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Door Gas Springs
Periodically check that the two door gas springs are functioning properly.
a. Open the chamber door and making sure it remains open.
b. Check that the gas spring bracket is not cracked.
Rotor Installation
The approved rotors for the centrifuge are listed in section
rotors and accessories from this list in the centrifuge.
Proceed as follows:
1. Open the lid of the centrifuge and if necessary remove any dust, foreign objects or residue from the
chamber.
2. Follow the instructions given in the rotor manual in order to install, load, and balance the rotor.
3. Close the centrifuge lid.
4. Make sure the rotor matches the rotor in the SET DISPLAY.
5. Press the ROTOR key repeatedly until the name of the installed rotor appears.
Normal Operation
Preselecting Speed / RCF
1. Press the SPEED key.
The display shows the RPM or the RCF-value depending on the display setting. Press the SPEED
key to toggle between the two modes.
2. Enter the desired value using the numeric pad.
The digits show in sequential order.
Note If you select a value that is to high for the defined rotor it will not be accepted. The value will
continue to blink.
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The gas springs counterbalance the weight of the door and hold it in the open position.
If the chamber door will not stay in the open position, inform Customer Service.
If the gas spring bracket is cracked, inform Customer Service.
CAUTION The door gas springs must be checked periodically for proper functioning. If gas
pressure is not sufficient the door will not stay open and possible injury could result.
CAUTION Unapproved or incorrectly combined accessories can cause serious damage to
the centrifuge.
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Operation
Rotor Installation
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