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12. OPENING CENTRIFUGE LID

Wrong Method 

Button 

Trying to open the centrifuge lid 

by  pulling  the  "Lid  Release" 

button up is the wrong method 

of  opening  the lid.  Pulling  the 

"Lid  Release"  button  up  will 
break the button or damage the 
button. 

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Lid Release 

Button 

Correct Method 

To open the centrifuge lid, press 

the "Lid Release" button down. 

Lid Release 

Button 

Lid Release 

Button 

Wrong Method 

Correct Method 

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Summary of Contents for Benchmate C8

Page 1: ... ca Micro Centrifuge Visit www oxfordlp com to see the complete product offering and learn more about our products Call us at 800 554 4920 to schedule additional product demos or learn about the best consumables for your equipment ...

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Page 3: ... Standard Accessories 4 7 Installation 5 8 Standard Part Listing 6 9 Rotor Balancing 6 10 Interchangeable Rotor 8 11 Changing the Rotor 8 12 Opening Centrifuge Lid 9 13 Operation 10 14 Calibration 11 15 Care and Maintenance 11 16 Service and Repair Information 12 17 Warranty Statement 12 18 Product Disposal 14 ...

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Page 5: ...ENDED USE The Oxford Benchmate C8 is used in various laboratories to separate particles from suspension or even macromolecules from solutions according to their density The different biological substances that are usually separated by centrifugation are microbial cells organelles proteins DNA and RNA Note This user guide is intended to assist with the operation and care of the unit only and not fo...

Page 6: ...utlet Always load the rotor symmetrically Each tube should be counterbalanced by another tube Makesuretoalwaysuseonly specifiedmicrocentrifuge tubes made fromplasticanddesigned towithstand centrifugal forces of at least 2000g Donot operatethecentrifugewithout therotorbeing properly attachedtotheshaft Re check bytrying topullit upmanually especiallyafter therotorhasbeenchangedor re assembled Donot ...

Page 7: ...rifuge inanymanner not specified in these instructions 4 FEATURES 8 positionclosedmicrotuberotor Electronic safety brake on lid opening for user safety Digital display Starts and stops in seconds Easy access of the on off switch Lid safety interlock Smooth and silent discreet running User calibration feature Small footprint can fit easily on to a crowded countertop Interchangeable rotors Low volta...

Page 8: ...AGE 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz OUTPUT VOLTAGE 24VDC 1 5A POWER CONSUMPTION 15 W OPERATING CONDITIONS Works in 80 humidity and in temperature of40 C 6 STANDARD ACCESSORIES 1 5 2mlclosedrotor PCR striprotor Allenwrench Individualadaptorfor0 4 0 5 mltubes packof8 Individualadaptorfor0 2mltubes packof8 Externalpower adaptor Product User Manual WarrantyCard and DeclarationConformity II ...

Page 9: ... with the centrifuge Please keep all packaging in safe storage for at least 2 yearsforwarrantypurposes Make sure the rotor is tight to avoid any accident Load the rotor with the micro tubes for centrifugation Place the ON OFF switch to o rear set the desired speed and time and close the lid to start centrifugation Formoreclarificationrefer tothe RCF chartbelow RCF CHART FIXED RPM ROUND ROTOR PCR S...

Page 10: ...D RELEASE ON OFF _ c l BUTTON BUTTON II ti POWER SOCKET 9 ROTORBALANCING 1 Always balance the rotor before centrifugation The following are symmetricalloadingsofcentrifugetubestotherotor 2 Ensurethatthesamplesin thetubesare of equalvolume 3 Symmetrical loading of tubes in the rotor is necessary otherwise m ...

Page 11: ...ectorwillcutofftherunningcentrifugefordevice user safety 5 The following are the incorrect methods of loading tubes in the centrifugethe rotor 2 0 2 ML 0 4 ML 6 7 t u 1 5 ML 2 0 ML 1 5 ML 2 0 ML 3 4 5 D 8 U 0 5 ML 1 5 ML 2 0 ML 1 5 ML 2 0 ML 8 PCRSTRIP 8 Different types of test tubes can be centrifuged by using two interchangeable rotors ...

Page 12: ...ounter clockwise to loosen the screw and then gently pull the rotor up vertically Insert the new rotor from the top onto the motor shaft and tighten the screw again Turn clockwise to tighten the screw which is located under the bottom of rotor Pleasecheck that therotor istightenoughtoavoidany accidents Note Tightening the screw will be in clockwise direction and the loosening will be in counter cl...

Page 13: ...se button up is the wrong method of opening the lid Pulling the Lid Release button up will break the button or damage the button i a _ rmili ii Lid Release Button Correct Method To open the centrifugelid press the Lid Release button down Lid Release Button Lid Release Button Wrong Method Correct Method m ...

Page 14: ...flip ON thefrontswitchtostartcentrifugation 5 Once the centrifugationis completed turn the front switch to Off togradually stoptherotor 6 After the rotor has stopped press the lid release button and open the lid with your thumb in front and fingers on the top simply lift thelid back on thehinge 7 If you want to stop the centrifuge quickly push the lid release buttonandtherotor will stopwithin afew...

Page 15: ... to get the speed turn the screw either to increase or decrease the speed Continuetheprocedureuntilthetachometer speedmatchesthe speed displayed on the centrifuge 15 CARE MAINTENANCE This personal centrifuge and its rotor should be cleaned periodically Ensure that while cleaning the unit it is not plugged in to the main power supply To clean the Oxford centrifuge use a damp cloth and a mild noncor...

Page 16: ...ice request number based on your product serial number from either Oxford Lab Products or through the authorized supplier When returning a unit to Oxford Lab Products for service it should be sent in the original packaging If this is not possible be sure that the unit is sufficiently packed Any damage resulting from improper packaging is the responsibility of the customer Obtain a service request ...

Page 17: ...ome states do not allow limitation on the length of implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights This warranty is given expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressedorimplied The purchaser agrees that there is no warranty of merchantability or of fitness for any intended purpose and that there are no ot...

Page 18: ...sible forcorrectly disposing ofthe equipmentby handing it over to an authorized facility for separate collection and recycling Also it syour responsibility to decontaminate the equipment in case of biological chemical and or radiological contamination so as to protect from health hazards the persons involved in the disposal and recycling oftheequipment Please contact your local dealer from whom yo...

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Page 20: ... about our products Call us at 800 554 4920 to schedule additional product demos or learn about the best consumables for your equipment Send warranty card information to Oxford Lab Products 10360 Sorrento Valley Road San Diego CA92121 Thank You for choosing Oxford Lab Products for your research ...

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