Eppendorf 5418 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 31)

Troubleshooting
Centrifuge 5418 / 5418 R
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7 Troubleshooting
If you cannot remedy an error with the recommended measures, please contact your local Eppendorf
partner. The contact address can be found online at: www.eppendorf.com/worldwide.
7.1 General errors
Symptom/message Cause Remedy
No display. No power connection.  Check mains/power connection.
No display. Power failure.  Check the mains fuse of the device
(see
Fuses on p. 30).
 Check the mains fuse of the
laboratory.
Lid of the device
cannot be opened. Rotor is still running.  Wait for rotor to stop.
Lid of the device
cannot be opened. Power failure. 1. Check the mains fuse of the device
(see Fuses on p. 30).
2. Check the mains fuse of the
laboratory.
3. Activate the emergency lid release
(see p. 33).
Device cannot be
started. Lid of the device is not closed.  Close device lid.
Device shakes
when it starts up. Rotor loaded unsymmetrically. 1. Stop the device and load
symmetrically.
2. Restart device.
Centrifuge brakes
during a short run
centrifugation,
although the
short
key is pressed.
The short key was released briefly more
than twice (protective function for the
drive).
 Press the short key continuously
during a short run centrifugation.
Temperature
display flashes.
(only for 5418 R) Temperature deviation from the set
value: ±3 °C.  Check the settings.
 Wait until the set temperature has
been reached.
 Check unhindered air circulation
through the air slots.
 Thaw ice or switch off device and
allow it to cool down.