Emergency Lid Release - Sigma 4-5KRL Manual

Refrigerated Centrifuge for Robot Use Sigma 4-5KRL
Refrigerated Centrifuge for Robot Use Sigma 4-5KRL IVD
7 Malfunctions and error correction
7.1.1

Emergency lid release

WARNING
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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.
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Remove the stopper (see figure, item 1) from the opening on the right
side panel, e.g. with a screwdriver.
Fig. 31: Position of the opening for the emergency lid release
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The stopper is connected with a string. Pull the string in order to release
the lid.
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Then, reinsert the stopper into the opening.
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.
Version 11/2017, Rev. 1.7.1 of 08/12/2022 • sb
Translation of the original operating manual,