Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 8 User manual

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Thermo Scientific
Sorvall BP 8 / 16,
Sorvall BIOS 16
Centrifuge and Heavy Duty Centrifuge
Instruction Manual
50149590-l • 2022-02

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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................viii
Items Supplied ...................................................viii
Intended Use for Sorvall BP 8 / 16 and SorvallBP8/16Heavy Duty ........x
Medical ................................................................................................................................x
In Vitro Diagnostics..................................................................................................................x
Intended Use for Sorvall BIOS 16 and SorvallBIOS16Heavy Duty ..........x
Signal Words and Colors ............................................xi
Precautions.......................................................xi
Symbols used on the Centrifuge and its Components....................xiv
Symbols used in the Manual ........................................xvi
Transport and Set Up .....................................I–1
1. Location ......................................................I–1
2. Transporting...................................................I–2
3. Setting Up ....................................................I–3
Setting Up........................................................................................................................... I–3
Level the Centrifuge............................................................................................................. I–4
4. Mains Connection ..............................................I–5
5. Storage.......................................................I–5
6. Shipping......................................................I–6
ThermoScientific
Centri-Touch User Interface............................... II–1
Status .........................................................II–2
Run Parameters .................................................II–3
Control and Configuration .........................................II–3
Lighthouse Mode ................................................II–4
Operation .............................................III–1

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1. Switch on the Centrifuge .......................................III–1
2. Open the Centrifuge Door .......................................III–1
3. Install a Rotor ................................................III–1
3. 1. Before Installation.................................................................................................III–2
3. 2. Rotor Installation ..................................................................................................III–3
4. Maximum Loading.............................................III–8
Use of Tubes and Consumables ..........................................................................................III–9
5. Close the Centrifuge Door.......................................III–9
6. Entering Parameters ...........................................III–9
6. 1. Acceleration / Deceleration Profiles .......................................................................III–9
6. 2. Preselect Speed / RCF-Value ..............................................................................III–10
6. 3. Runtime Preselection..........................................................................................III–10
6. 4. Preselect Temperature........................................................................................III–10
6. 5. Pre-warm or Pre-cool the Centrifuge...................................................................III–11
7. Programs .................................................. III–11
8. Centrifugation .............................................. III–12
8. 1. Start ..................................................................................................................III–12
8. 2. Stop ..................................................................................................................III–12
8. 3. Using the Drain Box............................................................................................III–13
9. Remove a Rotor ............................................. III–14
10. Switch off the Centrifuge .................................... III–15
Maintenance and Care ...................................IV–1
1. Cleaning Intervals ............................................ IV–1
2. Basics...................................................... IV–1
2. 1. Rotor and Components Inspection........................................................................ IV–2
3. Cleaning .................................................... IV–3
3. 1. Touchscreen ....................................................................................................... IV–4
3. 2. Filter Mat............................................................................................................ IV–5
4. Disinfection ................................................. IV–6
5. Decontamination ............................................. IV–6
6. Autoclaving ................................................. IV–7
7. Maintenance ................................................ IV–8
7. 1. Preventive Maintenance....................................................................................... IV–8
7. 2. Service ............................................................................................................... IV–8

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8. Shipping and Disposal ........................................ IV–9
Troubleshooting ........................................ V–1
1. Mechanical Emergency Door Release .............................V–1
2. Ice Formation.................................................V–2
3. Troubleshooting by Guide .......................................V–3
4. Information for the Customer Service .............................V–4
Technical Specifications ................................. A–1
1. Directives, Standards and Guidelines .............................A–2
2. Refrigerants ..................................................A–4
3. Mains Supply .................................................A–5
4. Components..................................................A–6
4. 1. Sorvall BP 8 / 16 and Heavy Duty.........................................................................A–6
4. 2. Sorvall BIOS 16 and Heavy Duty ...........................................................................A–8
5. Specifications of CentriPak BPC Adapter .........................A–10
6. Specifications of CentriPak BPC Chamber ........................A–10
Rotors ................................................ B–1
Items Supplied for Rotors .........................................B–1
Rotor Sets ......................................................B–1
HAEMAFlex 6 Rotor ..............................................B–2
HAEMAFlex 6 Rotor ..............................................B–3
HAEMAFlex 6 Rotor ..............................................B–4
6 x 1000 mL Swinging Bucket Rotor.................................B–5
HAEMAFlex 8 Rotor ..............................................B–6
HAEMAFlex 8 Rotor ..............................................B–7
HAEMAFlex 8 Rotor ..............................................B–8
8 x 1000 mL Swinging Bucket Rotor.................................B–9
HAEMAFlex 12 Rotor / 6 x 2000 ml Swinging Bucket Rotor .............B–10

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HAEMAFlex 12 Rotor / 6 x 2000 mL Swinging Bucket Rotor.............B–11
6 x 2000 mL Swinging Bucket Rotor................................B–12
HAEMAFlex 16 Rotor / 8 x 2000 ml Swinging Bucket Rotor .............B–13
HAEMAFlex 16 Rotor / 8 x 2000 mL Swinging Bucket Rotor.............B–14
8 x 2000 mL Swinging Bucket Rotor................................B–15
Chemical Compatibility Chart ............................. C–1

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Table of Figures
Figure I–1: Centrifuge clearance, example with barcode scanner.......................................... I–2
Figure I–2: Position of the bubble in the water level ............................................................. I–4
Figure I–3: Mains connection on the backside of the centrifuge............................................ I–5
Figure III–1: Overview centrifuge and rotor, e.g. HAEMAFlex 12 ...........................................III–2
Figure III–2: Align windshield knob and drive shaft.............................................................III–3
Figure III–3: Identify the circular marking, e.g. HAEMAFlex 8 and 12 ..................................III–3
Figure III–4: Rotor locking tool...........................................................................................III–4
Figure III–5: Put the rotor locking tool.................................................................................III–4
Figure III–6: Tighten the rotor to the drive shaft...................................................................III–5
Figure III–7: Lubricate trunnion bolts, e.g. HAEMAFlex 12....................................................III–5
Figure III–8: Install buckets into rotor, e.g. HAEMAFlex 12 ...................................................III–6
Figure III–9: Correctly assembled round bucket (75003836/75003936, not 75003964).......III–6
Figure III–10: Correct Loading ............................................................................................III–7
Figure III–11: Incorrect Loading ..........................................................................................III–7
Figure III–12: Insert windshield lid into holder ....................................................................III–8
Figure III–13: Select program...........................................................................................III–11
Figure III–14: Drain box (75007730).................................................................................III–13
Figure III–15: Installing the drain box (75007730).............................................................III–13
Figure III–16: Remove the plug.........................................................................................III–13
Figure III–17: Remove the rotor from the drive shaft..........................................................III–14
Figure IV–1: Cleaning rotor bolts and bucket bearing surfaces............................................ IV–4
Figure V–1: Marking on windshield lid................................................................................V–1
Figure V–2: Position of the mechanical emergency door release..........................................V–2
Figure V–3: Example for an error message ......................................................................... V–3

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Table of Tables
Table Preface–1: Items Supplied ............................................................................................ix
Table Preface–2: Signal Words and Colors..............................................................................xi
Table Preface–3: Symbols used on the Centrifuge and its Components.................................. xvi
Table Preface–4: Symbols used in the manual ...................................................................... xvi
Table I–1: Overview of necessary tools for setting up ........................................................... I–3
Table V–1: Error messages ................................................................................................ V–3
Table A–1: Technical Data Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 8 / 16 / BIOS 16 and Heavy Duty....A–1
Table A–2: Directives, Standards and Guidelines Sorvall BIOS 16 / Sorvall BIOS 16
Heavy Duty.........................................................................................................................A–2
Table A–3: Directives, Standards and Guidelines Sorvall BP 8 / 16 and Heavy Duty..............A–3
Table A–4: Refrigerants used in the Sorvall BP 8 / 16 / BIOS 16 and Heavy Duty.................A–4
Table A–5: Mains Supply ...................................................................................................A–5
Table A–6: Components for Sorvall BP 8 / 16 and Heavy Duty.............................................A–7
Table A–7: Components for Sorvall BIOS 16 and Heavy Duty...............................................A–9
Table B–1: Items supplied for rotors ...................................................................................B–1
Table B–2: Rotor sets ........................................................................................................B–1
Table B–3: HAEMAFlex 6 Rotor with Single Blood Bag Buckets (oval)...................................B–2
Table B–4: HAEMAFlex 6 Rotor with Single Blood Bag Buckets (round) ................................B–3
Table B–5: HAEMAFlex 6 Rotor with Single Blood Bag Buckets with Filter Pack ....................B–4
Table B–6: 6 x 1000 mL Swinging Bucket Rotor.................................................................B–5
Table B–7: HAEMAFlex 8 Rotor with Single Blood Bag Buckets (oval)...................................B–6
Table B–8: HAEMAFlex 8 Rotor with Single Blood Bag Buckets (round) ................................B–7
Table B–9: HAEMAFlex 8 Rotor with Single Blood Bag Buckets with Filter Pack ....................B–8
Table B–10: 8 x 1000 mL Swinging Bucket Rotor...............................................................B–9
Table B–11: HAEMAFlex 12 Rotor with Double Blood Bag Buckets.....................................B–10
Table B–12: 6 x 2000 mL Swinging Bucket Rotor.............................................................B–11
Table B–13: 6 x 2000 mL Swinging Bucket Rotor.............................................................B–12
Table B–14: HAEMAFlex 12 Rotor with Double Blood Bag Buckets.....................................B–13
Table B–15: 8 x 2000 mL Swinging Bucket Rotor.............................................................B–14
Table B–16: 8 x 2000 mL Swinging Bucket Rotor.............................................................B–15
Table C–1: Chemical Compatibility ...................................................................................C–10

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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
The centrifuges are supplied without a rotor. The items supplied with a rotor are listed: [à 2 B–1]
Article No. Item Quantity
Centrifuge 1
75007681 Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 8,
200, 208, 220, 230, 240 V ±10 %, 50 / 60 Hz, Single phase
75007684 Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 8 Heavy Duty,
200, 208, 220, 230, 240 V ±10 %, 50 / 60 Hz, Single phase
75007689 Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 8,
380, 400, 415 V ±10 %, 50 Hz, 3-phase
75007683 Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 16,
200, 208, 220, 230, 240 V ±10 %, 50 / 60 Hz, Single phase
75007682 Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 16 Heavy Duty,
200, 208, 220, 230, 240 V ±10 %, 50 / 60 Hz, Single phase
75007695 Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 16,
380, 400, 415 V ±10 %, 50 Hz, 3-phase
75007685 Thermo Scientific Sorvall BIOS 16,
200, 208, 220, 230, 240 V ±10 %, 50 / 60 Hz, Single phase
75007696 Thermo Scientific Sorvall BIOS 16 Heavy Duty,
200, 208, 220, 230, 240 V ±10 %, 50 / 60 Hz, Single phase
75007697 Thermo Scientific Sorvall BIOS 16,
380, 400, 415 V ±10 %, 50 Hz, 3-phase
Power Supply Cable 1
For Single phase units with 200, 208, 220, 230, 240 V
20190357 IEC60309 32A-6h 3-pin blue, 200–250 V
20190358 NEMA 6-30P 30 A, 200–250 V
20190359 IEC60309 32A-6h 5-pin red (3P+N+PE),
220/380 V; 230 / 400 V; 240 / 415 V
20190364 NEMA L6-30P 30 A, 200–205 V
For 3-phase units with 380, 400, 415 V
20190360 IEC60309 16A-6h 5 pin red (3P+N+PE),
220 / 380 V; 230 / 400 V; 240 / 415 V

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Article No. Item Quantity
20280119 Bubble Level 1
Instruction Manual 1
CD 1
Table Preface–1: Items Supplied
If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative.

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Intended Use for Sorvall BP 8 / 16 and
SorvallBP8/16Heavy Duty
Medical
This centrifuge is intended for separation of blood into blood components using blood bags. The blood components are
intended to be used for human blood transfusion.
Clinical facilities and institutions are responsible for the process of human blood transfusion.
This intended use is limited to the associated rotors and components. Based on the above this centrifuge is a medical device
per European Directive 93/42/EEC. CE marked with Notified Body involvement.
In Vitro Diagnostics
This centrifuge system is intended for separation of blood into cell-free supernatant (plasma, serum) and cell-containing
sediment. Plasma and serum are intended to be used in In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) applications (assays).
Blood is used in numerous diagnostic tests such as hematological screening (e.g. measurement of free hemoglobulin),
immunological screening (e.g. measurement of thrombocytes levels) and cardiovascular system assessment.
Self declared, CE marked without Notified Body involvement.
Intended User
The centrifuge must be operated by trained personal only.
Trained personnel can be a clinical laboratory technologist, a medical laboratory technician or personal with similar education.
Associated Rotors and Components
The Thermo Scientific™Sorvall™BP 8 and Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 8 Heavy Duty centrifuge can be operated with the
Thermo Scientific™HAEMAFlex™6 and HAEMAFlex 8 rotor. The Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 16 and Thermo Scientific Sorvall
BP 16 Heavy Duty centrifuge can be operated with the Thermo Scientific HAEMAFlex 12 and HAEMAFlex 16 rotor. For more
details on buckets and further components: [à 2 A–6] [à 2 B–1]
Intended Use for Sorvall BIOS 16 and
SorvallBIOS16Heavy Duty
This centrifuge is designed to separate sample mixtures of different densities like chemicals, environmental samples and
other non-human body samples.
Associated Rotors and Components
The Thermo Scientific™Sorvall™BIOS 16 and Sorvall BIOS 16 Heavy Duty centrifuge can be operated with the Thermo
Scientific 6 x 1000 mL, 8 x 1000 mL, 6 x 2000 mL and 8 x 2000 mL rotor. For more details on buckets and further
components: [à 2 A–6] [à 2 B–1]