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Safety:
Your PowerSpin C8604 centrifuge is a carefully designed and built instrument. Please
take note of the following safety precautions.
Lid with zero rpm lid latch (electronically operated):
NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE LID UNTIL THE ROTOR HAS COME TO
COMPLETE STOP!
Load Balance:
Always make sure that the load is balanced before operating the instrument.
It is very important that tubes with equal loads are placed opposite each other in the rotor.
Also, when spinning a single specimen tube, another specimen tube of the same size filled
with water (or an equal volume of another liquid) must be in-place directly opposite from
the specimen tube to maintain balance. If the centrifuge is not properly balanced, damage
could occur.
CAUTION: If excessive noise or vibration is noticed during a run, immediately press
“Stop” to turn off the centrifuge and recheck the balance.
Maintenance:
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before attempting to clean the centrifuge.
This centrifuge is designed to be relatively maintenance free. The motor is a brushless
type and has permanently sealed bearings so oiling is not necessary. A surface cleaner
such as Formula 409 can be used to clean the outside of the instrument. The rotor chamber
and cover can be disinfected with a mild solution of bleach or other disinfecting liquid and
allowed to dry. Do not drench or immerse the unit in any liquid!
CAUTION: Do not use any cleaning “SOLVENTS” on any part of the centrifuge as the
chemicals can cause damage to the instrument.
Periodic Rotor and Tube Holders inspection and replacement
Rotors and Tube Holders should be removed and inspected for defects at least every 6
months or each time the rotor is removed for cleaning.
Calibration:
According to Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, centrifuges require verification or
calibration as follows:
1) Before initial use; 2) after repair or adjustments; and 3) 6 month after use. The
centrifuge timer, however, should be checked for accuracy at least every 3 month. The
timer is an electronic timer is designed to be accurate to 5min ± 10sec. The speed should
fall within ±100rpm of the speed display. Since the speed displayed on the centrifuge is
from a real time digital sensor mounted in the motor, it reflects the real running speed of
the rotor.
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