Eppendorf FA-45-48-11 User Manual

Instructions for useRotor FA-45-48-11, FA-45-30-11, FA-45-24-11-Kit, FA-45-16-17seeon p.Fig.Tab.p.

English (EN)Instructions for use

Instructions for use

Rotor FA-45-48-11, FA-45-30-11, FA-45-24-11-Kit, FA-45-16-17
English (EN)

This document supplements the operation manual Centrifuge 5430/5430 R and does not
replace it. Therefore, please also read the operating manual before starting up the rotors for the
first time. You can find the current version on the Internet at www.eppendorf.com

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1 Product description

The rotors FA-45-48-11, FA-45-30-11, FA-45-24-11-Kit, and FA-45-16-17 are aerosol-tight
fixed-angle rotors for Centrifuge 5430/5430 R. The rotors feature a quick-lock rotor lid
(QuickLock

Rotor Maximum capacity

FA-45-48-11 48 micro test tubes with a volume of 2.0 mL

FA-45-30-11 30 micro test tubes with a volume of 2.0 mL

FA-45-24-11-Kit 24 micro test tubes with a volume of 2.0 mL or 24 Spin Columns

FA-45-16-17 16 micro test tubes with a volume of 5.0 mL

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2 Safety notes

WARNING! Risk to health due to limited aerosol tightness with incorrect rotor/
rotor lid combination.

Aerosol-tight centrifugation is guaranteed only if the rotors and rotor lids intended for
this purpose are used. The designation of aerosol-tight fixed-angle rotors always
starts with FA.The aerosol-tight rotors and rotor lids of this centrifuge are additionally
marked with a red ring on the rotor and a red rotor lid screw.

 For aerosol-tight centrifugation, always simultaneously use rotors and rotor lids

which are marked as aerosol-tight in the centrifuge intended for the corresponding
purpose. The details specifying in which centrifuge you may use the aerosol-tight
rotors and rotor lids can be found on the rotor and, beginning from production
date of October 2003, on the upper side of the rotor lid.

 Only use aerosol-tight rotor lids in combination with rotors which are marked on

the rotor lid.

WARNING! Damage to health as a result of limited aerosol tightness and incorrect
usage.

Autoclaving, mechanical stresses and contamination by chemicals or other aggressive
solvents can impair the aerosol-tightness of the rotors and rotor lids.

 Check the integrity of the seals of the aerosol-tight rotor lids or caps before each

use.

 Only use aerosol-tight rotor lids or caps if the seals are undamaged and clean.
 Lightly grease the threads of the rotor lid screw with pivot grease after every

proper autoclaving (121 °C, 20 min.) (Order no.: International 5810 350.050, North
America 022634330).

 Replace aerosol-tight rotor lids and caps after 50autoclaving cycles.
 For QuickLock rotor lids, the seal must be replaced after 50 autoclaving cycles.
 Never store aerosol-tight rotors or buckets closed.

Instructions for use

Rotor FA-45-48-11, FA-45-30-11, FA-45-24-11-Kit, FA-45-16-17

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English (EN)

NOTICE! The rotor lid screw may become loose if it is improperly handled.

The lock on aerosol-tight QuickLock rotor lids may become loose if it is used to hold
the rotor.

 Never hold or transport the locked rotor on the rotor lid screw.
 Always pick up the rotor using both hands.

3Operation

3.1 Closing the QuickLock rotor lid

1. Check that the outer sealing ring is seated
correctly in the groove.

2. Vertically fit the rotor lid on the rotor.

3. To lock the rotor, turn the red rotor lid
screw clockwise, beyond an audible click
until the stop is reached.

The rotor is not closed properly until an audible click is heard!

 If the closing system is difficult to operate apply a thin layer of pivot grease to the

pins in the rotor lid screw.

3.2 Retrofitting older centrifuges

You can view the software version on your device’s display shortly after switching on the
device. Retrofitting may only be carried out by a trained service technician. If you require
retrofitting, please contact your dealer.

Rotor Operation possible without retrofit Retrofit of older devices possible

FA-45-24-11-Kit
FA-45-30-11

FA-45-48-11
FA-45-16-17

from software version 1.0 onwards –

5430:
from software version 4.4 onwards

5430 R

• with software version 1.5

• from software version 2.2 onwards

5430:
from serial number 10 000
onwards

5430 R:
from software version 1.0 onwards