AFi KATRINA User manual

Maintenance Manual -
Revision 1.0 -
English version
BLOOD BANK CENTRIFUGE
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Centrifuge refuses to accept any responsibility in the event of errors or
omissions. The same applies to any damage arising from the use of
information contained in this manual.
AFI Centrifuge
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ZA Nord Bazouges
53200 CHATEAU-GONTIER
FRANCE
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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

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7.3 SPEED CHECK .................................................................................................................................................... 45
7.4 CHECKING THE TIMER ......................................................................................................................................... 45
7.5 CHECKING THE TEMPERATURE .............................................................................................................................. 45
8ANNEXES ................................................................................................................................................46
8.1 RETURN AUTHORIZATION..................................................................................................................................... 46

Remarks
KATRINA must be connected to an electrical installation that conforms to all applicable safety standards,
national or international prescriptions.
In order to ensure user protection against electric shock, KATRINA protective earth conductor must be
properly connected to the building earth.
Do not operate a centrifuge until all necessary safety measures have been taken.
KATRINA centrifuge is designed in such a way that its use does not expose the operator and his
environment to any danger.
This protection can only be guaranteed if the centrifuge is used in accordance with all the instructions in
this manual.
The rotors and buckets must be removed from use in the event of a trace of mechanical defect or
corrosion.
These elements have a lifetime, engraved on their visible part: To maintain good safety conditions, it is
imperative to replace them when the recommended duration is reached.
KATRINA can only be serviced by certified personal, informed and trained by AFI Centrifuge.
Warranty
AFI Centrifuge warrants this device does not have any assembly or material defects when it leaves
the factory. In the event of a defect appearing during proper use, AFI Centrifuge undertakes to repair the
device for a period of two years from the date of delivery, for malfunctions concerning the following parts:
-Motor
-Electronic control center
-Tachometer board.
-Mains filter board
-Interconnection board
-Lid lock motor supply board
All parts claimed defective shall be returned, properly identified to the company at its factory, charges
prepaid. Factory installed equipment or accessories are warranted only to the extent guaranteed by the
original manufacturer, and this warranty shall not apply to any portion of the equipment modified by the
user. Claims under this warranty should be directed to AFI Centrifuge. Setting forth in detail the nature of
the defect, the date of the initial installation and the serial and model number of the equipment.
This warranty shall not apply to any AFI Centrifuge product or part thereof which has been subject to
misuse, abuse, accident, shipping damage, improper installation or service, or damage by fire, or flood.
If the serial number of this product is altered, removed or defaced as to be illegible, the Warranty shall be
null and void in its entirety.
The warranty is for the sole benefit of the original purchaser and is not assignable or transferable. Prior to
returning any item, for any reason, contact AFI Centrifuge for a Return Authorization Number. This
number must accompany all returns. Any product shipped to AFI Centrifuge without this number will be
returned refused shipment or collect freight.
Please carefully read user manual instruction before using the centrifuge.

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Forbbiden use
KATRINA is not designed for the following uses and environments:
The following are considered prohibited:
• Flammable materials,
• Explosive substances,
• Materials that can react causing a danger,
• Toxic materials
• Radioactive materials
• Contaminated material not contained in an aerosol-tight container.
The use of this type of container is understood to be in a biosecurity system in accordance with national and
international indications, they must not constitute the only protection of workers and the environment during
the handling of pathogenic microorganisms. (IEC / EN61010-2-020)
See for example the "Laboratory biosafety manual" guide by the World Health Organization.
• Rotors and rotating accessories having exceeded their maximum service life.
• The rotors and rotating accessories not being maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual,
or showing signs of wear and / or corrosion.
• Rotors and rotating accessories not validated by AFI Centrifuge
• Explosive environments
• Radioactive environments
Decontamination
Depending on its use, and for example if potentially pathogenic substances have been spilled inside the bowl,
KATRINA can expose service personal to a biological danger.
In this case, or in case of any doubt, cleaning and decontamination are necessary as a preventative measure
before the centrifuge, rotors and other accessories are maintained, repaired or transferred.
The manufacturers can provide a form allowing the users to document the realization of this treatment. (IEC /
EN 61010-2-020)
Before any intervention, in order to guarantee the operator's safety, please refer to the laboratory
decontamination protocol, and carefully apply the decontamination prescriptions.
During decontamination operations, the required personal protective equipment must be worn.
Radioactive materials are prohibited and cannot be centrifuged by KATRINA.

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1Description of the Centrifuge
1.1 Technical specifications:

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1.2 External parts description:
view
N°
Designation
Service kit Cat. N°
Fig. 1 ¾ front view
1
Lid
2
Viewport
3
Control panel
4
Electronic ogive
71124005
5
Adjustable feet (x4)
Fig. 2 ¾ rear view
1
Main switch / circuit braker
2
Condensor grid
3
Hole for Emergency opening
tool
Fig. 3 Control panel
1
Membrane
Top ogive & membrane
2
Display screen / touch pad
3
Start / Stop button
4
Open button
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
1
2
3
4

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1.3 Exploded views
View
N°
Designation
Service kit Cat. N°
3/4 front view
3/4 rear view
1
Front panel
2
Right side lateral panel
3
Ogive 230V / 50 hz
71124005
4
Left side lateral panel
5
Lid
6
Main switch / circuit breaker
71154012
Front view
Front view
7
Feet (x4)
Bowl
8
Bowl seal
71124001
9
Motor seal
71124002
1
2
4
5
6
3
9
8
7

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1.4 Accessories

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For adapters range, please see commercial documentation in annex
1.5 Internal parts description
view
N°
Designation
Service kit Cat. N°
Inner Lid
1
Latch for left side
2
Latch for right side
3
Viewport
4
Temperature sensor
71124007
5
Plastic inner lid
Right side
1
Electronic control center
71124005
2
Braking resistor
3
Filter board
71124009
4
Solenoid valve coil
5
Motor contactor
71124011
6
“Tachometer” board
71124008
1
2
3
4
5
2
3
4
6
4
5
1

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Right side –low part details
Motor and low suspension
1
Motor
71124004
2
Low suspension foam
Shock absorbers
3
Shock absorbers
71124003
High suspension
4
High suspension foam
Front side
1
Lid lock motor
2
Lid lock system
71124006
3
Compressor
5
6
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3

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Left side
1
Acces to condenser, behind grid
Left side
1
Drier filter
2
Liquid receiver tank
3
Condenser
Lid locking system
Overview
Lid locking system details
1
Open position sensor
2
Motoreducer
1
3
1
3
2
3
3
3
1
3
2
3

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1
Locked position sensor 1
2
Latch presence sensor
3
Lid approach sensor
1
Locking motor supply board
71124010
1
Gas spring
71124000
1
3
2
3
3
3
1
3
1
3

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Bottom view
Speed sensor
71124013
1.6 Service tools
Here are the required tools for KATRINA service opertions :
Tool
Picture
Tool
Picture
3mm 4mm and 6mm
hexagonal wrench set with
spherical head
Condenser bruch
Insulated PZ2 screw dirver
Condenser fins
rectifier
Circlip plier
Flat wrench
Insulated flat screw driver
Hammer
Putty gun
Needle tool
Felt pen

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Slotted flat head
screwdriver
Ratchet
AngledL-shaped wrench
Articulated adapter
for ratchet
Bent nose plier
Cutting pliers
antistatic brush or Air duster
spray
Manual jack and chock
Measuring devices
Optical tachometer (*)
Min reading <= 200 rpm
Max reading >= 5000 rpm
Precision : 0.05% + 1 digit
K thermocouple
thermometer
Min reading : 0°C
Max reading : 50°C
Required precision :
Classe 1
Chronometre (*)
Min reading : 1 min
Max reading : 1 heure
Required precision : 1
second
Multimètre (*)
Specific gear
Programming cable
Mini USB cable
Delivered with KATRINA
6mm hexagonal wrench
8mm hexagonal wrench
(*)For accurate measurement, please use only properly calibrated measuring tools.
1.7 Wiring diagram
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