Operation; Switch On The Centrifuge; Open The Centrifuge Door; Install A Rotor - Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 8 Instruction Manual

Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 8 / 16 and Sorvall BIOS 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges

Operation

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1. Switch on the Centrifuge

Push the switch at the right side.
The centrifuge checks its software. The touchscreen shows the Thermo Scientific logo while booting.
When ready the touchscreen shows the current status of the centrifuge.

2. Open the Centrifuge Door

Press the Open button on the touchscreen. [à 2
Scientific Auto-Door function.
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The centrifuge door can only be opened when the centrifuge is switched on.
CA U T I O N Do not use the mechanical emergency door release as regular procedure to open the centrifuge . Use the
mechanical emergency door release only if a malfunction or power failure occurs and only when you have
made sure that the rotor stopped spinning. [à 2

3. Install a Rotor

WA R N I N G If you have not installed the rotor correctly, do not operate it.
Make sure that the rotor is not damaged. Do not use damaged rotors.
Make sure that the centrifugation chamber is free from objects.
N OT I C E Two persons are necessary for this procedure because of the weight of a rotor.
Operation
II–3] The centrifuge door will be opened automatically with the Thermo
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Centri-Touch User Interface.
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