Using The Centrifuge Initial Start-Up; Switching The Centrifuge On; Opening And Closing The Lid; Installation Of Rotors And Accessories - Sigma 1-14K Operating Manual

6 Using the Centrifuge
6.1 Initial Start-Up
6.2

Switching the Centrifuge ON

6.2.1

Opening and Closing the Lid

6.2.2

Installation of Rotors and Accessories

6.2.2.1

Installation of the Rotor

Version 05/2010, Rev. 1.8 of 01/09/2011- sb
Translation of the original operating manual
Before the initial start-up, please ensure that your centrifuge is
properly set up and installed (see chapter 5 "Set-up and
Connection").
•
Press the mains power switch (see Fig. 2.2, page 11).
The centrifuge display then illuminates. The centrifuge is ready for
operation.
The lid can be opened if the centrifuge is at a standstill.
•
Press the lid key in order to open the lid.
The centrifuge cannot be started if the lid is opened.
•
To close, press with both hands slightly on the lid until the lid lock
is locked.
•
Do not hold your fingers between the lid and the housing when
closing the lid. Risk of crushing!
1 Safety lock
2 Rotor lid
3 Rotor fastening nut
4 Motor shaft
5 Angle rotor
Fig. 6.1:
Installation of rotor and
rotor lid
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