Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 4000 Instruction Manual page 60

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Rotor Care Guide
Rotor Maintenance
Potential Damage
Scoring to the bottom of the
rotor (outside of cone area)
Damage to the rotor drive
pins
Pitting from corrosion in the
bottom
(metal rotors)
Cracked or de-laminated
rotor
Damage to rotor tie-down
threads
Damage to bucket seats
Windshield damage
Rotor bucket cap damage
Rotor bucket damage
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Sorvall LYNX 4000 / 6000
Preventive Measures
• Gently place rotor on the centrifuge
spindle.
Clean with non-abrasive cloth and mild
detergent.
• Inspect centrifuge mated parts for burrs
and ensure no debris in centrifuge chamber.
• Store rotor on rotor stand or soft surface.
• Gently place rotor on the centrifuge
spindle.
• Ensure rotor is securely locked to
centrifuge drive.
• Ensure rotor is dried thoroughly between
runs.
of tube cavity
• Clean rotor immediately after use and
when exposed to chemicals with approved
solvent.
• Remove adapters after use, rinse and dry.
• Avoid sharp impact.
• Avoid harsh chemicals
• Clean the surface of rotor and coat with
a thin layer of oil to prevent corrosion.
• Avoid cross threading of parts.
• Never use metallic or abrasive
objects to clean.
• Clean and lubricate regularly.
• Lubricate buckets regularly.
• Slide buckets into place carefully to
avoid dropping or forcing into position.
• Avoid banging or dropping.
• Do not exceed rotor's maximum
compartment mass.
• Ensure windshield area is free of
debris.
• Avoid cross threading of parts.
• Never use metallic objects to clean.
• Clean and lubricate regularly.
• Avoid banging or dropping
• Do not exceed rotor's maximum
compartment mass.
• Ensure buckets are free of debris.
Recommended Action
Return rotor to manufacturer for
evaluation or replacement.
Return rotor to manufacturer for
replacement of rotor hub adapter or
replace rotor depending on degree
of damage/corrosion.
Return rotor to manufacturer for
evaluation.
Return rotor to manufacturer for
evaluation.
Replace rotor tie-down
assembly.
Replace rotor bucket set.
Replace rotor to avoid vibration that
will wear the drive.
Replace rotor bucket caps and
return set for rebalancing (if
applicable).
Replace rotor buckets or return
bucket set for rebalancing.
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