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Version 04/2008, Rev. 1.18 of 07/06/2012 page 57 of 65

Translation of the original operating manual

Fig. 11.1: Speed-gravitational-field-diagram

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Table of Contents7
General Information11
Importance of the Operating Manual11
Intended Use11
Technical Data12
Ambient Temperature12
Scope of Supply13
Standards and Regulations13
Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings14
Symbols Used in the Safety Instructions14
Symbols Used in the Operating Manual15
Informal Notes on Safety15
Safety Instructions for Centrifugation16
Special Instructions16
Resistance of Plastics17
Prohibited Centrifuging Operations and Hazard Warnings17
Special Hazards18
Checks by the Operator19
Instructions for Emergency Situations19
Remaining Hazards19
Transport and Storage20
Dimensions and Weight20
Notes on Transport20
Notes on Storage20
Set-Up and Connection21
Unpacking the Centrifuge21
Transport Safety Device21
Installation22
Installation Site22
Connection22
Fuses22
Using the Centrifuge23
Description23
Operating Elements23
Operating Panel24
Name Plate24
Construction and Constructive Safety Measures25
Drive25
Operation and Display25
Electronic System25
Safety Devices26
Lid Lock and Lid Closing Device26
Standstill Monitoring26
System Check26
Ground Wire Check26
Initial Start-Up27
Switching the Centrifuge on27
Opening and Closing the Lid27
Installation of Rotors28
Installation of Accessories29
Carrier Systems29
Tubes29
Service Life of Rotors and Accessories30
Starting the Centrifuge31
Interrupting a Centrifugation Run31
Interrupting a Deceleration Process31
Softstart and Softstop Function31
Display/Program Options32
Time32
Changing the Time Increments33
Short Run33
Continuous Run33
Speed34
Changing the Speed Increments34
Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF)35
Rotor35
Program36
Saving the Current Settings36
Calling up Stored Programs36
Lockdown37
Permanent Lockdown37
Activating/Deactivating the Automatic Lid Opening Function37
Activating/Deactivating the Sound Signal38
Malfunctions and Error Correction39
Error Mode39
Error Correction39
No Indication on the Display39
Centrifuge Cannot be Started39
Centrifuge Decelerates During Operation39
Lid Cannot be Opened40
Emergency Lid Release40
Error Codes41
Service Contact42
Care and Maintenance43
Cleaning and Care43
Centrifuge43
Accessories44
Plastic Accessories44
Aluminum Accessories44
Rotor, Buckets, and Multiple Carriers45
Load-Bearing Bolts45
Glass Breakage46
Sterilization and Disinfection of the Rotor Chamber and Accessories46
Autoclaving47
Service48
Return of Defective Parts49
Disposal50
Disposal of the Centrifuge50
Disposal of the Packaging50
Warranty and Liability50

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