Eppendorf 5402 Manual [ Firefox ]

Place the unit on a rigid, level laboratory bench. Ensure all four rubber feet make solid contact with the surface.

In the sterile, fluorescent-lit world of the Central Research Lab, the Eppendorf Centrifuge 5402 was an absolute legend—not for its speed or its sleek, boxy 1990s aesthetic, but because it was the only machine in the building that refused to die.

Recommendation: Do not attempt trimpot adjustments unless you are a trained biomedical engineer.

If the laboratory loses power while your samples are trapped inside the unit, do not attempt to pry the lid open with tools. Disconnect the main power plug from the wall. eppendorf 5402 manual

The 5402 could swing between a fixed-angle rotor (F-45-18-11) and a swinging-bucket rotor (A-8-11). The manual contains the master tables showing which plastic or steel adapters fit which tubes—from 0.4 mL microtubes to 1.5/2.0 mL standard tubes. Put a 0.5 mL tube in the wrong adapter, and you risk a rotor imbalance or, worse, a broken tube.

Power On: Use the main switch located on the side or rear of the unit.

Error Codes: If the unit displays an error or fails to spin, check the carbon brushes (in older models) or the lid latch sensor. Finding the Full PDF Manual Place the unit on a rigid, level laboratory bench

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Press down firmly on the lid. Check the main fuse and power cord. Rotor imbalance or loose rotor lid. The 5402 could swing between a fixed-angle rotor

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To ensure sample integrity and equipment longevity, follow these standard steps:

Clean the rotor and chamber using a mild detergent or a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution. Avoid aggressive chemicals or highly corrosive bleaching agents.