Eppendorf FA-45-48-11 Rotors - Manual

Instructions for use
Rotor FA-45-48-11, FA-45-30-11, FA-45-24-11-Kit, FA-45-16-17
English (EN)
Instructions for use Rotor FA-45-48-11, FA-45-30-11, FA-45-24-11-Kit, FA-45-16-17 see on p. Fig. Tab. p. English (EN) Instructions for use
This document supplements the operation manual Centrifuge 5430/5430 R and does not
replace it. Therefore, please also read the operating manual before starting up the rotors for the
first time. You can find the current version on the Internet at www.eppendorf.com.
1 Product description
The rotors FA-45-48-11, FA-45-30-11, FA-45-24-11-Kit, and FA-45-16-17 are aerosol-tight
fixed-angle rotors for Centrifuge 5430/5430 R. The rotors feature a quick-lock rotor lid
(QuickLock
® ).
2 Safety notes
Rotor Maximum capacity
FA-45-48-11 48 micro test tubes with a volume of 2.0 mL
FA-45-30-11 30 micro test tubes with a volume of 2.0 mL
FA-45-24-11-Kit 24 micro test tubes with a volume of 2.0 mL or 24 Spin Columns
FA-45-16-17 16 micro test tubes with a volume of 5.0 mL
WARNING! Risk to health due to limited aerosol tightness with incorrect rotor/
rotor lid combination.
Aerosol-tight centrifugation is guaranteed only if the rotors and rotor lids intended for
this purpose are used. The designation of aerosol-tight fixed-angle rotors always
starts with FA.The aerosol-tight rotors and rotor lids of this centrifuge are additionally
marked with a red ring on the rotor and a red rotor lid screw.
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For aerosol-tight centrifugation, always simultaneously use rotors and rotor lids
which are marked as aerosol-tight in the centrifuge intended for the corresponding
purpose. The details specifying in which centrifuge you may use the aerosol-tight
rotors and rotor lids can be found on the rotor and, beginning from production
date of October 2003, on the upper side of the rotor lid.
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Only use aerosol-tight rotor lids in combination with rotors which are marked on
the rotor lid.
WARNING! Damage to health as a result of limited aerosol tightness and incorrect
usage.
Autoclaving, mechanical stresses and contamination by chemicals or other aggressive
solvents can impair the aerosol-tightness of the rotors and rotor lids.
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Check the integrity of the seals of the aerosol-tight rotor lids or caps before each
use.
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Only use aerosol-tight rotor lids or caps if the seals are undamaged and clean.
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Lightly grease the threads of the rotor lid screw with pivot grease after every
proper autoclaving (121 °C, 20 min.) (Order no.: International 5810 350.050, North
America 022634330).
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Replace aerosol-tight rotor lids and caps after 50autoclaving cycles.
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For QuickLock rotor lids, the seal must be replaced after 50 autoclaving cycles.
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Never store aerosol-tight rotors or buckets closed.