Switch On Centrifuge; Lid Opening; Close Lid; Rotor Installation - Thermo Scientific Heraeus Megafuge 16 Centrifuge Instruction Manual

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Operation

Switch on Centrifuge

Switch on Centrifuge
1. Turn on the power switch on the back of the device.
The device performs a self-check of its software.
a. When the centrifuge lid is closed the following display shows:
b. When the centrifuge lid is open the following display shows:

Lid Opening

1. Press the OPEN key

Close Lid

Close the lid by pressing down on it lightly in the middle or on both sides of it. One lock closes the lid
completely.
Note The lid should audibly click into place.

Rotor Installation

The approved rotors for the centrifuge are listed in section
Use only the rotors and accessories from this list in the centrifuge.
The centrifuge is equipped with Thermo Scientific Auto-Lock locking system.
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The speed and time displays read 0. The temperature indicator displays the current
temperature inside the rotor chamber. The preset acceleration and braking curves and the
selected bucket are also displayed.
The speed and time displays show the preset values. The temperature indicator displays the
current temperature inside the rotor chamber. The preset acceleration and braking curves and
the selected bucket are also displayed.
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WARNING Do not reach into the crack between the lid and the housing. The lid is
drawn shut automatically.
Use the emergency release only for malfunctions and power failures (see
Emergency Door Release"
WARNING Do not reach into the crack between the lid and the housing. The lid is
drawn shut automatically.
CAUTION Unapproved or incorrectly combined accessories can cause serious damage to
the centrifuge.
on page 7-2).
"Rotor Selection"
"Mechanical
on page 1-6.
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