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WARNING: Do not attempt to open the lid of any centrifuge until the rotor has
come to a complete stop.
In the event of a power failure or malfunction, it may be necessary to open the
lid manually.
1. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.
2. Remove the plastic plug, located on the left side of the unit.
3. Pull the wire (attached to the plug) to open the lid lock manually.
4.4
Lid lock
The centrifuge can be started only with the lid securely closed. When a run
is started, the lid lock automatically activates. Do not attempt to open the lid
during
a centrifuge run. At the end of the run, the lid will automatically unlock.
Never attempt to override the lid lock mechanism. Doing so is dangerous
and could damage the centrifuge.
4.5
Speed selection (see Figure 2.)
The speed (rpm or g-force) can be selected from 500 to 13,300 rpm in 100
rpm increments or from 100 to 16,300 x g with the knob on the right. “g-force”
or “rpm” display is set by pressing the knob. Turn the knob to increase or
decrease the value.
4.6
Selection of operating time, momentary operation, Start/Stop
Operating time can be selected from 0.5 minutes to 30 minutes by turning the
timer knob on the left. The time can be set in 0.5 minute increments from 0 to
10 minutes and in 1 minute increments from 10 to 30 minutes. After 30
minutes, the display shows “--” which indicates continuous run. In this mode,
the centrifuge will run until manually stopped.
To start a run, press the timer
knob.
When the preselected time expires, the centrifuge will stop automatically.
To
stop
the centrifuge prior to the expiration of set time, press the timer
knob.
The centrifuge may be operated for a short run by pressing and holding the
timer knob. The centrifuge will continue to run as long as the timer knob is
depressed and the time, in seconds will count up on the time display.
