Eppendorf Centrifuge 5427 R - Manual (Page 44)

Troubleshooting
Centrifuge 5427 R
English (EN)
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7.3 Emergency release
If the centrifuge lid cannot be opened, you can activate the emergency release manually.
1. Pull the mains/power plug.
2. Remove the plastic cover for the emergency release on the right side of the device (see Fig. 1 and
Fig. 2).
Turn the plastic cover 90° counterclockwise using an appropriate tool (e.g., screwdriver) and remove it.
3. Insert the centrifuge rotor key in the rear hexagonal opening until a noticeable resistance is felt.
4. Turn the rotor key counterclockwise.
This will release the centrifuge lid.
5. Open the centrifuge lid.
6. Remove the rotor key or turn the plastic covers back on.
Turn the plastic cover using an appropriate tool (e.g., screwdriver) by 90° in a clockwise direction.
WARNING! Risk of injury from rotating rotor.
If the emergency release of the lid is operated, the rotor may continue rotating for several
minutes.
 Wait until the rotor stop before operating the emergency release.
 Check the monitoring glass in the centrifuge lid.
Use the rotor key delivered with the Centrifuge 5427 R for the emergency release.