Instruction manual

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5. HOW TO USE YOUR HARRIER CENTRIFUGE
Connect to the power supply. Press the power ON switch, -situated on the left
hand side panel of the centrifuge (see Figures 1 & 3) - 0 = OFF, 1 = ON.
The status display will become active and an audible signal will inform the user
that the instrument is ready for use.
On power up the centrifuge will display the values which were current when the
instrument was last switched off. An example of the display is shown below.
Figure 8 The display on power-up
5.1 Opening the lid
To open the lid push back the release catch on the top of the unit. The lid is
supported by a gas strut and will open automatically.
5.2 Rotors and accessories
The tables in section Error! Reference source not found. list the range of
rotors and accessories available for use with the Harrier centrifuge range.
When using any of the alternative rotors it would be advisable to rotate the rotor
through 90°, 180°, and 270° to it’s first location on the drive head to check for
the quietist position when running at maximum speed. Mark the rotor label
appropriately in line with the pre-printed dot on the drive head,
Before fitting a rotor ensure that the drive head and rotor bore are clean. Pay
particular attention to the pivot pins of the swing-out rotors and the pockets in
angle rotors.