Table of Content Safety Precautions.............. 1 1.1. Operation Safety Precautions........1 General Description ............3 2.1. Features ..............3 Getting Started ..............3 3.1. Unpacking..............3 3.2. Initial Operation............4 3.3. Opening and Closing the Lid ........5 3.4. Loading the Rotor ............5 3.5.
The rotor and the rotor lid must always be installed securely on the motor shaft. Always load the rotor symmetrically. Each tube should be counterbalanced by another tube of the same type and weight. Prism R Refrigerated Microcentrifuge...
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To guarantee sufficient ventilation, ensure that the centrifuge has at least 30 cm of free space on all sides, including the rear. 15. Repair should be carried out by Labnet International' authorized service personnel only. 16. Use original spare parts and accessories only.
The centrifuge is delivered in an external carton and an internal carton with protective PE foam cushions. Remove the centrifuge from each carton. All packaging should be retained until it has been established that the centrifuge is working properly. Prism R™ Refrigerated Microcentrifuge...
Open the Prism R refrigerated microcentrifuge package and confirm that all items are included: Prism R unit with a 24 x 1.5/ 2ml Operation manual rotor and a rotor lid Electric fuses (7A &3.15A) Warranty card Rotor wrench Power cord...
Please refer Figure 1 to see an example of a properly loaded rotor. Attention: To reduce air friction and noise, the rotor lid should be attached to the rotor during centrifugation. Make sure that the rotor lid snaps securely into place, by pressing down on center catch. Prism R™ Refrigerated Microcentrifuge...
Securing screw Figure 1. Loading the rotor Starting and Stopping a Run 3.5. Please refer Chapter 5 Operation to set up your preferred settings of time, speed and temperature. To start a run, press down the (START/STOP) knob. When the pre-set time expires, the centrifuge will stop automatically. To stop the centrifuge prior to the expiration of set time, press the (START/STOP) knob again.
Emergency Lid Release Plug ( Please refer Figure 2 ) on the right-hand side of the machine. Third, pull the wire (attached to the plug) while gently pushing downward on the lid. The lid willnow release. Prism R™ Refrigerated Microcentrifuge...
Overview This section presents an overview of the Prism R microcentrifuge’s various components and control panel (see Figure 2) as well as the symbols and indicators on the LCD display (see Figure 3). Lid lock hole Air vents Power On/Off switch &...
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The audible signal function can be resumed by pressing button six times again. Definition of the audible sounds are shown in the table below. Audible Sound Operation 2 beeps Power on machine 3 beeps End of a run Prism R™ Refrigerated Microcentrifuge...
Operation Users can pre-set the time, temperature and speed (RPM/RCF) before a run. Attention: Never attempt to operate the centrifuge with rotors or adapters that show signs of corrosion or mechanical damage. Never centrifuge strongly corrosive materials that may damage the rotors, accessories or bowl of the unit.
TEMP value will stop and the value will be stored automatically if no button is pressed after 6 seconds of the adjustment. Cooling 5.5. The temperature can be set from -10 ° C and + 40 ° C. The set Prism R™ Refrigerated Microcentrifuge...
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temperature can also be changed during the run. Pre-Cooling Pre-Cooling starts a temperature-control run at 6,000RPM. It allows the rotor to be cooled down to the new, pre-set temperature quickly. Cooling down from room temperature to 4 ° C takes approximately 8 min. (max. 16 minutes.) To activate Pre-Cooling function, press and hold button, then press (START/STOP) key.
6 seconds. Service and Maintenance Always unplug the power plug before service and maintenance. Centrifuge Service 6.1. The brushless motor in the Prism R requires no routine maintenance. Any required service should be performed by authorized, qualified Prism R™ Refrigerated Microcentrifuge...
Replacing the Rotor 6.5. Prism R comes complete with a standard 24-place rotor installed. To remove the rotor, remove the rotor securing screw from the motor shaft by turning the screw, using the rotor wrench on two holes of the securing screw (Please refer Figure 1).
Error (Err) messages or faults, please refer to the solutions in the following table to clear the error messages or faults. If the following solutions are not able to resolve the problem, please contact Labnet International Inc.’ Service Department to arrange for Prism R™ Refrigerated Microcentrifuge...
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authorized service. Symptom Possible Cause Solution “ ” Error Press Close the lid (START/STOP) knob when Lid is open. Defective lock Call for service sensor “ ” Error Tubes are not inserted Load tubes (rotor symmetrically in rotor symmetrically imbalance) holes Sample liquid in tubes Make sure that the...
24 x 2.0/1.5ml tubes Rotor Lid Easy snap-on type Time Range 0.5 to 99 min. or “continuous” Admissible Sample Density 1.2Kg/ml Noise at Max. Speed 56 dB Operating Temperature 5° C to 30° C Operating Humidity (RH) 20~80% Prism R™ Refrigerated Microcentrifuge...
This period begins from the date of purchase, and within this period all defective parts will be replaced at no charge by Labnet International Inc. The warranty does not cover defects caused by excessive wear and tear...
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Declaration of Conformity Number: CE 00502 Manufacturer: Labnet International, Inc,., 31 Mayfield Ave., Edison, NJ 08837 USA Labnet International declares that the devices described below are in conformity with the EC directives listed. In the event of unauthorized modification of any of the devices listed below, this declaration becomes invalid.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state. No individual may accept for, or on behalf of Labnet International, Inc., any other obligation of liability, or extend the period of this warranty.
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