GRIFOLS DG Spin - 12 Troubleshooting and Incidents; 12.1 Warnings and Incidences Resolution

DG Spin  Resolution of Incidences
12-1
12 RESOLUTION OF INCIDENCES
During normal functioning of the DG Spin centrifuge certain warnings and
incidences may appear that the OPERATOR can resolve without the assistance of
the specialised Technical Service.
12.1 Warnings or incidences
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION VERIFICATIONS
Out-of balance
during centrifugation
The equipment has detected an imbalance
during centrifuge that has been stopped.
Open the Cover and verify that:
- The number of cards is an even
number.
- The cards are distributed
symmetrically in the
DG Spin Head.
- The cards are properly placed in the
Card holders.
- The
DG Spin Head is in perfect
condition: verify the absence of
knocks, deep scratches, etc.
- The
DG Spin Head has all the Card
holders in their position.
- The
DG Spin Head is properly placed
in the corresponding axle.
Once the cause that led to the imbalance is
corrected, close the Cover, press
and
verify that the out-of balance indicator of
the Display disappears and centrifugation
begins.
Erroneous
centrifugation time
The centrifugation time of the batch in
progress was different to that pre-
established. Additionally, the timer flicks.
This may be due to:
- The OPERATOR has stopped the
centrifugation batch as described in
section 6.3. “Centrifugation stop” the