OHAUS Frontier FC5706 User manual

FrontierTM Centrifuge User Guide
For FC5706, FC5707, FC5513, FC5515/R, FC5714,
FC5718/R, FC5816/R, FC5916/R
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FrontierTM Benchtop Centrifuges EN-1
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Description
Thank you for choosing this OHAUS product.
All symbols indicate safety instructions and points to potential dangerous situations. Please read the
manual completely before using the FrontierTM centrifuge to avoid incorrect operation.
1.2 Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols
Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety issues and
warnings. Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions
and false results.
The degree of danger is a part of a safety note and distinguishes the possible results of non-observance
from each other.
Signal Words
DANGER
Will lead to severe injuries or death if not avoided.
WARNING
For a hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in injuries or death if not
avoided.
CAUTION
For a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the device or the
property or in loss of data, or injuries if not avoided.
ATTENTION
For important information about the product. May lead to equipment damage if not
avoided
NOTE
For useful information about the product
Warning Symbols
General Hazard
Electrical Shock Hazard
Alternating Current
Biohazard
Explosion
Crushing
Warning and information signs on the surface of centrifuge
Four carrier must be used at all times on four place swing out rotors or
damage will occur to the centrifuge. Such damage will not be covered under
the product warranty.
Attention! Check the fastening of the rotor nut before each run.
Take off mains plug before opening the housing or the emergency release.

EN-2 FrontierTM Benchtop Centrifuges
2. INSTALLATION NOTES
Placed the centrifuge on a stable and horizontal benchtop surface.
Allow access to a dedicated power connection as indicated by the name plate.
Avoid exposing the equipment to direct sunlight or heating devices close-by.
Avoid obstruction of any ventilation grills and allow at least 30 cm clearance around the centrifuge.
Remove all packing material from both outside of the equipment and inside the chamber.
Use precaution when moving or lifting the centrifuge as the equipment is heavy.
2.1 Display Panel
Control panel of different models are shown below.
FC5515R, FC5718R, FC5816R, FC5916R FC5707, FC5513
FC5515, FC5714, FC5718, FC5816, FC5916 FC5706
Display functions
Sections of the display are explained as following.
RPM/RCF
Indication of rotor number, lid status, and
speed (RPM) or relative centrifugal force
(RCF).
Acc/Dec
Indication of acceleration or
deceleration level
Time
Indication of centrifugation time (max.
99h and 59min, or continuous)
Temp
Indication of actual and preset
temperature values (cooled
models only)

FrontierTM Benchtop Centrifuges EN-3
2.2 Buttons
Functions of buttons on the control panel are listed as below. If a setting is activated by pressing the
corresponding button or combination, the display of the parameter will start flashing.
0
2.3 General operations
Notes:
To re-start the centrifuge after a run, one must open and close the lid once (If this is not the case,
the word “open” inside the rpm/rcf-display will flash), which is a build-in safety feature.
All liquid handling must be performed outside of the centrifuge to avoid spilling.
Before using the emergency lock release, please make sure the rotor has stopped completely by
check through the see-through port on the lid.
Use emergency lock release to open the lid as described in the manual if the safety lock was
triggered.
All places of swing out rotors must be occupied with at least buckets and racks.
ATTENTION:
Check that the fixing screw is properly installed before each run.
Do not operate the centrifuge with rotors or buckets which show any signs of corrosion or mechanical
damage.
Do not operate with extremely corrosive substances, which could damage the rotor, buckets and
materials.
In case of any questions, please contact the manufacturer!
Start
= Start the centrifugation (only start if
the lid is securely closed)
Quick
= For short runs
Precooling
= Precool the centrifuge and rotor
to the preset temperature (cooled
models only)
Speed and RCF
= Toggle between RPM and RCF;
activate speed setting at increment
of 10
Acceleration and deceleration
= Toggle between acceleration and
deceleration; activate Accel/Decel
setting (level 0-9)
Temperature
= Activate temperature setting from
-20°C to 40°C (cooled models only)
Time
= Activate time setting (max. 99h
and 59min, or continuous)
Door Open
= Open centrifuge lid (only open if
the rotor has stopped completely)
Store
= Store settings as programs
including the rotor used (99 programs)
Prog
= Recall stored programs
Dialing knob/dial
=Dialing knob for adjusting the
activated values
Stop
= The unit can be stopped at any
time