Emergency Lid Release - Sigma 3-30KS Operating Manual

7.1.1

Emergency lid release

WARNING
Version 07/2012, Rev. 1.22 of 02/06/2021 • sb
Translation of the original operating manual, part no. 0701302
In the event of a power failure, it is possible to manually open the centrifuge
lid.
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Switch off the mains power switch and disconnect the power cord from
the socket.
•
Remove the plug (see figure, item 1) from the opening on the left side of
the control panel, e.g. with a screwdriver.
Fig. 32: Position of the opening for the emergency lid release
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Insert the supplied hexagon socket key horizontally into the hole. The
key will be guided through a funnel-shaped tube to the shaft of the lid
lock motor.
Fig. 33: The emergency lid release key must be inserted horizontally
(similar to illustration)
•
Unlock the motorised lid lock with the supplied hexagon socket key by
turning it anti-clockwise.
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Then, reinsert the plug.
Do not unlock or open the lid unless the rotor is at a standstill.
If the lid is opened via the emergency lid release system during a centrifuge
run, the centrifuge will be switched off immediately and decelerate in an
unbraked manner.
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