CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
FC5706 Centrifuge Service Manual
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3.5
Trouble Shooting
3.5.1
Error messages: Cause / Solution
Preface:
The error messages are listed to help localize possible errors faster.
The diagnosis, referred to this chapter may not always be the case, as they are only
theoretically occurring errors and solutions.
Always, please keep us informed about any kind of error occurring, which is not listed in this
chapter. Only through your information we are able to improve this service manual.
Many thanks in advance for your support.
3.5.2
Possible error messages and their solutions
3.5.2.1 Lid release during power failure
In case of power failure or malfunction, the lid of the centrifuge can be opened
manually in order to protect your samples.
Please proceed as follows:
• Switch the centrifuge off and unplug the power cord.
• At the left side of the centrifuge there is a plastic stopper.
• Remove this stopper. Behind it there is a string (see figure 33).
• Now open the lid of the centrifuge by pulling this string, during you press the lid
slightlly
• Put the string and the plastic stopper back again.
• Switch the centrifuge on again, for go on working.
Warning:
Don't put your hands in the rotor chamber as long as the rotor is still
spinning!
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