Thermo Scientific SORVALL RC-5C PLUS, User Manual

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RC-5C PLUS Installation
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Chapter 2: INSTALLATION
After you receive your centrifuge, inspect it for damage before using it. The RC-5C PLUS centrifuge must
be installed in a location that meets all of the electrical, location, and environment requirements that are
specified below and on the next page. Installation instructions are on page 2-3.
Inspection
As soon as you receive your RC-5C PLUS, carefully inspect it for
any shipping damage that may have occurred. If you find any
damage, please report it immediately to the transportation company
and file a damage claim, then notify
Thermo
. If any parts are missing,
contact one of the
Thermo
district offices or the local representative
of SORVALL ® products. You will find a list of offices on the back
cover of this manual.
Electrical Requirements
The appropriate power source must be available to plug the
centrifuge into. Check the nameplate on the back panel of the
centrifuge to determine the electrical configuration of your
centrifuge, which should be one of the following:
200V, 60Hz, 30A, single phase 230V, 60Hz, 30A, single phase
200V, 50Hz, 30A, single phase 230V, 50Hz, 32A, single phase
208V, 60Hz, 30A, single phase 230V, 50Hz, 32A, polyphase
220V, 50Hz, 30A, single phase 240V, 50Hz, 30A, single phase
Check the supply line voltage with a voltmeter, then verify that the
voltage indicated on the nameplate is in agreement with the mea-
sured line voltage. If the measured line voltage is not within 10% of
the voltage specified on the nameplate, do not connect the power
cord and operate the centrifuge. Damage to the centrifuge may
result. To connect the centrifuge to a voltage other than what is
specified on the nameplate (including polyphase), it will have to be
rewired and its power cord may have to be replaced. Contact
Thermo
to have a Field Service Engineer do the rewiring.
Single phase RC-5C PLUS Centrifuges are equipped with a three-
wire power cord with three-prong connector to fit a NEMA 6-30P
receptacle or equivalent or, on 230V 50Hz centrifuges, an IEC 60309-
type three-pin receptacle (32A, 2-pole and earth). 230V 50Hz
polyphase
RC-5C PLUS Centrifuges are equipped with a four-wire power cord
with five-pin connector to fit an IEC 60309-type five-pin receptacle
(32 A, 3-pole, neutral and earth).
C A U T I O N
The centrifuge can be dam-
aged if it is connected to the wrong
line voltage, or if line voltage varies
more than
±
10% of its nominal value.
Check the voltage before plugging
the centrifuge into any power source.
Thermo is not responsible for improper
installation.
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