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- Page 1 STAT 6 Clinical Centrifuge ® Operator’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS Symbols..................................1 Caution Warning Statements ............................2 Model Description ............................... 4 Features ..................................4 Intended Use ................................4 Warranty ..................................4 Initial Setup .................................. 5 Quick Start ................................... 6 Settings ..................................7 Operation ..................................7 Review Cycle Time and Speed Settings ........................8 Changing Cycle Time and Speed Settings ........................ -
Page 3: Symbols
YMBOLS Symbol Definition Caution to safety hazard. Caution Potential risk of personal injury or damage to the instrument if improperly handled. Consult the manual before proceeding. Manufacturer Manufacturer of record. Electrical and electronic products Recycle only as electronic waste. Do not dispose in normal waste. recycling symbol RoHS Compliant Compliance with RoHS environmental standards. -
Page 4: Caution Warning Statements
AUTION ARNING TATEMENTS This device is intended to be operated by properly trained personnel who have carefully read the operating manual and are familiar with the function of the device. Users should also comply with the specimen receptable manufacturer’s specific instructions for use, in addition to any other protocols established by the testing organization. - Page 5 WARNING: Do not make modifications to or remove any hardware from rotor without prior authorization from Drucker Diagnostics. WARNING: Only use Drucker Diagnostics components in this centrifuge. Due to the lack of the possibility of human exposure, all Drucker centrifuges and accessories sold by Drucker Diagnostics, Inc.
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Page 6: Model Description
ODEL ESCRIPTION DASH Apex is engineered for STAT sample processing. When used with the Drucker DASH Approach to centrifugation, the DASH Apex cuts your turnaround time (TAT) by up to 20 minutes. This general-purpose laboratory centrifuge may also be used to spin approved containers with biologics, chemicals (non-flammable, non-explosive, non-volatile, and non-highly reactive), and environmental samples. -
Page 7: Initial Setup
NITIAL ETUP o Unpack and verify that all the following are included: • Centrifuge • Power cord • Tube holders Quick Start Guide • o Setup the centrifuge on flat and level surface. A bench top clearance height of 21” (54 cm) is required to open the lid. -
Page 8: Quick Start
UICK TART The LED indicator light is on for the cycle currently selected. Depending on your unit, you may have the following cycles: 3 Min: STAT centrifugation at 4,000 xg 5 Min: STAT centrifugation at 4,000 xg (6 and 12) or 3,000 xg (24) Custom: This setting can be customized to your lab’s validated cycles. -
Page 9: Settings
ETTINGS Factory Settings DASH Apex 6 Cycle Time G-Force 3 min 5,300 4,000 5 min 5,300 4,000 Custom 3,800 2,000 Custom cycles, if desired: Cycle Tube Type G-Force (RCF) NOTE: Timer starts when speed reaches 90% of set speed. Deceleration time is not included in cycle time. PERATION o Place the tubes into the tube holders. -
Page 10: Review Cycle Time And Speed Settings
EVIEW YCLE IME AND PEED ETTINGS Your settings may not be standard. To review current settings, follow this procedure: o The lid must be opened to review the selected cycle time and speed. o Press and hold the START button until you hear a beep. o Release the START button, the centrifuge will beep and the LED light will flash once for each minute of run time in the current cycle. -
Page 11: Care And Preventative Maintenance
ARE AND REVENTATIVE AINTENANCE With proper care and maintenance, your centrifuge will provide years of laboratory service. For proper care, the following steps should be taken: Always Spin Balanced Loads: Make certain that you are always spinning a balanced load, as shown in the previous section. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: The latch must be turned completely clockwise to its stop position for the centrifuge to operate. The centrifuge does not run o Verify that the centrifuge is powered. One of the LED lights should be on. o Make sure the lid latch is turned completely clockwise to its stop position. - Page 13 o Wait until the rotor has come to a complete stop. If the lid knob The centrifuge does not unlock after a still cannot be rotated, press the UNLOCK button and try again. run is completed If no LED light is on, the unit is not powered and the lid will not unlock by conventional means.
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Page 14: General Specifications
ENERAL PECIFICATIONS The rotor and accessories are rated for the maximum rotation frequency shown in the table below. Tube Capacity 6 tubes – 3 to 10 mL Radius with included accessories 5 in (12.7 cm) Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) 8 in x 11 in x 13 in (20 cm x 28 cm x 34 cm) Weight 12 lbs. -
Page 15: Calculating The G-Force
75/100mm Tube Holder, Black (Pack of 6) 02-002-1-0117K Kit, Dash Apex 6 Lid Tray Assy, Blue PCBA 00-100-100-009 6 Series Soft Button Replacement Kit 03-0-0003-0825 Front Panel Label, VWR REVIOUS ANUAL EVISIONS To access previous manuals, please click the relevant link below: Revision A Drucker Diagnostics –... - Page 16 This operator’s manual is part number 03-0-0002-0279 Rev. B Product Family: DASH Apex Series (Apex 6, Apex 12, Apex 24) Complies with UL61010-1/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1 and IEC61010-2-020 Protected by U.S. Patents #6,811,531, #D718,463, & #D734,489. Other Patents Pending To access previous manuals, please click the relevant link below: LISTED INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF WEEE BY USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION This product must not be disposed of with other waste.
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