Thermo Scientific Heraeus Megafuge 8 User manual

Instruction Manual
50143328-c• 10 / 2016
Thermo Scientific
Heraeus Megafuge 8 / 8R
Centrifuge

Instruction Manual
50143328-c• 10 / 2016
Thermo Scientific
Heraeus Megafuge 8 / 8R
Centrifuge

WEEE Compliance
This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol:

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WEEE Compliance......................................................... 4
Preface ................................................................. 7
Items Supplied .................................................................7
Intended Use ...................................................................7
Precautions ....................................................................8
Preparation.............................................................................8
Hazardous Substances ....................................................................9
Operating ..............................................................................9
Maintenance............................................................................9
Symbols used on the centrifuge ..................................................10
Symbols used in the manual .....................................................10
Technical Specifications .................................................. 11
Technical Data ................................................................11
Heraeus Megafuge 8.....................................................................11
Heraeus Megafuge 8R....................................................................12
Directives, Standards and Guidelines ..............................................13
Mains Supply .................................................................14
Rotor Selection ................................................................14
Transport and Set Up ..................................................... 15
Before Setting Up ..............................................................15
Location......................................................................15
Transporting ..................................................................15
Leveling ......................................................................16
Mains Connection ..............................................................16
Storage ......................................................................17
Shipping .....................................................................17
Control Panel ........................................................... 19
Heraeus Megafuge 8............................................................19
Heraeus Megafuge 8R ..........................................................20
Operation .............................................................. 21
Switching on the Centrifuge .....................................................21
Open the Centrifuge Door........................................................21
Table of Contents

Table of Contents
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Close the Centrifuge Door .......................................................21
Rotor Installation ..............................................................22
Acceleration / Deceleration Rates .................................................23
Pre-Selecting Speed/RCF .................................................................24
Running Time Pre-Selection................................................................24
Continuous Operation ....................................................................25
Preselecting the Temperature ..............................................................25
Prewarming or Precooling the Centrifuge ......................................................25
Programs.....................................................................26
Saving a Program .......................................................................26
Selecting a Program .....................................................................26
Centrifugation .................................................................26
Maximum Loading ......................................................................26
Starting the Centrifuge Run ................................................................27
Imbalance Indicator......................................................................27
Stopping the Centrifuge Run ...............................................................28
Short-term Centrifugation .......................................................28
Removing the Rotor ............................................................28
Aerosol-tight Rotors ............................................................29
Switch off Centrifuge ...........................................................29
System Menu ........................................................... 31
Flowchart System Menu.........................................................31
Maintenance and Care .................................................... 33
Cleaning Intervals..............................................................33
Basics .......................................................................33
Rotor and Accessories Inspection............................................................33
Cleaning .....................................................................34
Cleaning the Filter Mat ...................................................................35
Disinfection ...................................................................35
Decontamination...............................................................36
Autoclaving ...................................................................36
Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Shipping and Disposal ..........................................................37
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 39
Mechanical Emergency Door Release ..............................................39
Troubleshooting by Guide........................................................40
When to contact Customer Service ...............................................42
Chemical Compatibility Chart .............................................. 43
Index .................................................................. 49

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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
Item Quantity
Thermo Scientific™Heraeus™Megafuge™8 / 8R Centrifuge 1
Power Supply Cable 1
Instruction Manual 1
CD 1
If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative.
Intended Use
This centrifuge is a laboratory product used to separate substance mixtures of different densities.
This centrifuge can become an In-vitro-diagnostics device (Directive 98/79/EC), if used together with the hematocrit rotor
and his accessories.
The hematocrit value is determined using the instructions written in the instruction manual of the hematocrit rotor. The
instructions are based upon the reference method following DIN 58933, allowing to determinate the erythrocyte volume
fraction within the blood.
This centrifuge has to be operated by trained specialists only.
Preface
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Precautions
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Precautions
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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 Thermo Scientific Heraeus Megafuge 8 / 8R Centrifuge, general safety regulations
must be followed. Mind the regulations in your country.
Set Up Conditions
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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 levelled and rigid surface with adequate load-bearing
capacity.
Preparation
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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” on page 22.
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 Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Exceptions to this rule are commercially available glass or plastic centrifuge labwares, 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.
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.