Thermo Scientific Sorvall T3 User manual

Sorvall
T3/G3
User’s Manual
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Sorvall
T3/G3
User’s Manual
T3/G3

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Preface
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Packing List
75002385 T3 230V 50/60 Hz
75002386 T3 120V 60 Hz
75002396 T3 100V 50/60 Hz
75002387 RT3 230V 50/60 Hz
75002388 RT3 120V 60 Hz
75002397 RT3 100V 50 Hz
75002399 RT3 100V 60 Hz
75003432 G3 230V 50/60 Hz
75003431 G3 120V 60 Hz
75003428 G3 100V 50/60 Hz
75003434 RG3 230V 50/60 Hz
75003433 RG3 120V 60 Hz
75003429 RG3 100V 50 Hz
75003444 RG3 100V 60 Hz
Item number Quantity Check
Centrifuge 
11290098 User manual 1 
CE Declaration of compliance 1 
Manual lid opening instructions 1 
Imbalance protection instructions 1 
64227001 Mains cord 1 
26227005 Toolbox:
11210935 • Rotor removal tool 1 
85241084 • Emergency unlooking tool 1 
86000897 • 12 and 13 mm wrench 1 
For missing parts call your nearest Thermo representative

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Guarantee Terms
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Contents
Use and Function........................................................................................1-1
User Manual......................................................................................1-1
Warning Symbols ..............................................................................1-1
Description ......................................................................................1-1
Refrigeration and Heating Systems....................................................1-2
Drive System ....................................................................................1-3
Safety Interlock System ....................................................................1-3
Imbalance Detection System ............................................................1-3
Relative Centrifugal Force ................................................................1-4
Specifications ............................................................................................2-1
Dimensions and Weight....................................................................2-1
Centrifugation Specifications ............................................................2-1
Electrical Specifications ....................................................................2-2
Installation ..................................................................................................3-1
Environmental Conditions................................................................3-1
Unpacking ........................................................................................3-1
Positioning ........................................................................................3-2
Mains Supply ....................................................................................3-2
Lid Opening and Rotor Checking ....................................................3-3
Manual Lid unlocking Procedure ......................................................3-3
Performance and Accessories ............................................................3-5
TTH751 Swing-out Rotor - Cat. N°: 11210936 ..............................3-5
Angle Rotors ....................................................................................3-8
Instructions for Use....................................................................................4-1
Controls and Indicators ....................................................................4-1
Display Screens ................................................................................4-2
Control Panel Functions ..................................................................4-2
Control Panel Indicators ..................................................................4-3
Description of Certain Events with Respect to the Control System ....4-4
Preparing the First Run of the Day ..................................................4-6
Sample Loading ................................................................................4-6
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4

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Hazards, Precautions and Limitations of Use ......................................5-1
IEC 1010-2-020................................................................................5-1
Cautions............................................................................................5-1
Speed Control ..................................................................................5-2
Operational Limitations ....................................................................5-2
Aerosol Risks ....................................................................................5-2
Service and Maintenance ........................................................................6-1
Periodic Cleaning ..............................................................................6-1
Contamination Hazards ....................................................................6-1
Disinfection ......................................................................................6-2
Radioactive Decontamination ..........................................................6-2
Power Supply Circuit Breaker............................................................6-3
Rotor Removal ..................................................................................6-3
Trunnion Lubrication........................................................................6-3
Chemical Compatibility Table for Rotors, Tubes and Accessories......6-4
Disposal of Product....................................................................................7-1
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7

Chapter 1 Use and Function
The user manual is part of the centrifuge, and contains important
information for your safety and for the best use of the equipment
Always keep the manual close to the appliance and in a safe place,
so that it is always available. Thermo strongly recommends that all
users read this manual carefully.
The following symbols are provided to help the operator take
advantage of the protection afforded by the equipment and to warn of
potential danger.
On the main switch, allows centrifuge to operate. L
On the main switch, disconnects the centrifuge from the main power
supply. L
Only authorized personnel can touch the parts close to this symbol
and, in any case, only after switching off the main power supply.
Coming in contact with high voltages could cause severe injuries.
L
In this manual, this symbol means that you will find important
information for safety, which if unobserved could result in damage to
the appliance and/or harm to the operator. L
In this manual, this symbol means that you will find important
information about minimizing biological risk: if unobserved the
result could be harm to the operator. L
The T3/G3 centrifuges are designed for laboratory use.
They will separate the components of fluids into layers of varying
density by subjecting them to high forces.
Centrifugal force provided by the centrifuge can also be used to drive
solvents and low molecular weight solutes through the membrane of a
filtering device. Retained macrosolutes will therefore be found above
the membrane.
User Manual
Warning Symbols
Description
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Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) generated by a rotor is directly
proportional to its sedimentation useful radius and to the value of its
speed squared.
A control system permits the user, through an extremely intuitive
control panel, to set and control the speed, the g-force, the temperature
(on the thermostated and refrigerated versions) and the run time, as
well as to view different messages and warnings.
The T3/G3 Rare ventilated unit. A permanent air circulation reduces
the heat level in the bowl.
However the temperature in the bowl can reach 10 °C above the
ambient temperature after hours of continuous operation.
The T3/G3 Rare equipped with a powerful refrigeration system that
allows samples to be processed at low temperature. The refrigerant,
R134a, is free of CFC (Chloro-Fluoro-Carbons) in accordance with the
Montreal Protocol directions for preservation of the ozone layer in the
atmosphere.
The actual temperature in the bowl is continuously displayed on the
front panel of the centrifuge. Under certain conditions (high speed,
long duration runs) the sample temperature can be higher than the
bowl temperature on the display. In this case, the user may compensate
manually after empirical determination of the temperature differential.
The lid should remain closed when the refrigeration system is in use to
avoid condensation.
The centrifuge has a rubber hose that allows condensation to be
drained from the bowl. The drain hose exits at the back of the
machine. Near the drain hose you can find the following label:
To remove condensation, please follow this procedure:
• Switch off the centrifuge and disconnect the power.
• Put a small basin under the hose.
• Unplug the hose.
Refrigeration and
Heating Systems
Condensation drain on
refrigerated units

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• Drain the centrifuge bowl.
• Insert the plug back into the hose.
Attention Do not remove the plug from the drain hose during
centrifugation. L
A three phase brushless motor drives the rotating equipment. The rotor
is contained in a sealed, armor plated centrifugation chamber.
The brushless motor requires no maintenance. A control system
ensures the correct drive speed, which is continuously monitored.
The T3/G3 centrifuge series are equipped with an interlock system that
assures two basic safety features:
• The run cannot be started if the lid is not correctly closed.
• The centrifuge lid cannot be opened if the rotor is running.
The centrifuge will not operate until the lid is closed and latched in
place.
The lid remains latched until the rotor stops spinning. The lid access
lamp indicates when the rotor has stopped: consequently the handle on
the right hand side of the centrifuge can be used to open the lid.
If a power failure occurs, access to the samples in the centrifuge is
possible via a manual lid opening procedure (see appropriate
paragraph). For this operation a special tool (supplied with the
centrifuge) is required.
Bypass the interlock system only under emergency conditions as the
rotor could still be rotating.
The T3/G3 centrifuge series are equipped with a load imbalance
detector.
In case of excessive imbalance, the load imbalance indicator LED is
illuminated and the brake is applied immediately. The rotor will be
decelerated to rest in few seconds.
As soon as the motor stops, open the centrifuge and redistribute the
samples to produce an equal weight on diametrically opposite sides.
If the message persists, despite your efforts to balance the load, call
your Thermo Service representative.
Drive System
Safety Interlock
System
Imbalance Detection
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Relative Centrifugal
Force
Note Imbalance tolerance depends upon the rotor in use. The
centrifuge will tolerate 15 gr. of imbalance with the TTH751 rotor
equipped with standard buckets. Carefully balance the sample load to
avoid actuating the imbalance detection system. If the protection has
not been removed from the imbalance detection device during
installation, the centrifuge will consider this as an imbalance situation
and will not operate.
Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF), at the circumference of a rotor and
bucket combination, is directly proportional to the speed (r.p.m.) and
radius of the rotor. Therefore, a greater r.p.m. and/or a larger radius
produces a greater RCF and improved faster separation of substances.
The centrifuge control system carries out and displays the results of all
calculations related to speed, radius and RCF.
Note : The value introduced for the radius can be adjusted to allow for
position within the tube such as at a boundary. Maximum radii are
quoted in the specifications tables. Use of improper radius will adjust
the speed setting, automatically applying the wrong RCF.

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Chapter 2 Specifications
Dimensions and Weight
T3 G3 RT3 RG3
Product Dimensions
Height - lid open (cm / in) 92/ 36.2 134/ 58.8 92/ 36.2 134/ 58.8
Height - lid closed (cm / in) 42/ 16.5 86/ 33.8 42/ 16.5 86/ 33.8
Width (cm / in) 58/ 22.8 58/ 22.8 85/ 33.5 58/ 22.8
Depth (cm / in) 66/ 26.0 66/ 26.0 66/ 26.0 66/ 26.0
Weight unpacked (kg / lb.) 80/176 95/209 106/233 115/253
Packing
Height (cm / in) 50/ 19.7 99/ 38.9 50/ 19.7 99/ 38.9
Width (cm / in) 70/ 27.6 68/ 26.7 97/ 38.2 68/ 26.7
Depth (cm / in) 67/ 26.4 78/ 30.7 67/ 26.4 78/ 30.7
Weight packed (kg / lb.) 91/201 120/264 116/256 145/319
Centrifugation Specifications
T3/G3 RT3/RG3
Max capacity Swing-out (4x750 mL) 3000 mL (4x750 mL) 3000 mL
Fixed Angle (8x100 mL) (8x100 mL)
Max density 1200 kg/m3 1200 kg/m3
Max load 3.6 kg 3.6 kg
Max speed Swing-out 4000 rpm 4500 rpm
Fixed Angle 7800 rpm 8000 rpm
Max RCF Swing-out 3810 x g 4822 x g
Fixed Angle 9115 x g 9588 x g
Max noise < 66 dBA < 62 dBA
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Microprocessor control yes yes
Programs (direct recall) 5 5
Speed set/display Range 500 - 7800 500 - 8000
Step 10 rpm at less than 1000 rpm 10 rpm at less than 1000 rpm
100 rpm at above 1000 rpm 100 rpm at above 1000 rpm
Accuracy ± 20 rpm (display) ± 20 rpm (display)
RCF set/display Range 20 - 9200 20 - 9600
Step 1 x g 1 x g

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Specifications
T3/G3 RT3/RG3
Accuracy ± 1 x g ± 1 x g
Timer set/display 30 s - 99 min + continuous 30 s - 99 min + continuous
Temperature set/display - -9°C to +40°C -9°C to +60°C
Acceleration rates 5 5
Braking rates 5 + inertial 5 + inertial
Drive system direct direct
Brushless induction motor yes yes
Electrical specifications
T3/G3 RT3/RG3
Nominal operating voltage 230V 230 V ±10% 230 V ±10%
120V 120 V ±10% 120 V ±10%
Power requirements (maximum) 1200 W 1500 W
Heat output (maximum) 3750 BTU / h 4435 BTU / h