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Troubleshooting
Accessing the Rotor in Case of Power Failure
Accessing the Rotor in Case of Power Failure
WARNING
Any maintenance procedure requiring removal of a panel exposes the operator to
the possibility of electrical shock and/or mechanical injury. therefore, turn the
power off (O) and disconnect the instrument from the main power source, and
refer such maintenance to qualified service personnel.
WARNING
Before performing this procedure, verify that the rotor is not spinning by listening
carefully for any noise coming from the chamber. Proceed only if he instrument is
quiet. Never attempt to override the door interlock system while the rotor is
spinning.
If the facility power fails only momentarily, the centrifuge will resume operation when the power is
restored and the rotor will return to the set speed. In the event of an extended power failure, it may
be necessary to override the door-locking mechanism manually to remove the rotor and retrieve
your sample.
To access the door-locking mechanism, you must remove the centrifuge front panel. Two latches
secure the front panel in place; these latches are accessible through two holes at the upper right and
left of the panel (see Figure 4.1).
Figure 4.1 Emergency Door Release Latch Access
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