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  Introduction 

Directives, Standards and Guidelines

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Medilite Microcentrifuges

Thermo Scientific

Directives, Standards and Guidelines

Mains Supply

The following table contains an overview of the electrical connection data for the Thermo Scientific 
Medilite. This data is to be taken into consideration when selecting the mains connection socket.

Table 1-2. 

Directives, Standards and Guidelines

Tension / 
Frequency

Marked

Produced and inspected according to the 
following standards and guidelines

220-240V 
50Hz/60Hz, 

CE 

2006/42/EC Machine Directive

2004/108/EC EMC Directive

2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive

EN 61010-1, 2

nd

 Edition

EN 61010-2-020, 2

nd

 Edition

120V 50Hz

cCSAus:

UL Std. No. 61010-1 (2

nd

 Edition) 

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-2-020-09

IEC 61010-2-020 2

nd

 Edition 

Table 1-3. 

Electrical connection data of theThermo Scientific Medilite

Cat. 

Mains 
voltage

Frequency

Rated 
current

Power-
consumption

Equipment fuse 

Building fuse 

449

Medilite
6-place rotor

220-240 V 

50 / 60 Hz

0.6 A

80 W

1.25A, slow blow

16 AT

448

 Medilite
6-place rotor

120 V 

50 / 60 Hz

1.2 A

85 W

2.5A, slow blowr

15 AT

459

Medilite
12-place rotor

220-240 V 

50 / 60 Hz

0.6 A

80 W

1.25A, slow blow

16 AT

458

 Medilite
12-place rotor

120 V 

50 / 60 Hz

1.2 A

85 W

2.5A, slow blow

15 AT

Summary of Contents for IM448

Page 1: ...IM 448 3 June 2012 Thermo Scientific Medilite Microcentrifuges Instruction Manual Visit us online to register your warranty www thermoscientific com labwarranty ...

Page 2: ...d any reproduction of the whole or any part of this document is strictly prohibited except with the written authorization of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc The contents of this document are subject to change without notice All technical information in this document is for reference purposes only System configurations and specifications in this document supersede all previous information received by ...

Page 3: ... agreements with recycling and disposal companies in all EU Member States for the recycling and disposal of this device For information on recycling and disposal companies in Germany and on the products of Thermo Fisher Scientific which fall under the RoHS Directive Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment please visit the website www thermo com...

Page 4: ...on 1 5 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Receive the Unit 2 2 Prepare the Installation Site 2 2 Verify Power Configuration 2 2 Moving the Unit 2 3 Chapter 3 Operation 3 1 Warnings and Cautions 3 2 Operating Controls 3 2 Loading 3 2 Starting a Run 3 3 Stopping a Run 3 3 Chapter 4 Maintenance 4 1 Care and Cleaning 4 2 Chemical Compatibility Chart A 1 Contact Information B 1 Table of Contents ...

Page 5: ...lers warranty Scope of Supply If any parts are missing please contact your nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative Intended Use This centrifuge is a laboratory product designed to separate components by generation of relative centrifugal force The centrifuge is to be used for separating materials of different density or particle size suspended in a liquid Maximum sample density at maximum ...

Page 6: ...nt 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 30 cm 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 p...

Page 7: ...n approved for the speed or the RCF value of the rotor Do not use rotors which show any signs of cracks 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 Never overload the rotor Never open the door until the rotor has come to a complete stop Never use the centrifuge if part...

Page 8: ...e Risk Group II according to the Biosafety Manual of the World Health Organization WHO aerosol tight biological seals have to be used For materials in a higher risk group extra safety measures have to be taken If toxins or pathogenic substances have gotten into the centrifuge or its parts appropriate disinfection measures have to be taken see Disinfection on page 5 3 Highly corrosive substances wh...

Page 9: ...ific Medilite Microcentrifuges 1 1 1 Introduction Contents Characteristics on page 1 2 Technical Data on page 1 3 Directives Standards and Guidelines on page 1 4 Mains Supply on page 1 4 Rotor Selection on page 1 5 ...

Page 10: ... baseplate with three rubber suction cup pads for stability A brushless AC motor is attached to the cabinet The motor is thermally protected in accordance with UL and CSA specifications A six or twelve place plastic 45 angle rotor A 30 minute timer with hold function A viewport in the cover for easy speed verification ...

Page 11: ... to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Permissible ambient temperature during operation 5 C to 40 C 5 C to 40 C Permissible ambient temperature during storage and shipping 2 C to 50 C 2 C to 50 C Overvoltage category II II Pollution degree 2 2 Heat dissipation 220 240V 120V 274BTU h 290BTU h IP 20 20 Max running time 30min 30min Speed nmax 2700rpm 3100rpm Maximum RCF value at nmax 920x g 1228x g Maximum...

Page 12: ...chine Directive 2004 108 EC EMC Directive 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive EN 61010 1 2nd Edition EN 61010 2 020 2nd Edition 120V 50Hz cCSAus UL Std No 61010 1 2nd Edition CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 04 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 2 020 09 IEC 61010 2 020 2nd Edition Table 1 3 Electrical connection data of theThermo Scientific Medilite Cat Mains voltage Frequency Rated current Power consumption Equipment ...

Page 13: ... choose from For more information visit our website at www thermoscientific com centrifuge 6 Place Rotor 47430 12 Place Rotor 47620 Aeroshield 10 mL sealed with cap and o ring 2087 Tube Size mm O D x Length Min 7 x100 O D x Length Maximum 6 tubes in 6 or 12 places 16x133 or 17x120 O D x Length Maximum 12 tubes 16x100 Maximum Volume 6 place 90 mL 6x15 mL 12 place 130 mL 12x10 mL ...

Page 14: ...mo Scientific Medilite Microcentrifuges 2 1 2 Installation Contents Receive the Unit on page 2 2 Prepare the Installation Site on page 2 2 Verify Power Configuration on page 2 2 Moving the Unit on page 2 3 ...

Page 15: ...elds 6 or 12 that are shipped in position inside the rotor Press down on the center hub to ensure that the rotor is secured to the shaft Turn rotor by hand to verify it turns freely Inspect the shields for damage Make sure the flange of the shield is flush with the surface of the rotor Verify Power Configuration Verify that the correct power cord and connector is provided for your installation The...

Page 16: ... break the vacuum suction seal 5 When all four suction cups are disengaged lift the unit from the work surface 6 When the unit is in its new location ensure that the suction cups adhere correctly to the work surface WARNING ELECTRICAL HAZARD Do not remove the grounding pin from the centrifuge power cord Do not use the bare wired power cord to attach a power plug that does not have a grounding pin ...

Page 17: ...Thermo Scientific Medilite Microcentrifuges 3 1 3 Operation Contents Warnings and Cautions on page 3 2 Loading on page 3 2 Loading on page 3 2 Starting a Run on page 3 3 Stopping a Run on page 3 3 ...

Page 18: ...lug or use any adapter which does not complete the grounding circuit Always unplug the power cord before attempting to clean or service the centrifuge CAUTION Do not exceed maximum rated speed for each rotor accessory combination Maximum speeds can be found in Technical Data on page 1 3 All rotors and accessories are stamped with their cat no for easy identification Do not spin any fluids which ha...

Page 19: ...n back to the desired time For runs in the HOLD mode infinite duration turn the knob speed counter clockwise to the setting The motor will take several minutes to reach top speed Stopping a Run 1 To stop a run turn the timer knob to zero or allow the time to expire 2 Wait until the rotor has come to a complete stop then unlatch and open the cover Note Periods of slight vibration during acceleratio...

Page 20: ...Thermo Scientific Medilite Microcentrifuges 4 1 4 Maintenance Contents Care and Cleaning on page 4 2 ...

Page 21: ...ly into the rotor chamber Scrub the rotor s tube cavities with a stiff test tube brush that has end bristles and a non metallic tip After cleaning dry each part with a clean absorbent towel To Remove a Rotor To remove the rotor lift it straight up off its drive shaft The rotor is held in place by spring clips that line up flat to the surface on the drive shaft To reinstall the rotor line up the cl...

Page 22: ...S S 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 ...

Page 23: ... S S 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...

Page 24: ...S S 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...

Page 25: ...oric 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 U...

Page 26: ...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 S S S M U S U U U U U U M U M U U U S U M S U S Zinc Chloride U U S S S S U S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S U S S S Zinc Sulfate U S S S S S S ...

Page 27: ...Microcentrifuges Thermo Scientific Chemical resistance data is included only as a guide to product use No organized chemical resistance data exists for materials under the stress of centrifugation When in doubt we recommend pretesting sample lots ...

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