Labnet Spectrafuge 24D Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Labnet

Spectrafuge 24D Microcentrifuge

Labnet International

PO Box 841

Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

email: [e-mail]

Copyright September 2002, Labnet International.

All rights reserved.

Reproduction without prior written permission is prohibited.

Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

Safety Precautions

NEVER use the centrifuge in any manner not specified in these instruc-

tions.

NEVER operate the centrifuge without a rotor properly attached to the

shaft.

NEVER fill tubes while they are in the rotor. Liquid spillage may harm

unit.

NEVER put hands in the rotor area unless the rotor is completely stopped.

NEVER move the centrifuge while the rotor is spinning.

NEVER use solvents or flammables near this or other electrical equip-

ment.

NEVER centrifuge flammable, explosive or corrosive materials

NEVER centrifuge hazardous materials outside of a hood or proper

containment facility

ALWAYS load the rotor symmetrically. Each tube should be counterbal-

anced by another tube of the same type and weight

ALWAYS locate the centrifuge within easy access to an electrical outlet.

ALWAYS use only microcentrifuge tubes made from plastic and designed

to withstand centrifugal forces of at least 16,500 xg.

Table of Contents

1. General Information 1

Description

Safety precautions

Technical data

Accessories supplied with unit

Warranty

2. Installation 2

Unpacking the centrifuge

Required space

Installing the centrifuge

3. Installing the Rotor 3

Rotors and accessories

Rotor maintenance

Removing and installing the angle rotor

Loading the rotor

Overloading rotors

4. Operation 6

Attaching rotor lid

Closing the lid

Lid release

Lid lock

Speed selection (RPM / g force)

Selection of operating time, momentary operation, Start/Stop

5. Service and Maintenance 8

Service

Cleaning

Disinfection

Replacing fuses

6. Troubleshooting 9

7. Where to Call 11

8. Determination of g-values 12