Operation; Installation Of Rotors; Mounting And Loading Angle Rotors - VWR Clinical 200 Instruction Manual

2.1 Installation of rotors

2.1.1 Mounting and loading angle rotors

Clean the motor shaft as well as the rotor mounting boring with a clean, grease-free piece of
cloth. Place the rotor onto the motor shaft, ensuring that the cross pin aligns correctly with
the rotor slot (see photos 1 and 2).
Hold the rotor with one hand and secure the rotor to the shaft by turning the rotor nut
clockwise. Tighten rotor nut.
Photo 1: Correct
Photo 2: Incorrect
A partially loaded rotor may be used (ie an 8 place rotor with 2 or 4
tubes loaded). The load must be balanced and the tubes must be
opposite each other . See image below .
Photo 4: Incorrect
Photo 5: Correct

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