Thermo Scientific SL16R, Thermo Scientific SL16 Instruction Manual

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Thermo Scientific SL16
Thermo Scientific SL16R

Instruction Manual

50120986-1 June 2009

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Table of Contents

Preface .......................................................................................................................................iii

Scope of supply ........................................................................................................................iii

Proper use .................................................................................................................................iii

Accident Prevention ................................................................................................................ iv

Precautions ............................................................................................................................... iv

Chapter 1 Introduction and Description ...............................................................................................1-1

Characteristics ..........................................................................................................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

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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

Keys .........................................................................................................................3-2

Control panel ...........................................................................................................3-2

Chapter 4 Operation .................................................................................................................................4-1

Switch on centrifuge .................................................................................................4-2

Lid Opening .............................................................................................................4-2

Close lid ...................................................................................................................4-2

Rotor installation ......................................................................................................4-2

Entering parameters ..................................................................................................4-3

Saving programs .......................................................................................................4-6

Centrifuging .............................................................................................................4-7

Temperature adaptation during standstill .................................................................4-8

Short-term centrifuging ............................................................................................4-8

Removing the rotor ..................................................................................................4-8

Aerosol-tight rotors ...................................................................................................4-9

Switching the centrifuge off ......................................................................................4-9

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Chapter 5 System menu ...........................................................................................................................5-1

Chapter 6 Maintenance and care .......................................................................................................... 6-1

Intervals ................................................................................................................... 6-2

Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 6-2

Disinfection ............................................................................................................. 6-3

Disinfection with bleaching agents ........................................................................... 6-4

Decontamination ..................................................................................................... 6-4

Autoclaving .............................................................................................................. 6-4

Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific .......................................................................... 6-4

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 7-1

Mechanical emergency lid release ............................................................................. 7-2

Troubleshooting by user .......................................................................................... 7-3

When to contact customer service ............................................................................ 7-6

Chemical Compatibility Chart ..............................................................................A-1

Warranty ...................................................................................................................B-1

Contact Information ................................................................................................C-1

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Preface

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Before starting to use the centrifuge, read through this instruction manual carefully and follow the
instructions.

The information contained in this instruction manual is the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific; it is
forbidden to copy or pass on this information without explicit approval.

Failure to follow the instructions and safety information in this instruction manual will result in the
expiration of the sellers warranty.

Scope of supply

If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative.

Proper use

• This centrifuge is an IVD accessory, and therefore subject to the Directive 98/79/EC of the

European Parliament and the Council of October 27, 1998 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices.

Article Number Quantity Check

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Power supply cable 1

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70009824 Anti-corrosion oil 1

• This centrifuge is a laboratory product designed to separate components by generation of Relative

Centrifugal Force. It separates human samples (e.g. blood, urine and other body fluids) collected
in appropriate containers, either alone or after addition of reagents or other additives.

• As general-purpose centrifuge, it is designed to also run other containers filled with chemicals,

environmental samples and other non-human body samples.

• This centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only.

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Accident Prevention

Accident Prevention

Prerequisite for the safe operation of the Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R is a work environment in
compliance with standards, directives and trade association safety regulations and proper instruction
of the user:

The safety regulations contain the following basic recommendations:

• Maintain a radius of at least 30 cm around the centrifuge.

• Implementation of special measures which ensure that no one can approach the centrifuge for

longer than absolutely necessary while it is running.

• The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times. Pull out the power supply plug or

disconnect the power supply in an emergency.

Precautions

In order to ensure safe operation of the Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R, the following general safety
regulations must be followed:

• Do not manipulate the safety devices.

• The centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only.

• The centrifuge is to be used for its intended purpose only.

• Plug the centrifuge only into sockets which have been properly grounded.

• Do not move the centrifuge while it is running.

• Use only rotors and accessories for this centrifuge which have been approved by Thermo Fisher

Scientific. Exceptions to this rule are commercially available glass or plastic centrifuge tubes,
provided they have been approved for the speed or the RCF value of the rotor.

• Do not use rotors which show any signs of corrosion and/or cracks.

• Do not touch the mechanical components of the rotor and do not make any changes to the

mechanical components.

• Use only with rotors which have been properly installed. Follow the instructions on the Autolock

in section “Rotor installation” on page 4-2.

• Use only with rotors which have been loaded properly. Follow the instructions given in the rotor

manual.

• Never overload the rotor. Follow the instructions given in the rotor manual.

• Never start the centrifuge when the lid is open.

• Never open the lid until the rotor has come to a complete stop and this has been confirmed in

the display.

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Precautions

• The lid emergency release may be used in emergencies only to recover the samples from the

centrifuge, e.g. during a power failure (see section “Mechanical emergency lid release” on

page 7-2).

• Never use the centrifuge if parts of its cover panels are damaged or missing.

• Do not touch the electronic components of the centrifuge or alter any electronic or mechanical

components.

• Please observe the safety instructions.

Please pay particular attention to the following aspects:

• Location: well-ventilated environment, set-up on a level and rigid surface with adequate load-bearing

capacity.

• Rotor installation: make sure the rotor is locked properly into place before operating the

centrifuge.

• Especially when working with corrosive samples (salt solutions, acids, bases), the accessory parts and

vessel have to be cleaned carefully.

• Always balance the samples.

Centrifuging hazardous substances:

• Do not centrifuge explosive or flammable materials or substances which could react violently with

one another.

• The centrifuge is neither inert nor protected against explosion. Never use the centrifuge in an

explosion-prone environment.

• Do not centrifuge inflammable substances.

• Do not centrifuge toxic or radioactive materials or any pathogenic micro-organisms without

suitable safety precautions.

When centrifuging microbiological samples from the Risk Group II (according to the "Laboratory
Bio-safety Manual" of the World Health Organization WHO), aerosol-tight biological seals have
to be used.

For materials in a higher risk group, extra safety measures have to be taken.

• If toxins or pathogenic substances have gotten into the centrifuge or its parts, appropriate

disinfection measures have to be taken (see “Disinfection” on page 6-3).

• Highly corrosive substances which can cause material damage and impair the mechanical stability

of the rotor, should only be centrifuged in corresponding protective tubes.

IF A HAZARDOUS SITUATION OCCURS, TURN OFF THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE
CENTRIFUGE AND LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY.

Normal use

The centrifuge is to be used for separating materials of different density or particle size suspended in a
liquid.

g

Maximum sample density at maximum speed: 1,2

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Precautions

The symbol on the left refers to general hazards.
ATTENTION means that material damage could occur.
WARNING means that injuries or material damage or contamination could occur.

The symbol on the left refers to biological hazards.
Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your
environment safe.

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Introduction and Description

• “Characteristics” on page 1-2

• “Technical Data” on page 1-3

• “Functions and features” on page 1-5

• “Rotor selection” on page 1-6

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Characteristics

Characteristics

The Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R is an in-vitro diagnostics device according to the In-Vitro
Diagnostics Directive 98/79/EC.

Several rotors with commercial tubes can be used.

The set speed is reached in seconds. The maintenance-free induction motor ensures quiet and
low-vibration operation even at high speeds, and guarantees a very long lifetime.

The user-friendly control panel makes it easy to pre-set the speed, RCF value, running time,
temperature, and running profile (acceleration and braking curves). You can choose between the
display of speed and RCF or the entry mode.

These settings can be changed even while the centrifuge is running.

With the help of the "Pulse"-key , you can also centrifuge a sample for just a few seconds, if
called for.

The Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R is equipped with various safety features:

• The housing and rotor chamber consist of steel plate, the interior of armour steel, while the front

panel is made of high-impact resistant plastic.

• The lid is equipped with a view port and a lock.

• The lid of the centrifuge can only be opened while the centrifuge is switched on and the rotor

has come to a complete stop. The centrifuge cannot be started until the lid has been closed
properly.

• The integrated rotor detection systems ensures that no inadmissible speed settings can be

preselected.

• Electronic Imbalance recognition

• Lid emergency release: For emergencies only, e.g. during power failures (see “Mechanical

emergency lid release” on page 7-2

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Technical Data

The technical data of the Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R is listed in the following table.

Table 1- 1 . Technical Data Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R

Feature Value

Environmental conditions - use in interior spaces

- altitudes of up to 2,000 m above sea level

- max. relative humidity 80% up to 31 °C; decreasing linearly up to 50%
relative humidity at 40 °C.

permissible ambient temperature +2° C to +35° C +2° C to +35° C

Overvoltage category II II

Pollution degree 2 2

Heat dissipation refrigerated ventilated

230V 120V 230V 120V

4778 BTU/h 4096 BTU/h 3447 BTU/h 3901 BTU/h

Technical Data

IP 20 20

running time unlimited unlimited

maximum speed n

minimum speed n

maximum RCF value at n

maximum kinetic energy <62,5 kJ <51,7 kJ

noise level at maximum speed <63 dB(A) <63 dB(A)

temperature setting range -10 °C to +40 °C

Dimensions refrigerated ventilated

Height
Height lid open
Width
Depth
Table top height

weight without rotor 91,5 kg 57,5 kg

max

max

max

15200 rpm 15200 rpm

300 rpm 300 rpm

25701xg 25701xg

360 mm
870 mm
623 mm
605 mm
310 mm

360 mm
870 mm
440 mm
605 mm
310 mm

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Directives, standards and guidelines

Directives, standards and guidelines

Table 1-2. Directives, standards and guidelines

Tension /
Frequency

230V 50/60Hz 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive:

2006/42/EC & 98/37/EC Machine Directive:

2004/108/EC EMC Directive

98/79/EC In-vitro-Diagnostika (IvD)

Produced and inspected according to the following
standards and guidelines

EN 61010-1, 2

EN 61010-2-020, 2

EN 61010-2-101

EN 61326-1

EN 61326-2-6

EN 55011B

EN 61000-6-2

EN ISO 13485

230V 60Hz

120V 60Hz

100V 60Hz

The centrifuges are produced and inspected
according to the following standards and
guidelines

UL 61010-1, 2

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, 2

IEC 61010-2-20, 2

(Pollution degree 2, Overvoltage category II)

EN 61010-2-101

Emitted interference FCC Part 15 CLASS A

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

100V 50Hz IEC 61010-1 2

IEC 61010-2-020 2

IEC 61010-2-101

EN 61326-1

EN 61326-2-6

EN 55011A

EN 61000-6-2

EN ISO 13485

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Functions and features

Functions and features

The following table gives an overview of the important functional and performance characteristics of
the Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R.

Table 1- 3 . Functions and features

Component / Function Description / Features

Structure / Housing Galvanized steel chassis with armoured plating.

Chamber Stainless steel

Drive Induction drive without carbon brushes

Keys and display Easy-to-clean keypad and display surface

Controls Microprocessor-controlled

Internal memory The most recent data is saved

Functions RCF-selection, temperature control, pretemp with cooling equipped devices

Acceleration / braking profiles 9 acceleration and 10 braking curves

Rotor recognition Automatic

Imbalance recognition Electronic, contingent on rotor and speed

Lid lock Automatic lid closing and locking starting from an initial hold position

Mains Supply

The following table contains an overview of the electrical connection data for the Thermo Scientific
SL16 / 16R. This data is to be taken into consideration when selecting the mains connection socket.

Table 1- 4 . Electrical connection data of the Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R

Cat. No.

7500 4030 refrigerated 230 V 50 / 60 Hz 8 A 1400 W 15 AT 16 AT

7500 4031 refrigerated 120 V 60 Hz 12 A 1200 W 15 AT 15 AT

7500 4000 ventilated 230 V 50 / 60 Hz 6 A 1010 W 15 AT 16 AT

7500 4001 ventilated 120 V 60 Hz 9,5 A 850 W 15 AT 15 AT

Mains
voltage

Frequency Rated current

Power
consumption

Equipment
fuse

Building fus e

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Rotor selection

Rotor selection

The Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R is supplied without a rotor. Various rotors are available to choose
from.

TX-400 7500 3629

with round buckets 7500 3655

TX-200 7500 3658

with round buckets 7500 3659

BIOShield

M-20 7500 3624

Microliter rotor 30x2 sealed 7500 3652

CLINIConic

8x50 sealed 7500 3694

FIBERLite

HIGHConic

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720 7500 3621

TM

30x15 7500 3623

TM

F15-6x100 7500 3698

TM

II 7500 3620

The technical data of the rotors and the corresponding adapters and reduction sleeves for various
commercially available containers can be found in the corresponding rotor operating manuals.

For more information visit our website at: http://www.thermo.com

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Before use

• “Before setting up” on page 2-2

• “Transporting the centrifuge” on page 2-2

• “Location” on page 2-2

• “Aligning the centrifuge” on page 2-3

• “Mains connection” on page 2-3

• “Storage” on page 2-4

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Before setting up

Before setting up

1. Check the centrifuge and the packaging for any shipping damage.
Inform the shipping company and Thermo Fisher Scientific immediately if any damage is
discovered.

2. Remove the packaging.

3. Check the order for completeness (see “Scope of supply” on page iii.).
If the order is incomplete, please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Transporting the centrifuge

• Due to its weight (see “Technical Data” on page 1-3), the centrifuge should be carried by several

people.

• Always lift the centrifuge at both sides.

Location

Figure 2-1. Lifting the centrifuge at both sides.

• The centrifuge can be damaged by impacts.

• Transport the centrifuge upright and if at all possible in its packaging.

WARNING Always lift the centrifuge on both sides.
Never lift the centrifuge by its front or the back panel.
Always remove the rotor before moving the centrifuge.

The centrifuge should only be operated indoors.

The set-up location must fulfil the following requirements:

• A safety zone of at least 30 cm must be maintained around the centrifuge.

People and hazardous substances must be kept out of the safety zone while centrifuging.

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• The supporting structure must be stable and free of resonance, for example a level laboratory

bench.

• The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal setup of the centrifuge.

• The centrifuge should not be exposed to heat and strong sunlight.

WARNING UV rays reduce the stability of plastics.
Do not subject the centrifuge, rotors and plastic accessories to direct sunlight.

• The set-up location must be well-ventilated at all times.

Aligning the centrifuge

The alignment of the centrifuge must be checked every time after moving it to a different location.
The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal setup of the centrifuge.

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Before use

Aligning the centrifuge

VORSICHT If the centrifuge isn’t level, imbalances can occur and the centrifuge can be
damaged.
Do not place anything under the feet to level the centrifuge.

Mains connection

Main Power Switch

Mains plug

Figure 2-2. Mains connections

1. Turn off the power supply switch on the back (press "0").

2. Plug the centrifuge into grounded electrical sockets only.

3. Check whether the cable complies with the safety standards of your country.

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Storage

4. Make sure that the voltage and frequency correspond to the figures on the rating plate.

Figure 2-3. Rating plate of the Thermo Scientific SL16R

5. Establish the connection to the power supply with the connecting cable.

Storage

• Store the centrifuge in a clean, dust-free location.

• Be sure to place the centrifuge on its feet.

• Avoid direct sunlight.

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Control panel

• “Control panel” on page 3-2

• “” on page 3-3

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Control panel

Keys

Keys

The keys allow user intervention for controlling the operating mode as follows:

key display contents

Start

Stop

Open lid

Pulse

Change value

Snow symbol

Changing the
display mode

Normal start of the centrifuge

End run manually

Release (possible only when device is switched
on). Release during power failure: see

“Mechanical emergency lid release” on
page 7-2)

By pressing the "PULSE" key the centrifuge starts
immediately and accelerates up to the end speed.
Releasing the key initiates a stopping process at
the highest braking curves.

Use the arrow buttons in order to modify the
displayed value.

Press the snow symbol key for prewarming or
precooling the centrifuge.

Use the CHANGE key to change the display
mode. (Speed / RCF-value)

Control panel

The control panel contains the keys and displays of the centrifuge (only the power switch is located
on the back of the device). All parameters can be selected and changed during operation.

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Control panel

Control panel

Acceleration profile

PULSE-key

Bucket selection

Braking profile

OPEN key

Stop key

Start key

Bucket selection key

Temperature

Prewarming or precooling

Running time

Speed

RCF-value

Changing the display mode

Speed / RCF-value

Program selection keys

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Control panel

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Operation

• “Switch on centrifuge” on page 4-2

• “Lid Opening” on page 4-2

• “Close lid” on page 4-2

• “Rotor installation” on page 4-2

• “Entering parameters” on page 4-4

• “Saving programs” on page 4-6

• “Centrifuging” on page 4-7

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• “Temperature adaptation during standstill” on page 4-8

• “Short-term centrifuging” on page 4-8

• “Removing the rotor” on page 4-8

• “Switching the centrifuge off” on page 4-9

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Switch on centrifuge

Switch on centrifuge

6. Turn on the power switch on the back of the device.
The device performs a self-check of its software.

a. When the centrifuge lid is closed the following display shows:

The speed and time displays read 0. The temperature indicator displays the current
temperature inside the rotor chamber. The preset acceleration and braking curves and the
selected bucket are also displayed.

b. When the centrifuge lid is open the following display shows:

The speed and time displays show the preset values. The temperature indicator displays the
current temperature inside the rotor chamber. The preset acceleration and braking curves
and the selected bucket are also displayed.

Lid Opening

1. Press the "OPEN" key .

WARNING Do not reach into the crack between the lid and the housing. The lid is
drawn shut automatically.
Use the emergency release only for malfunctions and power failures (see “Mechanical

emergency lid release” on page 7-2).

Close lid

Close the lid by pressing down on it lightly in the middle or on both sides of it. One lock closes the
lid completely. The lid will close automatically.

WARNING Do not reach into the crack between the lid and the housing. The lid is
drawn shut automatically.

Note The lid should audibly click into place.

Rotor installation

The approved rotors for the Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R are listed in section “Rotor selection” on

page 1-6. Use only the rotors and accessories from this list in the centrifuge.

CAUTION Unapproved or incorrectly combined accessories can cause serious damage to
the centrifuge.

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Rotor installation

The rotors are equipped with an AutoLockTM locking system.

This system is used to automatically lock the rotor to the centrifuge spindle. The rotor does not have to
be bolted onto the centrifuge spindle.

Proceed as follows:

1. Open the lid of the centrifuge and if necessary remove any dust, foreign objects or residue from the
chamber.
AutoLock

TM

and o-ring must be clean and undamaged.

AutoLock

TM

O-ring

Figure 4-4. AutoLock

2. Hold the rotor over the shaft and let it slide slowly down the centrifuge spindle.
The rotor clicks automatically into place.

CAUTION Do not force the rotor onto the centrifuge spindle.
If the rotor is very light, then it may be necessary to press it onto the centrifuge spindle
with a small amount of pressure.

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3. Check if the rotor is properly installed by lifting it slightly on the handle. If the rotor can be pulled
up, then it must be reclamped to the centrifuge spindle.

WARNING If the rotor cannot be properly locked in place after several attempts, then the
AutoLock

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is defective and you are not permitted to operate the rotor.
Check for any damage to the rotor: Damaged rotors must not be used.
Keep the hub area clear of objects.

CAUTION Check that the rotor is properly locked on the centrifuge spindle before each
use by pulling it a its handle.

4. Place the rotor lid onto the rotor.

Be sure to check all sealings before starting any aeorsol-tight applications.
See the information in the rotor instruction manual.

5. Close the centrifuge lid.

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Entering parameters

Entering parameters

The Thermo Scientific SL16 offers you a total of 9 acceleration and 10 braking curves with which
samples and gradients can be centrifuged.

After the centrifuge is turned on, the last running profile selected is shown.

Acceleration curve

1. Press the key below the ACC display in order to open the acceleration profile selection
menu.
The display shows the message "Acceleration"

2. Select the profile by pressing the key, until the desired acceleration curve shows.

Braking profile

1. Press the key below the DEC display in order to open the braking profile selection menu.
The display shows the message "Set Deceleration“

2. Select the profile by pressing the key, until the desired deceleration curve shows.

Preselecting Speed / RCF

1. Press the key below the “SPEED” display.
The display shows the "RPM“ or the "RCF"-value depending on the display setting. Press the

key to toggle between the two values.

2. Enter the desired value by pressing the key repeatedly, until the desired value shows.

Note If an extremely low RCF value has been selected, it will be corrected automatically if the
resulting speed is less than 300 rpm.

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Entering parameters

Explanation of RCF value

The relative centrifugal force is given as a multiple of the force of gravity g. It is a unitless numerical
value which is used to compare the separation or sedimentation capacity of various devices, since it
is independent of the type of device. It simply involves the rotational radius and the rotating speed:

2

n

RCF 11 18,

r = Rotational radius in cm

n = Speed in rpm

The maximum RCF value is related to the maximum radius of the tube.

Remember that this value is reduced depending on the tubes and adapters used.

This can be accounted for in the calculation above if required.

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1000

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Running time preselection

1. Press the key below the TIME display in order to open the runtime selection menu.
The display shows the message "Set Time“.
Enter the desired runtime in hh:mm

2. Enter the desired value by pressing the key repeatedly, until the desired value shows.

Continuous operation

1. Press the "START" key .
During continuous operation, the centrifuge will continue running until you stop it manually.

Preselecting the temperature

You can preselect temperatures between -10 °C and +40 °C.

To set the temperature, proceed as follows:

1. Press the key below the TEMPERATURE display in order to open the temperature
selection menu.
The display shows "Set temp".

2. Enter the desired value by pressing the key repeatedly, until the desired value shows.

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Saving programs

Prewarming or precooling the centrifuge

For setting the pretemp value for the centrifuge proceed as follows:

1. Press the key below the TEMPERATURE display in order to open the temperature selection
menu.
The display shows the message "Set PreTemp
"

2. Enter the desired value by pressing the key repeatedly, until the desired value shows.

3. Close the centrifuge lid.

The display shows the current temperature inside the rotor chamber.

4. Press the "START" key .

The rotor chamber is cooled down or heated up to the preset temperature.

5. Press the "STOP" key .
The display shows the current temperature inside the rotor chamber.

Bucket selection

Bucket selection is only possible for swing-out rotors. The bucket code corresponds to the last four
digits of the bucket catalog number.

1. Press the "BUCKET" key.
The display shows the following message:

2. Press the BUCKET key repeatedly until the bucket being used is displayed.

Saving programs

1. Enter the program parameters.

2. Press any of the program store keys for 5 seconds.

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Centrifuging

Once the rotor has been properly installed, the main switch has been turned on and the lid has been
closed, you can start centrifuging.

Starting centrifuge program

Press the START key on the control panel. The centrifuge accelerates to the pre-set speed with the
time display active.

If the speed setting is higher than the maximum permissible speed or RCF-value for the particular
rotor, then the display will show the message max. 4,700 rpm once the centrifuge has been started.

Within 15 seconds you can apply this value by pressing the "START" key again, and the centrifug­ing program will continue. Otherwise the centrifuge will stop and you will have to enter a valid num­ber.

You cannot open the lid as long as the centrifuge is running.

4

Operation

Centrifuging

Imbalance indicator

If a load is imbalanced, this will be indicated at speed higher than approx. 300 rpm by the message
"Imbalanced load".

The run will terminate.

Check the loading and start the centrifuge once again. See the information on proper loading in the
rotor instruction manual. For information on troubleshooting, see section “Troubleshooting by user”
on page 7-3.

Stopping the centrifuging program

With preset running time

Usually the running time is preset and you only have to wait until the centrifuge stops automatically
when the preset time limit expires.

As soon as the speed drops to zero, the message "END" will appear in the display. By pressing the
OPEN key , you can open the lid and remove the centrifuged material.

You can also stop the centrifuging program manually at any time by pressing the "Stop" key.

Continuous operation

If you selected continuous operation (see “Continuous operation” on page 4-5), you will have to stop
the centrifuge manually. Press the STOP key on the control panel. The centrifuge will be deceler­ated at the designated rate. The message "END" will illuminate, and after pressing the OPEN key ,
the lid will open and you can remove the centrifuged material.

Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R 4-7

4

Operation

Temperature adaptation during standstill

Temperature adaptation during standstill

The temperature cannot be adapted until the rotor has been positively identified; the speed display
will then show "END".

When the rotor is not recognized (lid closed and START key not yet pressed, speed display "0"),
the centrifuge responds by ensuring that the sample cannot freeze regardless of the rotor being used.

Short-term centrifuging

For short-term centrifuging, the Thermo Scientific SL16 / 16R has a "Pulse"- function.

By holding down the PULSE key , spinning will start and continue until the key is let go.

The centrifuge accelerates and brakes at maximum power. Any rpm or RCF entered beforehand is
overridden.

Note The centrifuge accelerates to maximum speed, regardless of which rotor was installed.

Check carefully whether you have to maintain a certain speed for your application.

During the acceleration process, time is counted forwards in seconds. The reading stays displayed
until the centrifuge lid is opened.

Removing the rotor

To remove the rotor, proceed as follows:

1. Open the centrifuge lid.

2. Grab the rotor handle with both hands and press against the green AutoLock
time, pull the rotor directly upwards with both hands and remove it from the motor shaft. Make
sure not to jam the rotor while doing this.

TM

key. At the same

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Aerosol-tight rotors

When using a lid sealed against aerosols, you can only remove the rotor with the rotor lid closed! This
is for your personal safety and to ensure the integrity of the samples.

4

Operation

Aerosol-tight rotors

CAUTION Rotors supplied with a lid for aerosol-tight applications come with a mandril,
which belongs to the AutoLock
prevent it from being damaged.

Figure 4-5. AutoLock

WARNING Mind the AutoLockTM-mandril inside the lid. Do not touch.

TM

-lid for aerosol-tight rotors

Switching the centrifuge off

TM

. Be sure not to place the lid onto this mandril to

1. To turn off the centrifuge put the mains switch to "0".

Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R 4-9

4

Operation

Switching the centrifuge off

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System menu

To enter the system menu hold down any of the keys when switching the centrifuge on.

To modify setting, use the UV keys.

• Use the UV keys for the speed fields to navigate in the system menu.

• Use the UV keys for the bucket field to navigate from one system menu item to the next.

5

Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R 5-1

5

System menu

Enter system menu?

Z

Z

Start

Start





Stop

Stop

Press the STOP key
to quit the system menu.

Language

V

V

End of run beep?

V

V

Keypad beep?

V U

V U

LCD powersave?

V

V

Auto lid open?

V

V

English

U

U

no

U

U

U

U

U

U

no

no

no

English

Deutsch

Francaise

Español

Italiano

.

yes

no

Software ID:

V

V

Cycle count:

V

V

0547V01

U

U

2368

U

U

0547V01

4641V05

*

Software and NVRAM identification exam-

ple values.

*

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Maintenance and care

• “Intervals” on page 6-2

• “Cleaning” on page 6-2

• “Disinfection” on page 6-3

• “Handling and care of rotors and accessories made of aluminium” on page 6-6

• “Disinfection with bleaching agents” on page 6-4

• “Decontamination” on page 6-4

• “Autoclaving” on page 6-4

6

• “Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific” on page 6-4

Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R 6-1

6

Maintenance and care

Intervals

Intervals

For the sake of personal, environmental, and material protection, it is your duty to clean and if
necessary disinfect the centrifuge on a regular basis.

Maintenance Recommended interval

Clean rotor chamber daily or when polluted

Clean rotor daily or when polluted

Accessories daily or when polluted

Cabinet Once per month

Ventilation holes Every six months

CAUTION Refrain from using any other cleaning or decontamination procedure than
those recommended by Thermo Fisher Scientific, if you are not entirely sure that the
intended procedure is safe for the equipment. Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific for
further advice.
Use only approved cleansers.
If in doubt, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific

Cleaning

1. Open the centrifuge.

2. Turn off the centrifuge.

3. Pull out the power supply plug.

4. Unscrew the rotor holder.

5. Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off the centrifuge spindle.

6. Remove the centrifuge tubes and adaptors.

7. Use a neutral cleaning agent with a pH value between 6 and 8 for cleaning.

8. Dry all of the aluminum parts after cleaning with a cloth or in a warm air cabinet at a maximum
temperature of 50°C.

Clean the housing of the centrifuge as needed.

Caution When cleaning, do not allow liquids, especially organic solvents, to get on

the drive shaft, the bearings, the AutoLockTM or the locks.
Organic solvents break down the grease in the motor bearing. The drive shaft could
freeze up.

Drain off any melted ice from the rotor chamber.

CAUTION Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those
recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the
proposed method will not damage the equipment.

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Disinfection

Disinfect the centrifuge immediately whenever infectious material has spilled during centrifuging.

Use a sprayer whenever possible so that all surfaces are covered evenly.

The rotor chamber and the rotor should be treated preferably with a neutral disinfectant. A disinfectant
spray would be most suitable for this purpose so that the rotor and accessory surfaces are covered
evenly.

6

Maintenance and care

Disinfection

WARNING Infectious material can get into the centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a
result of spills. Keep in mind the risk of infection when touching articles and take all
necessary precautions.
In case of contamination, make sure that others are not put at risk.
Decontaminate the affected parts immediately.
Take other precautions if need be.

WARNING Observe the safety precautions and handling instructions for the cleaning
agents used.

Contact the service department of Thermo Fisher Scientific for questions regarding the use of other
disinfectants!

Disinfect the rotor and accessories as follows:

1. Open the centrifuge.

2. Turn off the centrifuge.

3. Pull out the power supply plug.

4. Unscrew the rotor holder.

5. Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off the centrifuge spindle.

6. Remove the centrifuge tubes and adaptors and dispose of them or disinfect them.

7. Treat the rotor and rotor lid according to the instructions for the disinfectant (spray or soak in
solution). Adhere strictly to the given application times.

8. Be sure the disinfectant can drain off the rotor.

9. Rinse the rotor and rotor lid thoroughly with water and then rub down.

10. Dispose of the disinfectant according to the applicable guidelines.

11. Treat aluminum rotors afterwards with an anti-corrosion oil (7000 9824). Apply a thin layer of oil
using a soft cloth.

Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R 6-3

6

Maintenance and care

Disinfection with bleaching agents

Disinfection with bleaching agents

Never use bleaching agents when disinfecting.

CAUTION Bleaching agents contain highly aggressive hypochlorites and should not be
used on aluminum rotors.

Decontamination

For general radioactive decontamination use a solution of equal parts of 70% ethanol, 10% SDS and
water. Rinse the rotor first with ethanol and then with de-ionized water. Dry off the rotor with a soft
cloth.

Dispose of all rinsing solutions in a container suitable for radioactive waste.

CAUTION Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those
recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the
proposed method will not damage the equipment.

Autoclaving

Rotors and adapters can be autoclaved at 121 °C.

The maximum permissible autoclave cycle is 20 minutes at 121 °C.

Clean the rotor before autoclaving and rinse it with distilled water. Remove all accessories (tubes,
adapters) from the rotor. Place the rotor on a flat surface.

Note No chemical additives are permitted in the steam.

Caution Never exceed the permitted temperature and duration when autoclaving.

If the rotor shows signs of corrosion or wear, it must be replaced.

Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends having the centrifuge and accessories serviced once a year by
an authorized service technician. The service technicians check the following:

• the electrical equipment

• the suitability of the set-up site

• the lid lock and the safety system

• the rotor

• the fixation of the rotor and the drive shaft

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Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers inspection and service contracts for this work.

6

Maintenance and care

Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R 6-5

6

Maintenance and care

Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific

6-6 SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific

Troubleshooting

• “Mechanical emergency lid release” on page 7-2

• “Troubleshooting by user” on page 7-3

• “When to contact customer service” on page 7-6

7

Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R 7-1

7

Troubleshooting

Mechanical emergency lid release

Mechanical emergency lid release

During a power failure, you will not be able to open the centrifuge lid with the regular electric lid release.
A mechanical override is provided to allow sample recovery in the case of an emergency. However, this
should be used only in emergencies and after the rotor has come to a complete stop.

WARNING The rotor can still be spinning at high speed. If touched, it can cause serious
injuries.

Always wait a few minutes until the rotor has come to a stop without braking. The brake does not
work when there is no current. The braking process lasts much longer than usual.

Proceed as follows:

1. Make sure the rotor has stopped (view port in the lid).

WARNING Never use your hand or other tools to brake the rotor.

2. Pull out the power supply plug.

3. On the left side of the housing is one white plastic plugs which you can pry out of the side plate
with a screwdriver or a knife.
Pull the release cord attached to it to trigger the mechanical lid release. The lid will open and the
samples can be removed.

Emergency lid release

Figure 7-6. Emergency lid release

4. Push the cord back into the centrifuge and mount the plugs.

Reconnect the centrifuge once the power has been restored. Switch on the centrifuge. Press the
OPEN key

7-2 SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific

to have the lid locks operative again.

Troubleshooting by user

If problems occur other than those listed in this table, the authorized customer service
representative must be contacted.

Failure message Problem with centrifuge Possible causes and cures

7

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting by user

Overtemperature The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

Incorrect bucket ID The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

Unapproved rotor The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

Rotor ID failure The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

Overheating in chamber.
Check the function of the refrigeration unit.
Clean the air inlet for the condenser.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

Bucket code is undefined for the rotor detected, check the set
points for the given bucket code.
Is it permitted to use the current bucket in the rotor currently
mounted?

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

Rotor code is not in the rotor table.
Is it permitted to use the rotor currently mounted in this device?

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

The rotor could not be identified.

Check to see if the rotor is properly installed.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

Lid blocked Centrifuge does not open Restart the centrifuge.

The emergency lid release enables you to retrieve your samples.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

Motor overtemp. The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

PCB overtemp. The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

Emergency release The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R 7-3

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

The lid opens while the device is running.

Close the lid and restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

7

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting by user

Failure message Problem with centrifuge Possible causes and cures

Imbalanced load The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

Check Set Speed The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

E-01 - E-12 The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

E-13 The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

E-15 - E-16 Temperature sensor broken / controller

defective

Imbalance detected.

Check the load placed in the rotor.

Check that the rotor cross bolts are well greased.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

The set point speed is higher than the maximum rotor speed.

Correct the value.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

Error during the self-test of the centrifuge program and the
electronics.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

The check sum in the data memory is incorrect.
The software corrects errors automatically.
Check the values of the set point settings, etc.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

Malfunction in the temperature detection.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

E-17 Speed for rotor detection exceeded Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

E-21 - E-22 The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

The rotor could not be identified.

Check to see if the rotor is properly installed.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

E-23 The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

E-25-E-27 The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

E-28 The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

The speed control measurement returned a different result.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

Time has expired for the lid lock drive while opening the lid.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

Error during the self-test of the centrifuge program and the
electronics.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

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Failure message Problem with centrifuge Possible causes and cures

7

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting by user

E-29 The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run will not be started.

E-30 The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

E-33 The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

E-34-E-36 The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

E-40 The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

Is the rotor properly installed?
Is it easy to turn the rotor when the lid is open?
Does the rotor rub against the device?

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

Overpressure in the refrigeration unit.

Clean the air inlet for the condenser.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

Error during the self-test of the centrifuge program and the
electronics.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

The centrifuge accelerates too slowly.

Is the rotor properly installed?
Check wether you selected the right bucket.
Is it easy to turn the rotor when the lid is open?
Does the rotor rub against the device?

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

E-41-E-74 The centrifuge cannot be operated.

The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.

Error during the self-test of the centrifuge program and the
electronics.

Restart the centrifuge.

If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.

Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R 7-5

7

Troubleshooting

When to contact customer service

When to contact customer service

If you need to contact customer service, please provide the order no. and the serial no. of your device.
This information can be found on the back near the inlet for the power supply cable.

To identify the software version, proceed as follows:

1. Hold down any of the keys and then switch on the centrifuge.
You enter the system menu.

2. Press the START key .

3. Press and hold the ENTER key , until the following message is displayed:

Software ID:

4. Communicate the software version to the service technician.

XXXXXXXX

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Chemical Compatibility Chart

Table A-1. Chemical Compatibility Chart

A

®

CCCLEARCRIMP

®

CHEMICAL

2-mercaptoethanol

Acetaldehyde

Acetone

Acetonitrile

®

Alconox

Allyl Alcohol

Aluminum Chloride

Formic Acid (100%)

Ammonium Acetate

Ammonium Carbonate

Ammonium Hydroxide (10%)

Ammonium Hydroxide (28%)

Ammonium Hydroxide (conc.)

Ammonium Phosphate

Ammonium Sulfate

Amyl Alcohol

Aniline

Sodium Hydroxide (<1%)

Sodium Hydroxide (10%)

Barium Salts

Benzene

MATERIAL

ALUMINUM

ANODIC COATING for ALUMINIUM

BUNA N

,CLEARCRIMP

®

, POLYCLEAR

CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE

POLYURETHANE ROTOR PAINT

COMPOSITE Carbon Fiber/Epoxy

DELRIN®ETHYLENE PROPYLENE

GLASS

NEOPRENE

NORYL®NYLON

1

PET

POLYALLOMER

POLYCARBONATE

POLYESTER, GLASS THERMOSET

POLYTHERMIDE

POLYRTHYLENE

POLYPROPYLENE

POLYSULFONE

®

, TEFLON

®

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

RULON A

SILICONE RUBBER

STAINLESS STEEL

TITANIUM

TYGON®VITON

SSU- SMS- SUSSUSS- SSSSUSSSSSS

S-UU---M-U---MU U U MM- MS U - S - U

MSUUSUMSSUUSUSUUUS SUUSMMSUU

SSU- SMS- SSUSUMUU- SMUUSSSSUU

UUS- SSS- SSSSSSMSSSSSSSSSSSU

---U--S----S-SSMSSS- MS- - S- -

UUSSSSUSSSSMSSSS- SSSSSMUUSS

-SMU--U----U-SMUUSS-US-US-U

SSU- SSS- SSSSSSSU- SSSSSSSSSS

MSUSSSSSSSSSSSUU- SSSSSSMSSS

UUSUSSMSSSSS- SUMSSSSSSSSSMS

UUSUSUMSSSSSUSUMSSSSSSSSSMS

UUUUSUMS- S- SUSUUSSS- MSSSS- U

U- S- SSSSSSSS- SSM- SSSSSSMSSS

UMS- SSUSSSSSSSSS- SSSSSSUSSU

S- MU- - SS- M- S- MSSSSM---U-S-M

SSUUSUSMSUUUUUUU- SMUUSSSSUS

U- MSSS- - SMSS- SMMSSSSSSMSS- U

U- MU- - U- MMSSUSUUSSSSSSMSS- U

MUS- SSSSSSSSSSSM- SSSSSSMSSS

SSUUSUMUSUUSUUUMUMUUUSUUSUS

®

Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R A-1

A

Chemical Compatibility Chart

Table A-1. Chemical Compatibility Chart

®

CCCLEARCRIMP

®

CHEMICAL

Benzyl Alcohol

Boric Acid

Cesium Acetate

Cesium Bromide

Cesium Chloride

Cesium Formate

Cesium Iodide

Cesium Sulfate

Chloroform

Chromic Acid (10%)

Chromic Acid (50%)

Cresol Mixture

Cyclohexane

Deoxycholate

Distilled Water

Dextran

Diethyl Ether

Diethyl Ketone

Diethylpyrocarbonate

Dimethylsulfoxide

Dioxane

Ferric Chloride

Acetic Acid (Glacial)

Acetic Acid (5%)

Acetic Acid (60%)

Ethyl Acetate

Ethyl Alcohol (50%)

Ethyl Alcohol (95%)

Ethylene Dichloride

MATERIAL

ALUMINUM

ANODIC COATING for ALUMINIUM

BUNA N

,CLEARCRIMP

®

, POLYCLEAR

CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE

POLYURETHANE ROTOR PAINT

COMPOSITE Carbon Fiber/Epoxy

DELRIN®ETHYLENE PROPYLENE

GLASS

NEOPRENE

NORYL®NYLON

1

PET

POLYALLOMER

POLYCARBONATE

POLYESTER, GLASS THERMOSET

POLYTHERMIDE

POLYRTHYLENE

POLYPROPYLENE

POLYSULFONE

®

, TEFLON

®

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

RULON A

SILICONE RUBBER

STAINLESS STEEL

TITANIUM

TYGON®VITON

S- UU- - MM- M- SUUUUUUU- MSM- S- S

USSMSSUSSSSSSSSSUSSSSSSSSSS

M- S- SSS- SSSS- SS- - SSSSSSMSSS

MSS- SSS- SSSSSSS- - SSSSSSMSSS

MSSUSSS- SSSSSSS- - SSSSSSMSSS

MSS- SSS- SSSSSSS- - SSSSSSMSSS

MSS- SSS- SSSSSSS- - SSSSSSMSSS

MSS- SSS- SSSSSSS- - SSSSSSMSSS

UUUUSSMUSUUMUMUUUMMUUSUUUMS

U- UUSUU- SSSUSSMUMSSUMSMUSSS

U-UU-UU---SUUSMUMSSUMS-UM-S

SSU---S-SUUUUUU- - UU- USSSSUS

SSS- SSSUSUSSUUUMSMUMMSUMMUS

SSS- SSS- SSSSSSS- - SSSSSSSSSS

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

MSSSSSS- SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSMSSS

SSUUSSSUSUUSUUUUUUUUUSSSSMU

S- UU- - M- SU- S- MUUUMM- US- - SUU

SSU- SSS- SSUSUSU- - SSSMSSSSSS

SSUUSSS- SUSSUSUU- SSUUSSSSUU

MS U U S S MMS U U S U MU U - MMMU SSSSUU

UUS---MS-M-S-S---SS---MUS-S

SSUUSSUMSUSUUUUUMS UMUSUUS- U

SSMSSSMSSSSSMSSSSSSSMSSMSSM

S S U U S S U - S MS U U MU S MS MS MS MU S MU

MMUUSSMMSSUSUMUU- SSUUSMMSUU

SSSSSSMSSSSSUSUSSSSSSSSMSMU

SSSUSSMSSSSSUSU- SSSMSSSUSMU

S- UU- - SM- UUSUUUUUUU- USU- S- S

®

A-2 SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific

Table A-1. Chemical Compatibility Chart

A

Chemical Compatibility Chart

®

CCCLEARCRIMP

®

CHEMICAL

Ethylene Glycol

Ethylene Oxide Vapor

Ficoll-Hypaque

Hydrofluoric Acid (10%)

Hydrofluoric Acid (50%)

Hydrochloric Acid (conc.)

Formaldehyde (40%)

Glutaraldehyde

Glycerol

Guanidine Hydrochloride

Haemo-Sol

Hexane

Isobutyl Alcohol

Isopropyl Alcohol

Iodoacetic Acid

Potassium Bromide

Potassium Carbonate

Potassium Chloride

Potassium Hydroxide (5%)

Potassium Hydroxide (conc.)

Potassium Permanganate

Calcium Chloride

Calcium Hypochlorite

Kerosene

Sodium Chloride (10%)

Sodium Chloride (sat'd)

Carbon Tetrachloride

Aqua Regia

Solution 555 (20%)

®

®

MATERIAL

ALUMINUM

ANODIC COATING for ALUMINIUM

BUNA N

,CLEARCRIMP

®

, POLYCLEAR

CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE

POLYURETHANE ROTOR PAINT

COMPOSITE Carbon Fiber/Epoxy

DELRIN®ETHYLENE PROPYLENE

GLASS

NEOPRENE

NORYL®NYLON

1

PET

POLYALLOMER

POLYCARBONATE

POLYESTER, GLASS THERMOSET

POLYTHERMIDE

POLYRTHYLENE

POLYPROPYLENE

POLYSULFONE

®

, TEFLON

®

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

RULON A

SILICONE RUBBER

STAINLESS STEEL

TITANIUM

TYGON®VITON

SSSSSSSSSSSS- SUSSSSSSSSMSMS

S- U- - U- - SU- S- SM- - SSSUSUSSSU

MSS- SSS- SSSS- SS- SSSSSSSMSSS

UUUM- - U- - UUS- SMUSSSSMSUUU- -

UUUU- - U- - UUUUSUUUSSMMSUUU- M

UUUU- UUM- UMUUMUUU- S- USUUU- -

MMMSSSSMSSSSMSSSUSSMSSSMSMU

SSSS- - S- SSSSSSS- - SSS- - SSS- -

MSS- SSSSSSSSSSSS- SSSSSSSSSS

UUS- SSS- SSSSSSS- - SSSSSSUSSS

SSS---S-SSSSSSS- - SSSSSSSSSS

SSS- SSS- SSUSUMUSSUSSMSUSSUS

- - MU- - SS- U- SUSSMSSS- SSS- S- S

MMMU SSSSSUSSUSUMSSSSSSSMMMS

SSM- SSS- SMSSMSS- MSSSSSMSSMM

USS- SSS- SSSSSSSSSSS- SSSMSSS

MUSSSSS- SSSSSSUSSSSSSSSSSSS

USS- SSSSSSSSSSS- SSSSSSSUSSS

UUSSSSM- SSSS- SUSSSSSSSMUMSU

UUMU- - M- MSS- UMUUUSM- MU- UU- U

SSS- SSS- SSSUSSSM- SMSUSSMSUS

MUSSSSSSSSSSSSMS- SSSSSSMSSS

M- U- SMMS- M- S- SMS- SSSMSMUS- S

SSS- SSSUSMUSUMMS- MMMSSUSSUS

S- SSSSSS- - - SSSSS- SSSS- SSM- S

U-SUSSS----SSSSS- SS- S- SSM- S

U U MS S U MU S U U S U MU S S MMS MMMMU S S

U-UU--U-----UUUUUUU-----S-M

SSS---S-SSSSSSS- - SSS- SSSSSS

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Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R A-3

A

Chemical Compatibility Chart

Table A-1. Chemical Compatibility Chart

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CCCLEARCRIMP

®

CHEMICAL

Magnesium Chloride

Mercaptoacetic Acid

Methyl Alcohol

Methylene Chloride

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Metrizamide

Lactic Acid (100%)

Lactic Acid (20%)

N-Butyl Alcohol

N-Butyl Phthalate

N, N-Dimethylformamide

Sodium Borate

Sodium Bromide

Sodium Carbonate (2%)

Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate

Sodium Hypochlorite (5%)

Sodium Iodide

Sodium Nitrate

Sodium Sulfate

Sodium Sulfide

Sodium Sulfite

Nickel Salts

Oils (Petroleum)

Oils (Other)

Oleic Acid

Oxalic Acid

Perchloric Acid (10%)

Perchloric Acid (70%)

Phenol (5%)

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MATERIAL

ALUMINUM

ANODIC COATING for ALUMINIUM

BUNA N

,CLEARCRIMP

®

, POLYCLEAR

CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE

POLYURETHANE ROTOR PAINT

COMPOSITE Carbon Fiber/Epoxy

DELRIN®ETHYLENE PROPYLENE

GLASS

NEOPRENE

NORYL®NYLON

1

PET

POLYALLOMER

POLYCARBONATE

POLYESTER, GLASS THERMOSET

POLYTHERMIDE

POLYRTHYLENE

POLYPROPYLENE

POLYSULFONE

®

, TEFLON

®

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

RULON A

SILICONE RUBBER

STAINLESS STEEL

TITANIUM

TYGON®VITON

MSS- SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSMSSS

USU- SMS- SMSUUUU- SUUSMSUSSSS

SSSUSSMSSSSSUSUMSSSSSSSMSMU

UUUUMSSUSUUSUUUUUMUUUSSMUSU

SSUUSSMSSUUSUSUUUSSUUSSSSUU

MSS- SSS- SSSS- SS- - SSSSSSMSSS

--S------MSU-SSSMSS- MSMSS- S

--SS-----MSM-SSSSSSSMSMSS- S

S- SU- - S- - SM- USMSSSSMMSM- S- S

SSU- SSS- SUUSUUUM- UUSUS MMSUS

SSSUSMS- SSUSUSUU- SSUUSMSSSU

MSSSSSSSSSSUSSSS- SSSSSSMSSS

USS- SSS- SSSSSSSS- SSSSSSMSSS

MUSSSSSSSSSSSSUSSSSSSSSSSSS

SSS- SSS- SSSSSSS- SSSSSSSSSSS

UUMSSMUSSMSSSMSSSSMSSSMUSMS

MSS- SSS- SSSSSSS- - SSSSSSMSSS

SSS- SSSSSSSSSSSS- SSSSSUSSSS

USS- SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSMSSS

S-SS---S---SSSUU--S---SSM-S

SSS- SSSSMSSSSSSM- SSSSSSSSSS

USSSSS- SSS- - SSSS- SSSSSSMSSS

SSS---SUSSSSUUMSMUUSSSUSSSS

S-S---SMSSSSUSSSSUSSSS- SSMS

S- USSSUUSUSSMSSSSSSSSSMUSMM

UUMSSSUSSSSSUSUSSSSSSSSUMSS

U- U- SUU- SMM- - MUMSMM- MSU- S- S

UUU- - UU- SUMUUMUUUMMUMSUUSUS

U S U - S MM- S U MU U S U MS MS U U S U MMMS

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Table A-1. Chemical Compatibility Chart

A

Chemical Compatibility Chart

®

CCCLEARCRIMP

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CHEMICAL

Phenol (50%)

Phosphoric Acid (10%)

Phosphoric Acid (conc.)

Physiologic Media (Serum, Urine)

Picric Acid

Pyridine (50%)

Rubidium Bromide

Rubidium Chloride

Sucrose

Sucrose, Alkaline

Sulfosalicylic Acid

Nitric Acid (10%)

Nitric Acid (50%)

Nitric Acid (95%)

Hydrochloric Acid (10%)

Hydrochloric Acid (50%)

Sulfuric Acid (10%)

Sulfuric Acid (50%)

Sulfuric Acid (conc.)

Stearic Acid

Tetrahydrofuran

Toluene

Trichloroacetic Acid

Trichloroethane

Trichloroethylene

Trisodium Phosphate

Tris Buffer (neutral pH)

Triton X-100

Urea

®

MATERIAL

ALUMINUM

ANODIC COATING for ALUMINIUM

BUNA N

,CLEARCRIMP

®

, POLYCLEAR

CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE

POLYURETHANE ROTOR PAINT

COMPOSITE Carbon Fiber/Epoxy

DELRIN®ETHYLENE PROPYLENE

GLASS

NEOPRENE

NORYL®NYLON

1

PET

POLYALLOMER

POLYCARBONATE

POLYESTER, GLASS THERMOSET

POLYTHERMIDE

POLYRTHYLENE

POLYPROPYLENE

POLYSULFONE

®

, TEFLON

®

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

RULON A

SILICONE RUBBER

STAINLESS STEEL

TITANIUM

TYGON®VITON

USU- SUM- SUMUUUUUSUMUUSUUUMS

UUMSSSUSSSSU- SSSSSSSSSUMUSS

UUMM- - US- MSUUMMSSSMSMSUMU- S

MSSS- - S- SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

SSU- SMSSSMSUSSSUSSSSUSUMSMS

USUUSUU- USSUUMUU- USMUSSUUUU

MSS- SSS- SSSSSSS- - SSSSSSMSSS

MSS- SSS- SSSSSSS- - SSSSSSMSSS

MSS- SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

MSS- SSS- SSSSSSUSSSSSSSSMSSS

UUSSSSS- SSSUSSS- SSS- SSSUSSS

USUSSUU- SUSU- SSSSSSSSSMSSSS

USUMSUU- SUSUUMMUMMMSSSUSSMS

U- UU- UU- - UUUUMUUUUMUUSUSS- S

UUMSSSU- SSSUUSUSSSSSSSSUMSS

UUUUSUU- SMSUUMUUSSSSMSMUUMM

MUUSSUU- SSMUSSSSSSSSSSUUUSS

MUUUSUU- SSMUUSUUMSSSSSUUUMS

MUUU- UUM- - MUUSUUUMSUMSUUU- S

S-S---SMSSSS- SSSSSSSSSMMSSS

SSUUSUUMSUUSUUU- MUUUUSUSSUU

SSUUSSMUSUUSUUUSUMUUUSUSUUM

UUU- SSUMSUSUUSM- MSSUUSUUUMU

S-U---MU-U-SUUUUUUUUUSU- S- S

--UU---U-U-SUUUUUUUUUSU- U- S

---S--M------S--SSS--S--S-S

USSSSSS- SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

SSS- SSS- SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

S- USSSS----SSSMSSSS- SSSMS- S

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Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R A-5

A

Chemical Compatibility Chart

Table A-1. Chemical Compatibility Chart

®

CCCLEARCRIMP

®

CHEMICAL

Hydrogen Peroxide (10%)

Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)

Xylene

Zinc Chloride

Zinc Sulfate

Citric Acid (10%)

1

Polyethyleneterephthalate

Key

S Satisfactory

M M = Moderate attack, may be satisfactory for use in centrifuge depending on length

U U = Unsatisfactory, not recommended.

-- No data available. Because no organized chemical resistance data exists for materials

,CLEARCRIMP

®

, POLYCLEAR

MATERIAL

ALUMINUM

ANODIC COATING for ALUMINIUM

BUNA N

CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE

POLYURETHANE ROTOR PAINT

COMPOSITE Carbon Fiber/Epoxy

DELRIN®ETHYLENE PROPYLENE

GLASS

NEOPRENE

NORYL®NYLON

1

PET

POLYALLOMER

POLYCARBONATE

POLYESTER, GLASS THERMOSET

POLYTHERMIDE

POLYRTHYLENE

UUMSSUU- SSSUSSSMUSSSSSSMSUS

SMSSS- S- SSSSSSSSMSSSSSSSSSS

SSUSSSMUSUUUUUUMUMUUUSUMS US

UUSSSSUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSUSSS

USS- SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

MSSMSSMSSSSSSSSSMSSSSSSSSSS

of exposure, speed involved, etc.; suggest testing under actual conditions of use.

under the stress of centrifugation, when in doubt we recommend pretesting sample lots.
suggest testing, using sample to avoid loss of valuable material.

POLYPROPYLENE

POLYSULFONE

®

, TEFLON

®

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

RULON A

®

SILICONE RUBBER

STAINLESS STEEL

TITANIUM

TYGON®VITON

Chemical resistance data is included only as a guide to product use.

A-6 SL 16 / 16R Thermo Scientific

Warranty

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Thermo Fisher Scientific s published specifications, when subjected to normal, proper and intended
usage by properly trained personnel, for a period of 12 MONTHS after shipment to the Customer
(the “Warranty Period”). Thermo Fisher Scientific agrees during the Warranty Period, provided it is
promptly notified in writing upon the discovery of any material defect and further provided that all
costs of returning the defective Goods to the Thermo Fisher Scientific are pre-paid by the Customer, to
repair or replace, at Thermo Fisher Scientific s option, defective Goods so as to cause the same to oper­ate in substantial conformance with the said specifications. Replacement parts may be new or refur­bished, at the election of Thermo Fisher Scientific. All replaced parts shall become the property of
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or by or on behalf of the Customer, (iv) use of the Goods in a manner for which they were not
designed, (v) causes external to the Goods such as, but not limited to, power failure or electrical power
surges or (vi) use of the Goods in combination with equipment or software not supplied by Thermo
Fisher Scientific. If Thermo Fisher Scientific determines that Goods for which the Customer has
requested warranty services are not covered by the warranty hereunder, the Customer shall pay or reim­burse Thermo Fisher Scientific for all costs of investigating and responding to such request at Thermo
Fisher Scientific s then prevailing time and material rates. If Thermo Fisher Scientific provides repair
services or replacement parts that are not covered by the warranty provided in this Clause, the Cus­tomer shall pay Thermo Fisher Scientific therefor at Thermo Fisher Scientific s then prevailing time
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supplied by Thermo Fisher Scientific, shall immediately void and cancel all warranties with respect to
the affected Goods.

B

Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R B-1

B

Warranty

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Contact Information

United States 866-9-THERMO

Canada [phone]

C

[phone]

Austria [phone]

Belgium [phone]

Germany 08001 536 376

[phone]

France [phone]

[phone]

Italy [phone]

Netherlands [phone]

Nordic / Baltic Countries [phone]

Russia [phone]

Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R C-1

C

Contact Information

Spain [phone]

Portugal [phone]

Switzerland [phone]

UK / Ireland [phone]

China [phone]

[phone]

India [phone]

Japan [phone]

Other Asian Countries [phone]

Latin America [phone]

Other Countries [phone]

[phone]

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Index

I

A

Acceleration curve ................................................ 4-4

Accident Prevention ............................................... iv

Aerosol-proof rotors ............................................. 4-9

Aligning the centrifuge ..........................................2-3

Autoclaving ........................................................6-4

B

Bleaching agents ..................................................6-4

Braking profile .................................................... 4-4

Bucket selection ...................................................4-6

C

Care ................................................................. 6-1

Centrifuging ....................................................... 4-7

Cleaning ............................................................ 6-2

Cleaning agents ................................................... 6-2

Close lid ............................................................ 4-2

Contact Information ........................................... C-1

Continuous operation ........................................... 4-5

Control panel ......................................................3-2

D

Decontamination .................................................6-4

Disinfection ........................................................6-3

E

Emergency lid release ............................................ 7-2

Entering parameters ..............................................4-3

Explanation of RCF value ......................................4-5

K

Keys ..................................................................3-3

L

Lid Opening .......................................................4-2

M

Mains connection ................................................2-3

Mains Supply ......................................................2-4

Maintenance .......................................................6-1

O

Operation ..........................................................4-1

P

Precautions ........................................................... iv

Preselecting speed ................................................ 4-4

Preselecting the temperature ...................................4-5

Prewarming or precooling ......................................4-6

Prewarming or precooling the centrifuge ...................4-6

Proper use ............................................................. v

R

Rating plate ........................................................2-4

Removing the rotor ..............................................4-8

Rotor installation .................................................4-2

Rotor selection .................................................... 1-6

Running time preselection .....................................4-5

S

F

Failure message ....................................................7-3

Failures ..............................................................7-1

Features ............................................................. 1-5

Foreword ............................................................. iii

I

Imbalance indicator .............................................. 4-7

Installation location ..............................................2-2

Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R I-1

Safety area ..........................................................2-2

Safety features .....................................................1-2

Service technician ..........................................6-4, 7-6

Short-term centrifuging .........................................4-8

Starting centrifuge program ....................................4-7

Stopping the centrifuging program ...........................4-7

Storage ..............................................................2-4

Switch on centrifuge ............................................. 4-2

T

Technical Data ....................................................1-3

Index:

Temperature adaptation ........................................4-8

Transporting the centrifuge ....................................2-2

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