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If any problems are found during the initial setup procedure, refer to the troubleshooting section.
1. Plug the female end of the line cord into the back of the centrifuge. Plug the male end into an
approved electrical outlet. For electrical safety, the unit must always be properly grounded.
2. Flip the power switch located on the back of the centrifuge to the ON position.
3. For operator safety, the locking system is always active; requiring power and direction from the
user to disengage it (the lid also automatically unlocks at the end of a run when it is safe to do
so). To unlock the lid (in order to access the rotor chamber) press the ‘OPEN / STOP’ button
on the control panel. The ‘UNLOCKED’ indicator light should illuminate. If it does not, refer to
the section on troubleshooting. The lid will remain unlocked for 15 seconds after pressing the
‘OPEN / STOP’ button.
4. Turn the latch counterclockwise and open the lid.
5. Spin the rotor by hand; check for free and level rotation. If the rotor does not spin freely, refer
to the section on troubleshooting.
6. Place the buckets inside the rotor and verify that they are seated properly.
7. Close the lid. Rotate the lid knob clockwise to its complete stop position. The ‘LATCHED’ indicator
light should be illuminated. If it is not, make sure that the lid is latched properly. The centrifuge
will not run unless the lid is latched properly and the ‘LATCHED’ indicator light is illuminated.
8. Use the up arrow button next to the RPM display to set the speed to full. The top speed for the
horizontal rotor is 3500 RPM (3200 RPM for fixed angle rotors).
9. Initiate a test run by pressing the ‘START’ button.
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1. Unpack the centrifuge and verify that all of the supplied equipment is present.
2. Choose a setup location which meets the following criteria:
a) A bench top clearance height of 21” is required in order to open the lid.
b) The clearance envelope is the space around the centrifuge which is required for safety. Choose a
setup location which will allow for a clearance envelope of at least 30” x 30”, (with the centrifuge
at the center). No person or hazardous material shall be permitted in the clearance envelope
during operation.The operator time within the envelope shall be limited to the time necessary
for loading, unloading and centrifuge operation only.
c) Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the overheating of samples as well as premature
failure of the centrifuge. Choose an area which will allow unencumbered air flow.
d) The centrifuge is designed to rest on its four rubber feet. No adjustment is necessary for leveling
the centrifuge, however, the surface should be flat and level.
e) Be sure the outlet is always within reach as the line cord is the means of emergency disconnection.
Initial Setup Procedure
Setup Location
