Eppendorf 5430 - Aerosol-Tight Centrifugation

Safety
Centrifuge 5430/5430 R
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3.5.5 Aerosol-tight centrifugation
3.6 Safety notes on the device
WARNING! Risk to health due to limited aerosol tightness with incorrect rotor/rotor lid
combination.
Aerosol-tight centrifugation is guaranteed only if the rotors and rotor lids intended for this
purpose are used. The designation of aerosol-tight fixed-angle rotors always starts with
FA.The aerosol-tight rotors and rotor lids of this centrifuge are additionally marked with a red
ring on the rotor and a red rotor lid screw.
Aerosol-tight swing-bucket rotors are marked with AT (aerosol-tight).
 For aerosol-tight centrifugation, always simultaneously use rotors and rotor lids which are
marked as aerosol-tight in the centrifuge intended for the corresponding purpose. The
details specifying in which centrifuge you may use the aerosol-tight rotors and rotor lids
can be found on the rotor and, beginning from production date of October 2003, on the
upper side of the rotor lid.
 Only use aerosol-tight rotor lids in combination with rotors which are marked on the rotor
lid.
 Only use aerosol-tight buckets with the corresponding caps.
WARNING! Damage to health as a result of limited aerosol tightness and incorrect usage.
Autoclaving, mechanical stresses and contamination by chemicals or other aggressive
solvents can impair the aerosol-tightness of the rotors and rotor lids.
 Check the integrity of the seals of the aerosol-tight rotor lids or caps before each use.
 Only use aerosol-tight rotor lids or caps if the seals are undamaged and clean.
 Lightly grease the threads of the rotor lid screw with pivot grease after every proper
autoclaving (121 °C, 20 min.) (int. order no. Int. 5810 350.050, North America
022634330).
 Replace aerosol-tight rotor lids and caps after 50 autoclaving cycles.
 For QuickLock rotor lids, the seal must be replaced after 50 autoclaving cycles.
 Never store aerosol-tight rotors or buckets closed.
Symbol Meaning Location
Hazard point. 5430: Rear of the device
5430 R: Right side of the
device
CAUTION
Always tighten the rotor with the enclosed rotor
key.
Upper side of device, under
the centrifuge lid.
CAUTION
Close all tubes and use a rotor lid.
Upper side of device, under
the centrifuge lid.