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Operation
Switch on the Centrifuge
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Switch on the Centrifuge
Turn on the power switch on the right side of the centrifuge (push the switch handle towards the back of
the centrifuge).
The centrifuge performs a self-check of its software.
Centrifuge Door
Two gas pistons open the centrifuge door.
Check the gas pistons as described below:
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Press
on the touchscreen or the big key on the right corner of the centrifuge.
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If the centrifuge door opens completely, the gas pistons are functioning properly.
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If the centrifuge door does not open, the gas pistons need to be replaced.
Door Opening
The centrifuge door can only be opened when the centrifuge is turned on.
•
Press
on the touchscreen or the big key on the right corner of the centrifuge.
CAUTION
The performance of the gas springs might diminish after some time. Do not
place you hand in the door opening when the door is not totally open. Contact a service
technician when the performance of the gas pistons diminishes.
CAUTION
Open the centrifuge only when the rotor stopped spinning. The display shows
the current speed also during a failure. In case of a power cut the time until the rotor is in
standstill depends on the speed. It can take up to 60 min for the rotor to reach standstill.
Never reach into the rotor chamber while the rotor is spinning.
CAUTION
Do not reach into the gap between the centrifuge door and the housing. The
centrifuge door is drawn shut automatically.
Place you hands always on top of the centrifuge door.
Use the emergency release only for malfunctions and power failures (see
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