Stuart 8500 Instruction Manual

Microcentrifuge 8500

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Operator's Manual

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Product Description

Thank you for your purchase of the Stuart Microcentrifuge. This centrifuge has been designed for
applications requiring relatively low g-force, such as microfiltration, separation or quick spin downs
of samples. The product is supplied with an 8-Place rotor for 0.5 – 2.0 mL tubes, a 4-Place PCR
rotor that can hold 8 PCR strips and 8, 0.5, tube adapters.

Package Contents

• Stuart Microcentrifuge: 1 Unit

Cole-Parmer Cat. No.: 17414-70
Stuart Cat. No.: SCF4

• 8-Place Rotor for 0.5 - 2.0mL Tubes: 1 Each

Cole-Parmer Cat. No.: 17414-71
Stuart Cat. No.: SCF4/1

• 4-Place, 8 Strip PCR Rotor: 1 Each

Cole-Parmer Cat. No.: 17414-72
Stuart Cat. No.: SCF4/2

• 0.5mL Tube Adapters (8 each): 1 Pack

Cole-Parmer Cat. No.: 17414-73
Stuart Cat. No.: SCF4/V05

• Power Cord: 1 US, 1 EU, 1 UK

• Operator's Manual: 1 each

Specifications

Catalog Numbers 17414-70, SCF4
Maximum speed 8500 rpm
Maximum G-Force (RCF) 3884

Capacity

Electrical 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A Maximum
Dimensions 7.8 x 7.3 x 4.3 in / 198 x 185 x 109 mm
Weight 2.75 lbs / 1.25 kg

Fuse

Noise level (without tubes) <= 60 Db measured at 1 meter from centrifuge

8-place rotor for 0.5 – 2.0 mL tubes;4-place, 8-strip PCR rotor
for 0.2 mL tubes

Type: 5x20 mm SLO-BLOW 0.6 A /250 V for 200-265 VAC
Operation 1.0 A/250 V for 85-160 VAC Operation

Operating Conditions

Ambient conditions Indoor use only, in well ventilated area
Temperature range 5°C to 40°C
Relative Humidity 10% to 80% (no condensation)
Altitude 0 to 2,000 meters
Power supply Fluctuation not to exceed 10%
Power supply overvoltage Category II
Environment rating Pollution Degree 2

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Maintenance, Care and Safety Precautions

Important Safety Information

Please read the following safety precautions and instruction manual before
operating the Stuart Microcentrifuge.

• NEVER use the Microcentrifuge in a manner not specifi ed in these instructions.

• NEVER use solvents or fl ammable liquids in or near this equipment.

• NEVER operate in a hazardous or fl ammable environment.

• NEVER use solvents on the unit that may attack plastic or cause cracks in the rotor.

• NEVER centrifuge materials that in combination or alone are fl ammable, explosive, are
corrosive or that may cause any other hazard or damage this equipment.

• NEVER use materials with a density greater than 1.2g/cm, as this unit is not intended to
centrifuge very dense materials.

• NEVER immerse the Microcentrifuge in water.

• NEVER move the Microcentrifuge while the unit is in operation.

• NEVER operate the Microcentrifuge with the lid open or removed.

• NEVER fi ll tubes while they are in the rotor; liquid spills will cause damage to the Microcentrifuge.

• NEVER operate the Microcentrifuge unless the rotor is fi rmly attached, the tubes are securely
closed and the rotor is balanced.

• NEVER use damaged or cracked rotors.

• NEVER insert non standard tubes or other foreign articles into the rotor.

• NEVER put hand or any object in the rotor area unless the rotor has completely stopped.

• Always only use microcentrifuge tubes and tube strips made from plastic designed to
withstand centrifuged forces of at least 3884 g's (RCF).

• Always only use original rotors, power cord, tube adapters and any other spare parts and
accessories supplied by the centrifuge manufacturer.

• Always remove the power cord from the outlet prior to maintaining or cleaning the
Microcentrifuge.

• Always observe general laboratory safety precautions and regulations when using this product.

• Always use the proper cleaning agents when performing maintenance on the Microcentrifuge.

• Always clean the rotor with a pH-neutral cleaning liquid to ensure the rotor, housing, lid and lid
latches are protected from corrosion and/or mechanical damage.

• Always follow all safety measures from the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for any reagent you use
with/within the Microcentrifuge.

• Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods, except those recommended in
this manual, please contact Cole-Parmer to ensure that the proposed method will not damage
the equipment.

• If a single level of hazard protection is required, use containers that are tested to Risk Group II or
above and, that more than one level of protection is provided for materials of a higher Risk Group.

• If a hazardous material is spilled in and/or on the product, the user has the responsibility for
carrying out appropriate decontamination.

• The Microcentrifuge is intended to be used indoors (only).

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