VWR 76019-132 User manual

VWR Collection CentrifugeV.1 08.16.2017
VWR®Centrifuge
North America Catalog Number
76019-132
76018-988
Version: 1
Issued: 06-16-2017
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VWR Collection CentrifugeV.1 08.16.2017

VWR Collection CentrifugeV.1 08.16.2017
Legal Address of Manufacturer
United States
Europe
VWR International, LLC
VWR International bvba
100 Matsonford Rd
Researchpark Haasrode 2020
Radnor, PA 19087
Geldenaaksebaan 464
800-932-5000
B-3001 Leuven
http://www.vwr.com
+ 32 16 385011
http://be.vwr.com
Country of origin: China

VWR Collection CentrifugeV.1 08.16.2017
Table of Contents
Copyright
1
Safety Information
2
Package Contents
4
Intended Use
5
Product Specifications
6
Overview
7
Description of Buttons and Switches
8
Getting Started
8
Rotor Preparation
8
Operation
10
Troubleshooting
25
Repair and Maintenance
14
Rotors and Tubes
17
Technical Service
25
Warranty
26
Equipment Disposal
27

VWR Collection CentrifugeV.1 08.16.2017
Copyright
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted without prior written
permission of us.

Warning
Federal Communications Commission Advisory
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at their expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Safety Information
Common safety precautions
Carefully read the following safety precautions for a thorough understanding.
Follow the instructions and procedures described in this manual to operate this centrifuge
safely.
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and the safety instructions on the
centrifuge.
Safety messages are labeled as indicated below. They arein combination with signal words
of “WARNING” and “CAUTION” with the safety alert symbol to call your attention to items
or operations that could be dangerous to you or other persons using this centrifuge. The
definitions of signal words are as follows:
WARNING：Personal Danger
Warning notes indicate any condition or practice, which if not strictly observed, could
result in personal injury or possible death.
CAUTION：Possible damage to centrifuge
Caution notes indicate any condition or practice, which if not strictly observed or
remedied, could result in damage or destruction of the centrifuge.
NOTE：Notes indicate an area or subject of special merit, emphasizing either the
product’s capability or common errors in operation or maintenance.

Do not operate the centrifuge in any manner not described in this User Manual. When in
doubt or have any troubles with this centrifuge, ASK FOR HELP.
The precautions described in this User Manual are carefully developed in an attempt to
cover all the possible risks. However, it is also important that you are alert for unexpected
incidents. Be careful operating this centrifuge.
WARNING
This centrifuge is not explosion-proof. Never use explosive or flammable samples.
Do not install the centrifuge in or near places where inflammable gases are generated
or chemicals are stored.
Do not place dangerous materials within 30cm of the centrifuge.
Prepare all necessary safety measures before using samples that are toxic, radioactive
or contaminated with pathogenic micro-organisms. Use of these is at your own
responsibility.
If the centrifuge, rotor and accessories that have been contaminated by solutions with
toxic, radioactive or pathogenic materials, clean it according to the decontamination
procedure as specified.
If you require service at site, please sterilize and decontaminate the centrifuge in
advance, and then notify the service center the details of the materials and procedure.
To avoid electrical shocks, insure hands are dry before handling the power cord or
turning on/off the power switch.
For safety purposes, do not enter within 30cm around this centrifuge when it is in
operation.
While the rotor is rotating, never release the door lock.
Unauthorized repairs, disassembly, or modifying the centrifuge except by our service
center are strictly prohibited.

CAUTION
This centrifuge must be located on a firm and level table.
Make sure the centrifuge is horizontal before running.
Do not move or relocate the centrifuge when it is running.
If fluid spills in the rotor chamber, please promptly clean and dry with a dry cloth
to avoid sample contamination.
Ensure to remove any objects and fragments of the tubes dropped inside the
rotor chamber before running the centrifuge.
Cautions with rotor
(1) Always check for corrosion and damage on the rotor surface before using
it. Do not use the rotor if an abnormality is found.
(2) Do not set the speed beyond the allowable minimum speed of the rotor kits
(rotor and adapters). Make sure to run it below the allowable maximum speed.
(3) Do not exceed the allowable imbalance.
(4) Use the rotor and tubes within their actual capacities.
If any abnormal condition occurs during operation, please stop it immediately
and contact our service center. Notify the service center if a warning code is
displayed.
Vibrations are likely to damage the centrifuge, contact our service center if
abnormality is observed.
Package Contents
Description
Quantity
Centrifuge
1 each
15mL fixed angle rotor (with model 76019-132)
1 each
Instruction Manual
1 each
Power Cords
US
1 each
EU
1 each
UK
1 each

Upon Receiving the Instrument
Examine the unit carefully for any damage that may have occured during transit. Any
damage claims must be filed with the carrier. The warranty does not cover in-transit
damage. To ensure safe, reliable operation, always operate the 300V Hi Amperage
Power Supply in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Always wear
protective gloves and safety glasses when working in a laboratory environment.
See Safety Information and Warranty Information in this manual.
Intended Use
This device is a medical product (laboratory centrifuge) within the context of the IVD
Directive 98/79/EC.
The centrifuge is used for the centrifugal separation of human blood or urine samples in the
rotor in accordance with EN ISO 12772. Operator should be trained before using the
centrifuge. Detailed operation, please refer to the User Manual below.

Product Specifications
Maximum speed
4500rpm(300-4500rpm), increment: 100rpm
Maximum RCF
2490×g, increment: 100×g
Rotors
76018-982 (plastic): 12x10ml, 8x15ml, 4500rpm (100-2490xg)
76018-976 (aluminum): 6x50ml, 4000rpm (100-1800xg)
Timer
30seconds -99minutes-HOLD, continuous operation
Deceleration curves
2
Driving Motor
Brushless DC motor
Safety devices
Door interlock, Over-speed detector, Automatic internal
diagnosis
Rotor Identification
Yes
Power requirements
Single-phase, 100V-240V, 50Hz/60Hz, 3A.
Ambient condition
-Set-up site
-Altitude
-Ambient temperature
-Humidity
-Excess-voltage category
-Pollution degree
Indoor only
Up to 2000 m above sea level
2°C ～40°C
80%
II
2
Device protection class
I
EMC
-Emitted interference,
Interference immunity
EN/IEC 61326-1
Class A
FCC Class A
Dimensions（mm）
（L）11 ×（W）14.3 ×（H）10.47 in.
Weight
13.2 lbs
Additional features
Speed/RCF switch, Pulse operation, Processing display,
Voice reminder

Overview
Required Operational Conditions
Basic operational conditions
（1）Power: 100V-240V, 50Hz/60Hz, 3A.
（2）Ambient temperature: 2℃~40℃.
（3）Relative humidity: ≤80%.
（4）No vibration and airflow around.
（5）No electric dust, explosive and corrosive gases around.
Transport and storage conditions
（1）Storage temperature: -40℃~55℃.
（2）Relative humidity: ≤93%.
Figure 6-1 Front view of the centrifuge
Door lock hook
Rotor
Operation panel
Door release hole
LCD

Figure 6-2 Rear view of the centrifuge
Operation Panel
Figure 7-1 Operation panel
Item
Symbol
Name
Function
1
Select button
Press the buttonto choose the program which you want to
modify.
2
Pulse button
The speed can be accelerated and held at the speed when
pressing Pulse on.
3
Open/ lock button
Press the button to open the door.The button is not available
when the centrifuge is running.
4
Start/ Stop button
Pressthe button to start running.The centrifugewill brake to
stop running if pressed during centrifugation.
5
Parameterbutton
Clockwise rotate to increaseprogram values. Rotate anti-
clockwise to decreaseparameter values.
1 2 3 4 5
Power inlet
Power switch
Air vents
View
Door hole

Push the KEY and hold on for more than 7 seconds, set the
deceleration curve, see “Deceleration curve setting”in page 14
Figure 7-2 The main interface
Main interface is as figure 7-2. The speed is set to be 4500rpm, the door lock is released
and the running time is 12 minutes. When speed symbol is rotating, this indicates the
centrifuge is running. If the rotation is faster, the speed is higher. Time symbol displays
the ratio of working to time setting. The total time setting is divided into 10 sections.
Rotor Preparation
1 Prepare the samples
2 Place the samples into tubes
Do not exceed the actual capacity allowed in the user manual.
3 Keep the tubes balanced
Although the centrifuge can accept sample balancing by eye, it is recommend to keep
this centrifuge in a well-balanced condition to extend its life expectancy.
Never intentionally run the centrifuge under an unbalanced condition even though the
allowable imbalance is not exceeded.
4 Inspect the rotor
Check the rotor for corrosion or scratches before using.
CAUTION
If any abnormality such as corrosion or scratches are found, stop using the rotor and
contact our service center.
CAUTION
Do not overload samples into the centrifuge as it may cause leaking.
Speed area Lock status Time area
45 12min
×100rpm

Only VWR’s rotors must be used with the unit.
5 Symmetrically load centrifuge tubes into rotor
CAUTION
Make sure the rotor lid is securely fixed on the rotor, as well as the rotor and shaft are
tightened. Otherwise, the rotor may lift off while rotating and cause damage to the
centrifuge and rotor.
Operation
1 Normal operation
Turn on the power switch, centrifuge will display the running interface last time after passing
the self-diagnostic checks, see figure 9-1 below:
Figure 9-1 Last running interface
Speed: 4500rpm. Running time: 12 minutes.
The door lock is released.
1) Set the operation programs
Press the button to select required program. The parameter can be modified when
the program is flashing. Rotate the program button clockwise to increase parameter
value. Rotate the program button clockwise to decrease parameter value.Rotate the
program button faster, and the parameter value will increase faster. The minimum
speed increment is 100 rpm, the minimum time increment is 1 second.
CAUTION
Do not push or lean against the centrifuge while it is running.
Do not run the centrifuge when fragments or sample solutions are left in the centrifuge
chamber. Always keep the centrifugal chamber clean.
If the centrifuge makes strange noise during operation, stop it immediately and contact
our service center. Notify them of the warning code if displayed.
45 12min
×100rpm

（1）Set the speed
Press the select button until the speed rpm is displayed.
When the speed button is selected, the speed symbol will flash the speed value.
The minimum speed value you can set 300rpm, the minimum increment is 100 rpm.
Rotate program button clockwise to increase speed value. Rotate the program button
counter-clockwise to decrease speed value.
You can increase the speed value by rotating program button quickly.
There is a circulating function to increase/decrease the speed values. Rotate the program
button clockwise to change settings from small → large → maximum → minimum.
Rotate the program button anti-clockwise to change settings from large → small →
minimum → maximum.
（2）Set the time
Press select button , time value flashes in the time setting mode.
Rotate the program button to set running time from 30 seconds to 99 minutes.
When the time displays HD, this indicatesa continuous running mode.
2) Start the operation
（1）Press button to start running
The door must be locked before rotor starts spinning.
The timer will start once the rotor starts spinning, the screen displays the remaining run
time.
（2）View and modify the operation programs
Operation programs can be modified after the centrifuge reaches the set speed.
Pressing the select button , returns the display to the program interface and displays
setting programs. Press the select button to the desired program. When flashing,
rotate parameter button to modify values. Release the button after 5 seconds, and
the centrifuge will return to normal operation mode and run according to the new value.
If the set timevalue has been modified, the operation time is not affectedand will continue.
（3）Warning display
If an error occurs during the operation, the centrifuge will brake to stop automatically, and
display the error code on the time/display area. The error code can be checked in the

table 11-1, and corrective actions can be applied accordingly.
3) Deceleration curve setting
Two deceleration curves can be set, a fast stop and slow stop.
Brake step 1
Press the button and hold for more than 7 seconds, F will display on the LCD，then
press the button again. The centrifuge will enter the fast stop mode.
Brake step 2
Press the button and hold for more than 7 seconds, L will display on the LCD，then
press the button again. The centrifuge will enter the slow stop mode.
4) End the operation
（1）The centrifuge will brake when it reaches the set time or button is pressed.
When the rotor stops rotating, the centrifuge will start beeping to alert the operation has
finished.
（2）Open the lid
The door can be released automatically when the operation has stopped.
With the door closed, you are able to press the button to open it.
After ending the operation, the program will store the setting parameters of this operation,
and will recall these parameters when restarting the program.
（3）Open the lid and take out the rotor and samples.
2 RCF operation
（1）Turn on the power switch
（2）Set a RCF (Relative Centrifugal Force) value
CAUTION
Do not exceed the allowable maximum RCF value of the rotor and adapters.
Press the select button and choose speed unit ×g, the speed symbol will flash into
RCF value input status.
If no button is pressed after the speed value has flashed after 5 seconds, the input mode
will be shut down.
Rotate program button to input a RCF value, RCF increment is 100 × g.

（3）Set operating conditions
For other operation, please refer to the section 8.1.
3 Pulse operation
This function is used to remove the residual samples adhered to the interior of the tubes
or for quick spins.
（1）Turn on the power switch install the rotor onto the shaft, tighten the rotor lid and
make sure it is secured, then close the lid.
（2）The centrifuge goes into preparation mode and displays last running values.
（3）Press the pulse button knob and hold, the centrifuge will speed up to the
setting speed. While releasing the knob during acceleration, the centrifuge will
start to decelerate and stop.
Maintenance
Cleaning
CAUTION
Not following the recommended instructions for cleaning or disinfecting may damage
the centrifuge.
（1）Centrifuge
If the centrifuge is exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time, the color of the door may be
changed or the label may be peel off. After using, cover the centrifuge with a piece of
cloth to protect it from direct exposure.
If the centrifuge needs cleaning, clean it with a cloth or sponge moistened with a neutral
detergent solution.
Sterilize the centrifuge by wiping with a cloth moistened with 70% ethanol solution.
（2）Rotor chamber
Note：The button works only while the rotor stopped and the door is locked.

If the rotor needs cleaning, clean with cloth or sponge moistened with a neutral detergent
solution.
Sterilize the centrifuge by wiping with a cloth moistened with 70% ethanol solution.
（3）Drive shaft
We recommend regular maintenance of the drive shaft. You can wipe the drive shaft with
a soft cloth and then apply a thin coat of silicon grease.
（4）Lid
Clean and sterilize the lid using the same method as section（1）above.
（5）Rotor
To prevent corrosion, remove the rotor from rotor chamber. If not in use for a long time,
then detach the rotor lid and turn upside down to dry the tube holes and keep clean.
If sample accidentally spills into the rotor, rinse the rotor with water. Apply a thin coat of
silicon grease to the rotor when it is completely dry.
The rotor should be checked every 3 months to ensure the tube and rotor holes are kept
clean.
Rotor Installation
（1）Installation
①②③
CAUTION
Do not directly pour water, neutral detergent or disinfectant solution into the rotor
chamber, otherwise fluids may leak into the drive units and cause corrosion or
deterioration to the bearings.

④⑤
（2）Adjustment
How to open the lid
1) In the case of power on
（1）Turn on the power switch, release the lid automatically.
（2）The lid will release automatically once the operation is finished.
（3）It is possible to release the lid by pressing the door button once the rotor stops.
2) In the case of power outage
The lid cannot be opened automatically if there is a power outage. It can be opened
manually as follows.
（1）Ensure that the rotor has stopped rotating.
Listen carefully to ensure no rotating sound can be heard.
（2）Insert a screw driver into a hole to open door.
Holes are located on the left and right sides of the unit.
CAUTION
The lid just can be opened while the power is on and rotor stops rotating.
Before locking the rotor, rotate it, and observe carefully
if there is obvious vibration, if so, please remove the
rotor, turn slightly and install again until the rotor
rotates smoothly, then, lock it firmly.
NOTE!

Insert a screw driver into the hole and push forward to release the lid.
Instructions for the rotor and tubes
CAUTION
Read the instructions thoroughly, to properly load and use rotor.
Do not exceed the allowable maximum speed of rotor、tube and adapters etc. Ensure the
allowable maximum speed of adapters is lower than the rotor’s maximum speed.
1 Rotor instructions:
1) Rotor structure
Figure 12-1 Rotor structure
2) Available rotors and adapters
Rotor
type
Tubes
TubesP
er Rotor
Dimension
(Ф×L
mm)
Adapters
Maximum
speed
（rpm）
Radius
（cm）
Maximum
RCF
(×g）
76018-
982
15ml
conical
8
17×120
Null
4500
11
2490
1.5-5ml
vacu
12
13×82
76018-984
76018-986
4500
9.8
2218
4-7 ml
vacu
12
13×106
76018-984
4500
11
2490
16×75
76018-984
76018-986
9.8
2218
8.5-10 ml
vacu
12
16×107
76018-984
4500
11
2490
2.7-3
(EU) ml
collection
tube
12
11×66
76018-984
76018-986
4500
9.8
2218
7.5-8.2
(EU) ml
12
15×92
76018-984
4500
11
2490
adapter screw nut
rotor body stopper spindle hole