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CAUTION
Read this manual before operating Power-Spin™ LX centrifuge
Introduction
Henry Schein, Inc. has been a long standing provider of quality laboratory equipment for
the medical, veterinary, and educational market. With a range of bench top centrifuges
designed to meet today’s stringent lab needs, as well as a full range of microscopes, Henry
Schein is constantly searching for newer and better technology. The Power Spin™ LX
Centrifuge offers the protection needed in the fast growing medical and health care
industries.
Description/Intended Use
The HENRY SCHEIN PowerSpin™ LX centrifuge with variable speed control and timer
are specially designed to run for years of demanding laboratory work in clinical labs,
physician’s offices as well as in any chemical, industrial or biological labs where
separation for blood or other materials are desirable.
Features
Six/eight place rotor for use with standard 5-10 ml tubes.
Note: Can spin up to three 15 ml tubes.
Can spin 2 ml and 4-5 ml tubes with available adapters.
Linear speed control allows use from 500 rpm- 4,000 rpm.
Dependable mechanical 30-minute timer with bell signal at end of run.
High impact plastic housing for years of dependable use.
Safety switch in lid shuts off motor when lid is unlatched. Latch release located on the
right front side of unit.
Power indicator light tells when unit is powered on.
1 year warranty, parts and labor.
Construction
The enclosures of the HENRY SCHEIN PowerSpin™ LX Centrifuges are made of high
impact plastic, which is acid and reagent resistant. The internal chamber is made of
stainless steel. A safety switch is built into the lid and disconnects the power to the motor
whenever the lid is unlatched. The motor is mounted on rubber mounts to provide quieter
running and less vibration. The rotor chamber can be easily cleaned and disinfected.
Performance
Maximum speed depends on the number and size of the test tubes being spun.
PowerSpin™ LX is variable speed unit, with 6 or 8 place rotor. The maximum speed is
4,000 rpm.
Accessories
Adapters are available to accommodate various tube sizes. Contact Henry Schein for
details.
