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Refrigerated Centrifuge with Heating System Sigma 2-16KHL
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Version 02/2013, Rev. 1.19 of 25/04/2019
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Translation of the original operating manual, part no. 0700802
7.1.1
Emergency lid release
In the event of a power failure, it is possible to manually open the centrifuge
lid.
• Switch off the mains power switch and disconnect the power cord from
the socket.
• Remove the plug (see figure, item 1) from the opening at the side panel,
e.g. with a screwdriver.
Fig. 28: Position of the opening for the emergency lid release
• The plug is connected with a string. Pull the string in order to release
the lid.
• Then, reinsert the stopper into the opening.
WARNING
Do not unlock or open the lid unless the rotor is at a standstill.
If the lid is opened via the emergency lid release system during a centrifuge
run, the centrifuge will be switched off immediately and decelerate in an
unbraked manner.