Sorvall RT/T6000D - 5-1. Temperature and Speed Control Potentiometer Replacement

SORVALL®
Centrifuges
Repair
&
Replacement
Section
5
REPAIR & REPLACEMENT
This
section contains
repair
and
replacement procedures
for the
centrifuges.
If
service
beyond
the
scope
of this
manual
is
necessary,
contact
the
nearest
district office
or
local
Service
Representative
ofSORVALL*
Centrifuges
(refer to last
page
of this
manual).
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of the high^^w
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any
repair
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CAUTION
Do
not
place a
refrigerated centrifuge
on
its
side;
any
position
other than
upright can cause compressor
contamination.
CONTROLS
& INTERLOCKS
5-1.
Temperature
and
Speed
Control
Potentiometer
Replacement
1.
Unplug
the
centrifuge
power
cord.
2.
Note
position
of
potentiometer
knobs
by
fully rotating them in
each direction;
note
where
they
stop.
3.
Loosen
the
set
screws,
remove
the knob and
mounting
hardware.
4.
Open
the front
panel
(paragraph
5-32). Locate
the
temperature or
speed
control
potentiometer on
the front
console.
Cut
the
cable
ties,
if
necessary.
5-1