Download ROTORS AND TUBES

Using Vertical Tube and Rack-Type Rotors
REMOVAL AND SAMPLE RECOVERY
!
CAUTION
If disassembly reveals evidence of leakage, you
should assume that some fluid escaped the
container or rotor. Apply appropriate decontamination procedures to the centrifuge, rotor, and
accessories.
1. Turn the tie-down knob to the left (counterclockwise) to release
the rotor from the drive spindle.
2. Lift the rotor straight up and off the drive spindle. If the rotor
sticks to the drive spindle, a rotor removal tool may be used.
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NOTE
Lubrication of the centrifuge drive spindle hub
with Spinkote should prevent the rotor from
sticking.
3. To remove a tray from a carrier, lift the end of the tray just enough
to clear the carrier. Slide the tray up so that it passes under the
hinge pins.
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J Series Rotors and Tubes