GILSON CENTRY 101 (01) PDF Document

The GILSON CENTRY 101 Plate Centrifuge is designed for low speed applications and quick spin downs of PCR plates and microplates. An adapter carrier is also available for 0.2 mL PCR strips and tubes.

Place the GILSON CENTRY 101 Plate Centrifuge on a flat and level surface nearby an electrical outlet.

NOTICE: Do not place the GILSON CENTRY 101 Plate Centrifuge near a heat source or in direct sunlight.

1. Attach the power cord and place the power switch into the on “I” position.

2. Open the lid and load your samples into the included rotor. Always ensure a balanced load.

3. Close the lid, and the rotor quickly accelerates to the maximum speed of 2550 rpm. The plate carriers automatically swing out to a fully vertical position, resulting in even spin downs that will be concentrated at the bottom of the plate wells.

4. When the desired run time is completed, pull on the lid tab to open the lid. The rotor quickly brakes to a stop and the samples can be retrieved.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove samples until the rotor has come to a complete stop.

To ensure safe operation and long life of the instrument, samples must always be loaded into the rotor in a balanced fashion. The GILSON CENTRY 101 Plate Centrifuge should never be started with one plate or two plates that are not equally balanced.

Plates must always be loaded in the center of the carrier. When loading non-skirted plates, it is important to line up the wells of the plate with those shown on the plate carrier. Starting the centrifuge with plates not properly centered will result in an unbalanced load and increased vibration.

The GILSON CENTRY 101 Plate Centrifuge rotor can be removed for cleaning by removing the center thumbscrew and lifting the rotor upward. Once removed, the rotor can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol or can be sterilized in an autoclave at 121°C for 20 minutes.