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Sigma 8KBS Installation Instructions Manual

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05/2021
Rev. 1.6 - 2024-03-05
Sigma 8KBS; ;
part no. 0704102
Sigma 8KBS
from serial no. 183769
Blood bank centrifuge
Transport and Installation Instructions
Read thoroughly before installing the centrifuge!

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  • Page 1 Original document 05/2021 Rev. 1.6 - 2024-03-05 Sigma 8KBS; ; part no. 0704102 Sigma 8KBS from serial no. 183769 Blood bank centrifuge Transport and Installation Instructions Read thoroughly before installing the centrifuge!
  • Page 2 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS Version 05/2021, Rev. 1.6 - 2024-03-05 • sb 2 / 32 Original document, part no. 0704102...
  • Page 3 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS © Copyright by Sigma Laborzentrifugen GmbH An der Unteren Söse 50 37520 Osterode am Harz Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 5522 / 5007-0 Fax: +49 (0) 5522 / 5007-12 Web: www.sigma-zentrifugen.de E-mail: info@sigma-zentrifugen.de Version 05/2021, Rev. 1.6 - 2024-03-05 • sb 3 / 32 Original document, part no.
  • Page 4 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS Version 05/2021, Rev. 1.6 - 2024-03-05 • sb 4 / 32 Original document, part no. 0704102...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS Table of contents General information ......................7 Further applicable documents ................... 7 Safety ............................ 8 Marking of the unit ......................8 Explanation of the symbols and notes ................9 Requirements concerning the personnel ................. 10 Safety instructions ......................
  • Page 6 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS Table of contents Version 05/2021, Rev. 1.6 - 2024-03-05 • sb 6 / 32 Original document, part no. 0704102...

  • Page 7: General Information

    Further applicable documents The following documents apply in addition to these transport and installation instructions: • Operating manual of the blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS (document part no. 07035) Version 05/2021, Rev. 1.6 - 2024-03-05 • sb 7 / 32...

  • Page 8: Safety

    Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 2 Safety → Safety → Marking of the unit The following symbols are used on this centrifuge: Arrow indicating the direction of On (Power) rotation Rotor loading information Off (Power) Bucket loading information Hot surface...

  • Page 9: Explanation Of The Symbols And Notes

    2 Safety → Explanation of the symbols and notes Sigma operating manuals use the following names and symbols to indicate hazards: This symbol stands for a direct hazard to the life and health of persons. Non-observance of these symbols causes serious health problems up to life-endangering injuries.

  • Page 10: Requirements Concerning The Personnel

    Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 2 Safety → Requirements concerning the personnel Risk of injury if the personnel are not sufficiently qualified If unqualified personnel perform work on the centrifuge or are present in the danger zone of the centrifuge, hazards result that can cause serious injuries and considerable damage to property.
  • Page 11 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 2 Safety Forklift operators have provided the owner/operator with evidence of their competence in operating industrial trucks with a driver's seat or stand-on trucks and have been assigned the task of operating the industrial truck by the owner/operator in writing.

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 2 Safety → Safety instructions 2.4.1 Electrical safety As protection against electric shock, the centrifuge is equipped with an earthed mains power cable and connector. To ensure the effectiveness of this safety feature, the following must be ensured: •...

  • Page 13: Transport

    Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 3 Transport → Transport → Dimensions and weight Sigma 8KBS Height (mm): Height with open lid (mm): 1 679 Width (mm): Depth (mm): Weight (kg): → Notes on transport • Install the transport safety device (see chapter 4.2.1 - "Removal of the transport safety device").

  • Page 14: Packaging

    Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 3 Transport → Packaging When unloading the centrifuge, ensure to wear safety shoes in order to avoid injuries caused by the rolling centrifuge! WARNING The centrifuge is packaged in a wooden crate. • Remove the upper cover.
  • Page 15 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 3 Transport There is an intermediate panel above the centrifuge. This intermediate panel is fastened in place by way of screws. Intermediate panel Fig. 2: Position of the fastening screws of the intermediate panel •...
  • Page 16 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 3 Transport Unloading the centrifuge with a forklift truck • Lift the centrifuge off the bottom of the crate by way of a forklift truck. To do so, insert the forks of the forklift truck from the back.
  • Page 17 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 3 Transport • Secure the ramp on the bottom of the crate by way of the two metal fittings and the screws that have been removed beforehand (see the following picture). Fig. 4: Positions of the screws for securing the ramp (here: left side) •...
  • Page 18 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 3 Transport Unloading the centrifuge with an electric pallet jack Due to its design and dimensions, an electric pallet jack is not suitable for unloading the centrifuge. NOTE • Retain the packaging for any possible future transport of the centrifuge.

  • Page 19: Set-Up And Connection

    The operating voltage on the name plate must correspond to the local supply voltage! DANGER SIGMA laboratory centrifuges are units of protection class I. Centrifuges of this series have a 5-core connecting cable of 2.5 m length. Depending on the voltage variant, the centrifuge comes supplied with a 5-pin CEE connector or without any connector at all (see chapter 4.1.2.1 - "Mains...

  • Page 20: Mains Plug

    Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 4 Set-up and connection → 4.1.2.1 Mains plug Voltage variants 3 x 400 V The 400 V versions of the centrifuge (ref. no. 10635 and 91302) are equipped with a 5-pin CEE connector (3L+N+PE, 6h, 16 A) as per IEC 60309.

  • Page 21: Customer-Provided Fuses

    Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 4 Set-up and connection Local low-voltage grids that do not provide a phase line voltage of 220 V must be adapted accordingly, e.g. by way of a transformer. This transformer must be rated in line with the performance data of the centrifuge.

  • Page 22: Special Equipment: Water Cooling System

    Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 4 Set-up and connection → 4.1.3 Special equipment: water cooling system Centrifuges with water cooling are equipped with a special refrigeration unit with a refrigerant (CFC-free), modified electronic system, and a special software version. The housing of the GMP version is completely closed. All of the other units have vent slots for the motor and electronic power system.

  • Page 23: Set-Up And Alignment Of The Centrifuge

    Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 4 Set-up and connection Set-up and alignment of the centrifuge The centrifuge must not be connected to the power supply during its set- up and alignment. Prior to performing any work, disconnect the mains power plug and secure it so that it cannot be reconnected by mistake (e.g.
  • Page 24 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 4 Set-up and connection • Remove the RS232 connecting cable between the processor board and power module from the cable holder on the inside of the front door (see the following illustration). RS232 connecting cable Cable holder Fig.
  • Page 25 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 4 Set-up and connection The transport safety device (transport lock) (see the following picture) is fastened to the drive and base plate by way of three hexagon screws. Transport safety device (transport lock) Fig 11: Transport safety device (transport lock) in its installed state •...
  • Page 26 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 4 Set-up and connection • Remove the transport safety device (transport lock) and retain it in case the centrifuge needs to be returned to the manufacturer. Fig. 13: Transport safety device (transport lock), removed •...

  • Page 27: Set-Up

    Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 4 Set-up and connection → 4.2.2 Set-up • Transport the centrifuge as closely as possible to the installation site with a lifting device (e.g. forklift). • Set the centrifuge down. • To place the centrifuge on the castors, open the front door with the supplied square spanner (part no.
  • Page 28 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 4 Set-up and connection • Open the lid with the emergency lid release system. To do so, lift off the plugs on the left side (e.g. with a screwdriver) and unlock the lid locks by turning them clockwise with the supplied square spanner .

  • Page 29: Appendix

    Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 5 Appendix → Appendix → Layout plan Version 05/2021, Rev. 1.6 - 2024-03-05 • sb 29 / 32 Original document, part no. 0704102...
  • Page 30 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS 5 Appendix Version 05/2021, Rev. 1.6 - 2024-03-05 • sb 30 / 32 Original document, part no. 0704102...

  • Page 31: Index

    Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS Index Index Aligning the centrifuge ....... 23 Operating conditions for water cooled centrifuges ..........22 Alignment ........... 27 Operating voltage........19 Overheating ..........19 CE mark in compliance with the directive 2006/42/EC ..........8 Closing the lid ..........12 Packaging ..........
  • Page 32 Blood bank centrifuge Sigma 8KBS Index Water cooling system ......13, 22 Water operating pressure ......22 Water circuit (draining) ....... 13 Weight ............13 Water connector ........22 Version 05/2021, Rev. 1.6 - 2024-03-05 • sb 32 / 32...

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