Service manual for the Labnet SpectraFuge 16M microcentrifuge, covering maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
This document serves as a service manual for the Labnet SpectraFuge 16M microcentrifuge, designed for biological and biochemical research laboratories. It provides detailed instructions for maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication, as well as specific procedures for replacing components such as the motor and printed circuit board.
| Maximum speed | 14,000 rpm ±5% |
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| Maximum RCF | 16,000 x g |
| Maximum capacity | 36 mL (18 x 2.0 mL) |
| Dimensions | 209.5mm/8.25 in. Width, 226mm/8.9 in. Depth, 193mm/7.6 in. Height |
| Weight | 5.1kg/11.2 lbs. |
| Noise level | Approx. 56 dB |
| Electrical Ratings (120V) | 120V~, 50-60 Hz, 1.0A Fuse 250V,2.5AT |
| Electrical Ratings (230V) | 230V~, 50-60 Hz, 0.5A Fuse 250V, 1.25AT |
| Ambient operating range | +2.0ºC to +40.0ºC |
The manufacturer warrants the equipment to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase.
The rotor must be checked periodically every 12 months or more often if required for signs of wear, damage, or misuse.
Excessive vibration can be caused by debris lodged inside the rotor, improper loading, a damaged rotor, or the centrifuge not being on a firm, level surface.