6-2
Troubleshooting
NOTICE
Do not use any sharp tools, aggressive liquids or fire to fasten the melting process. If necessary use
warm water to speed up the melting process.
4. Remove the water from the centrifugation chamber.
5. Clean the centrifuge chamber. See
“Maintenance and Care” on page 5-1
.
6. 3. Troubleshooting by Guide
NOTICE
If problems occur other than those listed in this table, the authorized
customer service representative must be contacted.
Error Message
Description
Troubleshooting
Numbers not stated
here
The centrifuge can not be operated.
The run does not start or the
centrifuge runs down without being
braked.
Restart the centrifuge.
If the error message still shows, contact a service
technician.
14
Overtemperature detected.
Overheating in chamber.
Check the function of the refrigeration unit.
Clean the air inlet for the condenser.
Restart the centrifuge.
If the error message still shows, contact a service
technician.
17–23
Rotor detection failed.
Make sure the rotor can be used in the centrifuge. Refer
to
Makes sure the rotor is properly installed. Refer to
to Install and Remove a Rotor” on page 2-3
Restart the centrifuge.
If the error message still shows, contact a service
technician.
33
Overpressure in the refrigeration unit.
Clean the air inlet for the condenser.
Restart the centrifuge.
If the error message still shows, contact a service
technician.
40
The centrifuge accelerates too slowly.
Is the rotor properly installed?
Check wether you have selected the right bucket.
Is it easy to turn the rotor when the lid is open?
Does the rotor rub against the device?
Restart the centrifuge.
If the error message still shows, contact a service
technician.
97
Mechanical emergency door release.
Close the centrifuge lid.
Do not touch a spinning rotor. Never use your hands or
tools to stop a spinning rotor.
Restart the centrifuge.
If the error message still shows, contact a service
technician.
98
Imbalance detected.
Check the loading of the rotor.
Check the lubrication of the trunnion bolts of the rotor
body if a swing out rotor is used.
Restart the centrifuge.
If the error message still shows, contact a service
technician.
Table 6–1: Error Messages
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