AFi KATRINA User manual

Maintenance Manual -

Revision 1.0 -

English version

BLOOD BANK CENTRIFUGE

6x1000ml 4x2000ml

602922

This document has been prepared with the utmost care. However, AFI

Centrifuge refuses to accept any responsibility in the event of errors or

omissions. The same applies to any damage arising from the use of

information contained in this manual.

AFI Centrifuge

3, Rue Nicolas Copernic

ZA Nord Bazouges

53200 CHATEAU-GONTIER

FRANCE

+33 (0) 2 43 06 66 76

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You have just purchased one of the finest Laboratory Centrifuges available. With proper care, maintenance and

laboratory procedure, this centrifuge will provide you years of productive service. Please read this manual carefully to

familiarize you with proper installation, and operation of the centrifuge. Other information are available on our

website, www.aficentrifuge.com .

Explanation of Symbols

Safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in property damage.

Safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury.

Pinching: This warning symbol indicates the presence of a

risk of pinching when handling the lid.

Note:

Used for important information

Potential electrical hazard, only qualified person to access

Biological hazard,

Protective earth for user safety

Lead Free

CAUTION

WARNING



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Updates

Date

Revision

Modification

Paragraph

Author

10/03/2020

1.0

Creation

All

F. Boucard

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Table of contents

1DESCRIPTION OF THE CENTRIFUGE .......................................................................................................... 3

1.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 EXTERNAL PARTS DESCRIPTION:............................................................................................................................... 5

1.3 EXPLODED VIEWS ................................................................................................................................................. 6

1.4 ACCESSORIES....................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.5 INTERNAL PARTS DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................ 8

1.6 SERVICE TOOLS .................................................................................................................................................. 12

1.7 WIRING DIAGRAM.............................................................................................................................................. 13

1.8 REFRIGERATION CIRCUIT ........................................................................................................................................ 2

1.9 ELECTRONIC CONTROL CENTER /BLOCK ................................................................................................................. 20

1.10 TRANSFORMER .................................................................................................................................................. 21

1.11 LOCKING /UNLOCKING SYSTEM............................................................................................................................. 22

1.12 MOTOR ........................................................................................................................................................... 23

1.13 SPEED SENSOR................................................................................................................................................... 23

1.14 TACHOMETER BOARD.......................................................................................................................................... 23

1.15 TEMPERATURE PROBE ......................................................................................................................................... 23

1.16 IMBALANCE SENSOR............................................................................................................................................ 23

1.17 GAS SPRING ...................................................................................................................................................... 23

1.18 VIBRATIONS ABSORPTION /SUSPENSION................................................................................................................. 24

1.19 REFRIGERATION SYSTEM:..................................................................................................................................... 24

2PROPER INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................25

2.1 CENTRIFUGE LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 25

2.2 LEVELING.......................................................................................................................................................... 25

2.3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 25

3TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................26

3.1 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................ 26

3.2 ERROR MESSAGES.............................................................................................................................................. 26

4CLEANING AND LUBRICATION.................................................................................................................29

4.1 CLEANING......................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.2 LUBRICATION .................................................................................................................................................... 29

5SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................30

5.1 ACCESS TO THE SERVICE MENU............................................................................................................................. 30

5.2 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE PROBE........................................................................................................................ 32

5.3 UNBALANCING SENSITIVITY DETECTION .................................................................................................................. 32

5.4 SETTING THE LOCK.............................................................................................................................................. 34

5.5 AUTO-DIAGNOSTIC ............................................................................................................................................ 36

5.6 INFORMATION UPDATE........................................................................................................................................ 37

5.7 COUNTERS MODIFICATION ................................................................................................................................... 37

5.8 OVERTEMPERATURE ALARM MENU ........................................................................................................................ 38

5.9 FIRMWARE UPDATE ............................................................................................................................................ 38

5.10 FACTORY RESET ................................................................................................................................................. 39

5.11 CLEARING COUNTERS .......................................................................................................................................... 40

6STANDARD EXCHANGE OF COMPONENTS..............................................................................................41

6.1 SAFETY RULES ................................................................................................................................................... 41

6.2 SPARE PARTS &TOOLS ........................................................................................................................................ 41

6.3 SETTINGS FORM................................................................................................................................................. 41

7FUNCTIONAL CHECKS..............................................................................................................................44

7.1 MECHANICAL SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................... 44

7.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION –PROTECTIVE EARTH ...................................................................................................... 44

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7.3 SPEED CHECK .................................................................................................................................................... 45

7.4 CHECKING THE TIMER ......................................................................................................................................... 45

7.5 CHECKING THE TEMPERATURE .............................................................................................................................. 45

8ANNEXES ................................................................................................................................................46

8.1 RETURN AUTHORIZATION..................................................................................................................................... 46

Remarks

KATRINA must be connected to an electrical installation that conforms to all applicable safety standards,

national or international prescriptions.

In order to ensure user protection against electric shock, KATRINA protective earth conductor must be

properly connected to the building earth.

Do not operate a centrifuge until all necessary safety measures have been taken.

KATRINA centrifuge is designed in such a way that its use does not expose the operator and his

environment to any danger.

This protection can only be guaranteed if the centrifuge is used in accordance with all the instructions in

this manual.

The rotors and buckets must be removed from use in the event of a trace of mechanical defect or

corrosion.

These elements have a lifetime, engraved on their visible part: To maintain good safety conditions, it is

imperative to replace them when the recommended duration is reached.

KATRINA can only be serviced by certified personal, informed and trained by AFI Centrifuge.

Warranty

AFI Centrifuge warrants this device does not have any assembly or material defects when it leaves

the factory. In the event of a defect appearing during proper use, AFI Centrifuge undertakes to repair the

device for a period of two years from the date of delivery, for malfunctions concerning the following parts:

-Motor

-Electronic control center

-Tachometer board.

-Mains filter board

-Interconnection board

-Lid lock motor supply board

All parts claimed defective shall be returned, properly identified to the company at its factory, charges

prepaid. Factory installed equipment or accessories are warranted only to the extent guaranteed by the

original manufacturer, and this warranty shall not apply to any portion of the equipment modified by the

user. Claims under this warranty should be directed to AFI Centrifuge. Setting forth in detail the nature of

the defect, the date of the initial installation and the serial and model number of the equipment.

This warranty shall not apply to any AFI Centrifuge product or part thereof which has been subject to

misuse, abuse, accident, shipping damage, improper installation or service, or damage by fire, or flood.

If the serial number of this product is altered, removed or defaced as to be illegible, the Warranty shall be

null and void in its entirety.

The warranty is for the sole benefit of the original purchaser and is not assignable or transferable. Prior to

returning any item, for any reason, contact AFI Centrifuge for a Return Authorization Number. This

number must accompany all returns. Any product shipped to AFI Centrifuge without this number will be

returned refused shipment or collect freight.

Please carefully read user manual instruction before using the centrifuge.

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Forbbiden use

KATRINA is not designed for the following uses and environments:

The following are considered prohibited:

• Flammable materials,

• Explosive substances,

• Materials that can react causing a danger,

• Toxic materials

• Radioactive materials

• Contaminated material not contained in an aerosol-tight container.

The use of this type of container is understood to be in a biosecurity system in accordance with national and

international indications, they must not constitute the only protection of workers and the environment during

the handling of pathogenic microorganisms. (IEC / EN61010-2-020)

See for example the "Laboratory biosafety manual" guide by the World Health Organization.

• Rotors and rotating accessories having exceeded their maximum service life.

• The rotors and rotating accessories not being maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual,

or showing signs of wear and / or corrosion.

• Rotors and rotating accessories not validated by AFI Centrifuge

• Explosive environments

• Radioactive environments

Decontamination

Depending on its use, and for example if potentially pathogenic substances have been spilled inside the bowl,

KATRINA can expose service personal to a biological danger.

In this case, or in case of any doubt, cleaning and decontamination are necessary as a preventative measure

before the centrifuge, rotors and other accessories are maintained, repaired or transferred.

The manufacturers can provide a form allowing the users to document the realization of this treatment. (IEC /

EN 61010-2-020)

Before any intervention, in order to guarantee the operator's safety, please refer to the laboratory

decontamination protocol, and carefully apply the decontamination prescriptions.

During decontamination operations, the required personal protective equipment must be worn.

Radioactive materials are prohibited and cannot be centrifuged by KATRINA.

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1Description of the Centrifuge

1.1 Technical specifications:

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