Eppendorf 5810 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 52)

Centrifuge 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R — Operating manual
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5.2.4 Loading the rotor
Fixed-angle rotors
To load the rotor, proceed as follows:
1. Check the maximum load (adapter, tube and contents) per rotor bore.
The information about this can be found on the rotor and in this operating manual (see Rotors
on p. 13).
2. Load rotors and adapters only with the tubes intended for them.
3. Insert tubes opposite each other in pairs into the rotor bores. To ensure symmetric loading,
tubes that are arranged opposite each other must be of the same type and contain the same
filling quantity.
To minimize weight differences between filled sample tubes, we recommend taring with a
scale. This will reduce wear on the drive and reduce running noise.
4. Attach and tighten rotor lid.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to asymmetric loading of a rotor.
 Load rotors symmetrically with identical tubes or plates and buckets.
 Only load adapters with suitable tubes or plates.
 Always use tubes or plates of the same type (weight, material/density and volume).
 Check that loading is symmetrical by balancing the adapters and tubes or plates used with
scales.
CAUTION!
Risk from damaged or overloaded tubes.
 When loading the rotor, observe the safety precautions on dangers as a result of overloaded
or damaged tubes (see Warnings for intended use on p. 43).
Hint!
The device automatically detects imbalances during operation and stops the run immediately with
an error message and a signal tone.
 Check the load, balance the tubes and restart the run.
Hint!
Rotor lid!
• Fixed-angle rotors may only be operated with the appropriate rotor lid in each case. This is
clearly shown by the identical rotor name labeling on the rotor and on the rotor lid.
• To carry out an aerosol-tight centrifugation, an aerosol-tight rotor must be used in
combination with the corresponding rotor lid or cap.
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