Troubleshooting
48
Error
Behavior of the
centrifuge
Possible cause(s) and measures to be taken
Lid cannot be
opened.
Pressing the "open lid"
key has no effect.
A) Lid not correctly engaged or lid warped.
1. Check whether mains connection is OK and the instrument
switched on (displays lit).
2. Press lid down in the middle of the front section once, and ac-
tuate the "open lid" key anew.
3. If this is unsuccessful, you may open the lid using the emer-
gency lid release (see page 45).
B) Heat monitoring relays of the lid unlocking mechanism
have been actuated
Press key again after a short pause (approx. 1 min).
-
Centrifuge is exception-
ally noisy.
1. Stop the centrifuge by pressing the "stop" key
, in case of
emergency pull mains plug.
2. Wait until the centrifuge stands still.
3. Check whether the rotor is properly loaded.
4. Check whether a broken vessel, damage to the rotor or motor
malfunction was responsible for the noise.
If you cannot locate and solve the problem, call Service.
Summary of Contents for SORVALL Biofuge primo
Page 1: ...SORVALL Biofuge primo OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PN 00000 0...
Page 10: ...For your safety 6 Notes...
Page 12: ...The Biofuge primo 8 for your notes...
Page 42: ...Operation 38 for your notes...
Page 61: ...Appendix 57 Appendix...
Page 64: ...Appendix 60...
Page 71: ...Appendix 67 Autoclaving protocol Date Remark Operator Signature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
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