Instruction manual

Thermo Scientific WX Ultra Series 4-1
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Troubleshooting
Before troubleshooting, always read the following:
This ultracentrifuge incorporates a “self-diagnosis feature” that diagnoses the cause of any problem
which may occur when you start the centrifuge or while in operation.
Alarm indicators
If any trouble occurs, this machine gives a buzzer sound and display an alarm message in the message
field of the Run Screen to warn of the trouble.
This machine incorporates the Alarm Information screen designed to allow you to take immediate
action when such an alarm signal is given. You can open the Alarm Information screen as indicated in
the following example:
DANGER Before removing the top deck, or other components for troubleshooting, always
turn off the POWER switch of the centrifuge. Then unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet, and wait at least three minutes to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
WARNING
1. Be sure to take necessary safety measures before using materials which are toxic,
radioactive, or contaminated with pathogenic micro-organisms.
2. If the instrument, the rotor, and/or accessories has been used with toxic, radioactive,
or pathogenic materials, clean it by following the Service Decontamination Policy in
Section 3.
3. If above described instrument, rotor and/or accessories requires servicing by Thermo
or agent authorized by Thermo either at the customer's site or at the Thermo agent
facilities, disinfection and/or decontamination is the user's responsibility.
Make sure to notify the service representative of the use of such materials then.
CAUTION Do not operate or run the instrument in any way other than specified in this
manual. If you encounter any problem with the instrument, call an authorized Thermo
Field Service Representative.