Thermo Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisherbrand GT1R... User manual

Fisherbrand GT1 Centrifuge
Fisherbrand GT1R Centrifuge
Instruction manual
50156465_a • 05 / 2018
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IMPORTANT Read this instruction manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can result in
damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel and poor equipment performance.
CAUTION All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel.
Material in this manual is for informational purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are
subject to change without notice. Fisher Scientific makes no representations or warranties with respect to this
manual. In no event shall be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising from or related to the use
of this manual.
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Contents
Preface ........................................................................ 1
Items Supplied ......................................................... 1
Intended Use............................................................ 1
Precautions.............................................................. 1
Symbols used on the Centrifuge............................... 2
Technical Specifications............................................... 3
Technical Data ......................................................... 3
Directives, Standards and Guidelines ...................... 4
Mains Supply ........................................................... 4
Rotor Selection ........................................................ 4
Transport and Set Up .................................................. 6
Before Setting Up..................................................... 6
Location................................................................... 6
Transporting............................................................. 6
Leveling.................................................................... 6
Mains Connection .................................................... 7
Storage .................................................................... 7
Shipping................................................................... 7
Control Panel............................................................... 8
Control Panel ........................................................... 8
Keys......................................................................... 8
Operation..................................................................... 9
Switching on the Centrifuge ..................................... 9
Open the Centrifuge Door ........................................ 9
Close the Centrifuge Door ........................................ 9
Rotor Installation ...................................................... 9

Acceleration / Deceleration Rates............................. 10
Programs ................................................................. 12
Centrifugation........................................................... 12
Short-term Centrifugation......................................... 13
Removing the Rotor ................................................. 13
Aerosol-Tight Rotors ................................................ 14
Switch off Centrifuge................................................ 14
System Menu............................................................... 15
Flowchart System Menu........................................... 15
Maintenance and Care................................................. 16
Cleaning Intervals ..................................................... 16
Basics...................................................................... 16
Cleaning................................................................... 16
Disinfection .............................................................. 17
Decontamination ...................................................... 18
Autoclaving .............................................................. 18
Service of Fisher Scientific........................................ 18
Shipping and Disposal.............................................. 19
Troubleshooting........................................................... 20
Mechanical Emergency Door Release ...................... 20
Troubleshooting by Guide ........................................ 21
When to contact Customer Service.......................... 22
Chemical Compatibility Chart ...................................... 23

Centrifuge GT 1 / 1R Preface | 1
Preface
Before starting to use the centrifuge, read through this
instruction manual carefully and follow the instructions.
Failure to follow the instructions and safety information in this
instruction manual will result in the expiration of the sellers
warranty.
Items Supplied
If any parts are missing, contact your nearest Fisher Scientific
representative.
Intended Use
This centrifuge is designed to separate sample mixtures of
different densities like chemicals, environmental samples and
other non-human body samples.
Precautions
Observe the safety instructions. Not following these
instructions can cause damage.
The centrifuge is to be used for its intended use only.
Improper use can cause damages, contamination, and
injuries with fatal consequences.
The centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only.
In order to ensure safe operation of the Fisherbrand GT 1 / 1R
centrifuge, general safety regulations must be followed. Mind
the regulations in your country.
Set Up Conditions
• Plug the centrifuge only into sockets which have been
properly grounded.
• Turn OFF the centrifuge at the main switch. The mains
plug must be freely accessible at all times.
Press the STOP key to shut down the centrifuge.
Pull out the power supply plug or disconnect the power
supply in an emergency.
• As safety zone maintain a clear radius of at least 30 cm
around the centrifuge.
Do not place any dangerous substances within this
security zone.
• Set up in a well-ventilated environment, on a horizontally
leveled and rigid surface with adequate load-bearing
capacity.
Preparation
• It is the obligation of the operator to make sure, that the
proper protective clothing is used. Mind the “Laboratory
Biosafety Manual” of the World Health Organization
(WHO) and the regulations in your country.
• Do not make any changes to the mechanical
components of the rotor.
• Do not touch the electronic components of the centrifuge
nor alter any electronic or mechanical components.
• Use only with rotors which have been properly installed.
Follow the instructions on the Thermo Scientific™
Auto-Lock™ rotor exchange in section Rotor
Installation.
• Do not use rotors, buckets or accessories which show
any signs of removed protective coating, corrosion or
cracks. Contact customer service for further advice or
inspections.
• Use only with rotors which have been loaded properly.
• Never overload the rotor.
• Always balance the samples.
• Use only rotors and accessories for this centrifuge which
have been approved by Fisher Scientific. Exceptions to
this rule are commercially available glass or plastic
centrifuge labware, provided they have been designed to
fit rotor or adapter cavities and are approved for the
speed or the RCF value of the rotor.
• Make sure the rotor is locked properly into place before
operating the centrifuge.
Items Quantity Check
Centrifuge GT 1 / 1R 1
Power supply cable 1
Instruction manual 1
CD 1

2 | Preface Centrifuge GT 1 / 1R
• Implement measures which ensure that no one can
approach the centrifuge for longer than absolutely
necessary while it is running.
• If used for foodstuffs machinery, for cosmetics or
pharmaceutical products, only use closed or aerosol-
tight containers for centrifugation.
Hazardous Substances
• Especially when working with corrosive samples (salt
solutions, acids, bases), the accessory parts and vessel
have to be cleaned thoroughly.
• Do not centrifuge explosive or flammable materials or
substances.
• The centrifuge is neither inert nor protected against
explosion. Never use the centrifuge in an explosion-prone
environment.
• Do not centrifuge toxic or radioactive materials or any
pathogenic micro-organisms without suitable safety
precautions.
If centrifuging any hazardous materials mind the “Laboratory
Biosafety Manual” of the World Health Organization (WHO)
and any local regulations. When centrifuging microbiological
samples from the Risk Group II (according to the “Laboratory
Biosafety Manual” of the World Health Organization (WHO)),
aerosol-tight biological seals have to be used. Look on the
internet page of the World Health Organization (www.who.int)
for the “Laboratory Biosafety Manual”.
For materials in a higher risk group, extra safety measures
have to be taken.
• If toxins or pathogenic substances have contaminated
the centrifuge or its parts, appropriate disinfection
measures have to be taken (refer to the section
Disinfection).
• Extreme care should be taken with highly corrosive
substances which can cause damage and impair the
mechanical stability of the rotor. These should only be
centrifuged in fully sealed tubes.
• If a hazardous situation occurs, turn off the power supply
to the centrifuge and leave the area immediately.
Operating
• Never use the centrifuge if parts of its cover panels are
damaged or missing.
• Never start the centrifuge when the centrifuge door is
open.
• Do not move the centrifuge while it is running.
• Do not lean on the centrifuge.
• Do not place anything on top of the centrifuge during a
run.
• Never open the centrifuge door until the rotor has come
to a complete stop and this has been confirmed in the
display.
• The emergency door release may be used in
emergencies only to recover the samples from the
centrifuge, e.g. during a power failure (refer to the section
Mechanical Emergency Door Release).
Do not open the centrifuge, while it is running.
In any case of severe mechanical failure, such as rotor or
bucket crash, the centrifuge is not aerosol-tight.
In case of rotor failure the centrifuge can be damaged. Leave
the room. Inform customer service.
Maintenance
The centrifuge housing is not to be opened by the operator.
Symbols used on the
Centrifuge
This symbol refers to general hazards.
CAUTION means that material damage
could occur.
WARNING means that injuries or material
damage or contamination could occur.
This symbol refers to biological hazards.
Observe the information contained in the
instruction manual to keep yourself and
your environment safe.
This symbol refers to information on
hazards, described within the manual.
This symbol demands to disconnect mains
before transporting or servicing the
centrifuge.
This symbol demands to check, if the rotor
is installed correct by lifting it slightly at the
handle. Refer to the section Rotor
Installation.
This symbol refers to electrical hazards.

Centrifuge GT 1 / 1R Technical Specifications | 3
Technical Specifications
Technical Data
The technical data of the Fisherbrand GT 1 / 1R Centrifuge is listed in the following table.
1Front Side Measurement, 1 m in front of the instrument at 1.6 m height
Table 1. Technical Data Fisherbrand GT 1 / 1R Centrifuge
Feature GT 1 GT 1R
Environmental conditions
Use in interior spaces
Altitudes of up to 2
000 m above sea level
Max. relative humidity 80 % up to 31 °C; decreasing linearly up to
50 % relative humidity at 40 °C.
Environmental Conditions during Storage and
Shipping
Temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C
Humidity: 15 % to 85 %
Temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C
Humidity: 15 % to 85 %
Permissible Ambient Temperature during
Operation +2 °C to +35 °C +2 °C to +35 °C
Heat Dissipation1
Ventilated Refrigerated
230 V 230 V
1 060 Btu/h; 1 170 Btu/h;
Overvoltage Category II II
Pollution Degree 2 2
IP 20 20
Running Time 99 h 59 min 50 sec, hold 99 h 59 min 50 sec, hold
Maximum Speed nmax 16
000 rpm 17 850 rpm
Minimum Speed nmin 300 rpm 300 rpm
Maximum RCF Value at nmax 24
328 x g 30 279 x g
Noise Level at Maximum Speed1
< 58 dB (A) (measured with a
TX-150 rotor); < 61 dB (A)
(measured with a MicroClick™
24x2 rotor)
< 56 dB (A) (measured with a TX-150
rotor)
Maximum Kinetic Energy 8.12 kJ 10.1 kJ
Temperature Setting Range -10 °C to +40 °C
Dimensions
Height (open door / closed door)
Width
Depth
660 mm / 310 mm
370 mm
490 mm
700 mm / 320 mm
460 mm
670 mm
Weight without rotor 35 kg 74 kg

4 | Technical Specifications Centrifuge GT 1 / 1R
Directives, Standards and Guidelines
Mains Supply
The following table contains an overview of the electrical connection data. This data is to be taken into consideration, when
selecting the mains connection socket.
Rotor Selection
Various rotors are available to choose from the following:
Table 2. Directives, Standards and Guidelines
Region Directive Standard
Europe
220-230 V
50 / 60 Hz
2006/42/EC Machinery
2014/35/EU Low Voltage
(Protective Goals)
2014/30/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
2011/65/EC RoHS
Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous
Substances in electrical and electronic equipment
EN 61010-1, 2nd Edition
IEC 61010-2-020, 2nd Edition
EN 61326-1
EN ISO 14971
EN ISO 9001
Unit Mains
Voltage Frequency Rated Current
Power
Consumption
Equipment
Fuse
Building
Fuse
Fisherbrand GT 1 Centrifuge 230 V 50 / 60 Hz 2 A 310 W 5 AT 16 AT
Fisherbrand GT 1R Centrifuge 230 V 50 / 60 Hz 4 A 750 W 15 AT 16 AT
75005701 TX-150 swinging bucket rotor
75005702 TX-150 round buckets
75005703 TX-150 50mL conical buckets
75005704 TX100S clinical swinging bucket rotor with sealed carriers
75005705 TX100 clinical swinging bucket rotor with carriers
75005706 M10 microplate swinging bucket rotor
75005723 M10 buckets
75005721 M10 sealed buckets
75005600 MT12 microtube swinging bucket rotor
75005709 HIGHConic™ III fixed angle rotor
75003623 CLINIConic™ fixed angle rotor

Centrifuge GT 1 / 1R Technical Specifications | 5
For further details on rotor use and safety, additional accessories, adapters and spare parts, refer to the rotor manual.
For more information visit our website at http://www.thermofisher.com/centrifuges
75005715 MicroClick™ 24x2 microtube rotor
75005719 MicroClick™ 30x2 microtube rotor
75005720 8x8 PCR Strip rotor
75003694 8 x 50 mL Individually Sealed rotor (only usable in the Centrifuge GT 1R)
75005765 MicroClick™ 18x5 microtube rotor (only usable in the Centrifuge GT 1R)
75003602 Microliter 48x2 microtube rotor

6 | Transport and Set Up Centrifuge GT 1 / 1R
Transport and Set Up
Before Setting Up
1. Check the centrifuge and the packaging for any shipping
damage. Inform the shipping company and Fisher
Scientific immediately if any damage is discovered.
2. Remove the packaging.
3. Check, if the items supplied are complete. Refer to the
section Items Supplied. If the items supplied are
incomplete, please contact Fisher Scientific.
Location
The centrifuge is only to be operated indoors.
The set-up location must fulfill the following requirements:
• A safety zone of at least 30 cm must be maintained
around the centrifuge. People and hazardous substances
must be kept out of this safety zone while centrifuging.
• The supporting structure must be stable and free of
resonance.
• The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal
setup of the centrifuge.
• The centrifuge is not to be exposed to heat and strong
sunlight.
• The set-up location must be well-ventilated at all times.
Transporting
• To prevent possible injuries, at least two people should lift
and carry the centrifuge by holding it at the bottom from
opposite sides.
Figure 1. Lifting the centrifuge at both sides.
• Transport the centrifuge and accessories upright within
the associated packaging, if possible.
Note: Store the original centrifuge packaging. Contact a
shipping company or the customer service for the transport.
Always remove the rotor before moving the centrifuge. If you
do not remove the rotor you might damage the centrifuge
drive or centrifuge spindle.
Leveling
The centrifuge must be placed on horizontal and level
supporting structures or benching.
Horizontal level must be checked when moving the centrifuge
to a new location.
WARNING: UV rays reduce the stability of
plastics.
Do not subject the centrifuge, rotors and plastic
accessories to direct sunlight.
WARNING: Always lift the centrifuge from both
sides. Never lift the centrifuge by its front panel,
its back panel or at its door.
Always remove the rotor before moving the
centrifuge.
CAUTION: If the centrifuge isn’t leveled,
imbalances can occur and the centrifuge can be
damaged.
Do not place anything under the centrifuge feet to
level the centrifuge.