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CENTRY™ 117 MiCRoCENTRifugE 

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 CENTRY™ 117 MiCRoCENTRifugE

General Safety Precautions

All users of the CENTRY 117 Microcentrifuge must read the 
general Safety Precautions of this manual before attempting 
to operate the unit!
if this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the 
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may 
be impaired.

WARNING

Do not operate the CENTRY 117 Microcentrifuge if any of the 
following conditions exist:

The microcentrifuge has not been installed properly.
The microcentrifuge is partially dismantled.
Service has been attempted by unauthorized or unqualified 
personnel.
The rotor has not been installed securely on the motor shaft.

Rotors and accessories not belonging to the standard range 
are being used without permission being obtained from the 
manufacturer to use such rotors and/or accessories in the 
microcentrifuge. 
Exception: microcentrifuge tubes made of plastic, normally 
available in the laboratory.

The microcentrifuge is located in an explosive atmosphere.
Materials to be centrifuged are combustible and/or explosive.
Materials to be centrifuged are chemically reactive.
The rotor load is not properly balanced.

Installation

Summary of Contents for Centry 117

Page 1: ...User s Guide EN Centry 117 Microcentrifuge...

Page 2: ...Trademarks All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Use of the trademark s in this document does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement...

Page 3: ...117 Microcentrifuge USER S GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 4 Specifications 4 General Safety Precautions 5 Installation 6 Operation 7 Maintenance 10 Troubleshooting 13 Ordering Information 15 War...

Page 4: ...than 1 5 mL The microcentrifuge reaches speeds of up to 13 500 rpm 16 800 x g Specifications CENTRY 117 Microcentrifuge Dimensions W x D x H 22 86 x 30 48 x 19 7 cm 9 x 12 x 7 75 in Maximum Speed 13 5...

Page 5: ...erly The microcentrifuge is partially dismantled Service has been attempted by unauthorized or unqualified personnel The rotor has not been installed securely on the motor shaft Rotors and accessories...

Page 6: ...r damage must be filed within 48 hours with the carrier The accessories and instruction manual supplied with the CENTRY 117 Microcentrifuge should be kept with the near its place of installation Insta...

Page 7: ...age the rotors accessories or bowl of the unit Attach Rotor Lid After the rotor has been properly secured and loaded attach the rotor lid to the rotor Always use the rotor lid for safety and to allow...

Page 8: ...fuge Speed Selection The speed rpm or g force can be selected from 1 000 to 13 500 rpm or from 100 to 16 800 x g by touching the speed display and adjusting with the up and down arrow buttons Display...

Page 9: ...ifuge will run until manually stopped To start a run press the Start Stop button When the preselected time expires the CENTRY 117 Microcentrifuge will stop automatically Start Stop a Manual Run The CE...

Page 10: ...Remove the rotor securing screw from the motor shaft by turning the screw counterclockwise using the rotor wrench 2 Lift the rotor directly upward in a straight vertical motion ROTOR INSTALLATION 1 M...

Page 11: ...chamber rotor and rotor accessories clean All parts should be wiped down periodically with a soft cloth For more thorough cleaning use a neutral cleaning agent pH between 6 and 8 applied with a soft c...

Page 12: ...on the rear panel 3 Open the fuse holder drawer by inserting a small screwdriver under the tab and prying it open 4 Remove the innermost operative fuse from its retaining tabs and replace the fuse if...

Page 13: ...rder to centrifuge liquids with a higher density it is necessary to reduce the speed Failure to reduce the speed may result in damage to the rotor and microcentrifuge The revised maximum speed can be...

Page 14: ...ot closed correctly Close lid correctly No speed or time has been selected Set speed and or time ERROR LABEL CAUSE 1 Lid Open Trying to start when lid is open 2 Lid Unlock Trying start when lid lock n...

Page 15: ...th COMBI Rotor 230v AU Cord Warranty Gilson warrants this instrument against defects in material under normal use and service for two years from the date of purchase This warranty is valid only if the...

Page 16: ...ithout notification errors excepted Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws www gilson com contactus LT318597 01 20...

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