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OPERATION
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CENTRY™ 103 MINICENTRIFUGE
Chapter 3
OpERATION
Before operating the CENTRY 103 Minicentrifuge, ensure that the following conditions are met:
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Environmental requirements:
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Ambient temperature from 5°C to 35°C (no dew condensation allowed)
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Relative humidity: 75% or less
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Altitude: not exceeding 2000 m
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Ratings : overvoltage category II, pollution degree 2
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Indoor use
NOTICE
Maintain a 300 mm clearance boundary around the CENTRy 103 Minicentrifuge
during operation, the instrument could get damaged or moved due to an impact.
Do not hold the CENTRy 103 Minicentrifuge by the rotor or the lid, which may
damage the instrument.
Installing
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Place the CENTRY 103 Minicentrifuge on a flat and level surface such as a laboratory bench.
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The location must be well-ventilated and free of direct sunlight.
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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 gases or fumes.
Connecting to the Power Source and Turning On
1.
Connect the type of plug
11
,
12
,
13
,
14
, or
15
compatible with the local power socket
to the AC adapter
10
. (Refer to Figure 1 on page 4.)
WARNING
Only use the AC adapter provided with this product. It may cause fire or electrical
shock.
2. Insert the other end of the AC adapter
10
into the connector
6
on the back of the
CENTRY 103 Minicentrifuge and connect the plug to the power source.
3. To open the lid, lightly push down on the lid to release the lock.
CAUTION
If the power switch is turned on while the lid is closed, the rotor will start spinning
immediately, which may cause damage to the CENTRy 103 Minicentrifuge.
4. Press the main power switch
5
to its ON position (“I” side) to turn the unit on.
The red, power indicator light turns on.
