Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST40R User manual

50119928-1
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sorvall ST 40
Sorvall ST 40R
Instruction manual

PN 50119928-1
Print 03/09
Instruction manual
Sorvall ST 40
Sorvall ST 40R

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Contents
WEEE Conformity
Foreword............................................................................................................................... vii
Scope of supply ..................................................................................................................viii
Proper use ............................................................................................................................. ix
Accident Prevention.............................................................................................................x
Precautions ........................................................................................................................... xi
Chapter 1 Introduction and Description.................................................................... 1-1
Characteristics ................................................................................ 1-2
Technical Data ............................................................................... 1-3
Functions and features ................................................................................1-5
Mains Supply ................................................................................. 1-6
Rotor selection ............................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2 Before use .................................................................................................... 2-1
Before setting up ............................................................................ 2-2
Transporting the centrifuge ............................................................ 2-3
Location ......................................................................................... 2-4
Aligning the centrifuge ................................................................... 2-5
Mains connection ........................................................................... 2-6
Storage ........................................................................................... 2-7
Chapter 3 Control panel ............................................................................................... 3-1
Control panel ................................................................................. 3-2
Keys ............................................................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4 Operation...................................................................................................... 4-1
Switch on centrifuge ....................................................................... 4-2
Lid Opening ................................................................................... 4-3
Close lid ......................................................................................... 4-4
Rotor installation ............................................................................ 4-5
Entering parameters ........................................................................ 4-7
Saving programs ........................................................................... 4-11
Centrifuging ................................................................................. 4-12
Temperature adaptation during standstill ..................................... 4-13
Short-term centrifuging ................................................................ 4-14

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Removing the rotor ...................................................................... 4-15
Aerosol-tight rotors ....................................................................... 4-16
Switching the centrifuge off .......................................................... 4-17
Chapter 5 System menu ................................................................................................5-1
Chapter 6 Maintenance and care ...............................................................................6-1
Intervals .......................................................................................... 6-2
Cleaning ......................................................................................... 6-3
Disinfection .................................................................................... 6-4
Handling and care of rotors and accessories made of aluminium .... 6-6
Disinfection with bleaching agents ................................................. 6-8
Decontamination ........................................................................... 6-9
Autoclaving .................................................................................. 6-10
Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific .............................................. 6-11
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................7-1
Mechanical emergency lid release ................................................... 7-2
Troubleshooting by user ................................................................. 7-4
When to contact customer service .................................................. 7-7
Appendix A Chemical Compatibility Chart ............................................................. A-1
Appendix B Warranty .................................................................................................. B-1
Index ........................................................................................................................................ 1

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Tables
Technical Data Sorvall ST 40...................................................... 1-3
Functions and features ................................................................. 1-5
Electrical connection data of the Sorvall ST 40............................ 1-6
Chemical Compatibility Chart .....................................................A-1

Tables
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