Eppendorf 5430 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 43)

Operation
Centrifuge 5430/5430 R
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5.8.2 Rotor A-2-MTP
5.8.2.1 Inserting the rotor
5.8.2.2 Position and remove the upper shell of the wind shield
The upper shell of the wind shield is used for noise reduction.
1. Before it is used for the first time, remove the attachment that is mounted on the knob of the upper
shell of the wind shield .
2. Position the upper shell of the wind shield and rotate a max. 1/4 revolution until it is lowered onto the
rotor hub.
The lock indicator must protrude so far over the knob that the red marking is clearly visible:
The loose positioning of the upper shell is intentional and aids in self-centering.
3. Pull on the knob of the upper shell of the wind shield in order to lift it.
5.8.3 Rotor FA-45-24-11-HS: using the special rotor key
5.8.3.1 Tightening the rotor
1. Insert the rotor key for rotor FA-45-24-11-HS in the rotor nut.
2. Turn the rotor key clockwise until it spins through ("click").
The rotor is correctly tightened.
5.8.3.2 Loosening the rotor
 Turn the rotor nut and rotor key for Rotor FA-45-24-11-HS counterclockwise.
NOTICE! If handled incorrectly, the rotor can fall over.
The rotor can fall over if the buckets are used as a handle.
 Remove the buckets before inserting and/or removing a swing-bucket rotor.
 Always use both hands to carry the rotor cross.
Only 5430 R: When using the A-2-MTPs, centrifuge without the upper shell of the wind shield
in order to guarantee precise and quck temperature control of samples. Note that the
centrifugation noise will increase slightly in this case.
This does not apply to the S-24-11-AT. The S-24-11-AT must always be operated with a rotor
lid.
The rotor key for Rotor FA-45-24-11-HS can only be used to tighten and loosen this rotor. For
the other rotors described in this operating manual, use the rotor key that is delivered with the
Centrifuge 5430/5430 R.