Eppendorf 5424 Centrifuge Manual
Centrifuge 5424 R English (EN) 2 Safety 2.1 Intended use The Centrifuge 5424 R is used for the separation of aqueous solutions and suspensions of different densities in approved sample tubes. The Centrifuge 5424 R is exclusively intended for use indoors. All country-specific safety requirements for. Centrifuge 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R — Operating manual 2 Product description 2 Product description 2.1 Main illustration Abb. 1: Depiction of Centrifuge 5810 and Centrifuge 5810 R. The Centrifuge 5804 and Centrifuge 5804 R are similar in design. 1: Depiction of Centrifuge 5810 and Centrifuge 5810 R.
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7.3
Emergency release
If the centrifuge lid cannot be opened, you can activate the emergency release manually.
1. Disconnect the mains plug.
2. Remove the plastic cover for the emergency release on the right side of the device (see Fig. 1
and Fig. 2).
5424: Simply remove the plastic cover.
5424 R: Turn the plastic cover using an appropriate tool (e.g., screwdriver) by 90° in a
counterclockwise direction and remove it.
3. Insert the centrifuge rotor key into the hexagonal opening at rear until some resistance can be
felt.
4. Slightly press and turn the rotor key counterclockwise.
This will release the centrifuge lid.
5. Open the centrifuge lid.
6. Remove the rotor key and fit or turn the plastic covers back on.
Only 5424 R: Turn the plastic cover using an appropriate tool (e.g., screwdriver) by 90° in a
clockwise direction.
WARNING!
Risk of injury from rotating rotor.
Wait for the rotor to stop before activating the emergency lid release.
Focusrite software download. To check, look through the inspection glass in the centrifuge lid.
Hint!
To operate the emergency release, use the rotor key supplied with the Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R.
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