Thermo Scientific mySPIN 12 User manual

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Instruction Manual ..................................................2
Manuel d’instructions............................................14
Manual de Instrucciones .......................................28
Bedienungsanleitung.............................................42
Instruction Manual
50145671-a • 09 / 2014
Thermo Scientific
mySPIN 12 Microcentrifuge

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Your mini-centrifuge is designed for laboratories in the bioscience, medical and chemistry
fields. This instruction manual cannot address all safety hazards. It is the responsibility of the
user to consult and observe all health and safety precautions and to assess the instrument’s
suitability to the task.
1. Never use this product in any manner inconsistent with these instructions.
2. This product is intended to be used indoors only.
3. This product is intended for separating aqueous solutions in approved test tubes compatible
to the RCF of this unit.
4. The product is not intended to centrifuge very dense materials. Do not use materials with a
density greater than 1.2 g/cm³.
5. Observe general laboratory safety precautions and regulations when using this product.
6. Do not attempt to operate with the cover removed or open.
7. The rotor and lid must always be securely fastened when in operation.
8. Always seat the rotor completely onto the shaft, then tighten the rotor nut.
9. Do not use damaged rotors.
10. Do not put hands onto the rotor unless the rotor is completely stopped.
11. Do not move unit while the rotor is spinning.
12. Do not immerse the product in water. Injury due to shock or fire may result.
13. The rotor must be loaded symmetrically. Operating this unit with an unbalanced rotor will
cause severe vibration and damage, which is not covered by warranty.
14. Do not fill tubes while inserted in rotor. Spilled liquid may harm unit.
15. Close tube lids before starting centrifuge. Open lids can be torn off
during centrifugation and damage the unit. Open lids can cause fluid
to be dispersed inside the centrifuge.
16. Do not insert non-standard tubes or other foreign articles into the rotor.
17. Follow all precautions from the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any reagent you use
with this instrument.
18. Do not use solvent or flammable liquids near this or other electrical
equipment.
19. Do not centrifuge materials that in combination or alone are
flammable, explosive, corrosive or may cause any other hazard.
20. Do not operate in a hazardous or flammable environment.
21. Do not use any solvent on the unit that may attack plastic or cause cracks in the rotor.
22. Ensure the rotor is protected from corrosion and mechanical damage.
The rotor must be cleaned with a pH-neutral cleaning liquid.
23. Always work in a manner which endangers neither the user nor any other person.
24. Should the instrument fail to work to specification, immediately stop
centrifuging. Clean and troubleshoot the instrument according to the instructions under
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Before starting the mini-centrifuge for the first time, please read this instruction manual
carefully. This manual contains important information, safeguards, and operating instruc-
tions.

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“Trouble Shooting” before any further use of the
instrument. Contact an authorized dealer or the manufacturer if trouble persists.
25. Do not attempt to stop the rotor while unit is running. Doing so may cause the unit to fail and
will void the warranty.
26. Only use original manufacturer’s rotors, AC adapters, tube adapters and any other spare parts.
27. Repairs are to be performed by trained and authorized service personnel only. Contact Thermo
Fisher Scientific service.
28. Opening the instrument housing or improper use of the instrument voids the warranty. If there
is a failure during the warranty period, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific service for warranty
service.
29. Do not attempt to use units that have not been correctly installed or repaired.
30. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this product.
31. Store at room temperature in a dry area. Do not expose to sunlight,
moisture, or extreme temperatures for prolonged periods of time.
32. Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those
recommended in this manual, please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific to ensure that the pro-
posed method will not damage the equipment.
33. If a single level of hazard protection is required, make sure to use
containers that are tested to Risk Group II or above and that more than one level of protection
is provided in the case of materials of a higher Risk Group.
WARNING
If the unit is not used as recommended by the manufacturer, the overall safety will be
impared.
WARNING
Check MSDS, wear required Personal Protective Equipment, and observe all applica-
ble local and national regulations before dispensing and disposing of hazardous sam-
ple.
WARNING
The laboratory procedure should ensure that no person or hazardous substances are
present within a 12” (30 cm) zone around the centrifuge when operating.
WARNING
This product does not contain bio-seals as per IEC/EN/CSA 61010-2-20 and cannot
provide any level of containment in case of a spill or release of toxic, radioactive, or
pathogenic micro-organisms thus these materials are not recommended to be used
in this product.

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Supplied Equipment
• 1 ea. Centrifuge; PN: 75004081
• 1 ea. Universal AC power adapter with 4 mains cables; PN: 20190362 & 75004082
• 1 ea. Standard Tube rotor (1.5 mL & 2.0 mL tubes) (12,500 rpm); PN: 75004083
• 1 ea. Strip tube rotor (8 place 0.2 ml Strip Tubes or 32 individual 0.2 ml tubes)
(12,500 rpm); PN: 75004084
• Six tube adapters for 0.2 mL tubes and six tube adapters for 0.5 mL tubes; PN: 50146145
Operating Conditions
Maximum speed: 500 rpm - 12,500 rpm
Maximum RCF: 9,800 RCF
Electrical: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1.35 A, 125 W
Ambient temperature: 2 °C to 40 °C
Relative humidity: ≤80% noncondensing
Power Requirements
12 V DC 8.33 A
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: 20 °C - 55 °C
Relative humidity: ≤90% noncondensing
Technical Data
EC Declaration of Conformity
Model: GUSTO
Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific®
Address: 620 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 USA
European Contact: Emergo Europe
Molenstraat 15, 2513 BH, The Hague,
The Netherlands
This unit has been constructed and conforms to the following:
Safety Standards:
EN61010-1:2010
EN61010-2-020:2006
UL Std. 61010A-1, 61010A-02-20
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 (R2009)
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-2-020-09
EMC Standards:
EN61326-1:2006
FCC Part 15 Subpart B
IECS-001
2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive)
2002/96/EC (WEEE)
2002/95/EC (RoHS)
This device complies with Canadian ICES-001
Cet appareil est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada
Signed:
Jamie Devin, Managing Director
Positive Polarity

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Disposal Responsibilities
The equipment you purchased may contain hazardous substances that could impact the
environment. Per regulations on electronic devices in the European Community, you must
use the appropriate disposal
systems to avoid exposure of these substances to the environment. The disposal systems
will reuse or recycle hazardous materials from your equipment responsibly.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you
to use those systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling
systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact
Thermo Fisher Scientific for more information on the environmental performance of our
products.
Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits of
a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operat-
ing in a commercial environment.The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the user’s manual may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of the product in a resi-
dential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference.
NOTICE
NOTICE

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Display
Display Status
LID OPEN - Lid is open
READY - Unit ready to centrifuge
SPIN UP - Cycle is starting and is increasing speed
SPINNING - Running in Standard mode
SPIN DOWN - Cycle is slowing down
STOPPED - Cycle has stopped
COMPLETED - Centrifuge cycle is finished
QUICK SPIN (flashes) - Running in Quick Spin mode
ERROR - An error has occurred (See error section)
STATUS READY
12300 RPM 12:12 MIN
Speed
RPM/RCF Time Min:Sec
Status
of Unit
Stop
Start
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Quick
Spin Open
Speed
Up/Down
Time
Up/Down
On/Off
Switch DC Jack

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Operation
General Operation
1. Turn power switch on the back of the unit ON. The unit will initialize.
2. To open lid, press the OPEN button. The lid should pop up slightly. Lift the front of the
lid gently up and backward until approximately 90 degrees vertical.
3. On benchtop, prepare samples tubes in a rack so that tubes are filled to equal levels.
Close tube lids.
4. Install tubes in the rotor in a balanced manner (see section - Balancing the Rotor).
5. Set the appropriate time by pressing the TIME UP/DOWN button.
6. Set the appropriate rpm by pressing the SPEED UP/DOWN button.
7. Place the standard rotor cover on the rotor to limit noise and aspiration of liquids that
may escape from tubes.
8. Close Lid and press down until locked (Display status should read “READY”).
9. Press START/STOP (rotor should spin up to the user set speed).
10. At a determined time the rotor will spin down and stop at the preset time.
11. The unit will then emit a beep when the cycle is complete.
12. To open lid, press the OPEN button.
• Remove the contents from the package examining them carefully for breakage, defects
or missing parts.
• Place the product on a sturdy, level surface away from the edge of the counter and other
moving equipment. Make sure the AC power adapter and cords are clear of hot surfaces
and other hazards.
• Make sure the product has ventilation and is not encased in any material that will limit
airflow. An overheating situation could occur.
• Verify that the power switch in the back of the unit is in the OFF position. Plug the DC
cord into the rear of the unit and the AC cord into an approved outlet.
Prior to using
• Turn power switch on the rear ON. The unit will initialize.
• Press the OPEN button. The lid should pop up slightly. Lift the front of the lid gently up
and backward until approximately 90 degrees vertical.
• Remove any remaining packaging materials.
• Verify that the rotor is installed correctly. (see section Rotor Installation and Removal) Do
not run without the rotor installed.
• Close the lid.
• Press the START/STOP button (rotor should spin up to the preset speed). If there is a
smooth whirring sound and the unit accelerates with little or no vibration, the mini-
centrifuge is ready to use. If there are loud or unusual sounds, or excessive vibration, DO
NOT OPERATE. Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific service.
• At the set time, the rotor will spin down, stop and the unit will emit a beep when the
cycle is complete.

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Quick Spin Operation
1. Prepare the unit for centrifugation as in the General Operation (section above Steps
1-8).
2. Press QUICK SPIN button (rotor should spin up to the set speed).
3. The timer will begin counting.
4. Once enough time has elapsed for your needs, release the QUICK SPIN button. The rotor
will spin down, stop and the unit will emit a beep when the cycle is complete.
5. To open lid, press the OPEN button.
Other
Change Between RPM and RCF
• Prior to a spin cycle, press both the SPEED UP & DOWN buttons simultaneously.
• The speed setting will then convert to the other.
Quick Stop
• If for any reason you need to stop the cycle quickly, press and hold the START/STOP
button. The cycle will stop more rapidly than normal. Caution The tube contents
may be disturbed during the quick stop process.
• If an error happens, the unit will beep and the display will indicate the error.
• Press Start/Stop to clear the error from the display.
Error
Error Status Resolution
Motor Overload • Something is interfering with the rotor. Clear the rotor and reset.
User Stop • The operator has held down the START/STOP and implemented a
quick stop.
Balance • Inspect the tubes for equal tube fill or improper placement. Once
corrected, rerun.
• If the balance error continues to happen, remove the tubes and
determine if the balance error still persists with an empty rotor.
• Inspect the rotor for improper installation.
Temperature • The unit has exceeded the normal operating temperature.
• Turn off the unit and allow to cool.
Excessive Tilt • The unit has experienced a non-normal tilt event.
• Make sure the unit is placed on a level surface. Once corrected,
rerun
Lid Fail • The lid has opened during the cycle. Check for proper operation
of the lid lock mechanism. The lid should stay locked during the
entire cycle.
Rotor Lock • The unit has experienced a problem with the rotor.
• Correct the rotor interference. Once corrected, rerun.
STATUS ERROR
Rotor Lock
Status of Unit
Error Type

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Trouble Shooting
Trouble Resolution
No power
present
• Verify that the AC adapter is fully plugged into the wall and
rear of unit.
• Verify that the power switch is turned on.
Unit or display is not
operating normally
• Turn off the unit, wait 2 minutes, and turn power on.
Excessive vibration
Excessive noise
• Inspect the tubes for equal fill or improper placement.
• Inspect the rotor for improper installation.
• Remove the tubes and determine if the noise persists with an
empty rotor.
Lid will not close • Verify that nothing is blocking the lid from fully closing.
• Verify that nothing has fallen into the lock mechanism open-
ing.
Lid will not open If for any reason you need to manually open the lid to access tubes
due to an error or power loss, please perform the below:
• Turn off the unit, remove power cord.
• Make sure the rotor has stopped completely.
• Use a thin rod and insert it into the opening on the bottom.
• Press gently but firmly. You will feel a mechanical movement
within the unit and the lid will release.
• Remove the rod, set the unit on the feet.
• Remove your tubes and reclose the lid.
Balancing the Rotor
Tubes of equal weight and size should be placed opposite each other. Use additional sample
or water in other tubes to provide a balanced rotor. Examples of proper sample balancing are
illustrated next.
WARNING
Spin balanced loads only!
Do not place the tubes asymmetrically nor load unequal volume tubes. Improper place-
ment of tubes will lead to insufficient centrifugation and may cause serious injury or an
accident.