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AFETY
The Model 614VET complies with US, Canadian, and European Safety standards.
Lid Safety Switch
: The Model 614VET lid is secured to the top of the
cabinet by a latching knob and pawl system. When the knob is rotated
clockwise, the pawl grips the underside of the cabinet opening and
prevents the lid from opening. A mechanical stop positions the pawl and
prevents it from rotating completely. When rotated to the stop position,
the pawl makes contact with a micro–switch mounted underneath the
cabinet top. The lid safety switch prevents the centrifuge from operating
while the lid is open. An indicator light on the front of the machine will
light up when the lid has been latched properly.
Lid Safety Interlock System
: In addition to the Lid Safety Switch, the
Model 614VET has a true “0 RPM” lid locking system. The lid safety
locking system keeps the lid locked at all times, (even during power
failure), and requires that the rotor be at rest in order to unlock the lid.
The centrifuge will not allow entry into the rotor chamber unless the
centrifuge has power and the rotor is stopped. To open the lid, make sure
that the centrifuge is plugged in and, with the rotor stopped, press the
‘OPEN/STOP’ button.
Note:
After the centrifuge has started spinning, it may be possible
to rotate the lid knob enough to cause the pawl to lose contact
with the lid safety switch. If this happens, the centrifuge motor
may lose power, but the lid will still remain locked. If the knob is
accidentally moved and this situation should occur, rotate the
knob fully clockwise to its stop position and the centrifuge will
resume operation.
Circuit Breaker
: The Model 614VET is protected with a 5 Amp circuit
breaker located at the rear of the machine mounted to the base. Any
electrical short circuit will cause the breaker to cut power to the machine.
