Drucker Diagnostics Model 755 Centrifuge - Manual (Page 16)

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Rotor Removal and Installation:
To remove the rotor:
1. Unlock the centrifuge by pushing the ‘OPEN / EMERGENCY STOP’ button
and unlatch and open the lid.
CAUTION: Unplug the centrifuge from the electrical outlet at this time to
eliminate the possibility of electrical shock or other injury.
2. Remove the test tube holders.
3. Remove the thumb screw in the center of the rotor.
4. Pull up on the rotor until it is clear of the motor shaft.
5. Remove the rotor from the rotor chamber.
To install the rotor:
1. Place the rotor straight down onto the motor shaft taking care to line up the
slot in the bottom of the rotor with the pin in the motor shaft, (see picture).
The rotor should slide onto the shaft freely and the rotor should be level.
Be sure that the slot in the underside of the rotor lines up with the pin
going through the motor shaft or you may damage the centrifuge!
2. Once a proper fit has been achieved, replace the thumb screw and tighten.
The thumb screw must be properly tightened or the rotor may be damaged.
3. Replace the tube holders and verify that they are seated properly.
Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those
recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer
that the proposed method will not damage the equipment. See page 15, Step 5,
for the recommended cleaning solutions.
The slot in the bottom of the rotor must be
aligned with the pin in the motor shaft!
4. It is recommended that the initial setup procedures be performed to ensure
that the rotor has been installed correctly and that no damage has been
done to the centrifuge during the rotor installation or possible rotor chamber
cleaning. See page 9 for this procedure.
7. Remove Accessories Before Moving: All tube holders, samples, and
caps must be removed from the rotor chamber before transporting or
storing the centrifuge to prevent damage and injury.
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