Eppendorf 5424 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 21)

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5 Operation
Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R — Operating manual
5.3 Menu navigation
To change settings in the device menu, proceed as follows:
5.4 Preparing for centrifugation
5.4.1 Switch on centrifuge
1. Switch the centrifuge on, using the mains switch.
After switching on at the mains power switch, the centrifuge lid opens automatically.
2. Open the closed centrifuge lid by pressing the open key.
The parameter settings of the last run are displayed.
5.4.2 Inserting the rotor
1. Place rotor vertically onto the motor shaft.
2. Insert the rotor key supplied into the rotor nut.
3. Turn rotor key clockwise until the rotor nut is firmly tightened.
5.4.3 Load the rotor
1. Open the menu.
2. Select the desired menu item.
3. Confirm your selection.
4. Select the setting of the parameters in question.
5.
Confirm the changed setting.
The BACK menu item belonging to the first menu level appears.
6. Exit the menu.
Hint!
To exit the second menu level without changing a parameter, select the BACK menu item and
confirm with menu/enter.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury from asymmetric loading of rotors.
 Load rotors symmetrically with identical tubes.
 Only load adapters with suitable tubes.
 Always use tubes of the same type (weight, material/density and volume).
 Check symmetric loading by balancing the adapters and tubes used with scales.
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