"Thank you, captain obvious," Elias muttered. He looked further down the page. There was a small diagram of the rotor chamber. Emergency Release Procedure.
He inserted the Allen wrench. He felt it catch against a mechanism inside. He looked at the diagram again. Turn counter-clockwise until a 'click' is heard.
The Eppendorf 5402 is characterized by its digital controls and precise cooling capabilities. Specification 14,000 RPM (up to 16,000 x g) Speed Increments Temperature Range -9°C to 40°C Timer 0 to 99 minutes or continuous (momentary button) Capacity Standard 18-place rotor for 1.5/2.0 mL tubes Dimensions 60 cm (W) x 47 cm (D) x 29 cm (H) Weight Approximately 43 kg (95 lbs) Key Operating Instructions
He scanned the page for "Lid Lock Failure" or "Rotor Seized."