Du Pont SORVALL RC-5 Service Manual page 134

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INSTRUCTIONS
RC-5B / RC-5C Preventative Maintenance Kit
(Kit Catalog No. 12010)
1. Turn the main circuit breaker, POWER switch, to OFF.
2. Set the ROTOR CODE switches to 00. Disregard all other switch set-
tings.
3. Turn the main circuit breaker, POWER switch, to ON. Watch the front
control panel and make sure the displays, indicators, and advisory
messages light as follows:
a. The number 8 should be shown in each digit space of each display.
b. The minus sign should light in the TEMP °C display.
c. All ten backlit advisory messages should light.
d. Diagnostic indicators 1 through 12 should light.
e. All other indicators should light except the RCF indicator. To test
the RCF indicator, press the RCF switch.
4. If necessary, replace the LED Display Board, or replace the advisory
message and diagnostic light bulbs that are supplied with the PM kit
(12010).
Centrifuge Run Checks:
RC-5B:
1. Connect the power cord to the mains power supply.
2. Open the chamber door and install a SS-34 rotor (any other available
rotor can be used).
3. Close the chamber door.
4. Set the centrifuge controls as follows:
a. Speed:
b. Time:
c. Temperature (blue set point): 4°
d. Over Temp (red set point):
for the
5,000 rpm
Hold:
Just above black indicator.
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