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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges
Operation
Operation
III
For detailed instructions and information refer to the separate manual for the Thermo Scientific
™
Centri-Touch
™
User Interface.
1. Switch on the Centrifuge
Push the switch at the right side.
The centrifuge checks its software. The touchscreen shows the Thermo Scientific logo while booting.
When ready the touchscreen shows the current status of the centrifuge.
2. Open the Centrifuge Door
Press the
Open
button on the touchscreen.
The centrifuge door will be opened automatically with the Thermo
Scientific
™
Auto-Door
™
function.
The centrifuge door can only be opened when the centrifuge is switched on.
CAUTION
Do not use the mechanical emergency door release as regular procedure to open the centrifuge . Use the
mechanical emergency door release, only if a malfunction or power failure occurs and only when you have
made sure that the rotor stopped spinning.
3. Install a Rotor
WARNING
If you have not installed the rotor correctly, do not operate it.
Make sure that the rotor is not damaged. Do not use damaged rotors.
Make sure that the centrifugation chamber is free from objects.
NOTICE
Two persons are necessary for this procedure because of the weight of a rotor.