Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8FR Centrifuge
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4. Close the Centrifuge Door
CAUTION
Do not reach into the gap between the centrifuge door and the housing.
NOTICE
The centrifuge door should audibly click into place.
Ensure that the centrifuge platform is clear from objects�
Keep hands and objects well clear of the underside and side of the centrifuge door when closing�
Close the centrifuge door by pressing down on it lightly in the middle or on both sides of it� The
centrifuge door mechanism will click and lock in place� Lids should not be slammed as excessive
force may cause damage or disrupt samples�
5. Settings
Acceleration / Deceleration Profiles
The centrifuge offers you 2 profiles: standard and soft� The setting is displayed above the
Acceleration / Deceleration Profiles key�
Press the Acceleration / Deceleration Profiles key to cycle through and set the available profiles�
The LEDs show the chosen settings� The last selected profile is saved and will be restored after a
restart of the centrifuge�
LED Light Settings
Description
OFF
Acceleration and Deceleration with max� Power = Standard
SOFT ACC
Acceleration = Soft
SOFT DEC
Deceleration = Soft
SOFT ACC and SOFT DEC
Acceleration and Deceleration = Soft
NOTICE
In case fo an error the deceleration profile can be set off to prevent damage�
Selecting Speed / RCF
RPM stands for Revolutions Per Minute�
RCF stands for Relative Centrifugal Force and allows better transfer of protocols between centrifuges
and rotors of differing size�
Ensure that the rpm or RCF is correctly set�