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Operation
Opening
To open the lid on the centrifuge, plug unit into outlet, switch power to “ON”
position and press “STOP/OPEN” button.
Self-locking lid will automatically open when spin cycle comes to a complete
stop.
Balancing
Centrifuge has an out-of-balance switch.
When operating the centrifuge with an improperly balanced load the resulting
vibration will cause this switch to apply the brake and stop the cycle.
When this happens, remove all the tubes then replace the tubes to properly
balance the load.
Loading
Load an evacuated blood collection tube into empty polycarbonate carrier (plastic
carrier) provided with centrifuge.
Load polycarbonate carriers with blood collection tubes into rotor.
Load must be balanced at all times by placing carriers in the rotor in a balanced
configuration. There must be at least two (2) carriers, placed opposite each
other. Three (3) or four (4) carriers must be evenly spaced. Five (5) carriers
cannot be balanced. Each carrier must contain equal weight.
Improper balancing usually causes excessive vibration and will shut down the
cycle. In this case, unit must be turned off immediately. Wait until it comes to a
complete stop and correct imbalance.
Starting
Close lid and press the START button to initiate spin cycle.
One cycle is programmed to run for 20 minutes.
At completion, unit will come to a complete stop and lid will automatically open.
Pressing STOP/OPEN while the program is running will interrupt the cycle, brake
the rotor to a complete stop, and open the lid.
