Installation; Operation; Equipment Maintenance - StarLab N2631-0017 Mini Fuge Plus Mode D'emploi

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Installation

4.0 Installation
1. Make sure to always install the centrifuge on stable flat surfaces only
1. Make sure to always install the centrifuge on stable flat surfaces only
2. Place the centrifuge near the electrical outlet
2. Place the centrifuge near the electrical outlet
3. Power adapter instructions
3. Power adapter instructions
3.1 Power adapter components
Adapter body

5.0 Operation

5 Operation
Before operating the centrifuge, be sure that the power switch on the back of the unit is in the "on" position.
To begin a run, simply close the lid of the centrifuge. No other controls are required.
Before operating the centrifuge, be sure that the power switch on the back of the unit is in
Fast stop
the "on" position. To begin a run, simply close the lid of the centrifuge. No other controls are
Press down and release the tab on the front of the lid. This will release the lid lock, allowing the lid
required.
to open and the rotor to come to a braked stop.
Gradually stop
Put the power switch in the "off" position, this will cut the power to the motor, and the
› Fast stop
rotor to come to a gradual stop.
Press down and release the tab on the front of the lid. This will release the lid lock, allowing
Caution: Do not attempt to open the lid or remove samples until the unit has come to a complete stop. Once
the lid to open and the rotor to come to a braked stop.
the rotor has come to a full stop, the lid can be manually lifted to the full open position and samples may be
removed from the rotor.
Safe operation of the centrifuge requires that the rotor be loaded in a balanced fashion. Failure to load the
› Gradual stop
rotor properly presents a hazardous condition and may damage the centrifuge. Individual tubes, strip tubes
and/or adapters must always be loaded symmetrically to ensure proper balance. Never run the centrifuge
Put the power switch in the "off" position, this will cut the power to the motor, and the rotor
with only one tube or one strip tube in place.
to come to a gradual stop.

6.0 Equipment Maintenance

The centrifuge should be cleaned periodically. Ensure that the unit is not plugged in. Use a damp cloth and a
Caution: Do not attempt to open the lid or remove samples until the unit has come to a com-
mild, noncorrosive detergent (ph<8). Do not immerse the centrifuge in liquid or pour liquids over it. Excessive
plete stop. Once the rotor has come to a full stop, the lid can be manually lifted to the full open
amounts of liquid should be avoided. Liquid should not come into contact with the motor. After cleaning,
ensure all parts are dried thoroughly before attempting to operate the unit.
position and samples may be removed from the rotor. Safe operation of the centrifuge requires
that the rotor be loaded in a balanced fashion. Failure to load the rotor properly presents a hazar-
Should a spill of infectious materials occur within the rotor or rotor chamber, the unit should be disinfected.
dous condition and may damage the centrifuge. Individual tubes, strip tubes and/or adapters must This should be performed by qualified personnel with proper protective equipment.
always be loaded symmetrically to ensure proper balance. Never run the centrifuge with only one
tube or one strip tube in place.
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