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2 Safety precautions
2.1 General safety precautions
• Use only as specified in the operating instructions provided. If the equipment is used in a manner
not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
• The unit should not be used if it has encountered a physical shock or has been dropped.
• The unit must be stored and transported in a horizontal position (see package label).
• After transport or storage allow the unit to dry out (2-3 hrs.) before connecting to mains power.
• Table for centrifuge should possess safety zone of the minimum 30 cm round the centrifuge in
accordance with EN-61010-2-20. Persons and hazardous materials must not be in the safety area
whilst the centrifuge is in operation.
• Use only original accessories (rotors, adaptors, etc.) provided by the manufacturer and ordered
specifically for this model.
• Centrifugation of toxic or radioactive materials is prohibited.
2.2 Electrical safety precautions
• Connect only to the power outlet mains with a voltage corresponding to that on the serial number
label.
• Ensure that the switch and plug are easily accessible during use.
• Do not plug the unit into the main outlet without grounding, and do not use extension lead without
grounding.
• Before moving the unit, disconnect it from the power outlet mains. To turn off the unit, disconnect
the power plug from the mains outlet.
• It is the user's responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if hazardous material is
spilt on or inside the equipment. If liquid is split inside the unit, disconnect it from the mains and
have it checked by a qualified person.
2.3 Safety precautions during operation
• Do not centrifuge flammable or chemically vigorously reactive materials. If such liquids are
spilled in the rotor or rotor chamber the centrifuge must be cleaned with mild soap solution.
• Do not use rotors with visible signs of corrosion, wear or mechanical damage.
• Do not fill in the containers after they are inserted in the rotor.
• Do not leave the operating unit unattended.
• Do not operate the unit in environments with aggressive or explosive chemical mixtures.
• Do not operate the unit if it is faulty or been incorrectly installed.
• For indoor use only.
• Do not use outside laboratory rooms.
• Before using any cleaning or decontamination method except those recommended by the
manufacturer, check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the
equipment.
• Cleaning and decontamination may be necessary as a safeguard before laboratory centrifuges,
rotors, and any accessories are maintained, repaired, or transferred.
• Do not make modifications to the unit. Be sure to use all the accessories (rotors) recommended
by the manufacturer.
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