Purpose
This SOP describes the procedure for operation and cleaning of Centrifuge.
Procedure:
Operation
- Connect the three pin plug with the main supply.
- To ensure that the rotor has been correctly loaded with its components of tube and buckets, the centrifuge can be started by closing its lid.
- Now move the speed control knob clock wise from “0” position.
- To stop the centrifuge correctly, turn the speed control “0” the centrifuge de-accelerate and eventually stop.
- When the rotor come to a standstill open the centrifuge lid and remove the bucket & tubes.
- Clean all the buckets thoroughly at regular intervals. After removing the profiled rubber insert, pore the talcum powder very carefully; remove any glass splinters which may be in the buckets before refitting the rubber inserts.
- Always ensure that the speed control is set to “0” position before the centrifuge is connected to the power supply and after each centrifuging. This will prevent a start at a high speed and consequent damage to the glassware with the rotor.
- Ensure level & stability.
- Balance centrifuge tubes equally.
- Ensure use of rubber cushions for glass tubes.
- Check carbon brushes periodically.
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