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Using the Centrifuge
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Using the Centrifuge
6.1
Initial Start-Up
6.2
Switching the Centrifuge ON
6.2.1
Opening and Closing the Lid
6.2.2
Installation of Rotors and Accessories
6.2.2.1
Installation of the Rotor
After frequent use, the rotor tie-down screw must be loosened by
some turns, the rotor has to be lifted and fastened again. This must be
done once a day or after 20 cycles. This ensures a proper connection
between the rotor and the motor shaft.
When using rotors for microtiter plate formats: Ensure that the plate
holders are inserted together with the plates into the bucket.
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Before the initial start-up, please ensure that your centrifuge is
properly set up and installed (see chapter 5 "Set-up and
Connection").
Press the mains power switch on the right side of the front (see
Fig. 2.1, page 11).
The centrifuge display then illuminates. The centrifuge is ready for
operation.
The lid can be opened if the centrifuge is at a standstill and if the lid
key is illuminated.
Press the lid key in order to open the lid (see 6.3.3.6 "Parameter
Menu - Automatic Lid Opening Function ").
The centrifuge cannot be started if the lid is opened.
To close, press with both hands slightly on the lid until the
electrical lock is locked.
Do not hold your fingers between the lid and the housing when
closing the lid. Risk of crushing!
Open the centrifuge lid by pressing the lid key.
Unscrew the rotor tie-down screw from the motor shaft (counter-
clockwise).
Lower the rotor with its central bore straight down onto the motor
shaft.
Tighten the rotor tie-down screw clockwise with the supplied rotor
wrench with 10 Nm. In doing so, hold the rotor at its outer rim.
The lid screw serves for the fastening of the lid onto the rotor
only, not for the fastening of the rotor onto the motor shaft.
Follow the safety instructions and hazard warnings in chapter 3!
Version 12/2008, Rev. 1.11 of 27/01/2012
Translation of the original operating manual
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