Safety Warnings ......2 tion by the safety interlock system. The Q-sep multispeed centrifuge features a lighted control panel that displays the status of the machine, Initial Setup .
United States, and the two-prong cord is intended for use in other countries. Control Panel Indicator LATCH Indicator UNLOCKED Indicator START Button STOP/EMERGENCY UNLOCK button CYCLE selection button CYCLE indicator MENU gear button RPM/CYCLE RCF/XG TIME/COUNTDOWN BRAKE NAME display display toggle TIMER display setting indicator www.restek.com...
3000 xg Access the Menu From Preset Hold the CYCLE button until you hear a double beep. The cycle number should Access the Menu begin flashing. Enter the Press the MENU gear button to enter the advanced menu. Advanced Menu www.restek.com...
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Press the up and down keys next to the upper screen until “Beeper” shows on Turn Beeper the upper screen. Switch ON or OFF with the keys next to the lower screen. This On or Off setting will apply to all cycles. Exit the menu. www.restek.com...
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>. Press the MENU gear button to return to the main programming menu. Save and Exit Press the MENU gear button, followed by the CYCLE button to exit the menu. Settings Mode www.restek.com...
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Note: If Single Cycle Lock is set, it must be canceled before Preset Lock can be set. Hold the UNLOCK button. Three beeps will confirm that the cycle selection is Cancel Lock now unlocked. www.restek.com...
Tube Holder Configuration The Q-sep multispeed centrifuge has been designed to work with 50, 15, and 2 mL centrifuge tubes using the appropriate acces- sories. The black tube holders with the larger top opening are designed to hold 50 mL round, conical, or flat bottom centrifuge tubes.
3. If an odd number of samples is to be spun, use a water-filled tube to balance the unpaired one. Note: The Q-sep multispeed centrifuge is designed to detect serious, unbalanced situations and will safely terminate an unbalanced run by cutting the power to the motor. If this occurs, wait for the rotor to stop spinning before unlocking. Balance the load before restarting the centrifuge motor.
· Lid Safety Switch: The Q-sep multispeed centrifuge lid is secured to the top of the cabinet by a latching knob and pawl system. When the knob is rotated clockwise, the pawl grips the underside of the cabinet opening and prevents the lid from opening.
Contact Customer Service for further assistance. Clicking noise during braking · Make sure that the screw in the center of the rotor is tight. gets loud Lid does not stay up · Tighten the center screw on the lid hinge. www.restek.com...
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