Switch On Centrifuge; Open Door; Close Door - Thermo Scientific RC 3BP Plus Instruction Manual

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Operation

Switch on Centrifuge

Switch on Centrifuge
Note Make sure the centrifuge is properly installed before turning it ON for the first time, (see
"Setting up"
1. Turn on the power switch located on a small recessed panel in the upper right corner of the front
cabinet panel into position (select "1").
The device performs a self-check of its software.
2. Watch the control panel LEDs to be sure that all segments light.
Note If any LED segments do not light, note which ones and inform Customer Service. Continued
operation when the centrifuge is unable to display all run information correctly could mislead an
unaware observer.
During start-up the SET DISPLAY shows:
• If an error is detected, an error message will appear in the SET DISPLAY.
• If no error is found, the SET DISPLAY will display the values that was displayed when the
centrifuge was turned OFF.
• All OPTIONS selections will also be the same as when the centrifuge was turned OFF.

Open door

1. Press the

Close door

Close the door by pressing down on it lightly in the middle or on both sides of it. Two locks close the
door completely. The door will close automatically.
Note The door should audibly click into place.
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on page 2-2).
key.
WARNING Do not reach into the crack between the door and the housing. The door is
drawn shut automatically.
Use the emergency release only for malfunctions and power failures (see
on page 8-3).
WARNING Do not reach into the crack between the door and the housing. The door is
drawn shut automatically.
"Failure message"
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