I
S
NITIAL
ETUP
o Unpack and verify that all the following are included:
•
•
•
•
•
•
o Setup the centrifuge on flat and level surface. A bench top clearance height of 21" (54 cm) is required to open
the lid.
o The centrifuge should have 6" (15 cm) of clear space around the centrifuge. Proper ventilation is necessary to
prevent the overheating of samples as well as premature failure of the centrifuge. Choose an area which allows
unencumbered air flow, and where the temperature remains between 16°C and 32°C.
o No hazardous material shall be permitted in the clearance envelope during operation.
o The operator time within the envelope shall be limited to the time necessary for loading, unloading, and
centrifuge operation only.
o Plug the line cord into the centrifuge.
o
Plug the line cord into an approved electrical outlet.
BE SURE THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET IS ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE AS THE LINE CORD IS THE MEANS OF EMERGENCY
DISCONNECTION!
O
PERATION
o Place the tubes into the tube holders. Be sure to follow the rules for balanced loads as listed on page 9.
o Close the lid and turn the lid knob clockwise to its complete stop position.
o The front panel LED is illuminated for the currently selected cycle. To select another cycle, press the UNLOCK
button in succession until the desired cycle is selected.
o Pushing the START button on the control panel will start the spin cycle.
o When the cycle is completed, the rotor will slow to a complete stop and the lid light will flash.
o The unlocking mechanism will engage for 60 seconds allowing entry into the rotor chamber. To unlock after more
than 60 seconds have elapsed, press the UNLOCK button. The lid will unlock for another 15 seconds.
o Turn the lid knob counterclockwise and open the lid. The lid light will turn off.
o You may now safely remove the samples
Centrifuge
Power cord
Tube holders
Inserts
Quick Start Inserts
Counterbalances (Red and Yellow)
Drucker Diagnostics | +1-814-692-7661 | CustomerService@DruckerDiagnostics.com | 6