Drucker Diagnostics BOOST 2 Flex User manual

BOOST

2 Flex

Operator’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Model Description ..............................................................................................................................................1

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................1

Intended Use .............................................................................................................................................................1

Warranty....................................................................................................................................................................2

Initial Setup .........................................................................................................................................................3

Quick Start ..........................................................................................................................................................4

Single Cycle Lock ........................................................................................................................................................5

Preset Lock.................................................................................................................................................................5

Setting or Modifying a Cycle ...............................................................................................................................5

Operation............................................................................................................................................................6

Balancing Loads...................................................................................................................................................6

Care and Preventative Maintenance ..................................................................................................................7

Cleaning and Disinfection ...................................................................................................................................7

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................8

General Specifications ......................................................................................................................................10

Calculating the G-Force.....................................................................................................................................10

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MODEL DESCRIPTION

Satisfy your lab’s most diverse processing requirements with the BOOST 2 Flex. Customize settings and check every

detail on the digital display. Program up to 10 custom cycles.

FEATURES

Any of the ten (10) cycles may be customized and/or conveniently pre-set for your lab’s most common

applications. Use pre-set cycles or customize them as needed.

A time and speed/g-force can be quickly entered for a single use cycle. The cycle will not be retained in memory.

If desired, the control panel can be temporarily locked on one cycle for error-free reproducibility.

A Preset Lock can be turned on to prevent changes from being made accidentally to programmed cycles.

Up to 10 cycles can be programmed for time, speed, and braking and labeled with a custom name. Cycles may

be programmed by g-force (RCF) rather than speed to facilitate matching validated cycles and manufacturers’

IFUs.

A digital cycle counter tracks the number of cycles the centrifuge has run.

Lid lighting indicates the centrifuge’s status (ready, running, done), informing the operator when tubes are ready

for the analyzer and preventing tubes from being left in the centrifuge longer than necessary (patent pending).

A traditional audible alert indicates the completion of the cycle. The audible alert can be muted.

Cool–Flow design prevents overheating of samples by using ambient air to keep specimens at room temperature.

The carriers are fiber reinforced for high strength, durability, and years of trouble-free use.

(Autoclave-compatible carriers are also available as an alternative option. Contact Drucker Diagnostics

Customer Service for more information.)

A clear lid permits safe observation of samples and optical calibration of speed.

The lid safety system prevents the centrifuge from operating unless the lid is closed and latched.

The lid safety system only allows entry into the centrifuge after the rotor has completely stopped.

The high-power brushless motor provides years of operation with no routine maintenance.

INTENDED USE

The Boost 2 Flex is intended to be used as a general-purpose laboratory centrifuge, intended for safe and rapid

density-based separation of fluids, including physiologic fluids, in approved specimen receptacles for qualitative or

quantitative test procedures.

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WARRANTY

Drucker Diagnostics warranties that this centrifuge is free from defects in workmanship and parts for 2 years.

WARNING: For the safety of both the operator and service personnel, care should be taken when using

this centrifuge if handling substances that are known to be toxic, radioactive or contaminated with

pathogenic microorganisms. Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). When Risk Group II

materials are used, (as identified in the World Health Organization “Laboratory Bio-Safety Manual”), a Bio-

Seal should be employed. In the event that materials of a higher risk group are being used, more than one

level of protection must be provided. The use of flammable or explosive materials as well as those

materials which have a vigorous chemical reaction is prohibited.

Unplug the centrifuge before cleaning or performing maintenance.

WARNING: Inspect centrifuge for cracks or physical damage to cabinet, lid, rotor, or carriers. Damage may

result in unsafe operation. Discontinue use until repairs have been performed.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in

accordance with this operator manual, may cause interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Due to the lack of the possibility of human exposure, all Drucker centrifuges and accessories sold by

Drucker Diagnostics, Inc. are compliant without any special labeling required by the California Safe Drinking

Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65).

WARNING: Only use Drucker Diagnostics components in this centrifuge.

WARNING: Do not remove any hardware from rotor without prior authorization from Drucker Diagnostics.

Users of centrifuge should validate the processing of their disposable for their specific application prior to

use.

WARNING: The maximum combined weight allowed to be loaded into each carrier, including Drucker

provided components, shall not exceed maximum specifications. Refer to the General Specifications of

this manual for maximum carrier load specification.

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INITIAL SETUP

Unpack and verify that all the following are included:

•

Centrifuge

•

Power cord

•

Carriers

•

Operating manual

Setup the centrifuge on flat and level surface. A bench top clearance height of 21” (54 cm) is required to open

the lid.

The centrifuge should have 6” (15 cm) of clear space around the centrifuge. Proper ventilation is necessary to

prevent the overheating of samples as well as premature failure of the centrifuge. Choose an area which allows

unencumbered air flow, and where the temperature remains between 16°C and 32°C.

No hazardous material shall be permitted in the clearance envelope during operation.

The operator time within the envelope shall be limited to the time necessary for loading, unloading, and

centrifuge operation only.

Plug the provided line cord (or equivalently rated line cord) into the centrifuge

Plug the line cord into an approved electrical outlet.

Turn on the power switch located on the back of the centrifuge.

BE SURE THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET IS ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE AS THE LINE CORD IS THE

MEANS OF EMERGENCY

DISCONNECTION!

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QUICK START

The screen display alternates between the name of the currently selected cycle and its parameters.

Start

Begins running the cycle displayed on the screen. The lid must be

closed.

Unlock

Allows access into the rotor chamber by engaging the unlocking

mechanism. Entry is only possible when the rotor is stopped.

Stop

Pressing the UNLOCK button during operation will terminate the

run and unlock the lid after the rotor has come to a stop.

Cycle Selection

Press the up and down buttons next to the screen to select the

desired saved cycle.

To ensure repeatability, the centrifuge can be locked either on one cycle (Single Cycle Lock) or restricted to the saved

cycles (Preset Lock). The Single Cycle Lock also prevents making changes to the parameters of the selected cycle.

The Preset Lock allows selection of any saved cycle but prevents changing the parameters of saved cycles.

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SINGLE CYCLE LOCK

Lock on Single Cycle

Select desired cycle. Press and hold the UNLOCK button for 5

seconds. Two beeps will confirm that cycle selection is locked.

Cancel Single Cycle

Lock

To re-enable cycle selection, press and hold the UNLOCK button

for 5 seconds. Three beeps will confirm that cycle selection is now

unlocked.

PRESET LOCK

Enter Settings

Mode

Press the GEAR button.

Lock Saved Cycles

Press and hold the UNLOCK button for 5 seconds. Two beeps will

confirm that the Preset Lock is active.

Cancel Preset Lock

With lid open and while not in Settings mode, press and hold the

UNLOCK button for 5 seconds until two beeps are heard. Saved

cycles can again be edited or programmed.

SETTING OR MODIFYING A CYCLE

Up to 10 cycles can be named, programmed for time, speed, and braking, and saved in memory.

Cycle Selection

Press the up and down buttons next to the screen to select the

desired cycle.

Enter Programming

Mode

Press the GEAR button.

Navigate between

Parameters

Use the left and right arrow button until the parameter to be

edited is blinking and underlined.

Change Parameter

Values

To change the parameter shown on the display, use the up and

down buttons next to the screen.

Naming the Cycle

Navigate to the cycle name with the left and right arrow. Change

the blinking character of the name with the up and down buttons,

then move to the next character with the right arrow. Repeat.

Save and Exit

Programming Mode

Press the GEAR button. The cycle displayed on the screen will be

automatically saved.

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OPERATION

Place the tubes into the carriers.

WARNING: The maximum combined weight allowed to be loaded into each carrier, including Drucker

provided components, shall not exceed maximum specifications. Refer to the General Specifications of

this manual for maximum carrier load specification.

Be sure to follow the rules for balanced loads as listed in the next section.

Close the lid and turn the lid knob clockwise to its complete stop position.

The digital screen shows the currently selected cycle. To select another cycle, press the UP or DOWN button in

succession until the desired cycle is selected.

Pushing the START button on the control panel will start the spin cycle.

When the cycle is completed, the rotor will slow to a complete stop and the lid light will flash.

The unlocking mechanism will engage for 60 seconds allowing entry into the rotor chamber. To unlock after more

than 60 seconds have elapsed, press the UNLOCK button. The lid will unlock for another 15 seconds.

Turn the lid knob counterclockwise and open the lid. The lid light will turn off.

You may now safely remove the samples.

BALANCING LOADS

Your centrifuge must contain a balanced load to work properly. Spinning balanced loads will extend the life of the

centrifuge and produce better results. If an odd number of samples is to be spun, fill a tube with water to match the

weight of the unpaired sample and place it across from this sample.

Opposing carriers must be equally loaded, or empty, or loaded with equally weighted samples.

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