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SLS Lab Basics 12 Place Microcentrifuge User Manual
• Sterilize the centrifuge by wiping with a cloth moistened with 70% ethanol solution
(2) Rotor chamber
• If the rotor chamber needs cleaning, clean with cloth or sponge moistened with a neutral detergent
solution. Sterilize the centrifuge by wiping with a cloth moistened with 70% ethanol solution
(3) Drive shaft
• We recommend regular maintenance for drive shaft. You can wipe the drive shaft with soft cloth, and
then apply a thin coat of silicon grease
(4) Door
• Clean and sterilize the door using the same method as the step (1) above
(5) Rotor
• To prevent corrosion, remove the rotor from rotor chamber. If not in use for a long term, then detach
the rotor lid and turn upside down to dry the tube holes and keep clean
• For sample leaks in the rotor, rinse the rotor with water. Apply a thin coat of silicon grease to the rotor
when it is completely dry
• The rotor should be regular maintained, we recommend cleaning it every 3 months to ensure tube and
rotor holes keep clean, and then apply a thin coat of silicon grease
CAUTION:
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Do not directly pour water, neutral detergent or disinfectant solution into the rotor chamber.
Otherwise fluids may leak into the drive units and cause corrosion or deterioration to the bearings
This centrifuge has a self diagnostic function. If a problem occurs, an error/warning code will be displayed
on the time display screen and the operator can determine the malfunction with the warning code below.
Symptom
Causes
Solutions
Nothing appears on the screen
when the POWER is turned on
Building power circuit breaker
trips
The fuse was blown out
Remove the trouble and turn on the
POWER
Replace the fuse
Abnormal vibration
Rotor does not match with spindle
Samples are imbalance
Install again the rotor
Weighting scales, install symmetrically
10. Troubleshooting
10.1 Frequent problems list
