Laboratory centrifuge Sigma 2-7, Sigma 2-7 Cyto
Laboratory centrifuge Sigma 2-7 IVD
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Version 07/2015, Rev. 1.12 of 16/07/2019
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Translation of the original operating manual, part no. 0702802
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 front panel, e.g. with a
screwdriver.
Fig. 10: Position of the opening for the emergency lid release
• Insert the supplied hexagon socket key horizontally into the hole and
turn it anti-clockwise to the stop. The lid lock will then audibly unlock.
Fig. 11: Manual release of the lid lock
• Then, reinsert the plug.
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.
