29 VWR Mega Star 600 / 600R ver b, rel 17.07.2020
Troubleshooting
Mechanical emergency door release
During a power failure, you will not be able to open the centrifuge door with the regular electric door release.
A mechanical override is provided to allow sample recovery in the case of an emergency. This is only to be
used in emergencies and after the rotor has come to a complete stop.
WARNING Spinning rotor can cause serious injuries when touched. In case of power outage,
the rotor can still be spinning.
Do not open the centrifuge before the rotor has stopped. Do not touch the spinning rotor.
Do not brake the rotor using hands or other tools.
Always wait until the rotor has come to a stop without braking. The brake does not work when there is no
current. The braking process lasts much longer than usual.
Proceed as follows:
1. Make sure the rotor has stopped (view port in the centrifuge door).
2. Pull out the power supply plug. Keep the centrifuge horizontal at all times.
3. Pull the release cord.
a. VWR Mega Star 600
On the right side of the housing is one white plastic plug which can be removed from the plate
with a small flat screwdriver. Once the plug is removed it will expose the release cord.
Pull the release cord attached to it to trigger the mechanical door release. The centrifuge door
will open, and the samples can be removed. Open the centrifuge door.
Mechanical Emergency Door Release located on the right side
b. VWR Mega Star 600R
On the bottom of the housing is one white plastic plug which can be removed from the plate with
a small flat screwdriver. It is located below the front side of the centrifuge. Once the plug is
removed it will expose the release cord.
Pull the release cord attached to it to trigger the mechanical door release. The centrifuge door
will open, and the samples can be removed. Open the centrifuge door.
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