KESTREL
User Manual
Please read this before use
Page 1: ...KESTREL User Manual Please read this before use ...
Page 2: ...ge it will provide you and your colleagues with useful information on all aspects of the equipment As our customer we would like to ensure that you are totally satisfied with your purchase Please do not hesitate to contact us with feedback concerning our products Your views are very important to us ...
Page 3: ...entrifuge has been supplied with a rotor already fitted and rotor nut tightened to secure it This rotor nut must be checked periodically by the user to ensure that it remains sufficiently tight for safe operation Damage caused to the centrifuge by running it with an insufficiently tight rotor nut is not covered by the manufacturer s warranty 5 Installation maintenance repairs and servicing should ...
Page 4: ...4 Warranty This model is supplied with a 12 month warranty The details of the warranty supplied with this unit are available at www msecentrifuges com A copy is available upon request ...
Page 5: ... is within the capacity of your outlet Your plug or electricity supply circuit is fitted with a suitable fuse 220v 240v 110v 120v Fuse rating 5 amp see note for 110V 120V WARNING This apparatus must be earthed This Centrifuge is supplied with an IEC Socket and an IEC Mains Lead IMPORTANT Consult an electrician if in any doubt or if your supply system has any of the following No earth Reversible pl...
Page 6: ...osed of carefully with consideration to the environment As a responsible manufacturer of quality laboratory equipment MSE will recycle your equipment once its life expires and therefore reduce the amount of waste electrical equipment that is sent to landfill When you would like to dispose of your equipment please contact us on 44 0 20 8663 4610 to arrange a collection ...
Page 7: ... testing On the basis of the Directive 98 79 EC Annex III p 2 5 Applied harmonised standards EN61010 1 2001 AC 2002 EN61010 2 020 2006 EN61010 2 101 2002 EN61326 1 2006 EN ISO 14971 2009 EN13612 2002 EN980 2008 EN591 2001 We MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd declare that the machine listed above is in accordance with the regulations of the EU Directive 98 79 EC in vitro diagnostic medical devices Authorised Sig...
Page 8: ...ormation about your centrifuge 14 4 2 Operating personnel 14 4 3 Safety devices 14 4 4 Lid lock 14 4 5 Checking the rotor has stopped 14 4 6 Opening the lid manually 14 4 7 Good operator practice 15 4 8 Hazards and precautions 16 4 9 Maximum load 17 4 10 Storage 17 5 OPERATING THE CENTRIFUGE 18 5 1 Getting started 18 5 2 The control panel 18 5 3 Description of sounds 20 5 4 LCD display 21 5 5 Swit...
Page 9: ... 4 Tube cracking 24 7 SERVICING YOUR CENTRIFUGE 25 7 1 Fault finding 25 7 2 Opening the lid manually 25 7 3 Safety inspections 25 7 4 Notes for engineers 26 7 5 Repairing your centrifuge 26 8 HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE ON YOUR KESTREL 27 8 1 Warranty 27 9 DECONTAMINATION 28 9 1 Declaration of Decontamination Status 29 ...
Page 10: ... mixtures suspensions and systemic fluids into constituents of different densities under influence of centrifugal force This centrifuge is an air cooled brush less drive instrument This centrifuge is not intended to be used to centrifuge caustic inflammable and explosive preparations The MSE Kestrel centrifuge is a micro processor controlled laboratory centrifuge which uses a brushless induction d...
Page 11: ...ncrements Interference level PN EN 55011 Noise level 56 dB Physical data Depth 270 mm Width 220 mm Height 180 mm Weight 5 kg Environmental conditions PN EN 61010 1 point 1 4 1 Ambiant temperature 5 to 36 C Relative humidity at ambient temperature 80 Installation category II PN EN 61010 1 Degree of pollution 2 PN EN 61010 1 Protection zone 300 mm 2 1 Statement of Conformity The following machine is...
Page 12: ...nal rotor key 1 38020 151 IEC lead 1 71100 1223 Instruction manual 1 76600 020 Emergency lid opening key 1 87900 001 Complete clamp 1 43117 602 6 place rotor 1 34411 9041 15ml stainless steel buckets set of 6 1 2 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Depending on the user s needs the following accessories can be supplied Catalogue No Description 34141 1140 Cushions for 3ml tubes set of 6 ...
Page 13: ...fety zone must be established The normal laboratory operating conditions are from 15 C to 35 C In the case of changing machine location from extreme cold to warmer conditions please allow the centrifuge to stand with the lid open for a minimum of 4 hours This will reduce any chance of condensation taking place inside the centrifuge 3 3 Connection to the power supply Supply voltage has to be consis...
Page 14: ...l 4 4 Lid lock The centrifuge will only run when the lid is properly closed In turn the lid will only open after the rotor has stopped In the case of emergency opening of the lid during the operation the centrifuge is immediately switched off and the brake is automatically applied until the rotor has completely stopped When the lid is open the drive is completely disconnected from the power that m...
Page 15: ...ame weight Care should be taken to load the rotor holes asymmetrically 8 Ensure that all holes are being used in the rotor If centrifuging fewer than six tubes ensure the tubes are loaded symmetrically as shown in the diagram below 9 Only use tubes made from a plastic material Never use glass test tubes 10 If centrifuging 15ml BD Falcon tubes with the conical base ensure that you do not fully load...
Page 16: ...on procedures should be adhered to when cleaning any parts of the centrifuge that has been in contact with any toxic or hazardous material 11 Do not open the lid manually when the rotor is still turning 12 Do not exceed the load limit set by the manufacturer 13 Rotors are intended for fluids of average homogeneous density equal to 1 2 g cm3 or smaller when centrifugation is carried out at maximum ...
Page 17: ... cm3 density or less If density of the centrifuged liquid is higher than 1 2 g cm3 then test tubes can only be filled partially Alternatively the operator can adjust the speed of the centrifuge by using the following formula n perm n max g specific gravity n max maximum rotational speed r p m 4 10 Storage If your Kestrel is stored away for more than 12 months we recommend that the centrifuge be in...
Page 18: ...good seal 6 Once in use only use sample containers intended for the rotor CAUTION This Centrifuge compensates for a small weight difference However it is recommended that users load the rotor with tubes of equal weight to ensure minimal vibration during operation In order to prolong the life of your rotor silicone grease should be used on threaded parts of the rotor To take the 6 x 15ml rotor off ...
Page 19: ...tandstill the letter S will appear on the display signalling that the rotor has stopped The LID key is used to open the lid of the centrifuge once it has come to a complete standstill The LID key can only be used when the display reads S This key cannot be used whilst the rotor is in motion Once the rotor has stopped the lid can be opened by pressing the lid key the display will show S O and the L...
Page 20: ...fugation Increase parameter value Decrease parameter value 5 3 Description of sounds The Kestrel will make different beep sounds depending on the information being displayed Below is a description for each type of beep Sound Description One short beep Confirmation that the command has been accepted Two short beeps The command has not been accepted e g setting the speed above 6 000 rpm One long bee...
Page 21: ...gital display shows the model name and our web address for three seconds before reverting to the main display Figure 1 3 The main display shows information about the centrifuge cycle An example is shown in Figure 1 4 Figure 1 4 MSE UK www msecentrifuges com S 6000 T 60m00s S Speed in rpm Time in minutes and seconds means the lid is closed 0 means the lid is open S indicates that the rotor has stop...
Page 22: ...motion 5 5 Switching the centrifuge on Having familiarised yourself with the instruction manual you can set the programmers that you require load the rotor shut the lid and press the START key 5 6 Switching the centrifuge off When you have completed your centrifugation please remember to switch the machine off at the mains switch located on the side of the centrifuge RC 03340 T 60m00s S indicates ...
Page 23: ...gal force and therefore any slight damage would be made worse during operation and inadvertently cause damage to the machine All accessories used in the centrifuge such as sample containers should be clean and free of debris The sample containers should also be dry before use in the centrifuge 6 3 Sterilisation and disinfection of the bowl and accessories When sterilising the bowl and rotors users...
Page 24: ...as been de contaminated and a certificate is signed by someone in authority to that effect 6 4 Tube cracking It is recommended that users operate in a clean environment to reduce the risk of any debris entering your centrifuge system Debris can crack tubes and rotors and also damage the centrifuge itself ...
Page 25: ...re is a failure in the lid lock In the case of the latter contact MSE for repair If any problems persist please contact your local MSE service agent 7 2 Opening the lid manually It is possible to open the lid manually if there is a power failure or a fault develops with the centrifuge Please use the key provided with your centrifuge to press into the hole on the right hand side The lid should now ...
Page 26: ...n and earth leakage whilst carrying out the service 7 5 Repairing your centrifuge Your Kestrel should provide you with years of trouble free centrifugation However there are occasions when for various reasons you centrifuge may need to be repaired Warranty repairs will be carried out by authorised service personnel such as Henderson Biomedical Ltd in the UK or in an authorised service work shop de...
Page 27: ...rried out by an authorised MSE service engineer If your centrifuge should require service at any time please contact us at MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd 11 Browning Road Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8DB United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1435 517 000 E mail sales msecentrifuges com www msecentrifuges com If you are located outside the UK please contact your local distributor If you do not know who your local distributo...
Page 28: ...ny work can be carried out Please complete the Declaration of Decontamination Status form and present it to the service engineer before any work is undertaken If you are planning to send your centrifuge back to MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd for service repair or maintenance you must ensure this form is clearly displayed on the outside of the box to which the equipment has been shipped ...
Page 29: ...to human health It has been cleaned by us in preparation for inspection and service or repair by MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd Signed Name Capacity Date Company Hospital Declaration B The equipment listed above has been exposed internally and or externally to hazardous material as indicated below Tick and provide details here Blood body fluids pathological samples Other biohazards Chemicals or substances ha...
Page 30: ...CONTAMINATION Information about your distributor MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd 11 Browning Road Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8DB United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1435 517 000 E mail sales msecentrifuges com YOUR DISTRIBUTOR ...
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