VWR MICRO STAR 17 User manual

50134113-1 März 2012
VWR MICRO STAR 17 / 17R
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
European Catalog Numbers:
VWR MICRO STAR 17: 521-1646
VWR MICRO STAR 17R: 521-1647
Version: 1
Release: 01,02, 2012

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WEEE Conformity
This product is subject to the regulations of the EU Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive 2002/96. It is marked by the following symbol:
This equipment is marked with the crossed out wheeled bin symbol to indicate that this equipment
must not be disposed of with unsorted waste.
Instead it's your responsibility to correctly dispose of your equipment at lifecycle -end by handling it
over to an authorized facility for separate collection and recycling. It's also your responsibility to
decontaminate the equipment in case of biological, chemical and/or radiological contamination, so as
to protect from health hazards the persons involved in the disposal and recycling of the equipment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste of equipment, please contact your
local dealer from whom you originally purchased this equipment.
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Thank you

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Preface ....................................................................................................................................... iii
Scope of supply ........................................................................................................................ iii
Intended use ..............................................................................................................................iv
Accident prevention .................................................................................................................iv
Precautions .................................................................................................................................v
Chapter 1 Introduction and description ............................................................................................... 1-1
Characteristics of the VWR MICRO STAR 17 / 17R ............................................. 1-2
Technical data ......................................................................................................... 1-2
Mains supply ........................................................................................................... 1-3
Functions and features .............................................................................................................. 1-3
Chapter 2 Before use ............................................................................................................................... 2-1
Before setting up ...................................................................................................... 2-2
Transporting the centrifuge ..................................................................................... 2-2
Location .................................................................................................................. 2-2
Aligning the centrifuge ............................................................................................ 2-3
Mains Connection ................................................................................................... 2-3
Storage ..................................................................................................................... 2-4
Chapter 3 Control panel and keys ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Control panel .......................................................................................................... 3-2
Keys ......................................................................................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4 Introduction and description ............................................................................................... 4-1
Switch on centrifuge ................................................................................................ 4-2
Door opening .......................................................................................................... 4-2
Close door ............................................................................................................... 4-2
Rotor installation ..................................................................................................... 4-2
Entering parameters ................................................................................................. 4-4
Centrifugation ......................................................................................................... 4-7
Short-term centrifugation ........................................................................................ 4-8
Removing the rotor .................................................................................................. 4-8
Aerosol-tight rotors .................................................................................................. 4-9
Audible alarm .......................................................................................................... 4-9
Turning off the centrifuge ....................................................................................... 4-9
Chapter 5 Before use ............................................................................................................................... 5-1
Rotor data ................................................................................................................ 5-2
Rotor accessory ........................................................................................................ 5-2
Table of Contents

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Rotor life-time ......................................................................................................... 5-2
Rotor Installation ..................................................................................................... 5-3
Aerosol-tight applications ........................................................................................ 5-5
Basic principles ........................................................................................................ 5-5
Fill level ................................................................................................................... 5-6
Checking the aerosol-tightness ................................................................................. 5-6
Chapter 6 Maintenance and care .......................................................................................................... 6-1
Cleaning intervals .................................................................................................... 6-2
Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 6-2
Disinfection ............................................................................................................. 6-4
Decontamination ..................................................................................................... 6-5
Autoclaving .............................................................................................................. 6-5
Service of VWR ....................................................................................................... 6-6
Shipping and deposing of accessories ....................................................................... 6-6
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 7-1
Mechanical emergency lid release ............................................................................. 7-2
Troubleshooting by user .......................................................................................... 7-3
When to contact customer service ............................................................................ 7-6
Chemical Compatibility Chart ...............................................................................A-1
Autoclaving Protocol .............................................................................................B-1

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Preface
Before starting to use the centrifuge, read through this instruction manual carefully and follow the
instructions.
The information contained in this instruction manual is the property of VWR; 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 sellers warranty.
Scope of Supply
If any parts are missing, please contact your nearest VWR representative.
Quantity Check
Centrifuge VWR MICRO STAR 17 / 17R 1
Power supply cable 1
Rotor 1
Square box wrench 1
CD with manual 1
This symbol refers to general hazards.
CAUTION 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.
This symbol refers to general hazards.
CAUTION means that material damage could occur.
WARNING means that injuries or material damage or contamination could occur.

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Intended Use
•This centrifuge is a laboratory product designed to separate components by generation of a relative
centrifugal force. It separates human samples (e.g. blood, urine and other body fluids) collected in
appropriate containers, either alone or after addition of reagents or other additives.
•As general-purpose centrifuge, it is designed to also run other containers filled with chemicals,
environmental samples and other non-human body samples.
•The centrifuge is to be used for separating materials of different density or particle size suspended
in a liquid.
Maximum sample density at maximum speed: 1.2
Accident Prevention
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WARNING If a hazardous situation occurs, turn off the power supply to the centrifuge
and leave the area immediately.
WARNING Plug the centrifuge only into sockets which have been properly grounded.
Prerequisite for the safe operation of the VWR MICRO STAR 17 / 17R is a work
environment in compliance with standards, directives and trade association safety
regulations and proper instruction of the user.
The safety regulations contain the following basic recommendations:
•Maintain a radius of at least 30cm around the centrifuge.
•Implementation of special measures which ensure that no one can approach the
centrifuge for longer than absolutely necessary while it is running.
•The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times. Pull out the power supply plug or
disconnect the power supply in an emergency.

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Precautions
In order to ensure safe operation of the VWR MICRO STAR 17 / 17R , the following
general safety regulations must be followed:
•The centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only.
•The centrifuge is to be used for its intended use only.
•While handling centrifuge, rotor, and samples you must wear laboratory clothing (e.g.
gloves).
•Do not move the centrifuge while it is running.
•Do not lean on the centrifuge.
•Use only rotors and accessories for this centrifuge which have been approved by VWR.
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.
•Do not use rotors which show any signs of corrosion and/or cracks.
•Do not touch the mechanical components of the rotor and do not make any changes to
the mechanical components.
•Use only with rotors which have been properly installed. Follow the instructions in
section “Rotor installation” on page 4-2.
•Use only with rotors which have been loaded properly. Follow the instructions given in
the rotor manual.
•Never overload the rotor. Follow the instructions given in the rotor manual.
•Never open the lid until the rotor has come to a complete stop and this has been
confirmed in the display.
•The lid emergency release may be used in emergencies only to recover the samples from
the centrifuge, e.g. during a power failure (see section “Mechanical emergency door
release” on page 7-2).
•Never use the centrifuge if parts of its cover panels are damaged or missing.
•Do not touch the electronic components of the centrifuge or alter any electronic or
mechanical components.
•Please observe the safety instructions.