Troubleshooting; Error Message: Cause / Solution; Survey Of Possible Error Messages And Their Solutions; Lid Release During Power Failure (Emergency Lid Release) - OHAUS Frontier FC5515 Manual De Instrucciones

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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.
Please keep us informed about any kind of error occurring, which is not listed in this chapter. Only through your
information are we able to improve this operation manual.
Many thanks in advance for your support.
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.
1. Please proceed as follows:
2. Switch off the centrifuge and unplug the power cord, wait until the rotor has come to a standstill. (this may take
several minutes)
3. On the left side of the centrifuge housing there is a plastic stopper. Remove this stopper and behind it there is a
hexagon nut.
4. Take the included box spanner, put it in the hole and lock the box spanner with the hexagon nut (See figure 38).
5. Now turn the box spanner to the right side (clockwise) up to the limit.
ATTENTION:
a) Just turn to the limit, don´ t tighten the nut.
b) Now open the lid of the centrifuge.
c) Switch the centrifuge on again, to resume work.
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 39). Detailed information
about possible error messages are in "table 6: error messages" (See APPENDIX).
M11
TM
Frontier
Figure. 38
A-3
Figure. 39
Centrifuge FC5515/FC5515R