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Chromatography Products

3000

Centrifuge Operator’s / Service Manual

cat. # 26230 & 26231

The Q-sep™ 3000 centrifuge complies with all requirements of UL standard 3101–20,

Can/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, and Can/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.2.20.

NOTE: The programmable run-time

has been preset for

Instructions to change this are located on page 6

5 MINUTES

Centrifuge

Summary of Contents for Q-sep 3000

Page 1: ...s Service Manual cat 26230 26231 The Q sep 3000 centrifuge complies with all requirements of UL standard 3101 20 Can CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 and Can CSA C22 2 No 1010 2 20 NOTE The programmable run time h...

Page 2: ...maintenance records PRECAUTIONS 1 Do not attempt to unlatch the centrifuge lid unless the Unlocked indicator light is illuminated see pg 4 2 Avoid solvent contact with centrifuge lid 3 Insure that the...

Page 3: ...e centrifuge only after the rotor has completely stopped Brushless DC motor requires no routine maintenance cool running Clear lid for safe observation of samples and optical calibration of speed Elec...

Page 4: ...must be closed Open Emergency Stop Button Allows access to the rotor chamber by disengaging the locking mechanism Entry is only permitted when the rotor is stopped Pressing this button during operati...

Page 5: ...e cut to the motor but you should not be able to fully turn the latch If it is possible to turn the latch and open the lid while the unit is running contact Restek Corporation or your local distributo...

Page 6: ...l operation 1 Plug the centrifuge into an approved 115 volt cat 26230 or 230 volt cat 26231 AC 50 60 Hz outlet and press the POWER button 2 Push the OPEN EMERGENCY STOP button verify the rotor is not...

Page 7: ...perly maintained see Balanced Loads below Balanced Laods Your centrifuge must contain a balanced load in order to work properly To insure that the load is balanced keep these rules in mind when insert...

Page 8: ...spill occurs in the centrifuge or tube holder thoroughly clean the rotor and both the inside and outside of the tube holder or replace the tube holder if necessary Replacement parts can be found on p...

Page 9: ...the bottom of the rotor with the pin in the motor shaft see picture The rotor should slide onto the shaft freely and the rotor should be level Be sure that the slot in the underside of the rotor lines...

Page 10: ...started spinning it may be possible to rotate the lid knob enough to cause the pawl to lose contact with the lid safety switch If this happens the centrifuge motor may lose power but the lid will stil...

Page 11: ...authorized distributor for assistance The printed circuit board may be damaged Contact Restek Corporation or your distributor for assistance The Q sep 3000 centrifuge is equipped with severe out of ba...

Page 12: ...and workmanship for 5 000 cycles or 12 months whichever comes first Should the centrifuge require warranty or out of warranty service please contact Restek Corporation or your local distributor Lit C...