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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 216-351-6011 and ask to speak to one of our staff engineers.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Unit is very noisy |
- Possible foreign body under rotor head. Empty unit and invert until foreign body is freed.
- Possible bearings or brushes bad.
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