670 mm Table top height 310 mm 310 mm weight without rotor 86 kg 116 kg Thermo Scientific ST40 / 40R...
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 ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
15 AT 15 AT 7500 4211 ventilated 100 V 50 / 60 Hz 13 A 1250 W 15 AT 15 AT Please contact the Thermo Fisher service to run the unit at 60Hz Line frequency. Thermo Scientific ST40 / 40R...
The technical data of the rotors and the corresponding adapters and reduction sleeves for various commercially available containers can be found in the corresponding rotor operating manuals. For more information visit our website at: http://www.thermo.com ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
• 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 centrifuging. • The supporting structure must be stable and free of resonance, for example a level laboratory bench. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
Figure 2-2. Mains Connection 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 ST40 / 40R...
• Before storing the centrifuge and the accesories it must be cleanedand if necessary desinfected and decontaminated. • Store the centrifuge in a clean, dust-free location. • Be sure to place the centrifuge on its feet. • Avoid direct sunlight. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
Use the arrow keys in order to modify the Change Value displayed value Press the snow symbol key for prewarming or Snow Symbol precooling the centrifuge. Use the Change key to change the display mode. Changing the (Speed / RCF Value) display mode ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
1-6. Use only the rotors and accessories from this list in the centrifuge. CAUTION Unapproved or incorrectly combined accessories can cause serious damage to the centrifuge. The centrifuge is equipped with an AutoLock locking system. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
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4. If available close the rotor with the rotor lid. Be sure to check all sealings before starting any aeorsol-tight applications. See the information in the rotor instruction manual. 5. The display shows: Thermo Scientific ST40 / 40R...
2. Enter the desired value by pressing the key repeatedly, until the desired value shows. Note If an extremely low RCF value has been selected, it will be corrected automatically if the resulting speed is less than 300 rpm. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
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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 ST40 / 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 4 seconds. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
The centrifuge will be decelerated at the designated rate. The message "END" will illuminate, and after pressing the key OPEN , the lid will open and you can remove the centrifuged material. Thermo Scientific ST40 / 40R...
2. Grab the rotor handle with both hands and press against the green AutoLock key. At the same time, pull the rotor directly upwards with both hands and remove it from the centrifuge spindle. Make sure not to tilt the rotor while doing this. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
Figure 4-2. AutoLock -lid for aerosol-tight rotors WARNING Mind the AutoLock -mandrill inside the lid. Do not touch the mandrill. Aligning the Centrifuge • To turn off the centrifuge put the mains switch to "0". Thermo Scientific ST40 / 40R...
Language English English Deutsch Francaise End of run beep? Español Italiano Nederlands к Росс ий Keypad beep? LCD powersave? Auto lid open? 0547V01 0547V01 Software ID: 4641V05 Software NVRAM identification example values. Cycle count: 2368 Thermo Scientific ST40 / 40R...
Otherwise use the keys below the bucket selection until it says NO. Use the keys below the speed display in order to navigate through the system menu. Press the STOP key to quit the system menu. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
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Cycle count Here you fine the current numbers of cycles. Use the keys below the speed display in order to navigate through the system menu. Press the STOP key to quit the system menu. Thermo Scientific ST40 / 40R...
• After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil (7000 9824). Also treat the cavities with oil. • Store the aluminum parts at room temperature or in a cold-storage room with the cavities pointing down. ST40 / 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 ST40 / 40R...
For general radioactive decontamination use a solution of equal parts of 70% ethanol, 10% SDS and water. 1. Open the centrifuge. 2. Turn off the centrifuge. 3. Pull out the power supply plug. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
The service technicians check the following: • the electrical equipment • 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 Scientific ST40 / 40R...
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Thermo Fisher Scientific offers inspection and service contracts for this work. Any necessary repairs are performed for free during the warranty period and afterwards for a charge. This is only valid if the centrifuge has only been mainained by a Thermo Fisher Scientific service technician. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
Emergency Door Release Figure 7-3. Emergency Door Release Note You need to pull both levers in order to unlock both locks. 4. Push the cord back into the centrifuge and mount the plug. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
PCB overtemp. The centrifuge cannot be operated. Restart the centrifuge. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. The run does not start or the centrifuge runs down without being braked. Thermo Scientific ST40 / 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. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
1. Hold down any of the keys and then switch on the centrifuge. You enter the system menu. 2. Press the START key 3. Press the key, until the following message is displayed: Software ID: XXXXXXXX 4. Communicate the software version to the service technician. Thermo Scientific ST40 / 40R...
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 ST40 / 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 ST40 / 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 ST40 / 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 ST40 / 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 ST40 / 40R...
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No data available. Because no organized chemical resistance data exists for materials under the stress of centrifugation, when in doubt we recommend pretesting sample lots. suggest testing, using sample to avoid loss of valuable material. Chemical resistance data is included only as a guide to product use. ST40 / 40R Thermo Scientific...
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Failure message ..........7-3 Features ............1-5 Safety features ..........1-2 Safety zone ............2-2 Short-term Centrifugation .......4-8 Imbalance indicator ......... 4-7 Starting centrifuge program ......4-7 Intended Use ............v Stopping the centrifugation program ....4-7 Storage ............2-4 Thermo Scientific ST40 / 40R...