Hawksley VETSPIN DUO User manual
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Product Number
01500-00 – Hawksley VetSpin Duo (for 240VAC, 50/60Hz)
VetSpin Duo is a registered trademark of Hawksley & Sons Ltd, whose address is 25
Marlborough Road, Lancing Business Park, Lancing, East Sussex, United Kingdom,
BN15 8TN
Company number : 01503795
© Copyright April 2022
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Contents
Introducon 6
Intended Use.......................................................................................6
Symbol Key..........................................................................................7
Product Overview 8
Product Contents................................................................................8
Technical Specicaons......................................................................9
General Consideraons ....................................................................10
Transport & Installaon 13
Transportaon ..................................................................................13
Installaon ........................................................................................13
Delivery .........................................................................................13
Set up ............................................................................................13
Installaon Consideraons ...........................................................14
Inial Operaon............................................................................16
Moving the Centrifuge......................................................................16
Storage..............................................................................................17
Operang the Centrifuge 17
Overview...........................................................................................17
Interface Map ...................................................................................18
Quick Start Guide..............................................................................19
Control Panel Keys............................................................................20
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Rotor Installaon and Balancing...................................................... 21
Rotor Installaon ........................................................................ 21
Rotor Removal ............................................................................. 21
General guidelines to make sure you load a rotor correctly: ...... 22
Centrifuged Vessels...................................................................... 23
Calculaons 24
Calculang Maximum Rotor Speed ................................................. 24
Notes on RCF & RPM........................................................................ 25
Cleaning & Maintenance 25
Cleaning ........................................................................................... 25
Sterilizaon ...................................................................................... 27
Service.............................................................................................. 27
Rotor Gasket Replacement.............................................................. 27
Mechanical Emergency Door Release.............................................. 28
Troubleshoong 29
Error Indicators ................................................................................ 29
Safety Precauons ........................................................................... 30
VetSpin Duo® Warranty 32
VetSpin Duo® Disposal 33
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This manual is for the Hawksley Vetspin Duo® centrifuge. It is vital
that all instrucons in this manual are understood and followed,
otherwise no claim of warranty will be considered by the
manufacturer. Customers should be aware that these operang
instrucons are a part of this medical device and need to be kept
readily available.
Please read the manual in full and in detail, as incorrect use of the
VetSpin Duo® and its associated products may lead to product
damage and inaccurate diagnoscs.
The VetSpin Duo is an electronic medical device, designed for in
vitro diagnosc use. It is to be used in laboratories to separate
parcles via suspension, according to comparave density. This
can include a range of biological substances including:
• Microbial cells
• Organelles
• Proteins
• DNA & RNA
• Packed Red Blood
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Hazard Area
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Risk of Crushing
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electric and electronic
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ammable materials
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Warning Indicates a hazardous situaon that, if not
addressed, can result in serious injury or
death.
Cauon Indicates a hazardous situaon that, if not
addressed, could result in minor injury
Noce Important Informaon that is non-hazard
related
Symbol on Shipping Carton:
This way up
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Fragile, handle with care
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The shipping packaging
must be kept away from
any rain
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Made from Recycled
Materials and Recyclable
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• 1 x VetSpin Duo® Combinaon Centrifuge
• 1 x Combinaon Rotor
• 1 x Power Cable
• 1 x User Manual
• 1 x Rotor Removal Tool
• 2 x 3amp Fuse
• 1 x Rotor Lid
• 1 x Warranty Card
• 1 x Starter Pack (Capillary Tubes, Cristaseal & Microtubes)
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Manufacturer Hawksley & Sons
Model VetSpin Duo® Centrifuge
Mains Voltage 220-230V
Mains Frequency 50/60Hz
Motor Type AC Brushless Motor
Max RPM 10,000 rpm
Maximum RCF 9,380 RCF
Max Time 99 minutes
Speed Accuracy ± 50 rpm
Maximum Capacity:
Capillary
Tubes
10 x 75 mm (capillary tubes)
10x 1.5/2.0ml tubes
Noise Levels Below 65dB
Ambient Temperature for normal
condions 2 – 40oC
Permissible Relave Moisture <80%
Air Pressure 8
Altude Up to 2000m above sea level
Size:
Length
Width
Height
305mm
270mm
208mm
Weight 7.5kg
Power Consumpon 0.2 KW/h
Supply Voltage 240V (±10%), 50/60Hz
Fuses 3amp 230V fuse
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• Before the inial operaon of your centrifuge, you should read and
pay aenon to the operang instrucons. Only personnel that
have read and understood the operang instrucons are allowed to
operate the device.
• The Hawksley VetSpin Duo® is an exceponally safe machine and
has been designed and tested to be compliant with all European
and Naonal safety standards. However, when users operate the
centrifuge for procedures it is not intended for, Hawksley & Sons
Ltd cannot assume liability for any damage or injury.
• Along with the operang instrucons and the legal regulaons on
accident prevenon, you should also follow the recognised
professional regulaons for working in a safe and professional
manner. These operang instrucons should be read in conjuncon
with any other instrucon concerning accident prevenon and
environmental protecon based on the naonal regulaons of the
country where the device is to be used.
• This centrifuge is a state-of-the-art medical device which is
extremely safe to operate. However, it can lead to danger for users
and other people if used by untrained sta, or in inappropriate
ways that it was not designed for.
• The centrifuge must not be moved or knocked during operaon.
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In case of a fault or employing the emergency
release, never touch the rotor before it is com-
pletely sll.
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• To avoid damage as a result of condensaon, when changing from
cold to warm locaons, or vice versa, the following protocols should
be followed:
a. Cold to Hot: when moving to a hoer climate, the centrifuge must
rest at room temperature for at least 3 hours before being
connected to a power supply.
b. Hot to Cold: When moved to a colder room, the centrifuge needs to
run hot for 30 minutes.
• Only the rotor approved by the manufacturer for this device and
the approved accessories may be used (see page 8 – product
contents). Before ng centrifuge vessels that are not approved on
page 23 & 24 – Centrifuged Vessels, the user must contact the
manufacturer about whether they can be used.
Noce The centrifuge must be loaded in line with page 22 -
Loading the Rotor.
• When centrifuging with maximum revoluons per minute, the density
of the materials, or the material mixtures may not exceed 1.2kg/dm3
• The centrifuge may only be operated when the balance is within the
bounds of acceptability. This is spulated in page 22 Loading the rotor
and addionally ensured by an imbalance switch, which cuts power to
the motor when the rotor is imbalanced.
• The centrifuge should not be operated in areas, or spin samples, with
highly inammatory or explosive materials and processes. This includes
materials that produce a lot of energy when reacng together.
• Repairs can only be carried out by personnel authorised to do so by the
manufacturer.
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• If users must centrifuge hazardous materials or compounds
contaminated with toxic, radioacve, or pathogenic
micro-organisms, they must take appropriate measures. For
hazardous substances centrifuge containers with special screw caps
must strictly be used. In addion to the screw cap centrifuge
containers, for materials in hazard category 3 & 4, a biosafety
system must be used (see the WHO “Laboratory Biosafety
Manual”) No Biosafety systems are available for this centrifuge.
• The centrifuge must not be operated with highly corrosive
substances which could impair the mechanical integrity of any
rotors, hangers or other accessories.
• Only original spare parts and original accessories licensed by
Hawksley & Sons Ltd can be used with this centrifuge.
• The following safety regulaons apply:
a. EN/IEC 61010-1, EN/IEC 61010-2-020, EN/IEC 61010-2-101,
including any naonal deviaons.
• The safe operaon and reliability of this centrifuge can only be
guaranteed if:
a. The centrifuge is operated in accordance with these
operang instrucons
b. The electrical installaon on the site where the centrifuge is
installed conforms to the demands of EN/IEC spulaons
• Meeng the country-specic requirements concerning
occupaonal safety regarding the use of laboratory centrifuges at
the workplaces provided for this purpose by the user is the
responsibility of the user.
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• This centrifuge must be transported and stored between the tested
temperatures of -20oC to +60oC.
• The relave humidity of the transportaon vehicle must be
between 10% to 80%, and non-condensing.
• The device and accessories may only be transported in closed and
dry condions.
• Check the Centrifuge, accessories, and packaging for any shipping
damage. If there is any visible damage, nofy Hawksley & Sons Ltd
and the shipping company immediately.
• Check the order for completeness – If not contact Hawksley & Sons
Ltd.
Noce Save shipping container & packaging to simplify
return should repair/service be required.
• Check that all 4 rubber feet are aached and correctly secured.
When deciding the placement of the VetSpin Duo®, the following rules
must be adhered to:
• The centrifuge must be placed and operated indoors.
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Cauon Failure to place the centrifuge on a at surface
could cause the centrifuge to slip across the surface
and fall o during operaon. Do not aempt to level
the unit by placement of objects under the feet; this
is not safe.
• Posion the centrifuge in a stable posion and on a at surface.
During set-up, the user must ensure that there is a 300mm
clearance zone around the enre centrifuge.
• During operaon, no persons, dangerous substances or objects may
be within the safety margin of 300mm around the centrifuge.
Noce Once placed, the horizontal alignment of the
centrifuge must be inspected. The VetSpin Duo®
should ideally be checked with a spirit measure
(tool). The bench where the centrifuge is set-up
must be suitable.
• The bench which the centrifuge is placed on must be stable and
free from movement and vibraon
• The bench must be horizontal, at (level) and durable to the device
weight
• The venlaon openings must not be blocked
• Check that the mains voltage aligns with the type plate insignia
• The centrifuge should not be exposed to arcial heat or strong
sunlight
• Do not expose the rotors or accessories to direct sunlight
• Do not lean on the centrifuge
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Cauon Ultraviolet rays can damage the plascs and coangs
of the centrifuge & accessories.
Cauon Harmful chemicals (e.g., strong ph.) must be
avoided. Contact can lead to corrosion of the
protecve casing, damaging the structural integrity
of the centrifuge and accessories. Corrosion of the
rotors can lead to rotors being more likely to
develop cracks and general damage compromising
their structural integrity.
• Verify that the voltage and frequency correspond to the rang plate
located at the rear of the centrifuge
• Make sure that the power cable supplied conforms to your
country’s safety standards
• If the above is met; connect the cable to the rear socket (IEC C13
plug) and plug the other end to a grounded electrical socket
• Switch on the mains switch & then switch on the on/o buon at
the rear of the unit
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• During centrifugaon; hazardous substances and all people must be
outside the clearance zone
• Connect the centrifuge with the power cord to a standard mains
socket that is turned o
• Turn the mains socket on
• Check that the digital display is working
• Press +, -, PROGRAM buons to verify that they work correctly
• Press STOP/LID buon to verify that the lid correctly unlocks
• Set up parameters, as per pages 17-20, operang the centrifuge
and press the START buon to being a centrifugaon run.
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If the lid is closed, the message “Open the lid” is
displayed. In this case, open the lid to display the
centrifugaon data.
Prior to shipping, complete the following checklist:
• The centrifuge and accessories must be clean and decontaminated.
• Use the original packaging. If the original packaging is not available,
damage to the unit will be the responsibility of the customer.
• The cercate of decontaminaon must be sent
(Environmental & Health/Safety rules)
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Due to the weight, carrying
the centrifuge wrongly can result in
injury or damage of the unit.
• The centrifuge should ideally be carried by two people using correct
heavy liing procedures. (See image below). The centrifuge weighs
7.5kg.
• The rotor must be secured with packaging foam or cardboard
during transportaon, to avoid bending the motor sha.
Storage
Before placing the centrifuge into storage proceed with the following:
• Clean and decontaminate/disinfect all parts. For assistance, call
Hawksley’s centrifuge department
• Store the components in a dust and sunlight free environment
• The centrifuge should be stored upright on its feet
Hawksley’s VetSpin Duo® is designed for a busy veterinary pracce. The
VetSpin Duo® has a succinct interface with 3 pre-set programs for rapid
spinning, whilst giving praconers opons to adjust speeds and me.
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Cauon Do not reach in between the lid and housing
with your ngers.
Quick Start Guide
For those who require simple speed and me adjustment:
• Ensure that the lid is closed, and a LID OPEN message is not
displaying on the digital display
• Press the PROGRAM buon to select the pre-set program
• If the pre-set program meets requirements, press the START buon
to begin the cycle
• To adjust the parameters of the pre-set program before a cycle,
press the + buon to increase and the - buon to decrease both
speed and me
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If the cycle needs to be stopped, users can press
the STOP/LID buon at any me to end the cycle.
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Once the rotor is staonary, the STOP/LID buon
can be pressed again to release the lid, as per EN
IEC 61010-2 regulaons.
The lid will only open when the rotor is staonary.
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Before commencing a run make sure the rotor is
installed correctly and balanced – see page 21 &
22 Rotor Installaon & Balancing
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The normal environmental condions the
centrifuge funcons at are -2o to +40oC. We do
not recommend operang the centrifuge outside
this range.
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Selects the program directly. When pressed, the program
buon will alternate between the 3 pre-set cycles of the
VetSpin Duo. The current program will be displayed by an
LED as per the image. Program parameters are as follows:
Serum/Plasma – 10,000RPM for 2 minutes
PCV(MHct) – 10,000RPM for 5 minutes
Urine Sediment – 1,500RPM for 2 minutes
Input the speed directly. Pressing the + key increases speed
and pressing the - key decreases the speed in increments of
10RPM. This temporarily adjusts the speed of the pre-set
programs.
Input the Runme Directly. + increases runme and –
decreases runme in increments of 1 minute. This
temporarily alters the me of the pre-set programs.
Starts the centrifugaon run. Pressing this buon starts the
run according to the parameters currently set.
Stops the centrifugaon run. Pressing this buon stops the
current spin and applies a break to the rotor.
Pressing the STOP/LID buon when the centrifuge is at a
complete stop unlocks the lid.
LED light that displays whether the centrifuge is currently
running: RUN
LED light that displays whether centrifuge is ready to run:
STBY
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