Thermo Scientific RC 3BP Plus, Instruction Manual

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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 Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC 3BP Plus ................................. 1-2
Technical Data ........................................................................................................ 1-3
Directives, Standards and Guidelines ........................................................................... 1-4
Functions and Features ............................................................................................................ 1-4
Mains Supply ........................................................................................................... 1-5
Rotor Selection ........................................................................................................ 1-5
Chapter 2 Before use ............................................................................................................................... 2-1
Before Setting up ..................................................................................................... 2-2
Location .................................................................................................................. 2-2
Setting up ................................................................................................................ 2-2
Transporting the Centrifuge .................................................................................... 2-5
Mains Connection ................................................................................................... 2-5
Other Connections .................................................................................................. 2-5
Storage ..................................................................................................................... 2-6
Chapter 3 Control Panel .......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Control Panel .......................................................................................................... 3-2
Numeric Keypad ..................................................................................................... 3-2
Run Display ............................................................................................................. 3-2
Set Display .............................................................................................................. 3-3
Primary Function Keys ............................................................................................ 3-3
Primary Functions ................................................................................................... 3-4
Keypad Lock ............................................................................................................ 3-6
Chapter 4 Operation ................................................................................................................................. 4-1
Switch on Centrifuge ............................................................................................... 4-2
Open door ............................................................................................................... 4-2
Close door ............................................................................................................... 4-2
Rotor Installation ..................................................................................................... 4-3
Normal Operation ................................................................................................... 4-3
Centrifugation ......................................................................................................... 4-5
Programmed Operation ........................................................................................... 4-6
Temperature Control ............................................................................................... 4-7
Rotor Temperature Equilibration ............................................................................ 4-7
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