Newton Scientific
EVO 10 Centrifuge
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Use of Tubes and Consumables
Care should be taken to ensure that the tubes and bottles used in the centrifuge are:
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Rated to or above the selected RCF to be spun at
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They are being used at or above the minimum fill volume
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They are not being used above their design life (age or number of runs)
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They are inspected for damage
Refer to the tubes and consumables manufacturers data sheets for further information.
Starting the Centrifuge Run
Press the <Start> button on the control panel. The centrifuge accelerates to the pre-set speed with
the time display active.
Imbalance Indicator
The centrifuge is fitted with an imbalance detector, to ensure safety. If an imbalance is detected at
speeds higher than approx. 200 rpm an error message will be displayed. The run will terminate.
Imbalance at high speed may indicate a tube breakage or leak or rotor crash. Therefore additional
care should be taken depending on the samples loaded.
Stopping the Centrifuge Run
With Pre-Set Running Time
If the run time is preset, the centrifuge will run at the selected speed until the desired run time is
reached. It will then automatically decelerate and stop. Once stopped, access to the chamber and
rotor can be gained by pressing the OPEN key. If selected the door will open automatically.
You can also stop the centrifuging program manually at any time by pressing the STOP key.
Removing the Rotor
To remove the rotor, proceed as follows:
1.
Open the centrifuge door.
2.
Use the tool provided to loosen the nut on the spindle.
3.
Remove the rotor by pulling upwards or use supplied rotor removal tool to assist to unlock the
rotor from the spindle.
