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8 Initial
operation
For devices weighing more than 18 kg, an emergency shut-down switch for disconnecting the device from the
mains must be installed in the indoor installation according to the laboratory device standard
EN / IEC 61010-2-020 in case of malfunction.
This switch has to be placed remote from the centrifuge, prefered outside of the room in which the centrifuge is
installed or near by the exit of this room.
Remove the transportation safety device from the bottom of the housing, see sheet ”Transportation safety
device"
Position the centrifuge in a stable and level manner in a suitable place. During set-up, the required safety
margin of 300 mm around the centrifuge is to be kept according to EN / IEC 61010-2-020.
When the centrifuge is running, according to EN / IEC 61010-2-020, no persons, dangerous
substances or objects may be within the safety margin of 300 mm around the centrifuge.
Do not place any object in front of the ventiduct.
Keep a ventilation area of 300 mm around the ventiduct.
Check whether the mains voltage tallies with the statement on the type plate.
Connect the centrifuge with the connection cable to a standard mains socket. For connection ratings refer to
Chapter "Technical specification".
Turn on the mains switch. Switch position "
".
The machine type and program version will be displayed and the LEDs light up. After 8 seconds
OPEN OEFFNEN
will be displayed on centrifuges with cooling and the left LED in the key
STOP / OPEN
will
flash. On centrifuges without cooling the cover will open automatically and the last used centrifuge data will be
displayed.
Open the cover on centrifuges with cooling.
The last used centrifuge data will be displayed.
Remove the transportation safety device in the centrifuge, see sheet ”Transportation safety device”.
9
Opening and closing the lid
9.1
Opening the lid
The lid can only be opened when the centrifuge is switched on and the rotor is at rest. If it cannot be
opened under these circumstances, see the section on “Emergency release”.
Press the button
OPEN / STOP
The lid unlocks via the motor and the left LED in the pushbutton
OPEN / STOP
extinguishes.
The cover opens automatically approx. 45°.
This opening angle can be adjusted, if needed.
Turn the adjusting screw (A) with the hex head wrench included in delivery.
Turning clockwise:
Cover is opened less.
Turning counterclockwise:
Cover is opened wider.
A
9.2
Closing the lid
Do not put your fingers between lid and housing.
Do not bang the lid shut.
If the left LED in the
OPEN / STOP
button flashes, press the
OPEN / STOP
button so that the motor-driven lid
lock goes into the basic position (opened).
Place the lid and lightly press down the front edge of the lid. The locking action is effected by motor. The left LED
in the button
OPEN / STOP
lights up.
