Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P
7 Malfunctions and error correction
Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.23 of 28/04/2022
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Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602
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7.1.1
Emergency lid release
In the event of a power failure, it is possible to manually open the centrifuge
lid using two stoppers that are secured with screws. They are located on
the front of the bottom panel (see figure).
Fig. 20 : Position of the opening for the emergency release
• Switch off the mains power switch and disconnect the power cord from
the socket
• Unscrew the screws in the stoppers.
• Remove the stoppers (see figure below, item 2) on the front of the
button, e.g. with a screwdriver.
1
String
2
Stopper
3
Screw
Fig. 21: Screw for the emergency lid release
• The stoppers are connected with a string. Pull the string in order to
release the lid.
• Then, reinsert the stoppers into the openings.
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.
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