Iris Sample Processing StatSpin® Express 3 Primary Tube Centrifuge - Manual (Page 5)

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Unpacking and Installation
Inspect Packaging
The Express 3 and its accessories are delivered in a single carton. If the centrifuge or accessories have
been damaged in transport, please inform your carrier immediately.
NOTE: Save the shipping carton and packing materials to facilitate return should service be required.
Verify Contents
The package contains:
One Express 3 centrifuge (Model No. M502-22)
One centrifuge rotor (Product No. RTX8)
Eight rotor inserts for 13x75 mm tubes (Product No. SV08)
Eight rotor inserts for 16x100 mm tubes (Product No. SV07)
One grounded line cord (for use in North America only)
One Operator’s Manual
One manual latch release tool
One Setting Guide
One 5/16 inch hex key tool
Install
o Place the Express 3 on a solid level surface suitable for operation of laboratory instrumentation.
o Maintain a 30 cm clearance around the centrifuge for ventilation and safety.
o Position the Express 3 out of direct sunlight and away from sources of intense heat or cold.
o See the Appendix for the acceptable range of operating temperature and humidity.
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Remove the foam shipping retainer around the rotor before operating the centrifuge.
Connect Power
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Plug the centrifuge into a grounded outlet supplying 100-240 V @ 50-60 Hz.
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Turn on the power switch (located on the rear panel, above the line cord connector).
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When the instrument completes the power-on check it will give a two-beep ready signal. The two-
minute green indicator will illuminate. Press the stop button to release the latch and open cover.
WARNING - Do not use the supplied line cord outside of North America. Use a power cord
with a grounded male connector suitable for the power outlet being used, which is rated at 3.0
Amps or more and has an IEC320/CEE22 female connector to attach to the centrifuge.