Thermo Scientific mySPIN 12 Manuel D'instructions page 8

Operation
• Remove the contents from the package examining them carefully for breakage, defects
or missing parts.
• Place the product on a sturdy, level surface away from the edge of the counter and
other moving equipment. Make sure the AC power adapter and cords are clear of hot
surfaces and other hazards.
• Make sure the product has ventilation and is not encased in any material that will limit
airflow. An overheating situation could occur.
• Verify that the power switch in the back of the unit is in the OFF position. Plug the DC
cord into the rear of the unit and the AC cord into an approved outlet.
Prior to using
• Turn power switch on the rear ON. The unit will initialize.
• Press the OPEN button. The lid should pop up slightly. Lift the front of the lid gently up
and backward until approximately 90 degrees vertical.
• Remove any remaining packaging materials.
• Verify that the rotor is installed correctly. (see section Rotor Installation and Removal)
Do not run without the rotor installed.
• Close the lid.
• Press the START/STOP button (rotor should spin up to the preset speed). If there is a
smooth whirring sound and the unit accelerates with little or no vibration, the mini-
centrifuge is ready to use. If there are loud or unusual sounds, or excessive vibration, DO
NOT OPERATE. Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific service.
• At the set time, the rotor will spin down, stop and the unit will emit a beep when the
cycle is complete.
General Operation
1. Turn power switch on the back of the unit ON. The unit will initialize.
2. To open lid, press the OPEN button. The lid should pop up slightly. Lift the front of the
lid gently up and backward until approximately 90 degrees vertical.
3. On benchtop, prepare samples tubes in a rack so that tubes are filled to equal levels.
Close tube lids.
4. Install tubes in the rotor in a balanced manner (see section - Balancing the Rotor).
5. Set the appropriate time by pressing the TIME UP/DOWN button.
6. Set the appropriate rpm by pressing the SPEED UP/DOWN button.
7. Place the standard rotor cover on the rotor to limit noise and aspiration of liquids that
may escape from tubes.
8. Close Lid and press down until locked (Display status should read "READY").
9. Press START/STOP (rotor should spin up to the user set speed).
10. At a determined time the rotor will spin down and stop at the preset time.
11. The unit will then emit a beep when the cycle is complete.
12. To open lid, press the OPEN button.
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