Eppendorf 5810 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 59)

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Centrifuge 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R — Operating manual
5.4.4 Removing the rotor
Prerequisites
When attaching the rotor to or releasing it from the motor shaft, the temperature of the rotor and
motor shaft must be within the range of 10 – 30°C.
1. Turn the rotor nut with the rotor key in a counterclockwise direction.
2. Remove the rotor by lifting it vertically.
3. Only 5804 R/5810 R: Switch off the centrifuge after use and empty the condensation water
tray. Leave centrifuge lid fully opened and protect it against closing.
5.4.5 Standby mode
 You can switch between standby mode and ready state at any time when centrifugation is not
performed by pressing the standby key.
Standby mode
• The display expires.
• The standby key lights red.
• Only 5804 R/5810 R: The rotor chamber is not cooled (see Continuous cooling on p. 56).
Ready state
• The centrifugation parameters are displayed.
• The standby key lights green.
• Only 5804 R/5810 R: The rotor chamber is cooled when the centrifuge lid is closed
(see Continuous cooling on p. 56).
Hint!
 Swing-bucket rotors: remove the buckets before inserting and/or removing the rotor. Use
both hands to pick up the rotor cross.
 Rotor F-35-48-17: remove the sleeves before inserting and/or removing the rotor. Use both
hands to pick up the rotor.
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