GmCLab OPERATOR'S MANUAL HOY = GmCLab Ge reel) Gilson S.A.S. 19, avenue des Entrepreneurs, BP 145, F-95400 VILLIERS LE BEL France Tel: (83) 1.34.29.50.00 FAX: (33) 1.34.29.50.90 Gilson, Inc. World Headquarters 3000 Parmenter Street, PO. Box 620027, Middleton, WI 53562-0027 USA Phone: 608-836-1551 Fax: 608-831-4451 E-mail: sales@gilson.com, service@gilson.com, training@gilson.com wwwegilson.comCONTENTS 1. PREFACE... 2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS. 3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION 4. INSTALLATION. [1]Moving the Centrifuge. [2]Installation Sit: [3]Power Outlet 5. OPERATION..... [1]To plug the centrifuge. [2]To turn the power on. [3}To open the lid. [4]To mount the rotor. [5]To load tubes on the rotor. [6]To close the lid and start the centrifuge. [7]To stop the centrifuge. [8]To turn the power off. [9}To dismount the rotor (10}To unplug the power cord. 6. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE... 15-16 [1]To inspect and clean the rotor. 16 {2]To inspect the motor shaft boss 16 [3]To inspect and clean the chamber... 16 [4]To inspect the power plug and the outlet... 16 [5]To inspect the lid and lid lock. 16 [6]To clean the body.... 16 7., TROUBLESHOOTING. 17 8. AFTER SERVICE 18 9. SPECIFICATIONS. 10. WARRANTY...1. PREFACE This centrifuge is electrically powered and spins rotors at high speeds. Therefore, certain electrical and mechanical hazards are inherent with its use. Improper installation or misuse will increase your chance of being injured or killed. This Operator's Manual contains specific instructions pertaining to the proper installation, use and maintenance of the centrifuge. Certain terms and symbols are used throughout this manual to emphasize hazards. We distinguish between the terms and symbols as follows: A\Warning means that misuse may cause death or serious injury to the operator or persons nearby. A\Caution means that misuse may cause injury to persons or damage to the centrifuge and surrounding property. Pay close attention to the information associated with these terms and symbols. Z\Warning Be sure to seat and secure the rotor properly before operation. Improperly installed rotor may come off the motor shaft and may injure someone. Do not seat the rotor upside down. Improperly rotor may come off the motor shaft and may injure someone.2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS The followings are general warnings and cautions concerning the use of the centrifuge. Observe these precautions strictly. AMWarning Infectious Sample Aerosols This centrifuge is not equipped with a back-up isolation system to contain aerosols in the event a tube leaks or breaks during a run. If you suspect that exposure to aerosols from samples you are handling could cause permanent or fatal illness, do not put them in this centrifuge. NEVER centrifuge explosive or flammable substances. Explosive or flammable items that ignite during a run will cause the centrifuge to explode. This centrifuge does not provide adequate protection from explosions or fires originating in the chamber. Do not overfill tubes. Tubes more than 70 percent full will cause the sample leaking during the run. This will expose you and the centrifuge to sample aerosols that may make you ill or may damage the centrifuge.A\Warning Use caps for tubes. Tubes without caps will cause the sample leaking during the run, This will expose you and the centrifuge to sample aerosols’ that may make you ill or may damage the centrifuge. Do not install the centrifuge near sources of water or gas or near chemical storage areas. Installation near gas or water generating facing may result in fire, explosion or other damage to the equipment or facility. Do not touch the power switch with wet hands. ‘You may sustain a serious or deadly electrical shock. Do not unplug the centrifuge with pulling the power cord. Stress to the cord may cause a loose connection in the plug, and result in a fireJ\Warning Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. You may sustain a serious or deadly electrical shock. Do not modify the centrifuge. Modification to the centrifuge may cause a serious malfunction, damage the centrifuge or cause injury to someone. Unplug the power cord while not using. Stress to the cord may cause a loose connection in the plug and result in a fire. Do not use accessories or parts other than those specified by the manufacturer. Substituted accessories or parts that do not meet the manufacturer's performance specifications may cause serious damage to the centrifuge or injure someone.A\Warning Do not use damaged or deformed rotors. Rotors with compromised structures are subject to sudden and severe imbalances that will damage the centrifuge and may injure someone. Be sure to balance the load properly. Imbalance loads will significantly reduce the life of the motor and centrifuge. In severe cases, imbalances may damage the centrifuge and injure the operator. Do not open the lid until rotor has stopped completely. Injury may occur from moving parts. Do not replace the fuse other than those specified by the manufacturer. That will damage the centrifuge and may injure someone.3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Lid Motor Shaft Boss Microtubes Rotor Tube-strips Rotor MA-1 PA-1 See5eo5e7 Power Switch Power Cord4,.INSTALLATION [1]Moving the Centrifuge ZXCaution Do not drop the centrifuge or bump into things when moving it. Do not move the centrifuge with pulling its power cord. Do not move the centrifuge with pulling its lid. [2]Installation Site A\Warning NEVER install the centrifuge near chemical storage facilities or sites likely to generate flammable gases or fumes. That will damage the centrifuge and may result in a fire, Do not leave the centrifuge in a cold room less than 5°C for extended period of time. That will damage the centrifuge and may result in a fire. AXCaution Install the centrifuge on a flat and level surface such as a solid surface bench top. Keep the centrifuge out of direct sunlight, dust and poorly ventilated areas. @ Required Environmental Conditions : Room Temperature : 5 to 35°C Atmospheric Pressure : 70 to 106 kPa Relative Humidity : 30 to 85 %[3]Power Outlet LAXCaution Connect the centrifuge to an outlet that is properly rated. @AC 100V 100mA 50/60Hz @ AC 120V 90mA 50/60Hz @ AC 230V 45mA 50/60Hz5. OPERATION This section covers the following procedures: [1)To plug the centrifuge [2]To turn the power on {3}To open the lid [4] To mount the rotor [51To load tubes on the rotor [6]To close the lid and start the centrifuge [7ITo stop the centrifuge [8]To turn the power off [9}To dismount the rotor [10]To unplug the power cord [1]To plug the centrifuge A\Warning Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. You may sustain a serious or deadly electrical shock.[2]To turn the power on A\Warning Do not touch the power switch with wet hands. ‘You may sustain a serious or deadly electrical shock. [3]To open the lid Press the stop lever down and open the lid. [4}To mount the rotor Mount a rotor on the motor shaft observing the shapes of motor shaft boss and the center hole of rotor. Push down the rotor until it clicks. Motor Shaft Boss A\Warning Be sure to seat and secure the rotor properly before operation. Improperly installed rotor may come off the motor shaft and may injure someone. Do not seat the rotor upside down. Improperly rotor may come off the motor shaft and may injure someone. 10[5]To load tubes on the rotor A\Warning Infectious Sample Aerosols This centrifuge is not equipped with a back-up isolation system to contain aerosols in the event a tube leaks or breaks during a run. If you suspect that exposure to aerosols from samples you are handling could cause permanent or fatal illness, do not put them in this centrifuge. Z\Warning Do not allow water or sample to drop or fall inside the centrifuge. This may cause an electrical short or may shock someone. uwA\Warning 70%, NEVER centrifuge explosive or flammable substances. Explosive or flammable items that ignite during a run will cause the centrifuge to explode. This centrifuge does not provide adequate protection from explosions or fires originating in the chamber. Do not overfill tubes. Tubes more than 70 percent full will leak during the run. This will expose you and the centrifuge to sample aerosols that may make you ill or may damage the centrifuge. Be sure to balance the load properly. Imbalance loads will significantly reduce the life of the motor and centrifuge. In severe cases, imbalances may damage the centrifuge and injure the operator. Use caps for tubes. Tubes without caps will leak during the run. This will expose you and the centrifuge to sample aerosols that may make you ill or may damage the centrifuge.Place tubes symmetrically into the rotor. Imbalance loads will significantly reduce the life of the motor and centrifuge. In severe case, imbalances may damage the centrifuge and injure the operator. Microtubes Rotor MA-1 Place the eight, four or two microtube samples symmetrically into the rotor. Correct Tube Placement Tube-strips Rotor PA-1 Place all two lines tubes into the rotor. Correct Tube Placement 13[61To close the lid and start the centrifuge Close and firmly press down the lid until the lid locks into position. The rotor will begin spinning when the lid is completely closed. I71To stop the centrifuge Push the stop lever, open the lid and remove the tubes after the rotor has stopped spinning. [8]To turn the power off Tum the power switch off. [9]To dismount the rotor Pinch the knob of rotor with fingers and pull out the rotor. [10}To unplug the power cord Unplug the power cord while not using. A\Warning Do not pull out the rotor by force. That may bend the motor shaft and damage the motor shaft boss. “46. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Never attempt to clean the centrifuge while it is plugged in or when the power is on, *If the device or accessories are contaminated by a pathogenic, toxic, or radioactive substance etc, it is the user's responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination while referring to the “WHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual, 2nd revised edition,” etc. When cleaning and decontamination other than mentioned in this chapter are required, contact our company to check whether or not they are likely to damage the device. If you are planning to return the device or accessories to our company or are requesting repair, you must contact our company before sending these items to us. In some cases certificate of implementation of cleaning and decontamination may be required before the items can be sent to us. Check and clean your centrifuge at reguiar intervals or immediately after spills occur to prevent premature wear and safety hazards. 15A\Warning NEVER attempt to clean the centrifuge while it is plugged in or when the power is on. You may get shocked or you may be injured by moving parts. [1]To inspect and clean the rotor Visually inspect rotor for damage such as dents or chips from being dropped. If the rotor is damaged, do not use the centrifuge and call for service. Wipe the rotor with a soft cloth moistened with a neutral detergent with extreme care and remove the detergent with a clean damp cloth. [2}To inspect the motor shaft boss Visually inspect the rotor for damage or deformation. Stop the operation and call for service when the rotor is damaged or deformed. [3]To inspect and clean the chamber Inspect the chamber for loose debris and excess water and remove as necessary. Wipe the chamber with a soft cloth moistened with a neutral detergent with extreme care and remove the detergent with a clean damp cloth. [4]To inspect the power plug and the outlet Inspect the power plug and outlet for a loose connection and dust. {5}To inspect the lid and lid lock Inspect the lid is able to open and close smoothly. Inspect the lid is locked when pressing down. [6}To clean the body Wipe the body with a soft cloth moistened with a neutral detergent with extreme care and remove the detergent with a clean damp doth. 167. TROUBLESHOOTING Use the following troubleshooting procedures to resolve problems with the centrifuge. If the centrifuge still does not run properly, please contact your local dealer. NOTE : Clean and decontaminate your centrifuge before you ship it back for service or before you allow a service technician to repair it. Symptom Probable Cause Solution ‘The power cord is unplugged. Plug the power cord in The fuse is blown Call for servise Motor carbon brushes lost Tur the rotor five or sx times conductivity because of a lon, tly by hand. Tce vet one ae Foreign articles wind around Remove the foreign articles the rotor shaft. alter unpluging the centrifuge. ‘The motoris near the end of Call for service. its expected life Imbalanced load Balance the load proper Abnormal noise poet pa Foreign articles is sticking Remove the foreign articles ‘The centrifuge vibrates ‘on the rotor or chamber. after unpluging the centrifuge. abnocmally. Defective motor Call for service. ‘The rotors seated upside down, Seat the rotor proper ‘The rotor won't he installed properly e a Damaged or deformed rotor or molorshafi boss. __| Call for service. 78. AFTER SERVICE To replace the motor The centrifuge uses carbon brushes in the motor. It is necessary to replace the whole motor when carbon brushes are worn. Call for service. Please note that the motor is out of the warranty. The expected life for motor is several years with normal use or several months when the centrifuge is used very often. For Assistance or Service Contact : For assistance or service, please contact your local dealer. 189. SPECIFICATIONS Model GmCLab Rotor Microtubes Rotor MA-1 | Tube-strips Rotor PA-1 Speed 6,000rpm(+20%) 6,200rpm(+20%) Force 1,290~2,910 G Max. 1,200~2,690 G Min. 810~1,820 G Maximum Volume 1.5(2.2)ml x 8 tubes 0.2 ml x 8 tubes connected x2 lines Power Required AC1O0V,1A,50/60Hz AC120V,14,50/60Hz AC230V,1A,50 / 60Hz(C€) Fuse 250V 0.5A Dimensions 155W x 175D x 1251 mm. Material | Lid PC(UL 94V-0) Body ABS(UL 94V-0) ‘Actuator ABS(UL 94V-0) Rubber NBR Rotor ABS(UL 94V-0) Speed Control Automatic / Constant Speed Drive System Direct Drive / Vibration Insulated Brake Dynamic Braking Acceleration Time Within 5 seconds up to 90% of rated speed Deceleration Time Within 15 seconds (Lid Close) Within 3 seconds (Lid Open) 1910. WARRANTY You have purchased a Gilson laboratory personal centrifuge which meets the highiest engineering and quality standards. In accordance with Gilson warranty conditions, the warranty period is 12 months.4ousong Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement ‘The European Union enacted Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WER). The text of the EU directive can be found at: http:/ / europa.eu.int/comm/environment/waste/weee_index.htm. Gilson, Inc. and Gilson SAS will apply Annex IV labeling (shown below)-including the heavy underscore that indicates the instrument was manufactured after 13 August 2005-to all instruments. Unit End-of-Life ‘When a unit reaches the end of its useful life, refer to www.gilson.com for directions and information on the end-of-life policy. This is in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 /EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Gilson, Ine. World Headquarters 3000 Parmenter Street - P.O. Box 620027 - Middleton, WI 53562 USA Phone: 608-836-1851 - Fax: 608-891-4451 - E-mail: sales@gilson.com, service@gilson.com, training@gilson.com + www gilson.com Gilson $.4.S. « 19, avenue des Entrepreneurs, F-95400 VILLIERS LE BEI. France (©2005 Gilson, Inc. All rights reserved 315011-0111D No.23030.01 Issued on Oct, 2006 0.55k1018@)N