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Hamilton Bahl VanGuard v6500 User Manual

Hamilton Bahl VanGuard v6500
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Hamilton Bahl VanGuard v6500 Specifications

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BrandHamilton Bahl
ModelVanGuard v6500
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction and Utility

Introduction

Centrifuge offers protection in health care environments with a sealed, transparent polycarbonate cover for aerosol and splash protection.

Utility

Designed for physician's offices and clinical labs for blood, fecal, and high density sedimentation separation.

Important Information and Installation

Important Product Information

Assure product protection and reliability by having repairs and maintenance performed by authorized service centers.

Installation Guidelines

Place unit on a stable surface, plug into a grounded receptacle, and remove protective wrap from the cover.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Operate from approved AC sources, use grounded receptacles, and never remove the grounding prong.

Centrifuge Operation

Opening and Closing the Cover

Depress detente fasteners to open the cover; ensure both sides lock when closing for operation.

Loading Samples

Load 10 ml or 15 ml tubes in a balanced manner, using adapter cushions if needed.

Operating Modes

Use the on/off switch for basic operation or the 60-minute timer for timed cycles.

Operation Safety Rules

Always operate with cover locked, balanced load, and never open during operation or before rotor stops.

Maintenance Procedures

Routine Cleaning and Gasket Care

Frequently clean all parts and always replace the rotor collar gasket if worn or damaged.

Bowl and Rotor Cleaning

Clean bowl area with disinfectant; clean rotor with hypochlorite solution, rinse, and dry. Do not autoclave rotor.

Rotor Integrity and Replacement

Check rotor periodically for cracks; replace if necessary with the specified V7000 rotor.

Maintenance Safety

Always unplug power before servicing and wear appropriate protective gear and disinfectant.

Blood Separation and Parts

VACUTAINER Brand SST Tubes

SST tubes contain a gel that separates clot from serum for chemistry testing.

SST Brand Gel Tube Processing

Procedure for processing SST tubes: collect, mix, allow to clot, spin, and transport.

Replacement Parts and Accessories

List of available replacement parts including rotors, shields, gaskets, and adapters.