Eppendorf 5430 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 41)

Operation
Centrifuge 5430/5430 R
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5.6.4 Removing the rotor
1. Turn the rotor nut counterclockwise using the supplied rotor key.
Rotor FA-45-24-11-HS: use special rotor key.
2. Remove the rotor vertically in an upward motion.
3. Only 5430 R: Switch off the centrifuge after use and empty the condensation water tray (remove it
from the left side of the device). Leave centrifuge lid fully opened and protect it against closing.
5.7 Standby mode
The centrifuge automatically changes from the ready state to the standby mode if the following
prerequisites are met:
• The centrifuge was not used for the time set in the device menu (1 to 60 min)(see Settings on p. 49)
•
Only 5430 R: The centrifuge lid is open.
In the Standby mode, the following applies :
• The standby key lights red.
• Only 5430 R: The rotor chamber is not cooled (see Continuous cooling on p. 38).
In the Ready state, the following applies:
• The centrifugation parameters are displayed.
• The standby key lights green.
• Only 5430 R: The rotor chamber is cooled when the centrifuge lid is closed (see Continuous cooling on
p. 38).
You can switch between standby mode and ready state at any time when centrifugation is not performed by
pressing the standby key.
 Swing-bucket rotors: remove the buckets before inserting and/or removing the rotor. Use
both hands to pick up the rotor cross.
 Rotor F-35-6-30: only use the rotor removal tool supplied to insert or remove the rotor.