Lifetime Of Rotors, Buckets, Accessories; Troubleshooting; Error Message: Cause / Solution; Survey Of Possible Error Messages And Their Solutions - OHAUS Frontier FC5706 Manuel D'instructions

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Frontier Centrifuge FC5706
ATTENTION:
Please check the relevant specifications of the tubes with the manufacturer.
5.2

Lifetime of rotors, buckets, accessories

Rotors and rotor lid made of aluminum or stainless steel, have an operating time of max. 7 years from first use.
Transparent rotor lids and caps made of PC or PP as well as rotors, tube racks and adapters of PP have a
maximum operating time up to 3 years from first use.
Condition for the operating time: Proper use, damage-free condition and recommended care.
6.

TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 Error message: Cause / Solution

The error messages are listed to help localize possible errors faster.
The cause and solution referred to in this chapter may not always be the case, as they are only theoretically
occurring errors and solutions.
Please keep us informed about any kind of error occurring, which is not listed in this chapter. Only through your
information are we able to improve and this operation manual.
Many thanks in advance for your support.
6.2

Survey of possible error messages and their solutions

6.2.1

Lid release during power failure (Emergency Lid Release)

In case of power failure or malfunction, the lid of the centrifuge can be opened manually in order to protect your
samples.
Please proceed as follows:
1. Switch the centrifuge off and unplug the power cord, wait until the rotor stands still (this may take several
minutes).
2. At the left side of the centrifuge housing there is a plastic stopper (see figure 28). Remove this stopper,
fastened to it there is a string which is connected to the electronic lid lock.
3. If you pull the string slightly the lid will open.
ATTENTION:
 Don't put your hands in the rotor chamber as long as the rotor is still spinning!
 Push the plastic stopper back in the unit again, to continue working.
6.2.2

Description of the error message system

The error message "error" (M11) is shown in the "Time" (A-3) display (See figure 29). Detailed information about
possible error messages are in "table 5: error messages" (See Appendix).
Figure. 28
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