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Operation
Action
Result
1. Press
_7834a
to initiate
deceleration.
The light on the
_7834a
key flashes until the rotor comes to a stop.
2. After the rotor stops
spinning, step on the foot
pedal to open the door.
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NOTE
During runs at very cold temperatures, nomi-
nally –10°C or below, ice may form around the
door opening, causing the door to stick shut. If
this happens, press firmly on the door in several
locations around the door opening and depress
the foot pedal again.
To minimize icing, remove moisture from inside
the chamber, from the chamber gasket, and from
the inner door surface before each run by wiping
these surfaces with a clean cloth. Also, keep the
door closed as much as possible.
UNLOADING THE CENTRIFUGE
At the end of a run, unload the rotor following the instructions in the
applicable rotor manual.
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CAUTION
If disassembly reveals evidence of leakage, you
should assume that some fluid escaped the rotor.
Apply appropriate decontamination procedures
to the centrifuge and accessories as required.