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Troubleshooting guide

Centrifuge will not start

Possible reason:

No power supply.

Solution:

Check main power supply and centrifuge fuse.

Possible reason:

Blown fuse.

Solution:

Check fuse and replace if necessary (see 5.5)

Lid cannot be released:

Possible reason:

Lid lock is jammed.

Solution:

Push front of lid down while pushing release button.

Centrifuge cannot be started, although power is on:

Possible reason:

Lid not closed correctly.

Solution:

Close lid correctly, push down on front of lid.

Possible reason:

No speed or time has been selected.

Solution:

Check and set the time or speed.

Possible reason:

Blown fuse.

Solution:

Check fuse and replace if necessary (see 5.5).

Should you have any questions about the centrifuge and its accessories, or require
service, please contact the Labnet International Service Department at 1-888 522-
6381.  Please have the unit’s serial number (located on the back panel of the instru-
ment) available when calling. Do not send in a unit for service without first calling to
obtain a repair authorization number and a decontamination form.  Should the cen-
trifuge need service be sure to decontaminate it and enclose the decontamination
from.  The unit should be properly packed to avoid damage.  Any damage resulting
from improper packing shall be the responcibility of the user.

Summary of Contents for C0100-A

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE Z100 A CLINICAL CENTRIFUGE C0100 A January 2005...

Page 2: ...3 2 4 CentrifugeInstallation 4 3 Operation 4 3 1 Closing the lid 4 3 2 Lidrelease 4 3 3 Lid lock 4 3 4 Startingthecentrifuge 4 4 Proper use of the Rotor 4 1 Overloading the rotor 5 4 2 Balancing the r...

Page 3: ...without the prior permission of the manufacturer Exception tubes and bottles made of glass or plastic normally available in the laboratory and designed for centrifugation The centrifuge is to be used...

Page 4: ...blocks until it has been established that your unit is working properly The accessories supplied with the centrifuge should be kept with the instruction manual near the centrifuge s place of installa...

Page 5: ...ected in order to start the centrifuge The speed rpm can be selected between 1 000 and 4 000 rpm by turning the knob to the 1 2 3 and 4 speed marks To select a speed turn the speed knob to the 2 posis...

Page 6: ...may operate a 6 place rotor with 2 3 or 4 loaded tubes but it is important that the occupied tube shields are symetrically arranged see sketch A 4 2 When loading the rotor you should proceed accordin...

Page 7: ...cohol or other disinfecting agents Do not allow the alcohol or disinfectant to sit on the units lid or housing as it may affect or discolor the plastic 5 4 Cleaning the centrifuge after breakage of gl...

Page 8: ...Check and set the time or speed Possible reason Blown fuse Solution Check fuse and replace if necessary see 5 5 Should you have any questions about the centrifuge and its accessories or require servic...

Page 9: ...alues See section 1 3 for the correct radius of your rotor Note the use of tube adapters will change thisradius To determine the relative centrifugal force RCF value Thisvalueisthemultipliertothegravi...

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