Eppendorf 5424 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 32)

7 Troubleshooting
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Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R — Operating manual
7.3 Emergency release
If the centrifuge lid cannot be opened, you can activate the emergency release manually.
1. Disconnect the mains plug.
2. Remove the plastic cover for the emergency release on the right side of the device (see Fig. 1
and Fig. 2).
5424: Simply remove the plastic cover.
5424 R: Turn the plastic cover using an appropriate tool (e.g., screwdriver) by 90° in a
counterclockwise direction and remove it.
3. Insert the centrifuge rotor key into the hexagonal opening at rear until some resistance can be
felt.
4. Slightly press and turn the rotor key counterclockwise.
This will release the centrifuge lid.
5. Open the centrifuge lid.
6. Remove the rotor key and fit or turn the plastic covers back on.
Only 5424 R: Turn the plastic cover using an appropriate tool (e.g., screwdriver) by 90° in a
clockwise direction.
WARNING!
Risk of injury from rotating rotor.
 Wait for the rotor to stop before activating the emergency lid release.
 To check, look through the inspection glass in the centrifuge lid.
Hint!
To operate the emergency release, use the rotor key supplied with the Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R.
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