Thermo Scientific
Heraeus Fresco 17 / 21
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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 Heraeus Fresco 17 / 21 ........................................................... 1-2
Technical Data ........................................................................................................ 1-3
Directives, Standards and Guidelines ...................................................................................... 1-4
Functions and Features ............................................................................................................ 1-5
Mains Supply ........................................................................................................... 1-5
Rotor Selection ........................................................................................................ 1-6
Chapter 2
Before Use ............................................................................................................................... 2-1
Before Setting up ..................................................................................................... 2-2
Transporting the Centrifuge .................................................................................... 2-2
Location .................................................................................................................. 2-2
Aligning 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
Door Opening ......................................................................................................... 4-2
Close Door .............................................................................................................. 4-2
Rotor Installation ..................................................................................................... 4-2
Entering Parameters ................................................................................................. 4-4
Centrifugation ......................................................................................................... 4-8
Short-term Centrifugation ....................................................................................... 4-8
Removing the Rotor ................................................................................................ 4-9
Aerosol-tight Rotors ................................................................................................. 4-9
Audible Alarm ......................................................................................................... 4-9
Turning off the Centrifuge .................................................................................... 4-10
Chapter 5
Maintenance and Care ......................................................................................................... 5-1
Cleaning Intervals .................................................................................................... 5-2
Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 5-2
Disinfection ............................................................................................................. 5-4
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