Glass Breakage; Error Message: Cause / Solution; Survey Of Possible Error Messages And Their Solutions; Lid Release During Power Failure (Emergency Lid Release) - OHAUS Frontier FC5513 Manuel D'instructions

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Frontier Centrifuge FC5513
Gas sterilization
Adapters, bottles and rotors may be gas sterilized with Ethylenoxyd. Make sure to air out the items after the
sterilization and before using them again.
ATTENTION:
Because the temperature may rise during the sterilization, rotors, adapters and bottles must not be
closed and must be totally unscrewed.
Chemical sterilization
Bottles, adapters and rotors may be treated with the usual liquid disinfectants.
ATTENTION:
Before applying any other cleaning or decontamination method than recommended by the manufacturer,
contact the manufacturer to ensure that it will not damage the unit or the rotor.
5.1.6

Glass breakage

With high g-values, the rate of glass tube breakage increases. Glass splinters have to be removed immediately from
rotor, buckets, adapters and the rotor chamber itself. Fine glass splinters will scratch and therefore damage the
protective surface coating of a rotor. If glass splinters remain in the rotor chamber, fine metal dust will build up due
to air circulation. This very fine, black metal dust will significantly pollute the rotor chamber, the rotor, the buckets and
the samples.
If necessary, replace the adapters, tubes and accessories to avoid further damage. Check the rotor bores regularly
for residues and damage.
ATTENTION:
Please check the relevant specifications of the tubes centrifuges with the manufacturer.
Life time 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, recommended care.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1

Error message: Cause / Solution

The error messages are listed to help localize possible errors faster.
The diagnosing 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 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 off the centrifuge and unplug the power cord, wait until the rotor has come to a standstill. (this may take
several minutes)
2. On the left side of the centrifuge housing there is a plastic stopper (see figure 35). Remove this stopper. Fastened
to it, is a string which is connected to the lid lock
3. Pull the string slightly and the lid will open.
4. Open the lid of the centrifuge.
5. Switch the centrifuge on again, to proceed with regular function.
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.
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