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5 MINUTES Instructions to change this are located on page 6 The Q-sep™ 3000 centrifuge complies with all requirements of UL standard 3101–20, Can/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, and Can/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.2.20. Chromatography Products www.restek.com • 800-356-1688 • 814-353-1300...
“UNLOCKED” indicator light will illuminate for 60 seconds. Turn lid knob counter-clockwise to open the lid and remove samples. 12 If centrifuge locks again before samples are removed, press “OPEN/EMERGENCY STOP” button to disen- gage locking system. The “UNLOCKED” light will illuminate and the lids can now be opened. visit www.restek.com/QuEChERS...
Current Voltage Requirement: 115 or 230 (+/-10%) volts Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz Centrifuge Protection Breaker: 4 amp re-settable Overall Dimensions (H x W x D): 9 in (22.9cm) x 14.5 in (36.8cm) x 17 in (43.2cm) Weight: 39 lbs (17.7kg) visit www.restek.com/QuEChERS...
Programming functions are accessed by first opening the lid safety switch. Cycle Counter: This counter increments once for each run of the centrifuge. This count is used for both warranty purpos- es and routine maintenance. visit www.restek.com/QuEChERS...
14. Push the “OPEN / EMERGENCY STOP” button. The “RUN” indicator light should go out and the motor should slow to a stop. 15. The lid should remain locked until the rotor has stopped. If the machine unlocks prematurely, contact Restek Corporation or your local distributor. Once the rotor has stopped, a beeper will sound and the interlock system will become disengaged for sixty (60) seconds.
4. Turn the lid knob counter-clockwise and open the lid. 5. Remove the samples. 6. If the machine re-locks before the samples are removed, press the “OPEN / EMERGENCY STOP” button to unlock the lid for an additional fifteen (15) seconds. Repeat if necessary. visit www.restek.com/QuEChERS...
Leave one inner position empty. *When using 50mL conical bottom centrifuge tubes, place conical tube inserts into the bottom of the 50mL tube holder to prevent damage to the centrifuge tubes. visit www.restek.com/QuEChERS...
6. Rotor and Tube Holders: It is recommended that the tube holders be replaced after 24 months of use or 25,000 cycles, whichever comes first. Periodically check the thumb screw in the center of the rotor to ensure that it remains tight. visit www.restek.com/QuEChERS...
4. It is recommended that the initial setup procedures on page 5 be performed to ensure that the rotor has been installed correctly and that no damage has been done to the centrifuge during the rotor installation or chamber cleaning. visit www.restek.com/QuEChERS...
In this case, entry into the rotor chamber may be made by removing the latch label and using a pen to manually disengage the locking mechanism (see photo). Pull the mechanism towards the control panel, then unlatch and open the lid. If the unit is damaged, contact Restek Corporation or your distributor. visit www.restek.com/QuEChERS...
The rotor does not spin freely. Solutions: • Make sure nothing has fallen into the rotor chamber. • If nothing is obstructing the rotor, contact Restek Corporation or your distributor for further assistance. 2. Problem: Excessive noise when the machine is running.
Operator’s / Service Manual cat. # 26230 & 26231 WARRANTY Restek Corporation warranties that this centrifuge is free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5,000 cycles or 12 months, whichever comes first. Should the centrifuge require warranty or out-of-warranty service, please contact Restek Corporation or your local distributor.
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