Thermo Scientific BIOShield 1000A User manual

Thermo Scientific
BIOShieldTM 1000A
Instruction Manual
50119946-f• 07/ 2020
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Certificate of Containment Testing
Containment Testing of Thermo
Scientific rotor 75003603
Report No. 59-08 G
Report prepared for: Thermo Fisher
Issue Date: 15 th January 2009
Test Summary
A Thermo Scientific 75003603 contained rotor (Max speed 6,030
rpm) was supplied by Thermo Fisher and containment tested at 6,030
rpm using the method described in Annex M of EN 61010-2-020.
The rotor was shown to contain a spill when tested in triplicate.
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Preface .......................................................................................................................................iii
Scope of Supply ........................................................................................................................iii
Precautions ...............................................................................................................................iii
Chapter 1 Rotor Specifications ..............................................................................................................1-1
Technical Data .........................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2 Accessories .............................................................................................................................2-1
Chapter 3 AutoLockTM .............................................................................................................................3-1
Rotor Installation .....................................................................................................3-2
Removing the Rotor .................................................................................................3-3
Chapter 4 Rotor Loading ..........................................................................................................................4-1
Before a Run ............................................................................................................4-2
Proper Loading .........................................................................................................4-2
Improper Loading ....................................................................................................4-3
Maximum Loading ...................................................................................................4-3
Cycle Counter ..........................................................................................................4-4
Chapter 5 Aerosol-tight Applications ...................................................................................................5-1
Basic Principles .........................................................................................................5-2
Placing O-ring ..........................................................................................................5-2
Fill Level ...................................................................................................................5-2
Checking the Aerosol-Tightness ...............................................................................5-2
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Care ..........................................................................................................6-1
Cleaning intervalls ....................................................................................................6-2
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................6-2
Disinfection ..............................................................................................................6-3
Decontamination .....................................................................................................6-4
Autoclaving ..............................................................................................................6-5
Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific ..........................................................................6-5
RCF-values ............................................................................................................... A-1
Chemical Compatibility Chart ............................................................................. B-1
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Preface
Before starting to use the rotor, read through these instruction manual carefully and follow the
instructions.
The information contained in these instruction manual is the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific; it
is forbidden to copy or pass on this information without explicit approval.
Failure to follow the instructions and safety information in this instruction manual will result in the
expiration of the seller’s warranty.
Scope of Supply
If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative.
Precautions
In order to ensure safe operation of the BIOShieldTM 1000A , the following general safety regulations
must be followed:
•Do not remove the magnet at the rotor bottom.
•Do not use rotors which show any signs of corrosion and/or cracks.
•Use only with rotors which have been loaded properly.
•Never overload the rotor.
•Never run the rotor without lid.
Article Number Quantity Check
75003603 BIOShield
TM
1000A 1
76003500 Rubber seal grease 1
75003786 Bolt grease 1
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•Use only accessories which have been approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific. Exceptions to this
rule are commercially available glass or plastic centrifuge tubes, provided they have been approved
for the speed or the RCF value of the rotor.
•Please observe the safety instructions.
Please pay particular attention to the following aspects:
•Rotor installation: Check that the rotor is locked properly into place before operating the
centrifuge.
•Always balance the samples.
Maximum sample density at maximum speed: 1.2
g
cm
3
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Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your
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Rotor Specifications
Contents
•“Technical Data” on page 1-2

1 Rotor Specifications
Technical Data
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Technical Data
Table 1-1. 230 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Centrifuge Multifuge X3 Multifuge X3 F Megafuge 40
Catalog # 75004500 75004530 75004503
Weight of empty rotor [kg] 8.5 8.5 8.5
Max. cycle number 30,000 30,000 30,000
Maximum permissible load [g] 4 x 250 4 x 250 4 x 250
Maximum speed n
max
[rpm] 6,000 6,000 5,300
Maximum RCF value at n
max
7,164 7,164 5,590
Max. / min. radius [cm] 17.8 / 8.2 17.8 / 8.2 17.8 / 8.2
Pitch angle [°] 90 90 90
Accel. / braking time [s] 80 / 80 80 / 80 65 / 60
Sample heating at n
max
[° C] referred to
ambient temperature of 23-25 °C,
running time 120 minutes
12 12 8
Aerosol-tight
*
*
Tested by HPA, Porton-down, UK
yes yes yes
Permissible temperature range
autoclavable (cycle number) °C
121 121 121
Centrifuge Multifuge X3R Multifuge X3 FR Megafuge 40R
Catalog # 75004515 75004536 75004518
Weight of empty rotor [kg] 8.5 8.5 8.5
Max. cycle number 30,000 30,000 30,000
Maximum permissible load [g] 4 x 250 4 x 250 4 x 250
Maximum speed n
max
[rpm] 6,000 6,000 5,300
Maximum RCF value at n
max
7,164 7,164 5,590
Max. / min. radius [cm] 17.8 / 8.2 17.8 / 8.2 17.8 / 8.2
Pitch angle [°] 90 90 90
Accel. / braking time [s] 75 / 80 75 / 80 45 / 55
Aerosol-tight
*
yes yes yes
Permissible temperature range
autoclavable (cycle number) °C
121 121 121
*
Tested by HPA, Porton-down, UK