AFi KATRINA User manual

Maintenance Manual -
Revision 1.0 -
English version
BLOOD BANK CENTRIFUGE
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omissions. The same applies to any damage arising from the use of
information contained in this manual.
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Original Instructions - Rev.1.0 Service Manual–KATRINA centrifuge 2/ 54
You have just purchased one of the finest Laboratory Centrifuges available. With proper care, maintenance and
laboratory procedure, this centrifuge will provide you years of productive service. Please read this manual carefully to
familiarize you with proper installation, and operation of the centrifuge. Other information are available on our
website, www.aficentrifuge.com .
Explanation of Symbols
Safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
Safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Pinching: This warning symbol indicates the presence of a
risk of pinching when handling the lid.
Note:
Used for important information
Potential electrical hazard, only qualified person to access
Biological hazard,
Protective earth for user safety
Lead Free
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
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Updates
Date
Revision
Modification
Paragraph
Author
10/03/2020
1.0
Creation
All
F. Boucard

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Table of contents
1DESCRIPTION OF THE CENTRIFUGE .......................................................................................................... 3
1.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 EXTERNAL PARTS DESCRIPTION:............................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 EXPLODED VIEWS ................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 ACCESSORIES....................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 INTERNAL PARTS DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................ 8
1.6 SERVICE TOOLS .................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.7 WIRING DIAGRAM.............................................................................................................................................. 13
1.8 REFRIGERATION CIRCUIT ........................................................................................................................................ 2
1.9 ELECTRONIC CONTROL CENTER /BLOCK ................................................................................................................. 20
1.10 TRANSFORMER .................................................................................................................................................. 21
1.11 LOCKING /UNLOCKING SYSTEM............................................................................................................................. 22
1.12 MOTOR ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
1.13 SPEED SENSOR................................................................................................................................................... 23
1.14 TACHOMETER BOARD.......................................................................................................................................... 23
1.15 TEMPERATURE PROBE ......................................................................................................................................... 23
1.16 IMBALANCE SENSOR............................................................................................................................................ 23
1.17 GAS SPRING ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
1.18 VIBRATIONS ABSORPTION /SUSPENSION................................................................................................................. 24
1.19 REFRIGERATION SYSTEM:..................................................................................................................................... 24
2PROPER INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................25
2.1 CENTRIFUGE LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 25
2.2 LEVELING.......................................................................................................................................................... 25
2.3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 25
3TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................26
3.1 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................ 26
3.2 ERROR MESSAGES.............................................................................................................................................. 26
4CLEANING AND LUBRICATION.................................................................................................................29
4.1 CLEANING......................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.2 LUBRICATION .................................................................................................................................................... 29
5SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................30
5.1 ACCESS TO THE SERVICE MENU............................................................................................................................. 30
5.2 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE PROBE........................................................................................................................ 32
5.3 UNBALANCING SENSITIVITY DETECTION .................................................................................................................. 32
5.4 SETTING THE LOCK.............................................................................................................................................. 34
5.5 AUTO-DIAGNOSTIC ............................................................................................................................................ 36
5.6 INFORMATION UPDATE........................................................................................................................................ 37
5.7 COUNTERS MODIFICATION ................................................................................................................................... 37
5.8 OVERTEMPERATURE ALARM MENU ........................................................................................................................ 38
5.9 FIRMWARE UPDATE ............................................................................................................................................ 38
5.10 FACTORY RESET ................................................................................................................................................. 39
5.11 CLEARING COUNTERS .......................................................................................................................................... 40
6STANDARD EXCHANGE OF COMPONENTS..............................................................................................41
6.1 SAFETY RULES ................................................................................................................................................... 41
6.2 SPARE PARTS &TOOLS ........................................................................................................................................ 41
6.3 SETTINGS FORM................................................................................................................................................. 41
7FUNCTIONAL CHECKS..............................................................................................................................44
7.1 MECHANICAL SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................... 44
7.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION –PROTECTIVE EARTH ...................................................................................................... 44