Labnet Z400K High Capacity Centrifuge - Manual (Page 7)

Z 400 K / March 1997 7 E
2.4 Installation
- Check that the power supply corresponds to that on the manufacturer's rating
label which is mounted on the rear panel, then connect the power cord to the
centrifuge and the socket.
- The line voltage circuit breaher is maximum a 16 Amp. type K slow release for
commonly used instruments.
- That an ermergency switch is installed outside the room to disconnect the power
supply in case of a troubled run
- The power switch is at the rear side of the unit. Plug in the power cord.
- The digital indications on the display are lighting up.
- Press key "lid". You can open the centrifuge lid now (see chapter 4.2).
3. 3. 3. 3. 3. How to install and load a rotor How to install and load a rotor How to install and load a rotor How to install and load a rotor How to install and load a rotor
3.1 Mounting and securing a swing out rotor
Clean the motor shaft, as well as the rotor mounting hole with a piece of cloth and
place the rotor on the motor shaft ensuring that the pins align correctly with the
rotor slots (see sketch 1).
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Hold the rotor with one hand and secure the rotor to the shaft by turning the
rotor nut counter-clockwise.
When loading the buckets and tube racks you should proceed according to
sketch 2. It is very important to load the rotor with the complete set of buckets/tube
racks. The bucket insert bolts of the rotor should be regularly greased with
The bucket insert bolts of the rotor should be regularly greased with The bucket insert bolts of the rotor should be regularly greased with The bucket insert bolts of the rotor should be regularly greased with The bucket insert bolts of the rotor should be regularly greased with
silicone grease. silicone grease. silicone grease. silicone grease. silicone grease.
Fill the tubes equally by eye-measuring and insert them into the tube-holes or tube
racks. The difference in weight between the buckets should not exceed 10 grams.
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