
SERVICING YOUR CENTRIFUGE
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7 SERVICING YOUR CENTRIFUGE
7.1 Fault finding
Below is a list of faults and their possible solutions:
Fault
Solution
The centrifuge has no display
1. Check that the power cable is properly
plugged in and the mains is turned on
2. Check that the fuse hasn’t blown in the
plug or at the back of the unit
3. Ensure that the power switch is on
The centrifuge does not start
1. Check that the lid is closed properly
2. Ensure that the display is not flashing.
The centrifuge could be waiting for you to
input some parameters
The centrifuge starts, but it is not
accelerating properly
Make sure that the rotor is not overloaded
(the letter E will signify this on the display).
Turn centrifuge off and on again to clear the
error message.
Lid is not opening
Either the rotor is still running or there is a
failure in the lid lock. In the case of the
latter, contact MSE for repair.
If any problems persist, please contact your local MSE service agent
7.2 Opening the lid manually
It is possible to open the lid manually if there is a power failure or a fault develops
with the centrifuge. Please use the key provided with your centrifuge to press into the
hole on the right hand side. The lid should now open.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to open the lid whilst the centrifuge is running
7.3 Safety inspections
From the point of view of operational safety the centrifuge has to be subjected to
inspection carried out by authorised service engineer or especially trained experts at
least once every year in the state of operational readiness. More frequent
inspections could be required if the centrifuge or rotors have been subjected to a
corrosion inducing environment. Results of inspections, repairs and tests have to be
recorded and kept on file. This instruction manual should be stored near the
centrifuge for reference.