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- Page 1 PowerSpin ™ BX Series Centrifuge OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL Version 1.0 United Products &Instruments, Inc. 182 Ridge Road, Suite E, Dayton, NJ 08810, USA 800-588-9776 Fax: 732-274-1151 Web: www.unicosci.com...
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Page 2: General Information
We are constantly working to improve our products with the latest technological innovations. Description/ Intended Use: The UNICO ® PowerSpin BX centrifuge with digital variable speed control and electronic ™... - Page 3 Operation Instruction Unpacking and Installation: The centrifuge is cushioned by Styrofoam inside the shipping box. Please examine the unit upon receiving and retain all packing until the unit has been tested. The warranty excludes any damage caused by shipping. Inspect for any possible shipping damage. If you note any damage, please contact your sales representative.
- Page 4 3. Make sure the rotor is installed firmly. To change rotor, refer to “Change rotor” section. No rotor calibration is required. 4. The power inlet is located in the back of the centrifuge. Plug in one end of the power cord to the inlet and the other end to an 115V power outlet.
- Page 5 Speed setting: Press the Mode button to select Speed as main display Use the up or down arrow to preset the running speed. The speed range is from 1,000 RPM to 13,000 RPM in 100 RPM increments (Max. 6000 RPM for blood tube rotor). To change speed setting during operation, press the up or down arrow buttons.
- Page 6 blood tube) (Microhematocrit 24 place) micro rotor ) rpm or RCF) 9.RCF (g) 10. Speed (rpm) 11. Time Operation: 1. Plug the centrifuge into a power source outlet. Make sure the voltage is correct. 2. Open the lid by pressing the Open button on the control panel. 3.
- Page 7 2. Rotate the motor shaft (spindle) so that the step-up block is at 12 0’clock and 6 0’ clock. That is to align the block with the lid-latch of the centrifuge. 3. Hold the rotor and rotate it until the slot is in line with the step-up block (and the lid-latch opening).
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Page 8: Maintenance And Service
Simple problems may be resolvable over the telephone. If the instrument needs to be returned to Unico, a R.G.A. (return goods authorization) number will be issued. Please reference the R.G.A. number on the... - Page 9 REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS MADE TO THE CENTRIFUGE BY AN UNAUTORIZED PARTY WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. Trouble Shooting: 1. Centrifuge Does not Start: a) Check to determine if centrifuge is plugged in. b) Check that lid is properly closed. d) Check that Power switch in the back of unit is in the “on” position. e) Check that the power indicator light (with the switch) is lit.
- Page 10 a) Unplug the power cord. Turn the on/off switch to “off” b) Remove the power cord from the power inlet on the back of the centrifuge. c) Locate the fuse holder. The fuse holder is a part of the power inlet. d) Use a Philip type screwdriver to take the snap-in type holder cover off.
- Page 11 3. Pull the rotor out by holding the rotor edge of micro-hematocrit or micro-tube rotor (Fig.10). For 6 place rotor remove the tubesheild and grab the holder with your fingers as shown in Fig.11 Fig. 8 Fig.9 Fig.10 Fig.11 The rotor is mounted on the motor shaft with a safety locking nut. For safety consideration, the locking nut will not be threaded on if the rotor is not properly seated and engaged on the cross- bar.
- Page 12 Fig. 12 Align and engage the step-up on the shaft with the slot on the rotor. BX Case Removal from Base: 1. Find a flat clean surface better with soft cover or cloth. 2. Remove rotor from BX chamber (Refer to rotor change instruction in this manual). 3.
- Page 13 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Replace Lock Assembly 1. Remove BX case from base (refer BX Case Removal instruction in this manual). 2. The lock assembly is mounted on the case by two screws. Use screw driver to loose those screws as shown in Fig. 17. Pull the lock assembly out from the bottom. 3.
- Page 14 Fig. 19 Fig.20 Replace Motor 1. Remove BX case from base (refer BX Case Removal instruction in this manual). 2. Disconnect the cable to the motor-driving PCB 3. Remove the old motor and install the new motor (Fig.21 ) 4. Reconnect the cable to the motor driving PCB. Fig.21 Replace Suspension Support The BX motor is mounted on a plated supported by three rubber suspension supports.
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Page 15: Warranty
Note: This warranty will not extend to any repairs or modifications made to the instrument by some party other than the manufacturer or a party authorized by Unico. Also, this warranty shall be in effect only upon the notice of the defect to the manufacturer or it’s authorized distributor, or dealer, within five (5) days after the occurrence of said defect No other warranty of any kind is made expresses or implied. - Page 16 PowerSpin BX Centrifuge ™ Parts and Nomenclature 6 x 10ml rotor Safety Emergency lock lid- opening Hematocrit rotor 24 x1.5ml rotor display Control buttons...
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