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Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 Error message: Cause / Solution
The error messages are listed to help localize possible errors faster.
The diagnosing referred to in this chapter may not always be the case, as they are only theoretically occurring
errors and solutions.
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6.2 Survey of possible error messages and their solutions
6.2.1 Lid release during power failure (Emergency Lid Release)
In case of power failure or malfunction, the lid of the centrifuge can be opened manually in order to protect your
samples.
Please proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the centrifuge and unplug the power cord, wait until the rotor has come to a standstill. (this may
take several minutes)
2. On the left side of the centrifuge housing there is a plastic stopper (see figure 34). Remove this stopper.
Fastened to it, is a string which is connected to the lid lock
3. Pull the string slightly and the lid will open.
4. Open the lid of the centrifuge.
5. Switch the centrifuge on again, to proceed with regular function.
ATTENTION:
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Don't put your hands in the rotor chamber as long as the rotor is still spinning!
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Push the plastic stopper back in the unit again, to continue working.
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FC5513R model has plastic stopper on the right side of the centrifuge.
6.2.2 Description of the error message system
The error message "error" (M11) is shown in the "Time/Prog" (A-3) display (see figure 35). Detailed information
about possible error messages are in "table 6: error messages" (See APPENDIX).
Emergency
Lid Release
Figure. 34-1
M11
Figure. 34-2
A-3
Figure. 35
Figure. 34-3
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