Thermo Scientific TX-750 User manual

50119938-4 October 2009
Thermo Fisher Scientific
TX-750
Instruction Manual

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Preface .......................................................................................................................................iii
Scope of Supply ........................................................................................................................iii
Precautions ...............................................................................................................................iii
Chapter 1 Rotor Specifications ..............................................................................................................1-1
Heraeus ....................................................................................................................1-2
Heraeus 230V 50Hz/60Hz Round bucket 75003608 ...........................................1-2
4x750Heraeus 230V 50Hz/60Hz rectangular bucket 75003614 ..........................1-3
Heraeus 120V 60Hz Round bucket 75003608 .....................................................1-4
Heraeus 120V 60Hz rectangular bucket 75003614 ..............................................1-5
Sorvall ......................................................................................................................1-6
Sorvall 230V 50Hz/60Hz Round bucket 75003608 .............................................1-6
Sorvall 230V 50Hz/60Hz rectangular bucket 75003614 ......................................1-7
Sorvall 120V 60Hz Round bucket 75003608 .......................................................1-8
Sorvall 120V 60Hz rectangular bucket 75003614 ................................................1-9
Sorvall 100V 50/60Hz Round bucket 75003608 ...............................................1-10
Sorvall 100V 50/60Hz rectangular bucket 75003614 .........................................1-11
Thermo Scientific ...................................................................................................1-12
Thermo Scientific 230V 50Hz/60Hz Round bucket 75003608 .........................1-12
Thermo Scientific 230V 50Hz/60Hz rectangular bucket 75003614 ...................1-13
Thermo Scientific 120V 60Hz Round bucket 75003608 ...................................1-14
Thermo Scientific 120V 60Hz rectangular bucket 75003614 .............................1-15
Chapter 2 Accessories .............................................................................................................................2-1
Chapter 3 AutoLockTM .............................................................................................................................3-1
Rotor Installation .....................................................................................................3-2
Removing the Rotor .................................................................................................3-3
Chapter 4 Rotor Loading ..........................................................................................................................4-1
Before a Run ............................................................................................................4-2
Proper Loading .........................................................................................................4-2
Improper Loading ....................................................................................................4-3
Maximum Loading ...................................................................................................4-3
Cycle Counter ..........................................................................................................4-4
Chapter 5 Aerosol-tight Applications ...................................................................................................5-1
Basic Principles .........................................................................................................5-2
Fill Level ...................................................................................................................5-2
Checking the aerosol Tightness ................................................................................5-2
Table of Contents

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and Care .........................................................................................................6-1
Cleaning Intervalls ................................................................................................... 6-2
Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 6-2
Disinfection ............................................................................................................. 6-3
Decontamination ..................................................................................................... 6-4
Autoclaving .............................................................................................................. 6-5
Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific .......................................................................... 6-6
RCF-Values ...............................................................................................................A-1
Rectangular buckets 75003614 ............................................................................A-1
Round bucket 75003608 .....................................................................................A-2
Chemical Compatibility Chart ...............................................................................B-1
Warranty and recommended Service Life .........................................................C-1
Contact Information ................................................................................................D-1

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Preface
Before starting to use the rotor, read through these instruction manual carefully and follow the
instructions.
The information contained in these instruction manual 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’s warranty.
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 TX-750, 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. Do not touch the electronic
components of the rotor and do not make any changes to the electronic or mechanical
components.
•Use only with rotors which have been loaded properly.
•Never overload the rotor.
Article Number Quantity Check
75003607 TX-750 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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ATTENTION means that material damage could occur.
WARNING means that injuries or material damage or contamination could occur.
This symbol refers to biological hazards.
Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your
environment safe.

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Rotor Specifications
Contents
•“Heraeus” on page 1-2
•“Sorvall” on page 1-6
•“Thermo Scientific” on page 1-12

1Rotor Specifications
Heraeus
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Heraeus
Table 1-1. Heraeus 230V 50Hz/60Hz Round bucket 75003608
Centrifuge Heraeus Multifuge X3 Heraeus Multifuge X3 F Heraeus Megafuge 40
Catalog # 75004,500 75004530 75004503
Weight empty [kg] 7.4 7.4 7.4
max. cycle number 50,000 50,000 50,000
Maximum permissible load [g] 4x800 4x800 4x800
maximum speed nmax [rpm] 4,700 4,700 4,700
maximum RCF value at nmax 4,816 4,816 4,816
max. / min. radius [cm] 19.5 / 8.3 19.5 / 8.3 19.5 / 8.3
Pitch angle [°] 90 90 90
Accel. / braking time [s] 55 / 55 55 / 55 55 / 55
sample heating at nmax [° C] referred to
ambient temperature of 23 °C, running time
120 minutes
11 11 11
aerosol-tight*
*Tested by HPA, Porton-down, UK
yes yes yes
permissible temperature range autoclavable
°C
121 121 121
Centrifuge Heraeus Multifuge X3R Heraeus Multifuge X3 FR Heraeus Megafuge 40R
Catalog # 75004515 75004536 75004518
Weight empty [kg] 7.4 7.4 7.4
max. cycle number 50,000 50,000 50,000
Maximum permissible load [g] 4x800 4x800 4x800
maximum speed nmax [rpm] 4,700 4,700 4,700
maximum RCF value at nmax 4,816 4,816 4,816
max. / min. radius [cm] 19.5 / 8.3 19.5 / 8.3 19.5 / 8.3
Pitch angle [°] 90 90 90
Accel. / braking time [s] 50 / 55 50 / 55 50 / 55
aerosol-tight*yes yes yes
permissible temperature range autoclavable
°C
121 121 121
*Tested by HPA, Porton-down, UK