Tapered Drive Shaft (Drive Spindle); Cabinet; Rotor; Condenser Fins - Thermo Scientific RC 6 Plus Operation Instructions Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Tapered Drive Shaft (Drive Spindle)

Tapered Drive
Shaft (Drive
Spindle)

Cabinet

Condenser Fins

5-4 RC-6 PLUS
CAUTION
Clean the inside of the centrifuge drive spindle hole the surface of the drive
spindle once a month. If the drive hole or the drive shaft is stained or any
foreign matter is adhered, the rotor may be improperly installed and come off
during operation
This part is very important because the rotor is mounted on and is driven by the
drive spindle. To minimize the chance of rotor sticking, wipe the outer surface of
the drive spindle with a soft cloth dampened with water sufficiently each time a
rotor is to be installed.
Always keep the table and the cabinet of the centrifuge clean, to prevent dust
and other materials from falling into the rotor chamber. Clean the table, cabinet
panels, top deck, and chamber door with a mild, non-alkaline detergent and
water. Do not use abrasive cleansers. If any solution or hazardous materials
that are toxic, radioactive, or pathogenic are spilled inside or outside the
centrifuge, take the necessary action according to your proper laboratory
procedures and methods.

Rotor

To prevent corrosion, remove the rotor from the rotor chamber after operation
and remove the rotor cover to dry the tube cavities.
If any sample is spilled inside the rotor, wash and dry the rotor well, then apply
lubricant/grease specified in the rotor manual.
Regularly apply lubricant grease to the thread portion of the rotor cover knob.
CAUTION
Avoid contacting the condenser fins that can cause injury to fingers.
To maintain the efficiency of the refrigeration system, remove the front cover
and clean the radiator with a vacuum cleaner at sixmonth intervals.
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