Emergency Lid Release - Sigma 3-18KS Operating Manual

7.1.1

Emergency lid release

WARNING
Version 08/2012, Rev. 1.26 of 24/10/2023 • sb
Original operating manual, part no. 0701102
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 plug (see figure, item 1) from the opening on the right side
panel, e.g. with a screwdriver.
Fig. 33: Position of the opening for the emergency lid release
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First, pull the red string to release the mechanism and then unlock the
lid lock by pulling the white string.
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Then, reinsert the plug and quit the error message by switching the
centrifuge off/on. Approximately 10 seconds after quitting the lid can be
closed again.
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.
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