If a general electrical power failure should occur while the FastPrep
®
Instrument is in use,
the cover will remain locked. The cover may also remain locked if an error code appears
in the display. In such an emergency, access to samples may be gained by means of the
emergency interlock override.
1.
Unplug power from electrical unit.
2.
Release vacuum under suction cup feet.
3.
Slide the FastPrep
®
Instrument forward until the emergency interlock override
handle is visible underneath, situated toward the front. The override mechanism is
a flat metal handle with release cord wound around, attached to the undersurface
by two Phillips head screws.
4.
Remove the screws.
5.
Holding the metal handle, pull down on cord until the safety interlock releases.
There will be an audible click, and the cord will release.
6.
Remove samples.
7.
Rewind release cord around handle.
8.
Replace screws, reattaching handle to undersurface of the FastPrep
®
Instrument.
9.
Slide the FastPrep
®
Instrument back to its previous location.
10.
Reconnect power cord.
APPENDIX 3
EMERGENCY INTERLOCK OVERRIDE
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