Eppendorf 5810 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 69)

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Centrifuge 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R — Operating manual
8.4 Emergency release
If the centrifuge lid cannot be opened, you can activate the emergency release manually.
You need the standard rotor key supplied with the centrifuge.
1. Disconnect the power plug.
2. Remove the plastic cover for the emergency release. This is located in the center on the front
side of the device.
3. Insert the rotor key into the hexagonal opening behind until some resistance can be felt.
4. While keeping the rotor key pressed, turn it in a counterclockwise direction.
This will release the centrifuge lid.
5. Open the centrifuge lid.
6. Remove the rotor key and put the plastic covers back on.
Error 3 Error in speed measuring system.  Insert rotor and screw tight.
Error 3 Error in speed measuring system.  Allow the centrifuge to stand for 12 min
when switched on until the open key
lights up.
Error 4 Lid latch sensor faulty.  Switch the centrifuge off and back on
again after > 20 s.
Error 5 Prohibited opening of lid or lid switch is
defective during a run. 1. Wait for rotor to stop.
2. Open and close again the lid of the
device.
3. Repeat the run.
Error 6 or overload Mains voltage too low.  Check the mains voltage.
Error 6 or overload • Converter overloaded.
• Brake faulty.
 Switch off centrifuge, allow to cool down
for at least 5 min, and then switch on
again.
Error 8 • Drive fault.
• Rotor loose.
• Motor defective.
1. Wait for rotor to stop.
2. Tighten the rotor.
3. Repeat the run.
Error 9 to Error 25 Electronics fault.  Switch the centrifuge off and back on
again after > 20 s.
Symptom/message Cause Remedy
WARNING!
Risk of injury from rotating rotor.
 Wait until the rotor has come to a standstill before you operate the emergency release. The
rotor can continue rotating for up to 8 min.
 To check, look through the inspection glass in the centrifuge lid.
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