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Operation
General Operation:
1. Turn power switch in the back of the unit ON. The unit will initialize.
2. To open lid, press the OPEN button. The lid should pop up slightly.
Lift the front of the lid gently up and backward until approximately
90 degrees vertical.
3. On benchtop, prepare samples tubes in a rack so that tubes are
filled to equal levels. Close tube lids.
4. Install tubes in the rotor in a balanced manner (see section -
Balancing the Rotor).
5. Set the appropriate time by pressing the time up/down button.
6. Set the appropriate RPM by pressing the speed up/down button.
7. Place the standard rotor cover on the rotor to limit noise and
aspiration of liquids that may escape from tubes.
8. Close Lid and press down until locked (Display status should read
“READY”).
9. Press Start/Stop (rotor should spin up to the user set speed).
10. At a determined time the rotor will spin down and stop at the preset
time.
11. The unit will then emit a beep when the cycle is complete.
12. To open lid, press the OPEN button.
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Remove the contents from the package examining them carefully for
breakage, defects or missing parts.
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Place the product on a sturdy, level surface away from the edge of
the counter and other moving equipment. Make sure the AC power
adapter and cords are clear of hot surfaces and other hazards.
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Make sure the product has ventilation and is not encased in any
material that will limit airflow. An overheating situation could occur.
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Verify that the power switch in the back of the unit is in the OFF
position. Plug the DC cord into the rear of the unit and the AC cord
an approved outlet.
Display
Display Status
LID OPEN
- Lid is open
READY
- Unit ready to centrifuge
SPIN UP
- Cycle is starting and is increasing speed
SPINNING
- Running in Standard mode
SPIN DOWN
- Cycle is slowing down
STOPPED
- Cycle has stopped
COMPLETED
- Centrifuge cycle is finished
QUICK SPIN (flashes)
- Running in Quick Spin mode
ERROR
- An error has occurred
(See error section)
STATUS READY
12300 RPM 12:12 MIN
Speed
RPM/RCF
Time Min:Sec
Status
of Unit
Stop
Start
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Quick
Spin
Open
Speed
Up/Down
Time
Up/Down
On/Off
Switch
DC Jack
Prior to using:
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Turn power switch in the rear ON. The unit will initialize.
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Press the OPEN button. The lid should pop up slightly. Lift the front
of the lid gently up and backward until approximately 90 degrees
vertical.
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Remove any remaining packaging materials.
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Verify that the rotor is installed correctly. (see section Rotor
Installation and Removal) Do not run without the rotor installed.
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Close the lid.
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Press the Start/Stop button (rotor should spin up to the preset
speed). If there is a smooth whirring sound and the unit accelerates
with little or no vibration, the mini-centrifuge is ready to use. If there
are loud or unusual sounds, or excessive vibration, DO NOT
OPERATE. Contact Heathrow Scientific
®
LLC Technical Support.
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At the set time, the rotor will spin down, stop and the unit will
emit a beep when the cycle is complete.
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