Getting Started And Operation; Switch On Centrifuge; Open The Centrifuge Door; Close The Centrifuge Door - VWR Mega Star 600 Instruction Manual

Getting Started and Operation

NOTE Only display pictures of the VWR Mega Star 600R centrifuge are shown. The display of the VWR
Mega Star 600 is the same, only the missing details for temperature.

Switch on centrifuge

1. Turn on the power switch of the device.
The device performs a self-check of its software.
a. When the centrifuge door is closed the display shows:
The speed and time display read "0" and "00:00"; the current temperature inside the rotor chamber
is displayed.
b. When the centrifuge door is open the display shows:
The speed and time display show the pre-set values; the set temperature inside the rotor
chamber is displayed.

Open the Centrifuge Door

Press the OPEN key.

Close the Centrifuge door

WARNING Do not reach into the gap between the centrifuge door and the housing.
Use the emergency release only for malfunctions and power failures
Ensure that the centrifuge platform is clear from objects.
Keep hands and objects well clear of the underside and side of the centrifuge door when closing.
Close the centrifuge door by pressing down on it lightly in the middle or on both sides of it. The centrifuge
door mechanism will click and lock in place. Lids should not be slammed as excessive force may cause
damage or disrupt samples.
NOTICE The centrifuge door should audibly click into place.
19 VWR Mega Star 600 / 600R ver b, rel 17.07.2020