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Operation
Rotor Installation
Thermo Scientific
Heraeus Fresco 17 / 21
4-3
2. Hold the rotor over the centrifuge spindle. The two bars in the labeling on the upper side of the
rotor (a) must be above the retaining pin (b) of the centrifuge spindle.
3. Let the rotor slide slowly down the centrifuge spindle.
4. Thread the fastening tool into the centrifuge spindle clockwise. Hold the rotor with the other hand
into position.
5. Close the rotor.
6. Check if the rotor is properly installed by lifting it slightly on the handle.
CAUTION
Do not install the rotor when the temperature difference between shaft
and rotor lock is >20
°C. Otherwise the rotor might jam during the installation. A
jammed rotor can lead to damages of centrifuge and rotor.
a
b
CAUTION
Do not force the rotor onto the centrifuge spindle.
If the rotor is very light, then it may be necessary to press it onto the centrifuge spindle
with a bit of pressure.
