Thermo Scientific HIGHPlate 75003606 User manual

Thermo Scientific
HIGHPlate™
Instruction Manual
50119962-e • 05 / 2020
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Certificate of Containment Testing
Containment Testing of Thermo
Scientific rotor 75003606
Report No. 59-08 H
Report prepared for: Thermo Fisher
Issue Date: 15
th
January 2009
Test Summary
A Thermo Scientific 75003606 contained rotor (Max speed 6,300
rpm) was supplied by Thermo Fisher and containment tested at 6,300
rpm using the method described in Annex AA 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
Chapter1RotorSpecifications ..............................................................................................................1-1
Technical Data ........................................................................................................1-2
230 V,50 / 60 Hz ventilated ................................................................................1-2
230 V,50 / 60 Hz refrigerated ..............................................................................1-2
120 V,60 Hz ventilated .......................................................................................1-3
120 V,60 Hz refrigerated .....................................................................................1-3
230 V,50 / 60 Hz ventilated ................................................................................1-4
230 V,50 / 60 Hz refrigerated ..............................................................................1-4
120 V,60 Hz ventilated .......................................................................................1-5
120 V,60 Hz refrigerated .....................................................................................1-5
100 V, 50 / 60 Hz ventilated ................................................................................1-6
100 V,50 / 60 Hz refrigerated ..............................................................................1-6
230 V,50 / 60 Hz ventilated ................................................................................1-7
230 V,50 / 60 Hz refrigerated ..............................................................................1-7
Chapter2 Accessories .............................................................................................................................2-1
Rotor Loading ..........................................................................................................2-2
Chapter3 AutoLock™.............................................................................................................................3-1
Rotor Installation .....................................................................................................3-2
Removing the Rotor .................................................................................................3-3
Chapter4RotorLoading ..........................................................................................................................4-1
Before a Run ............................................................................................................4-2
Proper Loading .........................................................................................................4-2
Improper Loading ....................................................................................................4-2
Maximum Loading ...................................................................................................4-3
Cycle Counter ..........................................................................................................4-3
Chapter5Aerosol-tight Applications ...................................................................................................5-1
Basic Principles .........................................................................................................5-2
Placing O-ring ..........................................................................................................5-2
Fill Level ...................................................................................................................5-2
Checking the Aerosol-Tightness ...............................................................................5-2
Table of Contents

Contents
Chapter6 Maintenance and Care ......................................................................................................... 6-1
Cleaning intervals .................................................................................................... 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 this Operating Instructions carefully and follow the
instructions.
The information contained in theOperating Instructions 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’swarranty.
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 HIGHPlate™, 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.
Article NumberQuantity Check
75003606 HIGHPlate™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
cm3
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This symbol refers to biological hazards.
Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your
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•“Technical Data” on page 1-2

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Technical Data
Technical Data
Table 1-1. 230 V,50 / 60 Hz ventilated
Centrifuge Multifuge X3Multifuge X3F
Catalog # 75004500 75004530
Weight empty [kg] 8 8
Max. cycle number 50000 50000
Maximum permissible load [g] 2 x 500 2 x 500
Maximum speed nmax [rpm] 6300 6300
Maximum RCF value at nmax 6168 6168
Max. / min. radius [cm] 13.9 / 5.8 13.9 / 5.8
Accel. / braking time [s] 60 / 65 60 / 65
Sample heating at nmax [°C] referred to
ambient temperature of 23 °C, running time
120 minutes
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Aerosol-tight*
*Tested by HPA, Porton-down, UK
yes yes
Permissible temperature range autoclavable
(cycle number) °C
121 121
Table1-2. 230 V,50 / 60 Hz refrigerated
Centrifuge Multifuge X3RMultifuge X3FR
Catalog # 75004515 75004536
Weight empty [kg] 8 8
Max. cycle number 50000 50000
Maximum permissible load [g] 2 x 500 2 x 500
Maximum speed nmax [rpm] 6300 6300
Maximum RCF value at nmax 6168 6168
Max. / min. radius [cm] 13.9 / 5.8 13.9 / 5.8
Accel. / braking time [s] 60 / 65 60 / 65
Aerosol-tight *yes yes
Permissible temperature range
autoclavable (cycle number) °C
121 121
*Tested by HPA, Porton-down, UK