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Chapter 6

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 6-1

Mechanical Emergency Door Release  ...................................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting by User  ......................................................................................... 6-3
When to contact a Service Technician  ..................................................................... 6-6

Chemical Compatibility Chart ...............................................................................A-1

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Page 1: ...Thermo Scientific Heraeus Pico 17 21 Instructions for Use 50133388 4 03 2020 Visit us online to register your warranty thermofisher com labwarranty ...

Page 2: ...WEEE Conformity This product is subject to the regulations of the EU Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2012 19 EU It is marked by the following symbol ...

Page 3: ... 5 Chapter 2 Before Use 2 1 Before Setting up 2 2 Transporting the Centrifuge 2 2 Location 2 2 Leveling the Centrifuge 2 3 Mains Connection 2 3 Storage 2 4 Chapter 3 Control Panel 3 1 Control Panel 3 2 Keys 3 2 Chapter 4 Operation 4 1 Switch on Centrifuge 4 2 Lid Opening 4 2 Close Door 4 2 Rotor Installation 4 2 Entering Parameters 4 4 Centrifugation 4 6 Short term Centrifugation 4 7 Removing the ...

Page 4: ... 3 Decontamination 5 4 Autoclaving 5 5 Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific 5 5 Shipping and Deposing of Accessories 5 6 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Mechanical Emergency Door Release 6 2 Troubleshooting by User 6 3 When to contact a Service Technician 6 6 Chemical Compatibility Chart A 1 Index S 1 ...

Page 5: ...Supply If any parts are missing please contact your nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative Article Number Quantity Check Centrifuge Heraeus Pico 17 21 1 Power supply cable 1 Rotor 1 20360104 Square box wrench 1 50134706 CD with Manual 1 This symbol refers to general hazards WARNING means that injuries or material damage or contamination could occur CAUTION means that material damage could...

Page 6: ... Maximum sample density at maximum speed 1 2 Accident Prevention g cm 3 WARNING If a hazardous situation occurs turn off the power supply to the centrifuge and leave the area immediately WARNING In case of rotor failure the centrifuge can be damaged The coolant can escape Ventilate the room well and leave it Inform customer service WARNING Plug the centrifuge only into sockets which have been prop...

Page 7: ...w 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 Fo...

Page 8: ...ent Do not centrifuge inflammable substances Remaining risk Improper use can cause damages contamination and injuries with fatal consequences Do not centrifuge toxic or radioactive materials or any pathogenic micro organisms without suitable safety precautions When centrifuging microbiological samples from the Risk Group II according to the Bio safety Manual of the World Health Organization WHO ae...

Page 9: ...duction and Description Contents Characteristics of the Heraeus Pico 17 21 on page 1 2 Technical Data on page 1 2 Directives Standards and Guidelines on page 1 4 Functions and Features on page 1 4 Mains Supply on page 1 5 Rotor Selection on page 1 5 ...

Page 10: ...ped with a view port and a lock The centrifuge door can only be opened while the centrifuge is switched on and the rotor has come to a complete stop The centrifuge cannot be started until the door has been closed properly Door emergency release For emergencies only e g during power failures see Mechanical Emergency Door Release on page 6 2 Technical Data The technical data of the Heraeus Pico 17 2...

Page 11: ...above Sea Level max relative humidity 80 up to 31 C decreasing linearly up to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Permissible Ambient Temperature during Operation 5 C to 40 C 5 C to 40 C 5 C to 40 C Permissible Ambient Temperature during Storage and Transport 10 C to 50 C 10 C to 50 C 10 C to 50 C Overvoltage Category II II II Pollution Degree 2 2 2 Heat Dissipation Pico 21 Pico 21 Pico 21 230 V 120 V 10...

Page 12: ...oHS Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment Protective goals of 2006 42 EC Machinery 2014 35 EU Low Voltage 2014 30 EU Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC EN 61010 1 EN 61010 2 020 EN 61010 2 101 EN 61326 1 Class B EN 61326 2 6 EN ISO 14971 EN ISO 13485 USA Canada 220 230 V 50 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz FDA listed Product code JQC centrif...

Page 13: ...V 10 60 Hz 2 9 A 170 W 8 A 2 pole circuit breaker 16 AT 75002415 Heraeus Pico 21 230 V 10 50 60 Hz 1 7 A 230 W 4 A 2 pole circuit breaker 16 AT 75002416 Heraeus Pico 21 120 V 10 60 Hz 3 4 A 220 W 8 A 2 pole circuit breaker 15 AT 75002417 Heraeus Pico 21 100 V 10 60 Hz 3 9 A 230 W 8 A 2 pole circuit breaker 16 AT Functions and Features The following table gives an overview of the important function...

Page 14: ...uction sleeves for various commercially available containers can be found in the corresponding rotor operating manuals For more information visit our website at http www thermofisher com Microliter 24 x 2 75003424 Microliter 36 x 0 5 75003436 Dual Rotor 18 x 2 0 5 75003418 PCR Rotor 4 x 8 75003440 PCR Rotor 8 x 8 75003489 Hematocrit Rotor 75003473 1 Introduction and Description Rotor Selection 10 ...

Page 15: ...Heraeus Pico 17 21 2 1 2 Before Use Contents Before Setting up on page 2 2 Transporting the Centrifuge on page 2 2 Location on page 2 2 Leveling the Centrifuge on page 2 3 Mains Connection on page 2 3 Storage on page 2 4 ...

Page 16: ...several people Always lift the centrifuge at both sides on the bottom plate Figure 2 1 Lifting the centrifuge at both sides The centrifuge can be damaged by impacts Location The centrifuge should only be operated indoors The set up location must fulfill the following requirements A safety zone of at least 30 cm must be maintained around the centrifuge People and hazardous substances must be kept o...

Page 17: ...ge Mains Connection Figure 2 2 Mains Connection 1 Turn off the power supply switch on the back press 0 2 Plug the centrifuge into grounded electrical sockets only 3 Check whether the cable complies with the safety standards of your country WARNING UV rays reduce the stability of plastics Do not subject the centrifuge rotors and plastic accessories to direct sunlight CAUTION If the centrifuge is no...

Page 18: ...on the rating plate Establish the connection to the power supply with the connecting cable Storage Before storing the centrifuge and the accessories it must be cleaned and if necessary disinfected and decontaminated Store the centrifuge in a clean dust free location Be sure to place the centrifuge on its feet Avoid direct sunlight ...

Page 19: ...Thermo Scientific Heraeus Pico 17 21 3 1 3 Control Panel Contents Control Panel on page 3 2 Keys on page 3 2 ...

Page 20: ...d on Emergency release see Mechanical Emergency Door Release on page 6 2 Pulse By pressing the key the centrifuge starts immediately and accelerates up to the end speed Releasing the key initiates a stopping process at the highest braking curves By pressing the key up and down you change the value in the display If you hold the key pressed the display changes continuously at first slowly and after...

Page 21: ... Opening on page 4 2 Close Door on page 4 2 Rotor Installation on page 4 2 Entering Parameters on page 4 4 Centrifugation on page 4 6 Short term Centrifugation on page 4 7 Removing the Rotor on page 4 8 Aerosol tight Rotors on page 4 8 Audible Alarm on page 4 8 Turning off the Centrifuge on page 4 9 ...

Page 22: ...on The approved rotors for the Heraeus Pico 17 21 are listed in section Rotor Selection on page 1 5 Use only the rotors and accessories from this list in the centrifuge Proceed as follows 1 Open the door of the centrifuge and if necessary remove any dust foreign objects or residue from the chamber Thread and o ring must be clean and undamaged Note Use the emergency release only for malfunctions an...

Page 23: ...e clockwise Hold the rotor with the other hand into position 5 Close the rotor 6 Check if the rotor is properly installed by lifting it slightly on the handle CAUTION Do not install the rotor when the temperature difference between shaft and rotor lock is 20 C Otherwise the rotor might jam during the installation A jammed rotor can lead to damages of centrifuge and rotor a b CAUTION Do not force t...

Page 24: ...modes WARNING Check for any damage to the rotor Damaged rotors must not be used Keep the centrifuge spindle area of the rotor clear of objects CAUTION Check that the rotor is properly locked on the centrifuge spindle before each use by pulling it at its handle Fasten the rotor if necessary Be sure to check all sealings before starting any aerosol tight applications See the information in the rotor...

Page 25: ...o a minimum of 300 rpm The maximum speed depends on the centrifuge variant Note The RCF value can be set to a minimum of 100 x g The maximum speed depends on the centrifuge variant The displayed RCF value is always corresponding to the maximum of centrifuge radius of the microliter rotor 24 x 2 75003424 Refer to the Explanation of RCF Value on page 4 5 and the rotor manual for further information ...

Page 26: ... centrifuge will continue running until you stop it manually with the key Changing the settings during the run You can change the settings during the run as follows 1 Press one of the two keys in the control panel The current value will switch into the pre selecting value mode 2 Enter the new value as described above 3 Press the key The value is taken over immediately Centrifugation Once the rotor...

Page 27: ...ing the key you can open the door and remove the centrifuge material You can also stop the centrifuging program manually at any time by pressing the key Continuous Operation If you selected continuous operation see Continuous operation on page 4 6 you will have to stop the centrifuge manually 1 Press the key on the control panel The centrifuge will be decelerated at the designated rate 2 Press the...

Page 28: ...h the lid closed This is to protect you and the samples Audible Alarm Error Accompanying all error messages a warning signal is given out Press any key to silence the warning signal End of Run By default there is an acoustic signal at the end of any centrifugation run To switch off this signal proceed as follows Press the key when you turn on the centrifuge The display shows or 4 Press the key und...

Page 29: ...rning off the Centrifuge 1 To turn off the centrifuge put the mains switch to 0 Note The centrifuge is equipped with a special switch for balancing potential voltage discrepancies in the power grid After pressing the mains switch the display therefore may still flash up to 10 seconds ...

Page 30: ...4 10 Heraeus Pico 17 21 Thermo Scientific 4 Operation ...

Page 31: ...s Pico 17 21 5 1 5 Maintenance and Care Contents Cleaning Intervals on page 5 2 Cleaning on page 5 2 Disinfection on page 5 3 Decontamination on page 5 4 Autoclaving on page 5 5 Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific on page 5 5 ...

Page 32: ...r exceed 50 C since higher temperatures could damage the material and shorten the lifetime of the parts Use only disinfectants with a pH of 6 8 Dry aluminum parts off with a soft cloth After cleaning treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil 70009824 Also treat the cavities with oil Store the aluminum parts at room temperature or in a cold storage room with the cavit...

Page 33: ...uestions regarding the use of other disinfectants Disinfect the rotor and accessories as follows CAUTION Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by the manufacturer users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment CAUTION When cleaning do not allow liquids especially organic solvents to get on the drive shaft or t...

Page 34: ...l 70009824 Also treat the cavities with oil Decontamination Decontaminate the centrifuge immediately whenever radioactive material has spilled during centrifugation For general radioactive decontamination use a solution of equal parts of 70 ethanol 10 SDS and water 1 Open the centrifuge 2 Turn off the centrifuge 3 Pull out the power supply plug 4 Release the rotor 5 Grasp the rotor with both hands...

Page 35: ...rface Rotors and adapter can be autoclaved at 121 C The maximum permissible autoclave cycle is 20 minutes at 121 C Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends having the centrifuge and accessories serviced once a year by an authorized service technician The service technician checks the following the electrical equipment the suitability of the set up site the door lock ...

Page 36: ...tific Shipping and Deposing of Accessories WARNING Before shipping or deposing centrifuges and accessories you have to clean and if necessary disinfect or decontaminate everything Before storing the centrifuge and the accessories it must be cleaned and if necessary disinfected and decontaminated ...

Page 37: ...Thermo Scientific Heraeus Pico 17 21 6 1 6 Troubleshooting Contents Mechanical Emergency Door Release on page 6 2 Troubleshooting by User on page 6 3 When to contact a Service Technician on page 6 6 ...

Page 38: ...The braking process lasts much longer than usual Proceed as follows 1 Make sure the rotor has stopped view port in the door 2 Pull out the power supply plug 3 Insert a 3 inch long wire e g a staple into the hole above the control panel 4 Press the centrifuge door down gently Push the wire further into the hole until you hear and feel the door latch unlocking 5 Remove the wire from the hole and ope...

Page 39: ...n the centrifuge door using the mechanical emergency door release Mechanical Emergency Door Release on page 6 2 Exceptionally running noise Imbalance 1 Stop the centrifuge Press the key or unplug mains power cord 2 Wait until the centrifuge comes to a complete stop 3 Check whether the rotor is properly loaded Check whether a broken tube damage to the rotor or motor is responsible for the run noise...

Page 40: ...a service technician E 24 The centrifuge cannot be operated The door cannot be opened Wrong status information from the door latch 1 Switch the instrument off and on again 2 After re switching on the display shows Lid FAiL 3 If the centrifuge door has been already opened the display shows CLOSE Lid Thereupon close the door 4 The centrifuge tries to open the door to switch for starting the normal o...

Page 41: ...rm a service technician E 41 E 56 Rotor stops with deceleration to standstill The centrifuge cannot be operated Internal program error Switch the instrument off and on again If the message appears again inform a service technician E 60 Rotor stops with deceleration to standstill Under temperature in the centrifuge chamber 1 Stop the centrifugation run 2 Open the centrifuge door and defrost the cha...

Page 42: ...ply cable To identify the software version proceed as follows 1 Hold down the key and then switch on the centrifuge In the display all segments are lit Subsequently the following readings will be displayed for 5 seconds each The values shown above are just examples 2 Communicate the software version to the service technician Software number SOFT 058 3_ Software version _01 NV RAM number EEPRO 462 ...

Page 43: ...M U U S S Formic Acid 100 S M U U U S M U U S S U S U S U Ammonium Acetate S S U S S S S S S S S S S U S S S S S S S S S S Ammonium Carbonate M S U S S S S S S S S S S S U U S S S S S S M S S S Ammonium Hydroxide 10 U U S U S S M S S S S S S U M S S S S S S S S S M S Ammonium Hydroxide 28 U U S U S U M S S S S S U S U M S S S S S S S S S M S Ammonium Hydroxide conc U U U U S U M S S S U S U U S S ...

Page 44: ... M M S U U S U M U U M M M U S S S S U U Ferric Chloride U U S M S M S S S S M U S S Acetic Acid Glacial S S U U S S U M S U S U U U U U M S U M U S U U S U Acetic Acid 5 S S M S S S M S S S S S M S S S S S S S M S S M S S M Acetic Acid 60 S S U U S S U S M S U U M U S M S M S M S M U S M U Ethyl Acetate M M U U S S M M S S U S U M U U S S U U S M M S U U Ethyl Alcohol 50 S S S S S S M S S S S S U...

Page 45: ... M S S S S M S M U S S Kerosene S S S S S S U S M U S U M M S M M M S S U S S U S Sodium Chloride 10 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S M S Sodium Chloride sat d U S U S S S S S S S S S S S S S M S Carbon Tetrachloride U U M S S U M U S U U S U M U S S M M S M M M M U S S Aqua Regia U U U U U U U U U U U S M Solution 555 20 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Magnesium Chloride M S S S S S S ...

Page 46: ...c Acid 10 U U S U U S M M M U M S M M M S U S S Perchloric Acid 70 U U U U U S U M U U M U U U M M U M S U U S U S Phenol 5 U S U S M M S U M U U S U M S M S U U S U M M M S Phenol 50 U S U S U M S U M U U U U U S U M U U S U U U M S Phosphoric Acid 10 U U M S S S U S S S S U S S S S S S S S S U M U S S Phosphoric Acid conc U U M M U S M S U U M M S S S M S M S U M U S Physiologic Media Serum Urin...

Page 47: ...U U U U U U U U S U U S Trisodium Phosphate S M S S S S S S S Tris Buffer neutral pH U S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Triton X 100 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Urea S U S S S S S S S M S S S S S S S M S S Hydrogen Peroxide 10 U U M S S U U S S S U S S S M U S S S S S S M S U S Hydrogen Peroxide 3 S M S S S S S S S S S S S S M S S S S S S S S S S Xylene S S U...

Page 48: ... materials under the stress of centrifugation When in doubt we recommend pretesting sample lots Key S Satisfactory M Moderate attack may be satisfactory for use in centrifuge depending on length of exposure speed involved etc Suggest testing under actual conditions of use U Unsatisfactory not recommended Performance unknown suggest testing using sample to avoid loss of valuable material ...

Page 49: ...Panel 3 2 D Decontamination 5 4 Deposing 5 6 Directives 1 4 Disinfection 5 3 E Emergency Door Release 6 2 End of Run Alarm 4 8 Entering Parameters 4 4 Error Alarm 4 8 Explanation of RCF Value 4 5 F Features 1 4 Functions 1 4 G Guidelines 1 4 I Intended Use iv K Keys 3 2 L Leveling 2 3 Lid Opening 4 2 Location 2 2 M Mains Connection 2 3 Mains Supply 1 5 Maintenance 5 1 O Operation 4 1 P Precautions...

Page 50: ...2 Heraeus Pico 17 21 Thermo Scientific Shipping 5 6 Short term Centrifugation 4 7 Speed 4 4 Standards 1 4 Storage 2 4 Switch on 4 2 T Technical Data 1 2 Transporting 2 2 Troubleshooting 6 1 6 3 Turning off 4 9 ...

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Page 52: ... consult your local sales represen tative for details Shown pictures within the manual are examples and may differ considering the set parameters and language Pictures of the user interface within the manual are showing the English version as example Australia 61 39757 4300 Austria 43 1 801 40 0 Belgium 32 9 272 54 82 China 800 810 5118 400 650 5118 France 33 2 2803 2180 Germany national toll free...

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