
Refrigerated Centrifuge Sigma 1-16K
Refrigerated Centrifuge Sigma 1-16K IVD
7 Malfunctions and error correction
Version 10/2013, Rev. 2.21 of 08/05/2020
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Translation of the original operating manual, part no. 0700302
7.1.1
Emergency lid release
In the event of a power failure, it is possible to manually open the centrifuge
lid.
• Switch off the mains power switch and disconnect the power cord from
the socket.
• Remove the plug (see figure, item 1) from the opening on the left side of
the control panel, e.g. with a screwdriver.
Fig. 9: Position of the opening for the emergency lid release
• Insert the supplied hexagon socket key horizontally into the hole and
turn it anti-clockwise to the stop. The lid lock will then audibly unlock.
Fig. 10: Manual release of the lid lock
• Then, reinsert the plug.
WARNING
Do not unlock or open the lid unless the rotor is at a standstill.
If the lid is opened via the emergency lid release system during a centrifuge
run, the centrifuge will be switched off immediately and decelerate in an
unbraked manner.