Fisher Scientific accuSpin 3, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operation
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Operation
Switching on the centrifuge
Locate the main power switch on the right-hand side of
the front panel, and set it to the ON (I) position. For a
couple of seconds the following reading appears in the
control panel:
The display shows that the instrument going through
an internal check of its software.
(see table on page 60).
After this check, the display shows to the actual value
mode. The remaining run time and speed should both
read 0. The display of the acceleration/deceleration
curve depends on the last set value.
The following figure gives an example of possible read-
ings. A detailed description of possible settings is given
below in this chapter.
Actuating the lid
Opening the lid
Press the "open lid" key .
If the message “Lift lid” appears, you must lift the lid
slightly.
(Emergency release in case of malfunction or power
failure: see chapter "Troubleshooting")
Closing the lid
The centrifuge lid is locked by slightly pressing down
the front part of the lid. Locking is motor-driven.
Do not slam the lid!