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5. Unit Overview

FRONT VIEW

FRONT VIEW

REAR VIEW

REAR VIEW

Lid Seal 
Ring

Lid Seal 
Ring

Control 
Panel

Control 
Panel

Power Switch

Power Switch

Power 
Switch

Power 
Switch

Lid Lock Hook

Lid Lock Hook

Cover

Air Vents

Outlet

View Port

View Port

Air Vents

Air Vents

Power 
Cord 
Socket

Power Cord Socket

Lid

Lid

GCM-24

GCM-R-24

Summary of Contents for GCM-24

Page 1: ...eed MicroCentrifuges USER MANUAL GCM 24 GCM R 24 www globescientific com IMPORTANT Before using this centrifuge please carefully and completely read this user manual for efficient operation and proper...

Page 2: ...hooting Tips 15 16 10 1 Possible Problems and Solutions 15 10 2 How to Open the Lid 15 10 3 Replacement of Fuses 16 11 Rotor Instructions 16 19 11 1 Rotor Structure 16 12 Calculating RCF 17 13 Returni...

Page 3: ...FOR HELP The precautions described in this User Manual are carefully developed in an attempt to cover all the possible risks However it is also important that you are alert for unexpected incidents B...

Page 4: ...mmediately and contact our service center Notify the service center of the warning code if displayed along with the model and serial numbers and a detailed description of the issue Vibrations are like...

Page 5: ...otection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in a...

Page 6: ...g on a slippery surface or a surface prone to vibration 2 Ideal ambient temperature is 20 C 5 C avoid placing the centrifuge in direct sunlight if the ambient temperature exceeds 30 C 3 Keep obstructi...

Page 7: ...Lid Seal Ring Lid Seal Ring Control Panel Control Panel Power Switch Power Switch Power Switch Power Switch Lid Lock Hook Lid Lock Hook Cover Air Vents Outlet View Port View Port Air Vents Air Vents...

Page 8: ...Adjustment Knob Rotate clockwise to increase parameter values Rotate anti clockwise to decrease parameter values Press the knob to switch between Speed and RCF 1 2 3 4 5 The main display is shown abo...

Page 9: ...e the parameter you wish to modify Adjustment Knob Rotate clockwise to increase parameter values Rotate anti clockwise to decrease parameter values Press the knob to switch between Speed and RCF 1 2 3...

Page 10: ...be used with the centrifuge 7 2 Symmetrically Load Tubes Into Rotor IMPORTANT The rotor should always be loaded in a balanced manner to avoid personal injury and to ensure centrifuge longevity When an...

Page 11: ...and the centrifuge will start self diagnostic checks see figure 8 1 below After self diagnostics the centrifuge will display the cumulative running time see figure 8 2 below Figure 8 2 indicates the c...

Page 12: ...ighten the rotor to the shaft Close the rotor lid firmly tighten the lid clockwise to the rotor and ensure it is positioned properly Close the door and then start running The method of removing the ro...

Page 13: ...me from 30 seconds up to 99 minutes When the time displays HD the centrifuge is in continuous running mode 3 Set the temperature GCM R 24 Press the Select button the temperature value will flash into...

Page 14: ...rs section 11 Press the Select button and choose speed unit g the speed symbol will then flash into RCF value input status If no button is pressed after the speed value has flashed after 5 seconds the...

Page 15: ...gs If the rotor chamber needs cleaning clean with cloth or sponge moistened with a neutral detergent solution Sterilize the centrifuge by wiping with a cloth moistened with a 70 ethanol solution 3 Dri...

Page 16: ...is a short circuit between the power cord grounding pin and the motor shaft If an open circuit is found contact Globe Scientific before use Replaceable Wearing Parts Replacement conditions Lid Sealin...

Page 17: ...ring operation Close the door immediately Press the Start Stop button while the door is opening Close the door and then start normal operation E 04 Temperature fault Air vents are blocked Clean air ve...

Page 18: ...orward to release the lid 10 3 Replacing Fuses 1 There are two fuses in the GCM 24 250V 5A time delay type size 5 20 There are two fuses of GCM R 24 250V 10A time delay type size 5 20 2 The fuse holde...

Page 19: ...mum speed rpm Maximum centrifugal radius cm Maximum RCF g GCM 24 2ML 2 0 1 5ml tube 15000 8 5 21380 0 2ml PCR tube GCM 24 AD2 15000 6 9 17350 0 5ml PCR tube GCM 24 AD5 15000 7 6 19100 GCM 24 05ML 0 5m...

Page 20: ...of the individual EC countries may vary If necessary contact your supplier 14 Ordering Information Item Descriptions GCM 24 Centrifuge Micro 24 Place High Speed 120v 60Hz US Plug Includes 24 Place Rot...

Page 21: ...use with GCM 24 Series High Speed Micro Centrifuges Aluminum Alloy Fixing Clips and O Ring 15000rpm max 36 Place for 0 5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes GCM 24 PCR Rotor with Lid for use with GCM 24 Series Hi...

Page 22: ...roperly Instances that would void the warranty include 1 Failures caused by incorrect installation 2 Failures caused by rough or improper handling 3 Failures caused by transportation or relocation aft...

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