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III–4
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges
Operation
CAUTION
The centrifuge drive can be damaged, if the rotor body falls on it.
If the rotor body is not engaged correctly it is not possible to turn the rotor locking screw into the drive shaft. Repeat step
3 and 4 until the rotor body is in position.
5. To prevent possible damage to rotor or centrifuge, clean the threads of the drive shaft.
Figure III–4:
Rotor locking tool
Figure III–5:
Put the rotor locking tool
Put the rotor locking tool (20360104) into the opening of the guidung pin into the rotor locking screw.
Use the rotor locking tool (20360104) clockwise to tighten the rotor with the rotor locking screw to the drive shaft.
CAUTION
An an improper installation of the rotor can cause severe damage to the rotor and the centrifuge. Make sure
the rotor is locked properly into place before operating the centrifuge. Use the rotor locking tool (20360104)
clockwise to check if the rotor locking screw is tightened to the firm stop.
NOTICE
With the locking screw tightened to a firm stop, by design intention, a small percebtable clearance remains
between the rotor and the shaft.