Thermo IEC Centra CL3 - Introduction

OM31150 Rev. 5 11 January 2004
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction....................................................... 3
1.1 Product Description.......................................................4
1.2 About This Manual ........................................................4
2. Installation ........................................................ 4
2.1 Receive the Unit............................................................4
2.2 Prepare the installation site...........................................4
2.3 Verify Power Configuration............................................5
2.5 Moving the Unit .............................................................5
3. Operation.......................................................... 5
3.1 Rotor and Accessories..................................................5
3.2 Starting and Stopping a Run .........................................6
3.3 Timing Mode..................................................................7
3.4 Stored Programs ...........................................................7
3.5 Refrigeration (refrigerated systems only) ......................8
3.6 Front Panel....................................................................9
3.7 Diagnostic Messages and Error Codes.......................10
4. Applications.....................................................11
4.1 Introduction .................................................................11
4.2 Speed and Force Tables .............................................12
4.3 Derating Tables for Dense Samples............................17
4.4 Chemical Resistance Table.........................................18
4.5 Decontamination Table................................................19
4.6 RCF Nomograph .........................................................20
5. Maintenance................................................... 21
6. Specifications ................................................. 22
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