MSE Kestrel User Manual

KESTREL

User Manual

Please read this before use

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Thank you for buying an MSE Kestrel. Please read this operating
manual before using your centrifuge; it will provide you and your
colleagues with useful information on all aspects of the equipment. As
our customer, we would like to ensure that you are totally satisfied with
your purchase. Please do not hesitate to contact us with feedback
concerning our products.

Your views are very important to us

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MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd

Health and Safety at Work

MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd is required under the Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974 and other UK
legislation as designers, manufacturers, suppliers and importers of articles for use at work to ensure
that, as far as is reasonably practicable, articles which we design, produce, supply or import are safe
and without risk to health. We are required to provide information on the safety and handling
precautions to be observed when installing, operating, maintaining and servicing our products. Such
advice is contained in this manual. We are also obliged to update this information should
circumstances change and to operate a system to this end.

We should also like to point out, however that you as users have an important responsibility in the
provision and maintenance of safe working practices and conditions.

Accordingly, we draw the following matters to your attention:

1. This apparatus should only be used as intended and within its design parameters and by
suitably qualified and trained personnel who have read and understood the relevant sections
of this manual.

2. This manual should be readily available to such personnel at all times.

3. In addition to that which is written in the manual, normal common-sense safety precautions
must be taken at all times to avoid the possibility of accidents. Particular care is required
when working with apparatus at high temperature or pressure.

4. This centrifuge has been supplied with a rotor already fitted and rotor nut tightened to secure
it. This rotor nut must be checked, periodically, by the user to ensure that it remains
sufficiently tight for safe operation. Damage caused to the centrifuge by running it with an
insufficiently tight rotor nut is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

5. Installation, maintenance, repairs and servicing should only be carried out by an MSE
CENTRIFUGES Ltd approved engineer, and connection to electrical supplies should only be
carried out by suitably trained personnel.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT, WARRANTY SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

UK customers; if you are in any doubt whatsoever regarding the correct use of this apparatus, or if
you require any technical data or assistance, please contact the MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd Technical
Support Department at:

MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd

11 Browning Road,

Heathfield,

East Sussex.

TN21 8DB

United Kingdom

Tel: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

www.msecentrifuges.com

OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS: Should contact their local MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd distributor, details

can be found on our website.

ELECTRICITY SUPPLIES: Voltage and frequency MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd electrical apparatus is
offered and labelled for one, or for a choice of two voltage ranges and, where necessary, different
frequencies of mains supply. MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd does not accept any responsibility for the
operation of any such apparatus should it be connected to electricity supplies which are normally
outside, or vary outside, the stated voltage and frequency values for which it is designed, nor for any
consequential loss, damage or injury, howsoever caused.

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Warranty

This model is supplied with a 12 month warranty.
The details of the warranty supplied with this unit are available at

www.msecentrifuges.com. A copy is available upon request.

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ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

Before connecting this apparatus to the electricity supply, check the information given on the
apparatus rating plate and ensure that;

Your supply is single phase A.C. (alternating current) of the stated frequency with
neutral nominally at earth potential.

Your supply voltage is within the stated range.

The current rating is within the capacity of your outlet.

Your plug or electricity supply circuit is fitted with a suitable fuse.

220v - 240v 110v - 120v

Fuse rating 5 amp see note for 110V - 120V

WARNING! This apparatus must be earthed.

This Centrifuge is supplied with an IEC Socket and an IEC Mains Lead

IMPORTANT Consult an electrician if in any doubt or if your supply system has any of the

following:

No earth.
Reversible plugs.
Supply and return leads that are both above earth potential.

NOTE: Do not touch plug pins within two seconds of plug removal from socket.

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Please dispose of centrifuge carefully!

MSE adheres to the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive,
which ensures that all electrical equipment is disposed of carefully with consideration
to the environment. As a responsible manufacturer of quality laboratory equipment,
MSE will recycle your equipment once its life expires and therefore reduce the
amount of waste electrical equipment that is sent to landfill.

When you would like to dispose of your equipment, please contact us on +44 (0)20
8663 4610 to arrange a collection.

MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd

11 Browning Road, Heathfield, East Sussex. TN21 8DB
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.msecentrifuges.com

Type of device: Laboratory Centrifuge

Product name: MSE Kestrel

Model number: MSB015.CX1.5

Product Classification Non classified to list A or B and not for self-testing

On the basis of the Directive
98/79/EC Annex III p.2-5

Applied harmonised standards EN61010-1:2001 + AC:2002
EN61010-2-020:2006
EN61010-2-101:2002
EN61326-1:2006
EN ISO 14971:2009
EN13612:2002
EN980:2008
EN591:2001

We, MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd, declare that the machine listed above is in accordance with the
regulations of the EU Directive 98/79/EC – in vitro diagnostic medical devices.

Authorised Signatory

STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY

In accordance with EU Directive 98/79/EC

CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE CENTRIFUGE ............................................................... 10

2. TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................... 11

2.1 Statement of Conformity ...................................................................... 11

2.2 BASIC ACCESSORIES .......................................................................... 12

2.3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................. 12

3. INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................... 13

3.1 Unpacking the centrifuge ...................................................................... 13

3.2 Location .................................................................................................. 13

3.3 Connection to the power supply .......................................................... 13

3.4 Fuses ....................................................................................................... 13

4. SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS ........................................................................... 14

4.1 General information about your centrifuge ........................................ 14

4.2 Operating personnel .............................................................................. 14

4.3 Safety devices ........................................................................................ 14

4.4 Lid lock .................................................................................................... 14

4.5 Checking the rotor has stopped ........................................................... 14

4.6 Opening the lid manually ...................................................................... 14

4.7 Good operator practice ......................................................................... 15

4.8 Hazards and precautions ...................................................................... 16

4.9 Maximum load ........................................................................................ 17

4.10 Storage .................................................................................................. 17

5. OPERATING THE CENTRIFUGE ......................................................................... 18

5.1 Getting started ........................................................................................ 18

5.2 The control panel ................................................................................... 18

5.3 Description of sounds ........................................................................... 20

5.4 LCD display ............................................................................................. 21

5.5 Switching the centrifuge on .................................................................. 22

5.6 Switching the centrifuge off .................................................................. 22

6. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................... 23

6.1 General cleaning of the centrifuge ....................................................... 23

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6.2 Cleaning of the accessories ................................................................. 23

6.3 Sterilisation and disinfection of the bowl and accessories .............. 23

6.4 Tube cracking ......................................................................................... 24

7. SERVICING YOUR CENTRIFUGE ....................................................................... 25

7.1 Fault finding ............................................................................................ 25

7.2 Opening the lid manually ...................................................................... 25

7.3 Safety inspections ................................................................................. 25

7.4 Notes for engineers ............................................................................... 26

7.5 Repairing your centrifuge ..................................................................... 26

8. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE ON YOUR KESTREL ............................................ 27

8.1 Warranty .................................................................................................. 27

9. DECONTAMINATION ........................................................................................... 28

9.1 Declaration of Decontamination Status ............................................... 29

DESCRIPTION OF THE CENTRIFUGE

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1. DESCRIPTION OF THE CENTRIFUGE

The MSE Kestrel is a laboratory micro centrifuge intended for in vitro diagnostics
(IVD). Its construction ensures easy and safe operation, for a wide range of
applications in laboratories engaged in routine medical analysis and biochemical
research works. It is intended for separation of mixtures, suspensions and systemic
fluids into constituents of different densities under influence of centrifugal force. This
centrifuge is an air-cooled, brush-less drive instrument. This centrifuge is not
intended to be used to centrifuge caustic, inflammable and explosive preparations.

The MSE Kestrel centrifuge is a micro-processor controlled laboratory centrifuge
which uses a brushless induction drive motor to power a fixed angle rotor at speeds
of up to 6,000rpm.

Lid cover

Inspection

window

Display

Control keypad

Power switch

Emergency lid

open