Precise Biomedical, Inc.
2915 Brookpark Road
Parma, Ohio 44134
Tele:  (216) 351-6011
Fax:  (216) 351-8334
Toll Free: 866-772-6011
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Medical Equipment - Centrifuges

Here's a list of common problems and solutions involving Centrifuges. If you don't see the answer to your question here, please call Precise Biomedical at 866-772-6011 and ask to speak to one of our staff engineers.

Problem Possible Solution
Unit won't start
  • Safety switch on lid not actuating, check for bent switch

  • Wall outlet is dead, check wall outlet with another device like a lamp or fan etc.

  • Check for blown fuse on centrifuge if applicable

  • Possible timer problem. If mechanical, lubricate with spray lubricant or contact cleaner
Unit vibrates excessively
  • Unit is unbalanced, balance load with a counter weight opposite the tube being processed. If tube is already in place it should have equal weight to the tube being processed; add water to counter-balance as needed

  • Possible feet missing from bottom of unit; check and replace as needed

  • Unit being operated on unleveled surface. Relocate unit to level surface
Unit is very noisy
  • Possible foreign body under rotor head. Empty unit and invert until foreign body is freed

  • Possible bearings or brushes bad