Rotor Installation; Normal Operation - Thermo Scientific RC 3BP Plus Instruction Manual

Door Gas Springs
Periodically check that the two door gas springs are functioning properly.
a. Open the chamber door and make sure it remains open.
b. Check that the gas spring bracket is not cracked.

Rotor Installation

The approved rotors for the centrifuge are listed in section
rotors and accessories from this list.
Proceed as follows:
1. Open the centrifige door and if necessary remove any dust, foreign objects or residue from the
chamber.
2. Follow the instructions given in the rotor manual in order to install, load, and balance the rotor.
3. Close the centrifuge door.
4. Make sure the rotor matches the rotor in the SET DISPLAY.
5. Press the

Normal Operation

Preselecting Speed / RCF
1. Press the
The display shows the RPM or the RCF-value depending on the display setting. Press the
to toggle between the two modes.
2. Enter the desired value using the numeric pad.
The digits show in sequential order.
Note If you select a value that is to high for the defined rotor it will not be accepted. The value will
continue to blink.
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The gas springs counterbalance the weight of the door and hold it in the open position.
If the chamber door will not stay in the open position, inform Customer Service.
If the gas spring bracket is cracked, inform Customer Service.
CAUTION Periodically check that the two door gas springs are functioning properly. If gas
pressure is not sufficient the door will not stay open and possible injury could result.
CAUTION Unapproved or incorrectly combined accessories can cause serious damage to
the centrifuge.
key repeatedly until the name of the installed rotor appears.
key.
"Rotor Selection" on page
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Operation
Rotor Installation
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