Descriptions 10-21
Centrifuge 5804/5804 R and 5810/5810 R
10 Descriptions
Rotor lid
Perform a visual inspection, in particular of the lid screw with thread (not for Rotor F-45-30-11). Check
that circlip and spacer are securely located.
Place rotor lid on a smooth surface and inspect it for an out-of-round, deformed appearance.
Locking mechanism
Check rotor lid and rotor (not for Rotor F-45-30-11).
Perform a visual inspection, in particular of the rotor thread for the lid locator. A connection should have
been achieved after no more than a 360° revolution of the lid screw on the rotor thread. Undo and tighten
the lid screw several times to test it.
Information: the rotor lid and the rotor thread can be greased lightly with Eppendorf pivot grease, order
no. 5810 350.050 to minimize noise when tightening.
Rotor F 45-30-11
On this rotor, the lid is simply placed on top and is held on the rotor during operation by physical
conditions.
The O-rings should be replaced as a precaution during a service.
O-ring for lid mounting, order no. 0013 578.109
O-ring for rotor (set of 5 pcs.), order no. 5498 900.137
Aerosol-tight rotor FA-45-30-11
The aerosol-tight rotor lid has two sealing rings: one on the lid screw and another in the lid groove. The
aerosol-tight rotor lid may only be used with undamaged, clean seals. Frayed, worn or dirty seals do not
provide adequate protection and may lead to loss of aerosol-tightness. Damage may also occur as a
result of incorrect autoclaving operations.
The rotor lid should be replaced with a new aerosol-tight rotor lid every 10 autoclaving cycles (121 °C, 20
min.). Please check regularly that seals are undamaged! Rotor lids with defective seals may not continue
to be used and should be replaced by a new rotor lid. It is not permitted to replace the seals!
Information: the rotor with aerosol-tight rotor lid is tested using the Porton Down test. Tests are also
offered by other institutes. However, it is cheaper to replace the existing lid with a new aerosol-tight rotor
lid tested by the factory.
Please note: to prolong the life of the seal, do not store aerosol-tight rotors with the lid
screwed up tightly!
MSTM/KW/0408
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