Eppendorf 5702 - Rotor and Tube Handling Safety

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Operation of round bucket with hermetic cap:
The hermetic cap is fitted with a profile rubber seal. Before using the hermetic cap, make sure
the seal is seated evenly and firmly in the groove. When changing the profile rubber seal in the
groove of the hermetic cap, make sure the seal is inserted in the groove with its wide, flat side
facing inward. The profiled side with the ridge must point toward the round bucket, to ensure
optimum sealing of the hermetic buckets.
When handling the hermetic cap, remember that polycarbonate has limited chemical resistance
to phenol.
Switch on the centrifuge by the switch. The nominal values of the last run are displayed.
Load the rotor symmetrically and close down the centrifuge lid. After centrifugation
the centrifuge lid opens automatically.
The timer setting and rotation speed can be altered while the centrifuge is running. To make
adjustments, press and hold down the SHORT button until the display starts flashing. You have
5 seconds to set the new centrifugation parameters.
While the centrifuge is running the remaining time is displayed. The last minute is counted down
in seconds. When the preset time elapses the centrifuge stops automatically and emits a signal
tone to indicate the centrifugation is finished. If you extend the running time during the braking
phase the centrifuge will accelerate back up to its nominal speed.
When you switch off the centrifuge 5702 at the main power switch the display goes blank after
a few seconds' delay.
TIME – Alters the running time.
SPEED – Alters the speed in increments of
100 rpm or in rcf.
START – Starts the centrifuge. The symbol flashes while the rotor is
running.
STOP – Stops the centrifuge. The symbol appears briefly as soon
as the rotor comes to a standstill.
STANDBY – Sets the centrifuge to Standby (ready) mode.
OPEN – Releases the lid latch.
3.6 Centrifugation with timer setting
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