5� Leveling - Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Instruction Manual

5. Leveling
NOT ICE
The wrench (30 mm) and the bubble level are required for leveling the centrifuge�
Level the centrifuge as follows:
1� Open the centrifuge door� See
2� Put the bubble level near the arrow showing the rotation direction�
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3� Adjust the centrifuge feet until the bubble in the level is fully in the circle mark�
To adjust a centrifuge foot, you need to unscrew the upper lock nut and adjust the centrifuge
foot to the proper height� Having adjusted a foot make sure to fasten the upper lock nut against
the centrifuge bottom before adjusting another one�
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge
If you do not level the centrifuge, the centrifuge can crash because of
imbalance.
If you move the centrifuge, you must level it again.
Do not move the centrifuge with a rotor attached to the drive shaft
because damage can occur to the drive.
Do not put anything below the centrifuge feet to level the centrifuge.
"Open the Centrifuge Door" on page
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➀ Centrifugation chamber
Centrifuge desk
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(centrifuge door open)
Arrow showing the
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rotation direction
➃ Bubble level