Instruction Manual for the Revolutionary Science RS
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1. Revolutionary Science RS 102 REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE Instruction Manual for the REVSCI Ww RevSpin Microcentrifuge REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE Manufacturer of Precision Laboratory Equipment Table of Contents Introduction Recommended Safeguards Operating Instructions Care and Maintenance Specifications Contact Us Registration Warranty Oo N NN DD BR UUN Registration Card NOTE This manual contains important information safeguards and operating instructions for the operation of the REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE model RS 102 RevSpin Microcentrifuge by Alternative Pioneering Research amp Development Inc APR amp D Inc Alternative Pioneering Research and Development Inc REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE 17319 Lake Blvd E mail support revsci com Shafer MN 55074 Website www revsci com Toll Free 800 775 7942 Fax 775 218 7015 REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE RevSpin RS 102 REVSCI REVSCI Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Revolutionary Science RevSpin RS 102 Microcentrifuge We are confident that when used correctly our microcentrifuge will provide years of reliable service in your lab or classroom We have made every effort to use high quality durable parts to deliver the performance expected of instruments costing 2 to 3 times as much Please let us know what you think of our products positive or negative so we can continue to enhance and improve our products in the future Sincerely yours REVOLUT2. rotated but the use of this function will shorten the life of the motor brushes In addition if the cover is loosened while the rotor is turning the rotor may instantly and permanently damage the cover by rubbing on the inside surface 10 UNLOADING THE MICRO TUBES Once the rotor has completely stopped the operator may push the button lift up the cover and remove the tubes or remove the rotor and unload the tubes elsewhere REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE 17319 Lake Blvd E mail support revsci com Shafer MN 55074 Website www revsci com Toll Free 800 775 7942 Fax 775 218 7015 RevSpin RS 102 Care and Maintenance REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE S REVSCI Your centrifuge should be cleaned periodically to ensure optimum performance Only clean your RevSpin RS 102 when you are sure that it is not plugged in or spinning Using a soft cloth soaked in water and mild detergent wipe the outside of the unit and both sides of the cover Be careful not to scratch the plastic surfaces with abrasive cleaners or dirty clothes Make sure you clean any dust or debris from the bottom of the rubber base to permit the rubber to do it s job and avoid sliding around on the bench You may remove the rotor for thorough cleaning The rotor may be immersed in water and mild detergent Do not allow the rotor to remain wet for more than a few minutes since the steel ball that provides the snap mounting to the shaft may rust The rotor should be thoroughly d
3. samples Toxic reactive radioactive or flammable materials must not be used in the RS 102 Total weight limit for biological materials placed in the unit should not exceed 20 grams per tube The RevSpin RS 102 is intended for indoor use with a temperature range of 2 C 40 C The RS 102 is not in tended for high altitude use Recommended Room and Storage Conditions Do not store your RS 102 in direct sunlight or in dusty or poorly ventilated areas Do not store ina cold or moist room for extended periods of time Never immerse your RS 102 in water REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE 17319 Lake Blvd E mail support revsci com Shafer MN 55074 Website www revsci com Toll Free 800 775 7942 Fax 775 218 7015 REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE RevSpin RS 102 S REVSCI Operating Instructions 1 PLACEMENT Place unit on a stable flat and clean surface at least 6 inches away from the edge of the counter and other moving equipment Make sure the power cord is clear of hot surfaces and other hazards 2 PREPARE MICRO TUBES Prepare samples in micro tubes so that tubes are filled to equal levels 3 OPENING and CLOSING THE COVER To remove the cover press button and lift up NOTE Removing cover while rotor is turning will activate the emergency stop mode This will shorten motor brush life and may re mix samples 4 LOADING With the cover off you can access the rotor which may be loaded in place or removed for convenien
4. IONARY SCIENCE REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE 17319 Lake Blvd E mail support revsci com Shafer MN 55074 Website www revsci com Toll Free 800 775 7942 Fax 775 218 7015 REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE RevSpin RS 102 S REVSC Recommended Safeguards 1 NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WITH THE COVER REMOVED 2 While spinning never attempt to remove the cover or touch the rotor 3 While unit is operating do not lift from bench or invert 4 Never place objects other than the appropriate microtubes in your rotor 5 Never operate with a cracked loose or damaged rotor or cover 6 Always make sure the rotor is properly balanced with equally weighted tubes in opposite holes of the rotor Operating this unit with an unbalanced rotor will cause severe vibration and damage which is not covered by your warranty 7 Never attempt to disassemble or modify the RS 102 8 Never hold down or bypass the safety switch 9 Before operating make sure the rotor is fully pressed onto the shaft and the thumb screw is screwed on finger tight into the shaft 10 Do not clean or spill on any parts with solvents that may attack plastic or cause cracks in the rotor I 1 If the RevSpin RS 102 is used in manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the unit may be impaired Intended uses for the RevSpin RS 102 The RS 102 is only intended for biological samples and is not recommended for pathogenic or particulate
5. ce The rotor has l6 holes Be sure to never load the rotor in an asymmetrical or uneven manner Load your REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE RS 102 only with a symmetrical placement of an even number of micro tubes in the same ring of holes For example 2 tubes of equal weight will cause imbalance if one is placed in the outer ring of holes and the other is placed opposite in the inner ring If only one sample needs to be spun you must add a sec ond tube on the opposite side of equal weight 5 REMOVING THE ROTOR The rotor is designed to snap into place on the shaft To remove grip the rotor on both sides and lift firmly If the rotor does not slide off with hand force it may be gently pried off with two appropriate levers evenly applied to opposite sides After several removals and insertions the fit should become less tight REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE 17319 Lake Blvd E mail support revsci com Shafer MN 55074 Website www revsci com Toll Free 800 775 7942 Fax 775 218 7015 REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE RevSpin RS 102 REVSCI 6 INSTALLING THE ROTOR Before operating make sure the rotor is fully pressed onto the shaft until you feel a slight click If the rotor is not fully pressed down it may instantly rub or eventually rise up the shaft and rub on the inside of the cover This will instantly melt a permanent scar on the inside of the cover If the rotor becomes loose on the shaft or the two halves begin to separate do not u
6. iling address Toll Free 800 775 7942 Revolutionary Science Fax 775 218 7015 17319 Lake Blvd E mail support revsci com Shafer MN 55074 USA Web site www revsci com Registration For your future reference and to expedite answers to your questions please complete the following information Date Purchased Serial Number Model Number Purchased From Full Two Year Warranty Your RevSpin RS 102 is warranted to be free from defect of material or workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from date of purchase If your RS 102 proves to be defective within this warranty period Revolutionary Science will repair or replace your unit at our option This warranty will be void if malfunction is caused by accident misuse or negligence including tampering abuse or damage in transit This warranty excludes any relief for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Your RS 102 comes with several built in safety features Any attempt to interfere with the operation of these features makes this warranty null and void To validate this warranty be sure to complete and return the Warranty Card on page 8 REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE 17319 La
7. ke Blvd E mail support revsci com Shafer MN 55074 Website www revsci com Toll Free 800 775 7942 Fax 775 218 7015 REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE RevSpin RS 102 S REVSCI Please fill out this page or a copy of it and send it to the address below to validate your warranty Warranty Registration Card for the REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE RS 102 RevSpin Microcentrifuge Please Print Date Purchased Serial Number Purchased From Name of Purchaser C Company O School O Individual Please check one Name of institution Department Address Intended use Where did you hear of our product Comments Mail to Revolutionary Science 13229 St Croix Ave STE 7 Lindstrom MN 55045 REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE 17319 Lake Blvd E mail support revsci com Shafer MN 55074 Website www revsci com Toll Free 800 775 7942 Fax 775 218 7015 REGISTERED FIRM 8
8. rained and dry before re mounting on the motor shaft Avoid spilling water into the unit If water is spilled quickly invert the unit and allow to drain for several minutes Do not disassemble the unit or you will void your warranty Do not operate on wet surfaces BRUSH REPLACEMENT The RS 102 uses a brush type motor After many hours of use the brushes may need replacement Worn brushes will cause intermittent operation Due to safety concerns we strongly recommend you return the unit to the factory for service Reassembly of this unit is much tougher than disassembly Call customer support for a cost estimate Brushes that wear out during the 2 year warranty will be replaced at no charge RevSpin Microcentrifuge Specifications Model No Power Requirements Net Weight Dimensions Motor Speed Selections Display RPM RCF Rotor Capacity Rotor Type Warranty REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE 17319 Lake Blvd Shafer MN 55074 Toll Free 800 775 7942 Fax 775 218 7015 RS 102 120 VAC 60 HZ 1 5 amps grounded cord 5 Ib 19 1cm diameter x 22 9cm tall 7 5 diameter x 9 tall Ball bearing PMDC brush type Off Pulse 6 000 10 000 Digital High 10 000 High speed 4 8 9 6 238 16 tubes 1 5 or 2 0 ml 45 unique vertical loading glass reinforced 2 year repair or replacement E mail support revsci com Website www revsci com REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE RevSpin RS 102 S REVSC Contact Us Ma
9. se it If under warranty return the rotor to the factory for replacement If out of warranty or the failure is not due to a manufacturing defect you may order a new rotor from the dealer or from Revolutionary Science Many of our customer find it useful to purchase multiple rotors for multiple projects or work groups You will find they are very reasonably priced 7 CONNECTING THE POWER Plug the power cord to your RS 102 into a grounded electrical outlet of the appropriate voltage The RS 102 requires only 180 watts so any circuit should do Make sure the cord is routed safely away from mechanical hazards and hot surfaces Avoid routing the cord where others may trip on it or snag it 8 TO OPERATE THE RS 102 Replace the cover after loading the rotor The motor will run only when the cover is locked in place Select the proper speed for the task at hand The pulse mode may be used to deliver lower speeds than the low speed setting of 6 000 RPM by pulsing the motor briefly a few times Since the RS 102 is not equipped with a timer we recommend using a separate timer with an alarm to keep track of your spin times We do not recommend running spin times of longer than 30 minutes or operating the unit unattended 9 TO PROPERLY STOP THE RS 102 To stop the operation at the desired time the operator must turn the knob to the OFF position The rotor will usually stop in less than 30 seconds The rotor will instantly stop of the cover is
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