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Cardinal Health™ Benchtop Centrifuge 8V Installation Manual 50152479a, 09/2016 CA75008801 Art specifications: IFU Manual Do not alter art or size. All art prints CMYK and PMS185C Project FY16_346 Rev. 0 2016-09...
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Art specifications: IFU Manual Do not alter art or size. All art prints CMYK and PMS185C Project FY16_346 Rev. 0 2016-09...
Preface Before using the centrifuge, read through this instruction manual carefully and follow the instructions Not following the instructions and safety information in this instruction manual will result in the expiration of the sellers warranty Intended Use This centrifuge is intended to be used as a laboratory equipment to separate sample mixtures of different densities This centrifuge can be used as an In-Vitro diagnostics device (Directive 98/79/EC), if used together with IVD tubes, to separate blood into its components such as serum and plasma for further clinical...
Items Supplied The Cardinal Health™ Benchtop Centrifuge 8V is supplied with a rotor and 2 bucket sets Size and relation of graphics are not showing real dimensions and are just for visual identification If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Cardinal Health representative Article No.
Precautions Signal Words and Colors W A R N I N G Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury C A U T I O N Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury (eg sample loss) N O T I C E Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (eg...
Always balance the samples Use only rotors and accessories for this centrifuge that have been approved by Cardinal Health Make sure the rotor is locked properly into place before operating the centrifuge WARNING It is the obligation of the operator to make sure, that protective clothing is used Mind the “Laboratory Biosafety Manual”...
If toxins or pathogenic substances have contaminated the centrifuge or its parts, appropriate disinfection measures have to be taken (“Disinfection” on page 46) Extreme care should be taken with highly corrosive substances which can cause damage and impair the mechanical stability of the rotor These should only be centrifuged in fully sealed tubes If a hazardous situation occurs, turn off the power supply to the centrifuge and ...
Symbols Used on the Centrifuge This symbol refers to general hazards This symbol refers to biological hazards Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your environment safe This symbol refers to physical hazards from hot surfaces This symbol refers to information on hazards, described within the manual This symbol demands to disconnect mains before transporting or servicing the centrifuge...
Technical Specifications Technical Data Cardinal Health™ Benchtop Centrifuge 8V Environmental Conditions For interior use Altitudes of up to 3 000 m above sea level Max relative humidity 80% up to 31 °C; decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C Environmental Conditions during Storage Temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C...
Multi-Purpose Rotor Maximum Permissible Load 8 x 30 g Maximum Allowed Imbalance 10 g Maximum Speed n 4 900 rpm Maximum RCF-Value at n Fixed Angle Setup 3 114 x g Swing Out Setup 3 490 x g Max Cycle Number 60 000 Radius max / min Fixed Angle Setup...
Mains Supply The following table contains an overview of the electrical connection data This data is to be taken into consideration, when selecting the mains connection socket Unit Cardinal Health™ Benchtop Centrifuge 8V Article No. CA75008801 Mains Voltage 120 V...
Transport and Set Up Before Setting Up Check the centrifuge and the packaging for any shipping damage Inform the shipping company and Cardinal Health immediately if any damage is discovered Remove the packaging NOTICE Dispose of the packaging. Do not reuse it.
Transporting W A R N I N G The centrifuge can be damaged by impact Do not operate the centrifuge if an impact occurred C A U T I O N Do not use a damaged rotor Replace the rotor, if it was dropped Using a damaged rotor can cause a crash N O T I C E Always remove buckets before transporting the centrifuge...
When removing the centrifuge and accessories from use, clean and additionally disinfect or decontaminate the entire system if biological or chemical substances were used If in doubt contact the Cardinal Health customer service Before storing the centrifuge and the accessories it must be cleaned and if necessary ...
Before shipping the centrifuge and accessories you have to clean and additionally disinfect or decontaminate the entire system if biological or chemical substances were used In doubt contact the Cardinal Health customer service Before shipping the centrifuge please keep the following in mind: The centrifuge must be cleaned and decontaminated ...
Control Panel Function Display Controls Speed / RCF Value The speed (rpm) or RCF value (x g) is displayed here The RCF value (x g) can be set for the fixed angle buckets (45°) or the swing out buckets (90°) RPM can be set for all bucket set ups TOGGLE Key for Use the TOGGLE key to change the display mode Speed / RCF Value...
Control Panel Settings The centrifuge always shows the actual operating values Only when changing speed and time the centrifuge will show the set parameters The centrifuge will show “0” for speed and time, if switched on and it is not operating An animation will be shown, when the centrifuge is spinning Select RPM/RCF Speed is shown in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) multiplied with one thousand (x1000) Example for 4 900 rpm:...
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Press the SPEED arrow keys This changes the set centrifugation speed RPM will change in steps of 100 rpm RCF will change in steps of 100 x g Keeping a SPEED arrow key pressed will change the speed until the limiting values are reached The centrifuge automatically saves the chosen value after 5 seconds or when you change other settings Explanation of RCF-Value...
Select Runtime Press the TIME arrow keys This changes the set centrifugation time First runtime will change in steps of single minutes Holding the key pressed will change the runtime by steps of single minutes This will continue until the limit of 99 minutes is reached Keeping the arrow keys pressed at the limits will switch to “hd” "Continuous Operation"...
Acceleration / Deceleration Profiles The centrifuge offers you 1 profile for acceleration (standard) and 3 profiles for deceleration (standard, soft and brake-off) The acceleration profile cannot be changed The setting is displayed with the LEDs above the Curve Key LED Light Settings Description OFF (LED Lights off) Deceleration with max power...
Programs The centrifuge is able to save up to 4 programs It is only possible to save a program if the centrifuge is switched on Loading or saving of programs is not possible if the centrifuge is spinning Saving a Program Modify the speed and time to the desired setting Press and hold the desired program key for more than 3 seconds The display shows “Sd”...
Operation Switching on the Centrifuge Turn on the power switch on the back side of the centrifuge The centrifuge door opens automatically, if the centrifuge was closed when switched on Open the Centrifuge Door C A U T I O N Open the centrifuge only when the rotor stopped spinning The display shows the current speed also during a failure In case of a power cut the time until the rotor is in standstill...
Rotor Installation C A U T I O N The rotor must turn freely and the rotor locking nut must be tight Check the locking nut regularly to ensure that it is properly tight If the rotor is not installed correctly, the rotor can crash C A U T I O N Do not use a damaged rotor Replace the rotor, if it was dropped...
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Turn the rotor locking nut clockwise Tighten the rotor locking nut with your hand Make sure that the rotor locking nut is tight by turning it one more complete turn when the rotor locking nut starts to be tight Art specifications: IFU Manual Do not alter art or size.
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Installation of Fixed Angle Buckets Put the fixed angle buckets into the rotor body The green printing must align with the printing on the rotor body If necessary to get smaller tubes in position, use the spacers (75008818 and 75008817) according to the tubes used Installation of Swing Out Buckets Put the swing out buckets into the rotor body...
Rotor Temperature Range C A U T I O N Operate the rotor in a temperature range between -9 °C and 40 °C only Pre-cooling in a freezer below -9 °C is not allowed N O T I C E The rotor can warm up at high ambient temperatures Temperatures above 42 °C can damage blood samples If necessary let the rotor cool down between two runs...
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Fixed Angle Buckets Correct ✓ Incorrect ✕ Swing Out Buckets Correct ✓ Incorrect ✕ Art specifications: IFU Manual Do not alter art or size. All art prints CMYK and PMS185C Project FY16_346 Rev. 0 2016-09...
Mixed Bucket Set Up Correct ✓ Incorrect ✕ Maximum Loading The rotor can run at high speeds Each rotor is specifically designed to run at its maximum speed with a defined load The safety system of the centrifuge requires that you do not overload the rotor The rotor is designed to work with solution with a density of up to 12 g/mL Above this density or if total load is above the maximum weight the following steps should be taken: Reduce the fill level...
Tube and Spacer Guide C A U T I O N Always make sure that the buckets are aligned and the tubes cannot touch each other or the rotor locking nut during centrifugation This guide provides information on which tubes and spacers can be used in the fixed angle and the swing out buckets The tubes listed should be checked for proper position and be used according to the specifications of their manufacturers as well as the safety precautions and operating limits described in this manual...
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Fixed Angle Bucket Fixed Angle Bucket Direct Fit (no spacer necessary) Tube Type Volume Diameter Length Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 45–50 mL 11 mm 92 mm ™ ™ Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 49 mL 13 mm 90 mm Sarstedt V-Monovette urine tube 60 mL 13 mm...
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Fixed Angle Bucket Green Spacer Tube Type Volume Diameter Length Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 75–82 mL 15 mm 92 mm Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 90–100 mL 16 mm 92 mm Generic tube 175 mm 90– 100 mm Art specifications: IFU Manual Do not alter art or size.
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Fixed Angle Bucket Yellow Spacer Tube Type Volume Diameter Length Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 12–14 mL 8 mm 66 mm Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 26–43 mL 13 mm 65 mm Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 27–30 mL 11 mm 66 mm Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 27–43 mL 13 mm...
Swing Out Bucket Swing Out Bucket Direct Fit (no spacer necessary) Tube Type Volume Diameter Length Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 45–50 mL 11 mm 92 mm Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 49 mL 13 mm 90 mm Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 75–82 mL 15 mm 92 mm...
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Swing Out Bucket Green Spacer Tube Type Volume Diameter Length Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 12–14 mL 8 mm 66 mm Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 26–43 mL 13 mm 65 mm Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 27–30 mL 11 mm 66 mm Sarstedt S-Monovette blood tube 27–43 mL 13 mm...
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Checking the Rotor Lifetime NOTICE The cycle counter is counting the centrifuge runs. The cycle counter can not detect changed or replaced rotors and buckets. The lifetime of rotor and buckets depends on the amount of physical load Do not exceed the number of cycles recommended for rotor and buckets The maximum number of cycles is given in the table stating the rotor specifications ("Multi-Purpose Rotor"...
Close the Centrifuge Door C A U T I O N Do not operate the centrifuge without rubber gasket in the rotor chamber Spillage can occur if the centrifuge is operated without rubber gasket A hazardous situation caused by biological or chemical substances can occur N O T I C E If the centrifuge door is closed and the display shows “OPEN”, the centrifuge...
Centrifugation C A U T I O N If scraping noises occur, press the STOP key to shut down the centrifuge Pull out the power supply plug or disconnect the power supply in an emergency Replace damaged buckets before the next run N O T I C E If a bang occurs and the centrifuge starts to shake, a bucket can be dropped out of its position due to being installed incorrectly...
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Stopping the Centrifugation When a centrifugation run is finished and the centrifuge shows “END”, this indicates that the selected parameters were reached With Set Time If the time is set, the centrifuge will run at the selected speed until the set time is reached It will then automatically decelerate, stop and beep Press the OPEN key to open the centrifuge door Press the STOP key to manually stop during the centrifugation...
Removing the Rotor Turn the rotor locking nut counterclockwise (the opposite direction as marked on the rotor locking nut) Remove the rotor from the motor shaft Switch Off the Centrifuge To switch off the centrifuge push the mains switch to “0” Art specifications: IFU Manual Do not alter art or size.
Maintenance and Care C A U T I O N Do not use a rotor or accessories with signs of damage Make sure that rotor, buckets and accessories are within their service lifetime (age and cycles) It is recommended to check rotors and accessories within a yearly routine inspection to ensure safety C A U T I O N Do not autoclave the rotor and accessories...
Basics C A U T I O N Not rated procedures or agents could deteriorate the materials of the centrifuge and lead to malfunction Refrain from using any other cleaning or decontamination procedure than those recommended here, if you are not entirely sure that the intended procedure is safe for the equipment Use only approved cleansers If in doubt, contact the manufacturer of the cleaning agent...
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Cleaning C A U T I O N Do not autoclave the rotor or accessories Do not clean the rotor or accessories in a dishwasher Temperatures above 40 °C can damage the material C A U T I O N Before using any cleaning methods except those recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer of the cleaning agents that the proposed method will not damage the equipment...
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Observe the safety precautions and handling instructions for the cleaning agents used The rotor chamber and the rotor should be treated preferably with a neutral disinfectant Contact Cardinal Health for questions regarding the use of other disinfectants For details check “Basics” on page 44 Disinfect as follows:...
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Decontamination W A R N I N G 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 C A U T I O N Equipment can be damaged by inappropriate decontamination methods...
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Service of Cardinal Health™ Benchtop Centrifuge 8V Cardinal Health recommends having the centrifuge and accessories serviced once a year by an authorized service technician The service technician checks the following electrical equipment suitability of set-up site centrifuge door lock and safety system ...
Cardinal Health customer service For the disposal of the centrifuge mind the regulations in your country Contact the Cardinal Health Customer Service for the disposal of the centrifuge For contact information check the back page of this manual Mind the information on transport and shipping (“Transport and Set Up” on page 15, “Shipping”...
Troubleshooting Mechanical Emergency Door Release C A U T I O N A spinning rotor can cause serious injuries when touched In case of power outage the rotor can still be spinning Wait 5 minutes to be sure that the rotor can stop spinning Do not open the centrifuge before the rotor has stopped Do not touch the spinning rotor Do not brake the rotor using hands or other tools During a power failure, you will not be able to open the centrifuge door with the regular electric door...
Troubleshooting by Guide N O T I C E If problems occur not stated here, customer service must be contacted For error numbers shown that are not described in detail in the table, follow this procedure: Restart the centrifuge If the error message shows again, contact the customer service Error number Description Troubleshooting...
Error number Description Troubleshooting E-40 Acceleration is too low Make sure that the rotor is correctly loaded and balanced Make sure that no objects are within the rotor chamber Make sure that the correct the mains connection is correct Restart the centrifuge If the error message shows again, contact the customer service When to contact Customer Service...
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Declaration of Decontamination N O T I C E Cardinal Health representatives will indicate on a customer service repair report if decontamination was required, and if so, what the contaminate was and what procedure was used If no decontamination was required,...
Decontamination Certificate DECONTAMINATION CERTIFIED BY TITLE/POSITION PHONE DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION ADDRESS CITY STATE INSTRUMENT SERIAL NUMBER ROTOR SERIAL NUMBER PART PART NUMBER HAZARDOUS CONTAMINANTS(S) DECONTAMINATION DATE DECONTAMINATION METHOD(S) DECONTAMINATION CERTIFIER’S SIGNATURE DATE Art specifications: IFU Manual Do not alter art or size. All art prints CMYK and PMS185C Project FY16_346 Rev.
Acceleration/Deceleration Profiles The shown diagrams are both based on a fully loaded rotor operated at rated voltage Your actual operating results may differ to this depending on the operating conditions Because of that the diagrams are for reference purposes only Fixed Angle Standard, multi-purpose rotor with fixed angle buckets Soft, multi-purpose rotor with fixed angle buckets...
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Cleaning Intervals Rotor Loading Close the Centrifuge Door Rotor Temperature Range Control Panel RPM/RCF Control Panel Settings Runtime Customer Service Service of Cardinal Health™ Declaration of Decontamination Benchtop Centrifuge 8V Decontamination Set Up Directives, Standards and Guidelines Shipping 18, 49 Disinfection...
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