Eppendorf Rotor A-2-MTP of Centrifuge 5430 - Manual

Instructions for use
Rotor A-2-MTP
English (EN)
Instructions for use Rotor A-2-MTP see on p. Fig. Tab. p. English (EN) Instructions for use
This document supplements the operation manual Centrifuge 5430/5430 R and does not
replace it. Therefore, please also read the operating manual before starting up the rotors
for the first time. You can find the current version on the Internet at www.eppendorf.com.
1 Product description
The rotor A-2-MTP is a swing-bucket rotor for the Centrifuge 5430/5430 R. The rotor can
be used with the following plates with a height of up to 29 mm:
• Micro test plates
• Cell culture plates
• PCR plates
• Deepwell plates
• Slides (with CombiSlide adapter)
2 Safety
3 Operation
3.1 Inserting the rotor
1. Remove the bucket.
2. Hold the rotor with both hands on the rotor cross.
3. Place the rotor vertically on the motor shaft of the centrifuge.
4. Insert the rotor key in the rotor nut.
5. Turn rotor key clockwise until the rotor nut is firmly tightened.
3.2 Loading the swing-bucket rotor
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Use the rotor, bucket and adapter combinations approved by Eppendorf.
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Check the grooves in the buckets for cleanliness. Lightly lubricate the grooves with
pivot grease.
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Check that all buckets have been fully attached and can swing out freely.
NOTICE! If handled incorrectly, the rotor can fall over.
The rotor can fall over if the buckets are used as a handle.
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Remove the buckets before inserting and/or removing a swing-bucket rotor.
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Always use both hands to carry the rotor cross.
CAUTION! Risk of injury when turning the rotor manually.
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When turning a swing-bucket rotor, pay special attention to ensure that your
fingers do not get jammed or get caught on the swinging buckets.