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CENTRY™ 103 MINICENTRIFUGE

USER’S GUIDE

Chapter 8

WARRANTy

Gilson warrants the CENTRY 103 Minicentrifuge against defects in material under normal

use and service for 12 months from the date of purchase. This warranty is valid only if the

instrument is used in the manner described in this guide and for the purpose for which it is

designed. Gilson is not responsible for consequential damages resulting from the misuse or

bad cleaning or decontamination of this instrument. Should warranty service be required,

repair or replacement will be provided by your local Gilson service center. Freight shipping

the unit to Gilson will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

Summary of Contents for CENTRY 103 Minicentrifuge

Page 1: ...User s Guide EN CENTRY 103 Minicentrifuge...

Page 2: ...and Microtubes 5 Batteries 5 OPERATION 6 Installing 6 Connecting to the Power Source and Turning On 6 Installing the Rotor 7 Preparing the Microtubes 8 Starting and Ending Operation 8 Using Batteries...

Page 3: ...in the lid The CENTRY 103 Minicentrifuge will automatically decelerate to a stop after six minutes of continuous spinning Ordering Information DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER CENTRY 103 Minicentrifuge F11073...

Page 4: ...AC adapter connector 7 Battery compartment 4 AA size LR6 alkaline batteries 1 5V 8 Rotor for microtubes 8 microtubes of 1 5 mL or 2 0 mL 9 Rotor for tube strips 2 lines of 8 connected 0 2 mL microtub...

Page 5: ...ntal fire short circuit or malfunction Never open the lid while the rotor is spinning accidental contact with the spinning rotor may cause serious injury When leaving the instrument out of use for a l...

Page 6: ...unlight Avoid installing the minicentrifuge on a slippery surface or surface prone to vibration WARNING Do not install the instrument in facilities that store chemicals that could generate flammable g...

Page 7: ...locked inside the hole of the rotor For dismounting the rotor hold it by both hands and push the tabs inward with two thumbs to disconnect them from the rotor and then pull the rotor out from the moto...

Page 8: ...ng run Starting and Ending Operation By closing the lid 1 the rotor instantly starts spinning After six minutes of spinning the rotor will automatically decelerate to a stop WARNING Ensure that there...

Page 9: ...oclave or with UV it could damage them The rotors can be disinfected with ethanol Inspecting and Maintaining Check the rotor main body and lid for damage deformation and corrosion Check the lid to mak...

Page 10: ...t is activated Turn off the power switch and wait at least one minute The rotor stops while it is spinning Motor s overcurrent is detected by unbalanced load and the overcurrent protection circuit is...

Page 11: ...R S GUIDE Chapter 5 SPARE PARTS Accessories DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER CENTRY 103 ROTOR 8 TUBES 1 5 2 0 mL F1077310 CENTRY 103 ROTOR 2 TUBE STRIPS 8 X 0 2 mL F1077311 CENTRY 103 MOTOR SHAFT BOSS F1077312...

Page 12: ...voltage equipment 2014 35 EU Electromagnetic compatibility 2014 30 EU Restriction of hazardous substances 2011 65 EU Standards for EU Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement cont...

Page 13: ...only if the instrument is used in the manner described in this guide and for the purpose for which it is designed Gilson is not responsible for consequential damages resulting from the misuse or bad c...