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Warning symbols
Caution! Follow instructions carefully.
Load centrifuge rotor evenly.
All positions on rotor must be filled.
Do not fill centrifuge containers inside the centrifuge.
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Delivery checklist
1 Connecting cable
1 Hex. pin driver
1 Release pin
1 Lubricating grease for supporting lugs
1 Operating instructions
1 Notes on moving the equipment safely
The rotor(s) and associated accessories are included in the delivery in the quantity ordered.
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Unpacking the centrifuge
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Lift the carton upward and remove the padding.
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Lift the centrifuge on both sides with an appropriate number of helpers and place it on the laboratory table.
Do not lift by the front panel.
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Initial operation
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According to the laboratory instrument standards EN 61010-2-20 an emergency switch to separate power supply
in the event of a failure must be installed in the building electrical system.
This switch has to be placed remote from the centrifuge, prefered outside of the room in which the centrifuge is
installed or near by the exit of this room.
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Position the centrifuge in a stable and level manner in a suitable place. When setting up the equipment, care
should be taken to provide the required safety area of 300 mm around the centrifuge in accordance with IEC
1010-2-2.
While the centrifuge is in operation no individuals and hazardous materials are allowed to be in the safety
zone.
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Do not place any object in front of the ventiduct.
Keep a ventilation area of 300 mm around the ventiduct.
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Check whether the mains voltage tallies with the statement on the type plate.
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Connect the centrifuge with the connection cable to a standard mains socket.
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Turn on the mains switch. Switch position "
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The type of machine and programme version will be displayed, and after 8 seconds the last utilised centrifuging
data will be displayed.
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Open the lid.
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Remove the transport safety device (see instruction sheet on “Moving the equipment safely”).
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Opening and closing the lid
7.1
Opening the lid
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Swing handle rail on the lid upwards. The LED will now go off.
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Open the lid.
The lid can only be opened when the centrifuge is switched on and the rotor is at rest. If it cannot be
opened under these circumstances, see the section on “Emergency release”.
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Closing the lid
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Place the lid and swing handle rail on the lid downward. The LED will come on.
Do not bang the lid shut.
