Instruction manual

CONTENTS 5
1. INTRODUCTION TO YOUR CENTRIFUGE 7
1.1 Specifications........................................................................................ 10
2. INSTALLATION...................................................................................................12
2.1 Connecting the power supply .............................................................. 13
2.2 Centrifuge restraint ............................................................................... 13
2.3 Accessories supplied with each centrifuge........................................ 13
3. GOOD OPERATOR PRACTICE .........................................................................14
3.1 Spillages ................................................................................................ 14
3.2 Materials with specific gravity in excess of 1.2 .................................. 14
3.3 Corrosive materials............................................................................... 14
3.4 Infective samples .................................................................................. 15
3.5 Servicing ................................................................................................ 15
4. THE DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL.............................................................16
5. HOW TO USE YOUR HARRIER CENTRIFUGE ................................................17
5.1 Opening the lid ...................................................................................... 17
5.2 Rotors and accessories........................................................................ 17
5.3 Fitting the rotor...................................................................................... 18
5.4 Loading the rotor................................................................................... 18
5.5 Balancing the rotor ............................................................................... 19
5.6 Removing the rotor ............................................................................... 19
5.7 Closing the lid........................................................................................ 19
5.8 Parameter entry..................................................................................... 19
5.8.1 Entering run time..........................................................................19
5.8.2 Time hold ......................................................................................20
5.8.3 Entering speed (RPM)..................................................................20
5.8.4 Entering an RCF value.................................................................20
5.8.5 Entering Temperature..................................................................20
5.8.6 Precool ..........................................................................................20
5.8.7 Entering acceleration and brake rate.........................................21
5.9 Starting the run...................................................................................... 21
5.10 Code Key................................................................................................ 21
5.11 Manual termination of run. ................................................................... 21
5.12 Opening the lid if there is a power failure........................................... 22
6. ERROR MESSAGES...........................................................................................23
6.1 Error message table.............................................................................. 24