Drucker Diagnostics Horizon 12 Flex Laboratory Centrifuge User Manual

Drucker Diagnostics Horizon 12 Flex Laboratory Centrifuge User Manual

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MODEL DESCRIPTION

HORIZON is a versatile line of centrifuges designed with 3 settings to process Chemistry, Coag or Platelet Poor Plasma, and Urine specimens in the same unit. The maximum g-force of 2,000 xg makes HORIZON compatible with most brands of tubes. Cycle settings can be changed to accommodate custom settings.

This general-purpose laboratory centrifuge may also be used to spin approved containers with biologics, chemicals(non-flammable, non-explosive, non-volatile, and non-highly reactive), and environmental samples.

FEATURES

• The first three (3) cycles are conveniently pre-set and labeled for your lab’s most common applications. Use the
  default cycles or settings can be customized.
• 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, ideal for standardization to a single spin
•  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 can be programmed by g-force (RCF) or speed (RPM) to facilitate matching validated cycles and tube 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 tube holders are fiber reinforced for high strength, durability, and years of trouble-free use.
• 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

General purpose laboratory centrifuge, intended for the density-based separation of fluids through centripetal acceleration.

WARRANTY

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

CAUTION AND WARNING STATEMENTS

 This device is intended to be operated by properly trained personnel who have carefully read the operating manual and are familiar with the function of the device. [Refer to the clinical laboratory method specified by the specimen receptacle manufacturer or established by the medical technology for the products applications.]

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.

Inspect centrifuge for cracks or physical damage to cabinet, lid, rotor, or tube holders. 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).

INITIAL SETUP

• Unpack and verify that all the following are included:
  • Centrifuge
  • Power cord
  • Tube holders
  • Quick Start Guide
• 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 line cord into the centrifuge.
• Plug the line cord into an approved electrical outlet

BE SURE THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET IS ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE AS THE LINE CORD IS THE MEANS OF EMERGENCY DISCONNECTION!

OPERATION

• Place the tubes into the tube holders. Be sure to follow the rules for balanced loads as listed on page 10.
• 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

QUICK STAR

The top screen display alternates between the name of the currently selected speed. The bottom screen displays the time setting. For convenience, the first few cycles are preset as shown and can be reprogrammed to your validated cycles:

1. Chemistry This setting is factory preset for Chemistry tubes
2. Coag (PPP) This setting is factory preset for Coagulation or Platelet Poor Plasma (PPP)
3. Urine This setting is factory preset for urine tubes
   

	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 CYCLE button to select the desired saved cycle.

SETTINGS

QUICK ADJUST TIME AND SPEED
Change time, speed (RPM) or g-force (RCF) for a single cycle.

	Setting Speed	To change the speed (RPM) shown on the top display, use the up and down buttons next to that screen. The CYCLE number is replaced with a “—“in the display, and the top screen displays the speed.
	Setting by G-Force	Press and hold the RCF (xg) button while changing the displayed setting on the top screen, using the up and down buttons next to it. The RPM will automatically adjust.
	Setting Time	Press the up and down buttons next to the TIME display.

ADJUSTING THE BRAKE SETTING

	Enter the Advanced Menu	Press the GEAR button to enter the advanced menu.
	Change Brake Values	While in the advanced menu, navigate to “Brake”. Use the UP and DOWN buttons next to the TIME screen to adjust brake to desired value between 0 (no brake applied) and 9 (maximum braking forceapplied).
	Exit the Menu	Press the GEAR button.

CHANGING THE BEEPER (AUDIBLE ALERT)

	Enter the Advanced Menu	Press the GEAR button to enter the advanced menu.
	Turn Beeper On or Off	While in the advanced menu, navigate to “Beeper”. Switch ON or OFF with the UP and DOWN buttons next to the TIME display. This setting will apply to all cycles.
	Exit the Menu	Press the GEAR button.

CREATE NEW CYCLE 

	Change Settings	Refer to previous table (Quick Adjust Time and Speed) to change speed and time to desired values.
	Save Cycle	Hold the CYCLE button until you hear a double beep.

DISPLAY CYCLE COUNT

Display Cycle Count

With the lid open and the unit powered, press and hold the START button. The cycle count will be displayed until the START button is released.

MODIFYING A PRESET

Save up to 10 custom cycles. The top screen alternates between cycle name and speed.

	Access the Menu	With desired cycle selected, access the menu.
	Setting by G-Force (Recommended)	Press and hold the RCF (xg) button while changing the setting, using the UP and DOWN buttons next to the display. The RPM will automatically adjust.
	Setting Speed (Alternate)	To change the speed (RPM), use the UP and DOWN buttons next to the display. The g-force will adjust automatically and can be verified by pressing the RCF button.
	Setting Time	Press the UP and DOWN buttons next to the TIME display.
	Change Brake Values	While in the advanced menu, navigate to “Brake”. Use the UP and DOWN buttons next to the TIME screen to turn brake on and off.
	Turn Beeper On or Off	While in the advanced menu, navigate to “Beeper”. Switch ON or OFF with the UP and DOWN buttons next to the TIME display. This setting will apply to all cycles.
	Naming the Cycle	While in the advanced menu, navigate to the cycle name with the UP and DOWN arrows. Press the START button. The * indicates the space selected. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to change characters, then move to the next space with the right arrow >.Press the GEAR button to return to the main programming menu.
	Save and Exit Settings Mode	Press the GEAR button, followed by the CYCLE button to exit the menu.

DELETING A CYCLE

	Enter the Advanced Menu	With the desired cycle selected, access the menu and enter the advanced menu.
	Navigate to Delete	Using the UP and DOWN buttons, navigate to DELETE. Exit the menu. WARNING: CYCLE WILL BE DELETED IF MENU IS EXITED WITH DELETE SELECTED
	Confirm Deletion	Press the CYCLE button to Delete the cycle

CYCLE LOCK

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

	Presets Only Mode	Allows selection of any saved cycle and prevents changing the parameters of saved cycles	With the lid open, press and hold the UNLOCK button to enter Preset Lock. One beep will confirm that cycle selection is now locked. Select desired cycle. NOTE: If Single Cycle Lock is set, it must be canceled before Presets Only Mode can be set.
	Single Cycle Lock	Prevents making changes to the single selected cycle parameter	With the lid open, select the cycle you wish to lock, press, and hold the UNLOCK button. Two beeps will confirm that cycle selection is locked.
	Cancel Lock		Hold the UNLOCK button. Three beeps will confirm that the cycle selection is now unlocked.

 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. Use the following rules when loading the rotor. 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 tube holders must be equally loaded or empty or loaded with equally weighted samples. When loading only 3 tubes, they must be of equal weight.

12-TUBE CENTRIFUGES

24-TUBE CENTRIFUGES

Buckets can be placed around the rotor in any of the rotor loading configurations shown below. Each bucket must be loaded symmetrically with tubes.

Balanced Rotor Loading

Proper Bucket Loading

15 mL / 125 mm tubes may be spun in the standard HORIZON 24 Flex buckets, but must be loaded as follows:

When three buckets are being used, each bucket must be loaded symmetrically in any configuration below:

When all six buckets are being used, the rotor must be loaded in the following configuration only. Opposing buckets do not need to be filled but must be loaded in exactly the same way.

CARE AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

With proper care and maintenance, your centrifuge will provide years of laboratory service. For proper care, the following steps should be taken:

• Always Spin Balanced Loads: Make certain that you are always spinning a balanced load, as shown in the previous section. These centrifuges have a unique counter balanced motor mounting design which produces excellent vibration dampening. However, out–of–balance loads may break glass test tubes and may produce unsatisfactory separation results. Proper load balancing will improve sample separation and extend the life of the centrifuge.
• Motor and Electrical Maintenance: The highest quality electrical components have been selected for the centrifuges and should not need maintenance or servicing for the life of the centrifuge.
• Tube Holder Replacement: It is recommended that the tube holders be replaced after 24 months of use. Inspect tube holders regularly for cracks. If cracks are discovered, replace immediately.
• Remove Accessories Before Moving: All tube holders, samples, and caps must be removed from the rotor chamber before transporting orstoring the centrifuge to prevent damage and injury.

CLEANING AND DISINFECTION

To prolong the life of the centrifuge, cleaning and disinfection is recommended every six months or whenever there is a spillage or tube breakage. Contaminants must be removed immediately or corrosion and premature degradation of components can occur. Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods other than those recommended by the manufacturer, users should verify with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.

• Unplug the centrifuge before cleaning.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Apply cleaning solutions with a towel or cloth. Do not submerge the centrifuge in water or other cleaning solutions as this will cause damage and void the warranty.
• ONLY isopropyl alcohol or a 10% (5500 PPM) bleach solution should be used to disinfect the centrifuge and its accessories.
• All surfaces must be dried immediately after cleaning and disinfecting
  TBQ GERMICIDAL PRODUCTS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AS THEY MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CENTRIFUGE. REFRAIN FROM USING TO PREVENT VOIDING THE WARRANTY.
• Fully/partially halogenated hydrocarbons, ketones, esters, ethers, benzyls, ethyl benzenes, and all other chemicals not prescribed by the manufacturer shall not be used as they may cause damage to the rotor chamber, rotor, tube holders, accessories and centrifuge exterior and void the warranty.

TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE: The latch must be turned completely clockwise to its stop position for the centrifuge to operate.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Horizon 12 Flex

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

The rotor and accessories are rated for the maximum rotation frequency shown in the table below..

CALCULATING THE G-FORCE

The I.F.U.s of tube manufacturers recommend cycles at a minimum G-Force, which can be calculated if you know the RPM and the radius. Use the formula below or go to www.druckerdiagnostics.com/g-force-calculator/.

In Centimeters: 

RCF or G-force = 0.00001118 x
Rotor Radius (cm) x (RPM)2

In Inches: 

RCF or G-force = 0.0000284 x
Rotor Radius (in) x (RPM)2

• HORIZON 12 Flex: 5.25 in (13.3 cm)
• HORIZON 24 Flex: 6 in (15.3 cm)

Product Family: HORIZON Series (HORIZON 12 Flex, 24 Flex)
Complies with UL61010-1/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1 and IEC61010-2-020
Protected by U.S. Patents #6,811,531, # 7,422,554, #D718,463, & #D734,489. Other Patents Pending To access previous manuals, please click the relevant link below: HORIZON 12 Flex and 24 Flex Operator’s Manual, Rev F.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF WEEE BY USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

 This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste disposal service, or where you purchased the product.

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References

• Clinical Centrifuges & Hematology Instruments | Drucker Diagnostics
• G-Force Calculator | Drucker Diagnostics