Eppendorf 5418 R Centrifuge - Manuel (Page 33)

Troubleshooting
Centrifuge 5418 / 5418 R
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7.3 Emergency lid release
If the centrifuge lid cannot be opened, the emergency lid release can be operated manually.
7.3.1 Centrifuge 5418
1. Disconnect the mains plug.
2. Open the plastic cover of the emergency lid release.
This is located behind the front left device foot in the base plate (Fig. 2-1 on p. 7).
3. Pull the cord vertically downwards.
The centrifuge lid is unlocked.
4. Before closing the centrifuge lid again: push the cord completely into the housing and insert the plastic
cover in the base plate.
7.3.2 Centrifuge 5418 R
1. Disconnect the mains plug.
2. Turn the plastic cover of the emergency lid release anti-clockwise by 90° with a suitable tool (e.g.
screwdriver), and remove it.
The plastic cover is located on the right side of the device (Fig. 2-2 on p. 7).
3. Insert the centrifuge rotor key into the hexagonal opening at rear until some resistance can be felt.
4. Press the rotor key slightly down, and turn it clockwise.
This will release the centrifuge lid.
5. Open the centrifuge lid.
6. Remove the rotor key and put the plastic cover back on rotating it 90° clockwise.
Error 19
(only for 5418 R Cooling circuit is overheated.  Check unhindered air circulation
through the air slots and allow device
to cool down.
Error 20
(only for 5418 R) Temperature sensor in rotor chamber is
faulty.  Switch centrifuge off and back on
again after > 20 s.
Error 21
(only for 5418 R) Temperature sensor on condenser is
faulty.  Switch centrifuge off and back on
again after > 20 s.
Error 24
(only for 5418 R) Cooling unit fault, e.g. overheated.  Allow the centrifuge to cool down and
repeat the run.
WARNING! Risk of injury from rotating rotor.
 Wait until the rotor has come to a standstill before you operate the emergency release.
 To check, look through the inspection glass in the centrifuge lid.
Symptom/message Cause Remedy