Thermo Scientific Sorvall MTX 150 Instruction Manual page 90

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Vacuum release
knob
Release wire of the door lock
Figure 2-26. Door lock and vacuum release knob
6. After taking out the rotor, insert the hooks (which are on both sides of the front cover) into the
frame, and insert the front cover into the gap between the top deck and the front cover supporting
plate while holding up the front cover a little. Then fasten them with the fastening screws.
Front cover
Figure 2-27. Inserting the front cover
7. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
8. After the power returns, turn on the power switch of the micro-ultracentrifuge. Press the
VACUUM button to turn on the vacuum pump for approximately 15 minutes, and then press the
VACUUM button to turn off the vacuum pump. Then turn off the power switch on the
micro-ultracentrifuge. (These procedures are effective ways of keeping the vacuum pump in good
condition.)
2-72 Sorvall MTX 150
Vacuum chamber
Top deck
Hook
Square hole of the frame
Front cover supporting plate
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