Safety
Centrifuge 5424/5424 R
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WARNING! Damage to health due to infectious liquids and pathogenic germs.
When handling infectious liquids and pathogenic germs, observe the national regulations,
the biological security level of your laboratory, the material safety data sheets, and the
manufacturer's application notes.
Use aerosol tight sealing systems for the centrifugation of these substances.
When working with pathogenic germs belonging to a higher risk group, more than one
aerosol-tight bioseal must be used.
Wear personal protective equipment.
For full instructions regarding the handling of germs or biological material of risk group II
or higher, please refer to the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" (Source: World Health
Organization, current edition of the Laboratory Biosafety Manual).
WARNING! Risk of injury when opening or closing the centrifuge lid.
There is a risk of crushing your fingers when opening or closing the centrifuge lid.
When opening or closing the centrifuge lid, do not reach between the lid and device or into
the latching mechanism of the lid.
Always open the centrifuge lid completely to prevent it from falling.
CAUTION! Poor safety due to incorrect accessories and spare parts.
The use of accessories and spare parts other than those recommended by Eppendorf may
impair the safety, functioning and precision of the device. Eppendorf cannot be held liable or
accept any liability for damage resulting from the use of incorrect or non-recommended
accessories and spare parts, or from the improper use of such equipment.
Only use accessories and original spare parts recommended by Eppendorf.
NOTICE! Damage to device due to spilled liquids.
1. Switch off the device.
2. Disconnect the device from the power supply.
3. Carefully clean the device and the accessories in accordance with the cleaning and
disinfection instructions in the operating manual.
4. If a different cleaning and disinfecting method is to be used, contact Eppendorf AG to
ensure that the intended method will not damage the device.
NOTICE! Damage to electronic components due to condensation.
Condensate can form in the device after it has been moved from a cool environment to a
warmer environment.
After installing the device, wait for at least 4 h. Only then connect the device to the mains
power supply.
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