Newton Scientific
EVO 10 Centrifuge
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Troubleshooting
Mechanical Emergency Door Release
During a power failure, you will not be able to open the centrifuge door with the regular electric
door release. A mechanical override is provided to allow sample recovery in the case of an
emergency. This is only to be used in emergencies and after the rotor has come to a complete stop.
WARNING
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Spinning rotor can cause serious injuries when touched. In case of power outage, the rotor
can still be spinning.
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Do not open the centrifuge before the rotor has stopped. Do not touch the spinning rotor.
Do not attempt to brake the rotor using hands or other tools.
Always wait until the rotor has come to a stop without braking. The brake does not work when there
is no current. The braking process lasts much longer than usual.
Proceed as follows:
1.
Make sure the rotor has stopped (view port in the centrifuge door).
2.
Ensure the power supply isolator is switched off.
3.
Pull the release cord (on the bottom side of the panel, is one black plastic plug which can be
removed from the panel with a small flat screwdriver. Once the plug is removed it will expose
the release cord).
4.
Pulling the release cord trigger the mechanical door release. The centrifuge door will open and
the samples can be removed.
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