Opening The Lid; Emergency Lid Release - Heraeus biofuge pico Instructions For Use Manual

Operation

Opening the lid

For normal electrical unlocking, connect the centrifuge
to the mains supply, turn the mains switch on and push
the "open lid" key .
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In this example, the pre-
set speed is 5,000 rpm
and the preset run time
is 10 min.

Emergency lid release

In case of a power failure you cannot open the lid nor-
mally using the "open lid" key. To permit unloading
even in this case, the centrifuge is equipped with a
mechanical lid unlocking system. However, you may
use this system only in case of emergency.
Rotor can spin at high speed!
Touching it may cause severe inju-
ries!
Always wait for several minutes until
the rotor has come to a complete
stop. Without power the brake does
not function, and braking takes
much longer than normal!
Should it be necessary to open the lid manually, pro-
ceed as follows using an appropriate tool:
1. Make sure the rotor stands still. (control window).
2. Unplug the mains plug.
3. Push a 7-cm end of thin wire, e.g. a bent-up paper
clip or another suitable tool, through the hole on the