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Operation
CAUTION
Prior to each use, the seals in the rotor need to be inspected in order
to assure that they are correctly seated and are not worn or damaged.
Damaged seals are to be replaced immediately. Replacement seals
can be re-ordered as a spare part (
"1. 6. Rotor Specifications" on page
). When loading the rotor, ensure that the rotor lid closes securely.
Damaged rotor covers are to be replaced immediately.
Replacing Seals
a
b
Top detail: Large seal in outer groove of rotor body; bottom detail: small seal in groove
of rotor collar
1. Lubricate all seals.
2. Press the large seal in the outer groove of the rotor body (top detail).
3. Press the small seal into the groove of the rotor collar (bottom detail).
4. When loading the rotor, ensure that the rotor lid closes securely.
5. When the rotor lid is damaged or dulled it needs to be replaced.
Fill Level
The tubes are only to be filled to a level which ensures that the sample is unable to reach
the top of the tube during centrifugation.
Nominal Volume
Permissible Volume
2.0 ml
1.5 ml
1.5 ml
1.0 ml
others
2/3 of nominal volume
